'India's Got Latent' returns tonight: When, where to watch
What's the story
Comedian Samay Raina's popular show, India's Got Latent, is returning for a second season. The new season will premiere on Saturday, June 20, at 7:00pm IST and will be available on both Netflix and YouTube. This unique release strategy marks the first time a show will be simultaneously streamed on both platforms. New episodes will drop every two weeks after the launch.
Fan engagement
Raina reassures fans about the show's availability
After the announcement, Raina took to Instagram Stories to address fans who were worried about the show's availability on YouTube. He clarified that India's Got Latent will still be accessible for free on YouTube with ads and on Netflix without ads. "You all really thought I would leave behind my YouTube community that has stood by me through everything?" he wrote.
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Raina thanks fans for support over the years
Raina also expressed his gratitude to fans for their unwavering support. "I'm so grateful for all the love you have given me throughout the years. I love you. Let's break the internet together," he wrote. In another Instagram Story, he praised Netflix's decision to simulcast India's Got Latent on both platforms, calling it a special exception that had never been made before for any other show worldwide. To recall, the first season of the controversial comedy show streamed on YouTube.
New project
New comedy special in development with Raina
Apart from India's Got Latent Season 2, Netflix has also announced a new comedy special with Raina. The special will be exclusive to the streaming platform and is currently in development. Although details about the title, release date, and format have yet to be revealed, it is expected to showcase Raina's signature observational humor and storytelling.
Controversy
The show was caught in massive controversy last year
India's Got Latent is returning more than a year after a massive controversy. In early 2025, the show faced immense backlash over podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia's controversial remarks. Allahbadia had asked a contestant, "Would you rather watch your parents have sex every day or join them to finish it once and for all?" The comment exploded on social media, leading to multiple legal complaints. Allahbadia eventually apologized, saying, "My comment wasn't just inappropriate, it wasn't even funny."