Ashish Chanchlani: 'Ekaki' Budget Matched 'Tumbbad', Took Loan for Sci-Fi Hit

• YouTube star Ashish Chanchlani's sci-fi series "Ekaki" achieved major success, with its final episode crossing 20 million views.
• Ashish revealed "Ekaki"'s budget was comparable to the cult film "Tumbbad" (reportedly Rs 15 crore), requiring him to take a loan.
• He wrote, directed, produced, and starred in "Ekaki", stating its success motivates him to take even more risks.
• For high-octane action, Ashish hired Force Square, the same team working on the upcoming mythological epic "Ramayana".
• The success of "Ekaki" brought satisfaction to Ashish, especially as long-form content struggles globally and in India.