MrBeast vs. Virat Kohli: The $100M Collab That’s Being Left on Read

MrBeast is officially simping for Virat Kohli, and for the first time in history, the algorithm god is looking desperate. While everyone is focused on the Beast Games launch, the real story is that Jimmy Donaldson went on that other news network (we won't name names, but you saw the clips) to publicly beg for Kohli’s attention and got absolutely nothing back.

What Actually Happened?

The Timeline of Thirst:

• April 2025: MrBeast tweets the infamous "@imVkohli Hey! Anyway I could get you in a video?" It goes viral. Kohli's team? Silent.

• January 4, 2026: Days before the Beast Games Season 2 premiere, MrBeast sits down with a legacy TV channel to address Kohli directly: "Hey, Virat Kohli, if you are watching this... we are trying to film with you."

The TL;DR: The world's biggest YouTuber is chasing the world's biggest cricketer via rival networks, and right now, it’s a painfully one-sided relationship.

The Insider Take: Why MrBeast is "Down Bad"

Let's cut the "I love India" PR spin. This is cold, hard capitalism. MrBeast has hit a saturation point in the West. To keep his exponential growth curve alive, he needs India's 1.4 billion eyeballs.

• The Math: India is his volume play, but it's under-monetized. He needs a cultural co-sign to convert casual viewers into die-hard subscribers who buy Feastables.

• The Reality Check: You can't just buy Kohli. Unlike US influencers who jump for a $50k collab, Kohli operates like a sovereign nation. His brand equity is tied to "national pride," not "eating the world's largest pizza." MrBeast is learning the hard way that cricket clout is a different currency than YouTube clout.
  

What Fans Are Missing: The CarryMinati "Trojan Horse"

While Jimmy was busy pleading on cable TV, the actual strategic move was happening quietly. CarryMinati is in Beast Games Season 2. This isn't just a cameo; it's a test run. MrBeast is using CarryMinati to prove the ROI to Kohli's management. If the Indian audience converts heavily for Carry, he takes that data to Kohli's team and says, "Look at the numbers." It's a pilot episode disguised as a casting choice.

Why This Matters for the Creator Economy

If this collab happens, it kills the distinction between "YouTuber" and "A-List Celebrity" forever.

• The Stakes: If Kohli says yes, it validates YouTube as a platform worthy of sports royalty.

• The Risk: If Kohli continues to ghost him, it proves that "Legacy Fame" (Sports/Cinema) still holds a prestige moat that "Algorithm Fame" cannot cross, no matter how many millions you throw at it.

Fans Also Asked

Q: Is Virat Kohli in Beast Games Season 2? A: No, Virat Kohli is not in the cast for Season 2; the only confirmed major Indian creator is CarryMinati. MrBeast is currently lobbying for a future standalone video collaboration.

Q: When is Beast Games Season 2 releasing in India? A: Beast Games Season 2 premieres on Prime Video in India on January 7, 2026. Expect the CarryMinati episodes to be heavily promoted on the homepage.

Q: Why hasn't Virat Kohli replied to MrBeast? A: Kohli's brand is extremely protected, and scheduling during the active cricket calendar (IND vs NZ series starts Jan 11) makes a high-production YouTube shoot logistically impossible right now.

Q: What did MrBeast say about India in the interview? A: Speaking to a mainstream news anchor, he confirmed India is one of his largest audiences and explicitly stated, "I want to come back there sometime soon," while using the platform to publicly pitch Kohli again.