Cinema VinesComedian Samay Raina’s comedy series India’s Got Latent Season 2 opened with a high‑profile episode that featured Bollywood stars Alia Bhatt and Sharvari. The pair appeared on the show to promote their latest film, Alpha, a YRF Spy Universe entry that follows two elite agents on a national‑security mission. Raina used the platform to make a pointed joke about the movie’s lackluster box‑office returns, remarking that the film “didn’t work in theatres.”
During the episode, Raina also critiqued fellow actor Raghav Juyal’s promotion of his film Bhai Tera Star Hai. When Juyal repeatedly mentioned his title, Raina quipped, “How many times will you have to tell people about your own film? What kind of star are you?” Juyal retorted that Alia Bhatt had also promoted her own film, to which Raina replied, “That didn’t work for her film either.” The exchange highlighted Raina’s willingness to call out star power when it falls short of audience expectations.
In a separate stunt, Raina booked an entire cinema hall to watch Alpha and handed out free tickets to fans. After the screening, he video‑called Bhatt to inform her that the audience had enjoyed the film, a gesture that underscored the comedian’s ongoing critique of the movie’s performance. Alpha earned ₹98.83 crore worldwide and ₹58.62 crore in India, figures that fell short of the franchise’s usual success.
Critics and viewers alike offered mixed to negative reviews of the film, citing uneven pacing and an unnecessary cameo by Hrithik Roshan. While some praised the cameo as a highlight, others felt it disrupted the narrative. Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s performances also drew criticism, further dampening the film’s reception. Alpha is the seventh instalment in the YRF Spy Universe, following titles such as Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, War, Pathaan, Tiger 3, and War 2.
Season 2 of India’s Got Latent was launched after the show’s first season faced backlash over controversial comments made by host Ranveer Allahbadia. The controversy led to the removal of all episodes from YouTube. In 2026, Raina announced the new season during his stand‑up special Still Alive, and it is now available on both YouTube and Netflix.
