Stand-up comedian Samay Raina faced immense opposition and legal troubles across the country due to an episode of his YouTube show 'India's Got Latent'. The controversy escalated to the point where he had to make court appearances and cancel his tour midway.
Entertainment: Samay Raina's name is about to resonate once again in the world of stand-up comedy. After a long absence from the country following the 'India's Got Latent' controversy, Samay is making a grand return to India with a new stand-up tour titled 'Samay Raina Is Alive And Unfiltered'. He announced the tour himself on social media, which created a buzz on the internet within minutes.
Comeback Announcement and Overwhelming Response
Announcing the tour on his social media handle on Wednesday, Samay Raina wrote, "I am still alive... and more unfiltered than before." Within just 1 hour of this announcement, more than 40,000 tickets were sold, which is a record for any Indian stand-up comedian. Samay himself expressed his gratitude to his fans for this love, saying, "This is unbelievable! We sold 40,000 tickets in just one hour. I promise this show will make you laugh till you drop."
India Tour Dates and Cities
Samay Raina's tour will begin on August 15, 2025, in Bangalore and will feature performances in several major cities until early October. Below are the detailed tour dates:
- August 15, 16, 17 – Bangalore
- August 23 and 24 – Hyderabad
- August 30 – Mumbai
- September 6 and 7 – Kolkata
- September 19 and 20 – Chennai
- September 26, 27, 28 – Pune
- October 3, 4, 5 – Delhi
In this tour, audiences will get to hear Raina's new comedy style, responses to controversies, and glimpses of life, which will be completely "unfiltered."
The Journey from Controversy to Comeback
Samay Raina's previous YouTube show 'India's Got Latent' became a cause of controversy, in which YouTubers Ranveer Allahbadia, Ashish Chanchlani, and Apoorva Makhija participated in an episode. There was a huge outcry on social media about an objectionable question asked by Ranveer to a contestant. After this, Samay not only deleted all the episodes of the show but also postponed his shows in India. He also faced legal troubles.
After this controversy, Samay focused his energy on shows abroad. He toured Europe, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand from June to July 2025. His last international show was in Sydney on July 20. There, he not only received appreciation from the Indian diaspora but also connected with a large segment of new audiences.
This new stand-up tour is not just a comedy event, but a personal statement. This tour is the story of Samay Raina's comeback — featuring humor, introspection, and glimpses of personal experiences. Audiences will find a layer that will have both tickling and thought-provoking moments.
