Jacqueline Fernandez Hilarious Cameo in Yami Gautam Dhar’s…

Jacqueline Fernandez Makes a Hilarious Cameo in Yami Gautam Dhar’s Nayyi Navelli

Jacqueline Fernandez's cameo in Nayyi Navelli sparks buzz as Yami Gautam Dhar's National Award-winning film releases

By The Green Room16 Oct 20262 min read

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Yami Gautam Dhar’s Nayyi Navelli hits screens today — and with it, a surprise cameo that’s already sparking chatter across social media. Jacqueline Fernandez, in a brief but unmistakably comic turn, appears during a crucial sequence in the horror-comedy, delivering laughs in just a few minutes of screen time. The film, released on October 16, is drawing attention for its quirky premise, a mysterious woman marries into a joint family in Meerut, only to be accused of being a ‘daayan’, or witch, by her husband’s younger brother.

And for this unexpected addition to the cast. It marks the second time Yami Gautam Dhar and Jacqueline Fernandez have shared screen space. Their first was in Bhoot Police (2021), another genre-blending horror comedy that also starred Saif Ali Khan and Arjun Kapoor. This time around, the supporting cast includes Addinath M Kothare, Anurag Thakur, and Sunita Rajwar.

Directed by Balaji Mohan, the film is produced under the Colour Yellow banner by Aanand L Rai and Himanshu Sharma, and presented by Amazon MGM Studios. The story is credited to Himanshu Sharma, while Divy Nidhi Sharma penned the screenplay. For Fernandez, Nayyi Navelli is her second theatrical release of the year after Welcome To The Jungle.

Last year, she appeared in the comic caper Housefull 5, the violent action entertainer Fateh starring Sonu Sood, and made a special appearance in the song 'Money Money' from Raid 2. The film’s lead, Yami Gautam Dhar, recently won the National Award, a fact that has amplified interest ahead of the release.

She was seen seeking blessings at Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir before the film’s launch, underscoring the cultural weight many are attaching to the project. Now, audiences are dissecting every frame, wondering: how long was she on screen? Was it a joke? A callback?

A full-on prank? The answers remain as elusive as the film’s central mystery. But one thing’s certain: the moment is already trending. And if the buzz is any indication, the laugh might be louder than the scream.