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Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji to team up for the sequel of Bunty Aur Babli?

In 2005 released Shaad Ali’s Bunty Aur Babli which starred Amitabh Bachchan, Rani Mukerji and Abhishek Bachchan in the lead roles. The movie was a super hit at the box office and Abhishek and Rani’s jodi was loved by everyone. Now according to a report in a daily, after 14 years of its release, the makers are reportedly planning for a sequel to the film titled Bunty Aur Babli Again.

A source told a daily, “The sets will be constructed in the first week of June in Mumbai and the shoot will also begin next month. The filmmakers have roped in the original cast and they will start shooting for the film from next month.”


Abhishek and Rani were last seen together in 2007 release Laaga Chunari Mein Daag. If Bunty Aur Babli Again is actually happening, we are sure their fans would be quite excited to see them together on the big screen again after a gap of more than a decade.

Meanwhile, currently, Rani Mukerji is busy with the shooting of Mardaani 2 in Kota, Rajasthan. Abhishek also has a couple of projects in his kitty. He will be seen in Anurag Basu’s next and will also be making his digital debut with Amazon Prime’s Breathe 2.

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  • Netflix says global viewing of Southeast Asian titles rose almost 50% between 2023 and 2024.
  • Premium VOD revenue in the region reached £1.44 billion (₹15,300 crore) last year, with 53.6 million subscriptions.
  • Netflix holds more than half of the region’s total viewing and remains its biggest investor in originals.
  • New rivals, including Max, Viu and Vidio, are forcing sharper competition.
  • Local jobs, training and tourism are increasing as productions expand across the region.

Last year, something shifted in what the world watched. Global viewership of Southeast Asian content on Netflix grew by nearly 50%, and this isn't just a corporate milestone; it’s a signal. Stories from Jakarta, Bangkok, and Manila are no longer regional curiosities. They are now part of the global mainstream.

The numbers tell a clear story. Over 100 Southeast Asian titles have now entered Netflix’s Global Top 10 lists. More than 40 of those broke through in 2024 alone. This surge is part of a bigger boom in the region’s own backyard. The total premium video-on-demand market in Southeast Asia saw viewership hit 440 billion minutes in 2024, with revenues up 14% to £1.44 billion (₹15,300 crore). Netflix commands over half of that viewership and 42% of the revenue. They have a clear lead, but the entire market is rising.

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