Samay Raina's India's Got Latent Season 2 Premieres on Netflix and YouTube Today

By Aditya Nagar | June 20, 2026

India's Got Latent Season 2: In 2025, stand-up comedian Samay Raina’s show India’s Got Latent was cancelled after a major legal controversy.

Now, more than a year later, Samay Raina is back with the much-anticipated second season of his show. This time, it will be available on both YouTube and Netflix.

The trailer for India’s Got Latent Season 2, hosted by Samay Raina, is out now.

India's Got Latent Season 2: Samay Raina Addresses Why Show Isn't Free on YouTube

Netflix India has released an announcement video for India’s Got Latent Season 2, featuring Samay Raina and Balraj Singh Ghai.

Balraj Ghai in India's Got Latent Season 2: In the promo, Balraj Singh Ghai asks Samay Raina why the show is coming to Netflix, which needs a subscription, instead of just YouTube, where anyone can watch for free.

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Show to Stream Simultaneously on Netflix and YouTube, Same Length on Both

India's Got Latent Season 2: Samay replied that the show will stream on both Netflix and YouTube.

Balraj also wanted to know if YouTube would get the show later or only in shorter clips compared to Netflix.

Samay said the full show, with the same length, will be available on both platforms at the same time.

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Samay Raina Latest Update: The only difference is that YouTube will have ads, while Netflix will show it without any interruptions. The show’s guest list hasn’t been announced yet.

However, an earlier photo online appears to show Alia Bhatt and Sharvari on set before the YRF Spy Universe movie comes out.

India's Got Latent Streaming Platform: India’s Got Latent Season 2 will start streaming on Netflix on June 20, 2026, with the first episode available from 7 pm.

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Controversy can sometimes hurt reputations, but it can also draw more attention.

India's Got Latent Season 2: For Samay Raina, a show that was once criticised and almost taken down is now reaching even more viewers on a major streaming platform.

India's Got Latent Judges: When Comedian Sunil Pal Took a Dig at Samay Raina’s India's Got Latent 2

India's Got Latent controversy: Recalling his clash with Samay Raina, comedian Sunil Pal once again criticised India's Got Latent Season 2.

He was recently invited as a guest on Samay's upcoming India's Got Latent season.

Sunil replied with sarcasm, saying he wouldn't go since the show was too big for someone like him, calling himself a small artist.

The comedian also shared his thoughts on who should judge the show. He pointed out that Archana Puran Singh is a regular on The Kapil Sharma Show and suggested that Samay could do something similar.

He added that Samay Raina's show, which has judges similar to how Archana Puran Singh sits on Kapil Sharma's show, should have his own parents — his real mother and father — seated as judges this season, and the show should be performed in front of them.

Sunil and Samay’s conflict started when controversy broke out over India’s Got Latent.

Sunil Had Slammed Samay Raina's Show After Allahbadia's Remark Sparked Outrage

The show faced trouble after podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia made an explicit comment in one episode. His remarks sparked online outrage, several FIRs, and strong criticism of the show.

At this time, Sunil openly criticized Samay and the show’s format. He also demanded strict action against the comedians involved.

Samay Raina Rise To Fame: Why Gen Z India Can't Stop Watching Him?

Samay Raina is a stand-up comedian from Kashmir who has become a favourite among Gen Z.
He first built a loyal fanbase during the COVID-19 lockdowns by sharing YouTube chess videos that made the game feel easygoing and fun.
His big moment came when he won Comicstaan Season 2, and his popularity grew further after he launched his own reality show in 2024.
Unlike many Indian reality shows that seem scripted, Samay’s show stood out. It was 'unscripted, unfiltered and raw.
He talks in a way that feels like chatting with a friend.
Now, Samay has millions of followers online.
Fans and experts say people are drawn to him because he can laugh at himself and gets along well with other performers, sharing jokes and making everyone feel welcome.

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