How much was Samay Raina earning from India's Got Latent before deleting all videos amid Ranveer Allahbadia controversy?
Samay Raina was reportedly earning over Rs 1.5 crore per month from India's Got Latent through YouTube memberships, ads, and sponsorships, with some brand deals fetching Rs 35-40 lakh per episode.
Samay Raina's show India's Got Latent recently grabbed headlines after YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia (BeerBiceps) appeared as a panelist. Trying to match the show's dark humour, he made an inappropriate remark that shocked viewers. As backlash grew, Samay Raina deleted all India's Got Latent videos¡ªa massive setback, considering he was reportedly making over Rs 1.5 crore per month from the show.
Did you know that Samay Raina was making Rs 1.5 crores monthly from India's Got Latent?
Influencer Ayushman Pandita had earlier estimated that Samay Raina earned around Rs 1.5 crore per month from India's Got Latent.
While Raina chose not to censor his shows, he shared potentially controversial clips on members-only platforms.
However, Pandita clarified that these were just rough calculations by his team and not based on actual financial records.
A Reddit user also analysed Raina's income, referencing a members-only video with 270K views.
They estimated that with 225K unique viewers paying Rs 60 each, his earnings could reach Rs 1.35 crore per month. The user speculated that this could make him one of the highest-earning comedians.
Fans pointed out that YouTube takes a 30% cut, and taxes further reduce the amount.
Further, Raina also earns from sponsorships, reportedly charging Rs 35-40 lakh per episode.
Apart from India's Got Latent, his income sources include:
- YouTube revenue from ads and memberships
- Brand collaborations with major companies
- Live comedy shows and special performances
- Exclusive content for paid subscribers
According to Net Worth Spot, his estimated net worth is around $16.5 million (approx. Rs 140 crore).
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