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Globally Acclaimed Spy-Thriller Series ‘Killing Eve’ to launch on Hotstar Premium
MUMBAI: With a chase that transverses borders, ‘Killing Eve’ is the story of two women – Eve and Villanelle – who are bound by a mutual obsession that is as fascinating as it is psychotic. The series follows the classic good-cop-chases-villain template but leaves behind the typecast of a spy-thriller by placing two strong women in primary roles. Featuring Sandra Oh and Jodie Cormer as the leads, other cast members include Fiona Shaw, David Haig, Kim Bodnia, Darren Boyd and Sean Delaney. Killing Eve has received worldwide acclaim and has won several accolades including the prestigious Golden Globe, BAFTA and Emmy Awards.
Based on the novella series Codename Villanelle, Killing Eve is the story of Eve Polastri – an MI6 operative, tasked with capturing psychopathic assassin Villanelle; caught in a cat-and-mouse chase the two develop a mutual obsession with each other as the pursuit progresses.
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Samay Raina returns with Still Alive, confronts 2025 controversy in bold comeback special
Comeback set tackles controversy, blending humour with raw storytelling
MUMBAI: Samay Raina is set to release his new stand-up comedy special, Still Alive, on YouTube on April 7, 2026, marking a high-profile return following a turbulent year.
The trailer for the special dropped on April 5, offering a glimpse into what Raina describes as a raw and unfiltered set that leans as much on honesty as it does on humour.
Positioned as a comeback of sorts, Still Alive draws heavily from the controversy surrounding his show India’s Got Latent in early 2025. The episode led to legal trouble, multiple FIRs, and a lengthy six-hour interrogation by the Maharashtra Cyber Cell, placing the comedian at the centre of intense public scrutiny.
Rather than sidestep the episode, Raina leans into it. The special reflects on the fallout and his personal journey through it, blending observational comedy with moments of emotional candour. Early audience feedback from live performances suggests the tone is less about rapid-fire punchlines and more about storytelling with bite.
The special was filmed during his global Still Alive & Unfiltered tour, which ran from August 2025 to early 2026. The tour saw Raina perform across major international venues, including the Madison Square Garden Theatre in New York, a milestone that places him among the youngest Indian comedians to take that stage.
The title itself signals resilience. “Still Alive” is a nod to navigating both legal and public backlash while choosing to remain unapologetically authentic, a theme that appears to anchor the set.
With the special set to premiere online, all eyes are now on how audiences respond to a performance that promises equal parts reflection and wit. For Raina, the message is clear. He is not just back, he is ready to be heard on his own terms.
