Round2hell (styled as R2H) is an Indian YouTube channel and comedy group from

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, consisting of Zayn Saifi, Nazim Ahmed, and Wasim Ahmad. Launched in October 2016, the trio is known for

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and

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content often exploring themes of friendship, family, and societal quirks. With over 35 million subscribers by 2025, Round2hell is among India’s most popular YouTube channels, recognised for videos like ''Aladdin'' and ''Zombie: The Living Dead'', the latter named YouTube’s most trending video of 2021. The group won the Reel Star Sketch Comedy Creator of the Year at Creators United 2023. Their other channel ''Round2hell Vlog'' is dedicated to vlogs and travel-related content. They are widely considered among the most popular and highest-paid

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in India.

History

Round2hell was launched on October 20, 2016, by childhood friends Zayn Saifi, Nazim Ahmed, and Wasim Ahmad, all from Moradabad. Initially, they posted football montage videos in 2015, which received limited attention (120 views). shift to comedy sketches in 2017, particularly ''Jio Users After 31st March'', went viral due to its commentary on

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’s free data offer ending, marking their rise to fame. The channel name “''Round2hell''” originated from a drifting incident Saifi likened to a “round to hell.” Their early earnings were donated to charity, and despite initial parental skepticism, their success led to family support. By 2025, the channel surpassed 35 million subscribers, with videos like ''Aladdin'' and ''Mauka Mauka India vs Pakistan'' exceeding 100 million views.

Content and style

Round2hell produces Hindi-language comedy sketches, short films, and science fiction content, featuring exaggerated characters and relatable scenarios drawn from Indian daily life. Themes include friendship, romance, and societal issues, delivered with slapstick humor and witty dialogue. Notable works include ''Zombie: The Living Dead'' (2021, YouTube’s most trending video), ''Age of Water'' (2022, IMDb 9.1 rating), and ''The Parallel World'' (2019, web series). Their secondary channel, ''Round2hell Vlog'', focuses on travel and personal updates. The group collaborates with actors like Mehtab Saifi and Talib Saifi but maintains the trio as core members.

Collaborations

They have been invited to events like YouTube FanFest (2019) in

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, marking their transition from online creators to recognised entertainers. In 2019, Round2hell collaborated with

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of BB Ki Vines for the music video of the '' Dhindora'' title track, sung by

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, showcasing their growing influence in Indian digital content. In 2023, they collaborated with

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for a promotional video, "''Is Time Travel Possible''?" and received the ''Sketch Comedy Creator of the Year'' award at Creators United 2023. In 2024, they joined

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, and 12 other prominent YouTubers in India’s largest YouTube collaboration, a MrBeast parody video, highlighting their ability to unite with top creators for high-impact projects that resonated widely with audiences.

Filmography

Series

Short films

Music videos

Recognition

Round2hell has been listed among India’s most popular and highest-paid YouTubers by ''

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'', '' Chegg India'', and ''

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''. Their ''Zombie: The Living Dead'' was YouTube’s most trending video of 2021. In 2023, they won the Reel Star Sketch Comedy Creator of the Year at Creators United, hosted by

. They received YouTube’s Silver, Gold, and Diamond Play Buttons for subscriber milestones (100k, 1M, 10M). Their participation in YouTube Fanfest Delhi (2019) was described as a “dream come true.” Several of their videos, including "''Aladdin''" and "''Mauka Mauka India vs Pakistan''," have exceeded 100 million views, reflecting their broad appeal. In 2021, YouTube announced that ''Zombie: The Living Dead'', a 40-minute horror-comedy film by Round2Hell, was the most trending video of 2021. Additionally, they were also named as one of the top content creators of that year.

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Round2hell Indian comedy YouTubers 2016 establishments in India Hindi-language YouTube channels People from Moradabad