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Family Man season 3 becomes Prime Video India’s most-watched series of 2025
MUMBAI: Raj and DK’s The Family Man season 3 has stormed to the top of Prime Video India’s charts, becoming the platform’s most-watched series of 2025 in its first week. The spy-action thriller has not only outpaced its earlier instalments but also eclipsed every other title on the service this year.
The series was trending in the top five in more than 35 countries, including the UK, Canada, Australia, the UAE, Singapore and Malaysia and reached 96 per cent of Indian pincodes during its launch week, marking the franchise’s strongest opening yet.
Prime Video India’s director and head of originals Nikhil Madhok, said the latest outing underlined the show’s enduring pull. “The gripping story, exceptional performances and Raj and DK’s signature quirk continue to draw ever more audiences,” he said. “Season after season, the series sets new records.”
Creators, directors and writers Raj and DK said they were “deeply grateful” for the fervent response. “Even after a four-year wait, audiences have embraced the show with overwhelming enthusiasm,” they said. “It reaffirms their faith in our effort to make each season bigger, better and more engaging.”
Produced under the duo’s banner, D2R Films, season 3 marks the return of Manoj Bajpayee as the battle-worn spook Srikant Tiwari. He is joined by Jaideep Ahlawat and Nimrat Kaur, alongside returning cast members Sharib Hashmi, Priyamani, Ashlesha Thakur, Vedant Sinha, Shreya Dhanwanthary and Gul Panag.
Written by Raj, DK and Suman Kumar, with dialogues by Sumit Arora, the season is directed by Raj and DK, with Suman Kumar and Tusshar Seyth also stepping behind the camera.
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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.
