Mumbai: Elvish Yadav is all set to take the next big step in his career as he makes his Bollywood acting debut with ‘Malamaal Weekly 2’.
From being a popular YouTuber to winning ‘Bigg Boss OTT 2’ and becoming a reality TV star, Elvish has come a long way. He has now landed a role in the much-awaited comedy sequel.
Taking to X on Thursday, Elvish thanked his fans for their unwavering love and support, saying that whatever he has achieved is because of them.
According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, Elvish will share the screen with Riteish Deshmukh, Paresh Rawal and Rajpal Yadav in the upcoming film.
“Nayi film. Naya safar. Main bahar se aaya hoon, Bollywood mein mera koi nahi tha. Aap logon ke beech se uth kar aaya, aur aapke pyaar ne mujhe ab bade parde tak pahuncha diya. Aaj jo kuch bhi hoon, aapke pyaar ki wajah se hoon. Aur isi pyaar ki wajah se main ‘MALAMAAL’ hu. Bas pyaar banaye rakhna (New film. New journey. I came from outside, I had no one in Bollywood. I rose from among you people, and your love has now brought me to the big screen. Whatever I am today, it’s because of your love. And because of this very love, I am ‘Malamaal’. Just keep the love going),” Elvish wrote.
Nayi film. Naya safar. ❤️
Main bahar se aaya hoon, Bollywood mein mera koi nahi tha. Aap logon ke beech se uth kar aaya, aur aapke pyaar ne mujhe ab bade parde tak pahuncha diya.
Aaj jo kuch bhi hoon, aapke pyaar ki wajah se hoon. Aur isi pyaar ki wajah se main “MALAMAAL” hu.…— Elvish Yadav (@ElvishYadav) August 13, 2026
Elvish has previously spoken about the important role his fans have played in his journey. Earlier this week, he shared another post on X, looking back at his career and reflecting on his growth over the years.
He wrote, “If it wasn’t for you guys, my Bollywood debut would never have been possible. For all these years, I’ve done my best to entertain you, and now I’m stepping into a whole new journey. The most exciting part is that this isn’t just a small cameo, I have a really strong role in this film.”
He added, “There’s always been a stereotype that YouTubers only get tiny roles in movies, and I’m genuinely happy to be a part of a film that’s breaking that stereotype. I truly believe you’re going to love my character. I promise to give everything I have and work even harder so that one day, you’ll be proud of me. Thank you for believing in me, supporting me, and standing by my side through every step of this journey. This achievement isn’t just mine, it’s ours. I love you guys. Thank you for making this dream come true. I can’t wait for you all to watch the film. You’re going to love my role.”
Released in 2006, ‘Malamaal Weekly’ emerged as a box-office success and went on to become a popular comedy. Directed by Priyadarshan, the film featured Paresh Rawal, Om Puri, Riteish Deshmukh and Arbaaz Khan in key roles.
The upcoming sequel is reportedly set to bring back Riteish, Paresh and Rajpal Yadav, while Parineeti Chopra, Raveena Tandon and Shilpa Shirodkar have reportedly joined the cast.