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Stephen King’s The Long Walk steps onto digital screens
MUMBAI: One of Stephen King’s most chilling stories has found a new audience at home. The Long Walk has made its digital debut in India and is now available to rent across Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and YouTube for Rs. 149, following its release on December 8.
Set in a stark future where survival depends on never slowing down, the film follows 100 teenage boys forced into an annual endurance contest with brutal rules. Walk faster than three miles an hour or face warnings. Collect three, and you are eliminated for good. As the road stretches on, friendships form, nerves fray and every step becomes a gamble between hope and fear.
Adapted from King’s early novel, the film is directed by Francis Lawrence, best known for The Hunger Games franchise. It stars Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson and Mark Hamill, who bring emotional weight to a story that is as much about human connection as it is about cruelty.
After opening in Indian cinemas on September 12, 2025, The Long Walk earned strong reviews from critics and audiences alike. Now, viewers can take the journey from their sofas, no stamina required, just nerves of steel.
The Long Walk is streaming now on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and YouTube.
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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.
