Comedian Samay Raina returned with the new season of India’s Got Latent just two months ago, and the show has been breaking viewership records ever since. India’s Got Latent has emerged as one of the biggest digital entertainment shows in India, with its popularity often translating into staggering YouTube viewership numbers.
Released simultaneously on YouTube and Netflix, the episode amassed 47 million views on YouTube within four days, while its Netflix viewership stood at 2.2 million according to Netflix’s viewing metric. Nearly two months after its release, the episode has clocked a total of 6.6 crore views on YouTube.
At the top of the list is the latest episode, Episode 5, which featured Orry, Bollywood actor Archana Puran Singh and comedians Nishant Suri and Sharon Verma as panellists. The episode clocked over 15 million views within just seven hours of its release and has now crossed 4 crore views in just over 24 hours, making it the most-viewed episode of the season so far. Season 2 has taken that popularity to another level. Since the launch of the second season, several fans have called out Samay for toning down the show, with some claiming that it has lost the charm of Season 1.
The show’s second season has featured several celebrity appearances and viral moments, helping multiple episodes clock millions of views within days of their release. Here’s a look at the most-viewed episodes of the season so far. The episode took over the internet soon after its release, with several moments going viral. Despite the show sparking controversy over Samay and Sharon’s Bihari-Kashmiri jokes, it continues to attract a massive audience on YouTube and Netflix. The third episode proved that the season’s popularity isn’t solely driven by celebrity appearances and that the comedy remains a major draw. It featured Kiku Sharda, Chandan Prabhakar and Harsh Limbachiyaa on the panel. Another memorable episode of the season featured Punjabi singer Karan Aujla on the panel alongside Gurleen Pannu and Tanmay Bhat. Throughout the episode, Karan showcased his lively personality, winning over viewers online. The numbers are particularly significant given the show’s journey. India’s Got Latent initially built its audience almost entirely on YouTube, with its unscripted format, irreverent humour and unpredictable celebrity panels turning individual moments from the show into viral clips. The announcement created a buzz online and left fans excited for the next episode.
Samay revealed that having the trio on the show was a “dream come true”. Addressing the criticism, Samay revealed that he has invited Rakhi Sawant for the upcoming episode, seemingly for the “OG Latent fans”.
