
YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner Elvish Yadav has announced his Bollywood acting debut in Malamaal Weekly 2, the sequel to Priyadarshan's 2006 hit comedy. Bollywoodlife.com reports that Yadav will share…
YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner Elvish Yadav has announced his Bollywood acting debut in Malamaal Weekly 2, the sequel to Priyadarshan's 2006 hit comedy. Bollywoodlife.com reports that Yadav will share screen space with Riteish Deshmukh, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Raveena Tandon, and Shilpa Shetty. Taking to X, Yadav wrote, 'I had no one in Bollywood. I came from outside… your love has brought me to the big screen.' He described the role as 'really strong,' not a cameo.
The rags-to-riches story sells, but a YouTuber landing a meaty role opposite seasoned stars like Paresh Rawal and Riteish Deshmukh raises eyebrows. Is fan love enough to guarantee screen presence in a comedy sequel? Ticket sales for Malamaal Weekly 2 will give the real verdict on whether digital stardom translates to box office pull.
Sources (2): dnaindia.com, bollywoodlife.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.