Jimmy Donaldson, the world’s most-subscribed YouTuber known globally as MrBeast, has issued a fresh invitation to Indian cricket star Virat Kohli for a high-profile content collaboration. Speaking in an interview ahead of the premiere of his upcoming reality series, Beast Games Season 2, Donaldson made a direct appeal to the former Indian captain, stating, “Hey Virat Kohli, I’m trying to film with you.” Virat Kohli Absent, Rohit Sharma Included; Shreyas Iyer Cleared for India Return In BCCI’s Latest Fitness Report.

The shoutout comes as MrBeast intensifies his focus on the Indian market, which he identified as one of his largest and most passionate fanbases. During the conversation, he expressed his desire to return to India soon and hinted at creating specialized content tailored for his millions of Indian viewers.

A Persistent Pursuit of the "King" Virat Kohli

This is not the first time the American creator has publicly sought a partnership with Kohli. In April 2025, Donaldson posted an open message on X (formerly Twitter) asking the cricketer, “Anyway I could get you in a video?” That post garnered millions of impressions, bridging the worlds of digital entertainment and international sports.

MrBeast has a history of collaborating with global sporting legends, having previously featured football icon Cristiano Ronaldo, NFL star Tom Brady, and Olympic sprinter Noah Lyles. However, a video featuring Kohli—who remains the most-followed Indian individual on Instagram with over 270 million followers—is viewed by many as a potential record-breaking event for the platform.

CarryMinati Confirmed for Beast Games

While the Kohli collaboration remains a future goal, MrBeast confirmed that another Indian heavyweight will definitely appear in his upcoming project. Indian YouTube star CarryMinati (Ajey Nagar) is set to feature in the second season of Beast Games, which premieres on Prime Video on January 7, 2026.

"CarryMinati is actually in season two... I think people are going to be super excited when they see that," Donaldson noted. The show features 200 contestants competing for a $5 million prize, the largest single cash prize in reality television history.

Strategic Focus on India

The renewed outreach to Kohli coincides with Kohli’s own busy schedule, as the batter prepares for India’s upcoming ODI series against New Zealand starting January 11. Despite the cross-continental logistical challenges, Donaldson has remained vocal about his admiration for Kohli’s influence and brand.

In previous interviews, MrBeast has compared Kohli’s impact on cricket to that of Michael Jordan’s on basketball, citing his fitness standards and global charisma as reasons why a collaboration would be a "seismic pop culture moment."

Background: The Scaling of MrBeast

With over 450 million subscribers across his channels, MrBeast has transitioned from a YouTube creator into a global media mogul. His recent projects have moved toward traditional television scales, breaking Guinness World Records for the largest set builds in reality TV. By targeting icons like Kohli, Donaldson continues his strategy of unifying massive regional fanbases into a singular global audience. Virat Kohli in Bikini ‘AI’ Pic! Grok 'Put in Bikini' Prompt Goes Wild.

Neither Virat Kohli nor his management team has officially responded to the latest invitation, though the "open pitch" has already sparked significant speculation across social media platforms.

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