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Kota Factory Season 3 features in Netflix Global Top 10
Mumbai: Netflix’s highly acclaimed black-and-white student drama, Kota Factory Season 3, which dropped on Thursday, June 20th, has captured the hearts of fans in India and beyond. Since its launch, the series has been trending at the #1 spot in Netflix India’s Top 10 TV Shows and earned the #7 spot on Netflix’s Global Top 10 Non-English TV in seven countries! Directed by Pratish Mehta and produced by TVF Productions, Kota Factory Season 3 is helmed by showrunner Raghav Subbu.
Kota Factory Season 3 showrunner Raghav Subbu shared, “Kota Factory is very special for me. There’s nothing more a storyteller can ask for than to have their work viewed and loved by so many, across the Indian subcontinent. I’m incredibly grateful to Netflix for continuing to believe in the story and to our incredible Kota Factory cast and crew without whom the show would not exist. It’s remarkable how a story and its themes have uniquely captivated India and can resonate with so many young people, that’s reflective of the current generation and their struggles.”
Netflix India series head Tanya Bami said, “Kota Factory is such a special show for so many people and I am overjoyed that it is touching hearts around the world. TVF has been a great creative partner who understands the nuances of storytelling in this genre. The relatable depiction of young adults and their choices, struggles, and dilemmas is why the show has built such devoted fandom over the years. To be able to see the message of building characters through resilience resonating so deeply with audiences, inspires us to bring more and more of such meaningful stories to our members.”
Fans of the show have appreciated the series for its realistic portrayal of the endless efforts and preparations the students put themselves through to achieve their dreams. They note how the series masterfully intertwines the anxieties and disappointments of the JEE journey with the joys and successes it promises. Viewers have particularly lauded the authentic portrayal of Jeetu Bhaiya’s struggles with mental health this season, noting how his growth mirrors that of his students. Audiences felt deeply connected to students like Vaibhav, finding comfort in his continued resilience and determination to keep trying despite experiencing failures.
Here are a few of the words of appreciation the show has received from fans since its release
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Samay Raina confirms return of India’s Got Latent after controversy
Still Alive mixes humour and reflection as comedian revisits 2025 row
MUMBAI: Samay Raina has signalled a possible return of his controversial show India’s Got Latent, using his latest stand-up special Still Alive to address the past and hint at what lies ahead.
Released on YouTube, the special marks Raina’s most candid take yet on the backlash that forced the show off air in 2025. While much of the performance leans on humour, it also dips into more reflective territory, offering a glimpse into the emotional toll of the controversy.
Recounting the fallout, YouTube comedian samay raina said, “We were both extremely unsettled. How would we navigate this? It was terrifying. We were lost as to what was happening.” He also spoke about a moment involving fellow comedian Balraj Ghai’s family, describing it as overwhelming and difficult to process.
The personal impact of the episode came through most strongly when Raina spoke about his family. He admitted he struggled to even answer a call from his mother during the crisis. YouTube comedian samay raina said, “I hesitated to answer her call and show my tear-streaked face. How would she react? My mom is unaware of anything except how to love.”
Amid the introspection, Raina also dropped a clear hint about the future of his show. While he believes the first season ended on a high note, he confirmed that he intends to revive it. YouTube comedian samay raina said, “I will bring back the show because it used to be fun making it.”
The original run of India’s Got Latent had been pulled down following widespread criticism and legal scrutiny over controversial remarks that went viral, prompting debates around content boundaries in India’s digital entertainment space. Raina later removed episodes and issued an apology, stepping back from major releases for a period.
His return now appears more measured, blending humour with reflection and signalling a creative reset. He also hinted that the next iteration of the show could be more raw and unfiltered, though details remain under wraps.
For fans, the takeaway is simple. The show that sparked both laughter and debate may be gearing up for a second act, with Raina ready to test the limits once again, this time with a sharper sense of where the lines lie.
