Virat Kohli‘s superstar has long transcended the confines of the cricket field, establishing him as a global icon competing with the world’s most elite athletes. Although he remains a demigod in India, his influence abroad has seen a tremendous growth, making him one of the most followed and recognized figures in the world. Great Britain, Australia and United States of America.
Will Indian superstar Virat Kohli join forces with Mr. Beast?
This international fame was once again on show when on January 5, 2026, the world’s most subscribed YouTuber, Mr. Beast (Jimmy Donaldson)appealed to the public to collaborate with the Indian legend. During an exclusive interview with NDTV ahead of the global launch of Beast Games Season 2, Donaldson looked directly into the camera and said: “Hey Virat Kohli, I’m trying to do a movie with you.”
This isn’t the first time the creator has reached out; he previously tweeted a similar request in early 2025went viral but went unanswered. MrBeast highlighted that India is one of its biggest and most passionate audience bases and a crossover with Kohli, who has over 270 million Instagram followers, is likely to break global viewership records. Fans are now eagerly watching if the ‘King’ of cricket will finally enter the world of high-stakes YouTube challenges.
MrBeast reacts to Indian fans and expresses his desire to collaborate with King Virat Kohli 🔥
— Sarcasm (@sarcastic_us) January 5, 2026
Mr Beast games Season 2 and CarryMinati feature
The timing of MrBeast’s appeal coincides with its big push into the Indian market through its Prime Video series, Beast Games. During the same interview, Donaldson officially endorsed India’s YouTube icon CarryMinati (Ajay Nagar) will appear in the second season of the show. Premiering on January 7, 2026, Beast Games Season 2 will see 200 contestants divided into the world’s 100 strongest and 100 smartest minds competing for a historic $5 million prize. By including CarryMinati, MrBeast uses localized “creative economy” ensuring that his show resonates with millions of fans across the subcontinent. He noted that he was away from the new season “random chance” eliminating more skill-based challenges that aim to make the winner feel like they’ve actually won the big cash prize.
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Kohli’s domestic dominance and focus on the New Zealand ODIs
While the digital world buzzes over a potential partnership, Kohli’s immediate priority remains firmly on the cricket field as he prepares for India’s first international assignment in 2026. Vijay Hazare trophy For Delhi, he silenced his critics with 131 against Andhra Pradesh and a quick-fire 77 against Gujarat, Kohli opted out of the last domestic match against the Railways to join the national squad. He will enter the three-match ODI series against New Zealandin scorching form in Vadodara from January 11, ending 2025 as India’s highest run-getter with 651 runs. Standing on the cusp of major career milestones, including the fastest run to 16,000 List A runs, Kohli seems more focused on extending his record-breaking streak than his YouTube debut.
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