CarryMinati, one of the most popular YouTubers ever, will make his acting debut in the Ajay Devgn, Amitabh Bachchan and Rakul Preet Singh-starrer Runway 34. He will be playing himself in the film, which has been directed by Devgn.
Speaking about his casting, CarryMinati, whose real name is Ajey Nagar, said in a statement, “I agreed to be a part of this film because I had to essay my own character and that comes very easily to me. I eat, breathe, sleep and live my character every single day.”
The YouTubers said that he had a good time working with senior actors. “Amitabh Bachchan and Ajay Devgn are personalities I look up to and fondly admire,” he said.
This is not his first foray into the Hindi film industry. Last year, CarryMinati made his debut as a lyricist and singer in the Abhishek Bachchan-starrer The Big Bull (2021). The movie was also produced by Devgn, just like Runway 34.
CarryMinati is known for his sarcasm and wit. He gained a lot of views in 2020 when he came out with the video YouTube vs Tiktok: The End where he slammed a TikTok user. But the video was removed by the platform as it allegedly violated its terms of service.