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Zee5 sparks love and suspense with Elumale premiere
MUMBAI: Love crosses borders, but danger follows close behind. Zee5 is all set to premiere the much-anticipated Kannada romantic thriller Elumale on 17th October, promising a heady mix of romance, suspense, and high-stakes drama.
Directed by Punit Rangaswamy and produced by Tharun Sudhir and Atlanta Nagendra, the film stars Raanna, Priyanka Achar, Jagapati Babu, Kishore, and TS Nagabharana. Set against the scenic but tense borderlands of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, it tells the story of Harish (Raanna), a cab driver, and Revathi (Priyanka Achar), a wealthy young woman from Salem. What starts as a cross-border romance quickly spirals into a web of law enforcement, smugglers, and political intrigue, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.
Actor Raanna said, “Harish is a simple, boy-next-door character, and playing him was deeply personal. The film has been made with heart, and I hope audiences connect with his story on Zee5.”
The digital premiere of Elumale streams exclusively on Zee5 from 17th October, where love, suspense, and thrilling twists await in equal measure.
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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.
