Kajol’s cameo in Stranger Things 5 Part 2? Here’s the truth behind the viral clips

After Govinda’s AI-generated clips of the Avatar: Fire and Ash cameo, fans are going gaga over Kajol’s face-off with Vecna in Stranger Things 5 Part 2. The latest installment of the final season dropped on Netflix, and social media is buzzing with fan theories ahead of the epic last episode scheduled for New Year’s Eve. Is Kajol really a part of the Stranger Things series? Here’s the truth about the viral cameo and intense battle with Vecna. 

Fans react to Kajol's cameo in Stranger Things 5

Netflix premiered Stranger Things 5 Part 2 on December 25 (a day later in India), and fans have been sharing their views on social media. Many netizens praised Holly Wheeler’s performance and Will Byer’s narrative. Some fans are now puzzled about Kajol’s special cameo in the series after her epic face-off with a Vecna-like figure goes viral on the internet. For the unversed, a video of Kajol is currently grabbing eyeballs as she fights back evil with power. However, the truth behind the viral video is that it is not from Stranger Things. Instead, the video that is currently doing rounds on social media is from Kajol’s Maa movie. In the viral clip, Kajol is fighting off a demon (Amsaja), who has an uncanny resemblance to Vecna in her Goddess Kali avatar. This made fans wonder if Kajol is doing a cameo in Stranger Things.

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A fan shared, “Just watched this scene from Stranger Things Volume 2 — Kajol ji was surprisingly good.” Other fans also expressed surprise over the viral clips. Check out more replies below:

Kajol’s Stranger Things vs. Govinda’s Avatar cameo

Interestingly, Kajol’s viral video comes days after Govinda’s AI-generated memes, in which he is seen as one of the blue-colored Na’vi species. While Govinda was not a part of James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash, AI and technology made his presence possible. For the unversed, Govinda earlier claimed in an interview that he was offered James Cameron’s epic franchise (Avatar), but he declined due to the long schedules of the shoot and his unwillingness to paint his full body in blue color as required by the role.

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Meanwhile, Stranger Things 5 is among the most-awaited sci-fi and horror series of the year. Fans are now waiting for the epic last battle between Hawkins and Vecna. You can watch the Stranger Things finale on January 1, 2026.

Stranger Things 5 FAQs:

Q. Is Kajol really in Stranger Things 5 Part 2?

A. No, Kajol is not in Stranger Things 5. The viral videos are from her horror film Maa. In the video, Kajol is fighting a Vecna-like demon.

Q: When to watch Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 3?

A: Stranger Things 5 Volume 2 (Episodes 5–7) concluded the penultimate arc. Volume 3 or the finale, "Chapter 8: The Rightside Up," is set to release on January 1, 2026.

Q. What is the episode length of Stranger Things 5 finale?

A. The final installment or Volume 3 is about 2 hours 8 minutes.