Popular Indian stand-up comedian Samay Raina has created a massive buzz in the digital entertainment space. His latest comedy special, Still Alive, has reportedly become the most-watched comedy special on YouTube, crossing an impressive 53 million views and setting a new benchmark for online comedy content. Released on April 7, Still Alive quickly turned into an internet sensation. Within just 24 hours, the special racked up over 22 million views, an extraordinary feat that highlighted Samay Raina’s growing popularity among audiences.
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By April 22, the video had amassed approximately 53.78 million views, along with more than 3.8 million likes and over 200,000 comments. This rapid growth positioned the special as a global phenomenon in the stand-up comedy space. The claim of Still Alive being the world’s most-watched comedy special gained further attention when Samay Raina shared a screenshot of a response from Grok on April 21.
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When asked about the most-watched YouTube comedy special globally, the chatbot identified Still Alive as the number one show. While this added fuel to the viral narrative, it’s important to note that such claims are based on available data and may vary depending on definitions and comparisons. Despite its massive success, Still Alive has not been free from controversy. During the special, Samay Raina took humorous jabs at several well-known personalities, including megastar Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek Bachchan.
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However, it was his remark about Mukesh Khanna that triggered a strong backlash. Referring to criticism from Khanna regarding his earlier show India’s Got Latent, Samay made a controversial comment involving Khanna’s iconic superhero character Shaktimaan. Mukesh Khanna responded sharply on social media, expressing his anger through a strongly worded post.
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He criticized Samay Raina’s humor and called for public condemnation, which further intensified the online debate. The exchange quickly went viral, dividing audiences, some defended comedic freedom, while others felt the joke crossed a line. This isn’t the first time Samay Raina has faced controversy. Earlier, his show India’s Got Latent came under scrutiny after podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia made an objectionable remark during an episode.
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The clip sparked outrage online, leading to formal complaints. As a result, Samay was forced to take down all episodes, shut down the show, and issue a public apology. Months after the controversy, Still Alive marks a strong comeback for Samay Raina. Despite criticism, the overwhelming viewership and engagement prove that his audience base remains solid.