# Ekaki Chapter 5 Delay: Ashish Chanchlani's Shocking VFX Nightmare – "Nazar is Real!"
Imagine pouring **six months** of blood, sweat, and pixels into your passion project, only for a rogue hard drive to wipe out 20% of your VFX shots overnight. That's the spine-chilling reality hitting Ashish Chanchlani's breakout thriller series *Ekaki* right now![1][3] Fans of this horror-comedy-thriller were buzzing with excitement for **Chapter 5**, originally slated for release on January 30 after the latest episode dropped on January 5-6, 2026. Streaming exclusively on ACV Studios' YouTube channel, *Ekaki* has already racked up over **100 million views** across its first four chapters, thanks to its gripping plot, stellar performances, and Ashish's confident directorial debut.[1][3] Each installment ramps up the suspense, blending scares, laughs, and thrills that keep viewers hooked. But disaster struck. In a raw, emotional Instagram Story, Ashish broke the news: a catastrophic **hard drive crash** erased nearly 20% of the VFX footage – that's half a year's relentless work gone in a flash.[1][3] "Nazar is real... Koi na, we'll be back ❤️," he wrote, blending superstition with reassurance, urging fans to hang tight while his team scrambles to recover and rebuild.[1][3] No official new release date yet, but Ashish promises it'll be worth the wait, packed with the surprises that were nearly lost forever.[4] This setback highlights the raw chaos behind indie digital hits like *Ekaki*, co-written by Grishim Nawanii and line-produced by Ritesh Sadhwani. From its premiere on November 27, 2025, the series has built a massive fanbase craving more of its unique scares.[3] Ashish's transparency? Pure gold – it only deepens our connection to this rising star who's conquering YouTube one cliffhanger at a time. What do you think caused the "nazar"? Share your theories in the comments below, drop a like if you're team #EkakiForever, and tag a friend who needs this update – let's get Chapter 5 trending until it's back![1]Citations
1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ashish-chanchlani-reveals-ekaki-chapter-5-delay-due-to-vfx-crash-says-nazar-is-real-koi-na-well-be-back/articleshow/127772343.cms
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/our-honeymoon-will-have-to-wait-newlyweds-prakriti-kakar-and-vinay-anand-plan-a-mini-moon/articleshow/127773267.cms
3.https://www.filmibeat.com/ott/ekaki-chapter-5-episode-release-date-why-it-got-delayed-ashish-chanchlani-reveals-20-of-vfx-foot-499669.html
4.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqjFLQxMKu0
5.https://www.youtube.com/shorts/czJ65LVxMik
6.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPiZzBl8ZPE
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