Ashish Chanchlani, one of India’s biggest digital creators and entertainers, recently stepped into a new creative territory by making his directorial debut with the series Ekaki. The horror-comedy thriller has been earning praise for its engaging storyline, strong performances, and Ashish’s confident filmmaking. After releasing four episodes, Ekaki Chapter 5 was scheduled to premiere on January 30. However, Ashish took to his Instagram Story today to share an important update with his fans, revealing that the episode will not be released as planned.

Ashish Chanchlani on Ekaki delay

In a heartfelt message, Ashish explained that he wanted to be transparent with his audience because he knows they have always supported and understood him. He shared that while several surprises had been planned for Chapter 5, an unexpected setback changed everything. Due to a hard drive issue, nearly 20% of the VFX footage was lost, resulting in the loss of six months of relentless hard work by the entire team.