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Deepika & Siddhant pair up for Dharma Productions’ next?

After delivering a breakout performance in his debut film Gully Boy (2019), Siddhant Chaturvedi has become a hot property in Bollywood. The actor has been offered a number of movies in the past few months, but he seems in no hurry in signing projects left, right and centre.

Siddhanth Chaturvedi, however, is rumoured to have given his nod to Yash Raj Films’ next offering. The latest we hear that the young actor has also been signed on to headline Dharma Productions’ next film to be directed by filmmaker Shakun Batra. Buzz has it that Deepika Padukone will play his love interest in the untitled project.


“Shakun wanted to cast a fresh face along with Deepika and he felt Siddhant fit the bill. It is a special script for both Shakun and Karan, and they are raring to take the film on the floors next year. It is set in India and the team is currently working on the logistics and finalising the locations. Apart from Deepika and Siddhant, the film will feature two more prominent actors,” a source in the know informs a tabloid.

Meanwhile, Siddhant Chaturvedi can be currently seen in the second season of Amazon Prime Original Inside Edge, which premiered on 6th December. Deepika Padukone, on the other hand, is awaiting the release of her next film Chhapaak. Directed by renowned filmmaker Meghna Gulzar, the movie also stars Vikrant Massey in the lead role. It is based on the life of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal. Chhapaak is scheduled to arrive in theatres on 10th January, 2020.

After Chhapaak, the Padmaavat (2018) actress will also be seen sharing the screen space with husband Ranveer Singh in Kabir Khan’s much-awaited sports drama ’83, slated to release on 10th April, 2020.

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How Southeast Asian storytelling became one of Netflix’s fastest-growing global pillars

Highlights:

  • 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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