Ashish Chanchlani has achieved a major milestone as his series Ekaki has secured the #1 spot on IMDb’s Top 100 Popular Indian TV Shows list with an impressive 8.2 rating on the platform. The achievement marks a proud moment for the popular content creator who has taken on multiple responsibilities in the project as its writer, director, producer and actor.
The team behind the show shared the exciting news with fans and expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support the series has received since its release.
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Announcing the milestone the team wrote:
Ekaki is currently #1 on IMDb’s Top 100 Popular Indian TV Shows Grateful would be the right word right now.
What started as just an idea slowly turned into something much bigger because so many people believed in it and gave their time, effort and heart. From the team that built this world with us, to everyone who worked tirelessly behind the scenes, and most importantly the audience who supported it from day one.This moment belongs to all of you.
We are thankful humbled and extremely proud of what everyone came together to create. Thank you for believing in Ekaki.
In a time when most shows dominate charts through major OTT platforms Ekaki has achieved this remarkable feat after releasing directly on YouTube. Without the backing of a traditional streaming service the series has managed to capture significant audience attention through its storytelling and strong word of mouth.
With its 8.2 rating on IMDb and the #1 position on the popular shows chart Ekaki highlights how digital-first content on platforms like YouTube can compete with and even surpass big-budget shows released on leading OTT platforms. Led creatively by Ashish Chanchlani across multiple departments the series success reflects the strong response it has received from audiences and the impact it continues to make among viewers.

