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John Abraham starrer RAW lands April release date

After delivering two hits in 2018 – Parmanu: The Story Of Pokhran and Satyamev Jayate – John Abraham regained his lost stardom. After the humongous success of both the films at the box-office, the actor decided to pick his next projects with extra caution.

Right after the release of the Milap Zaveri-directed Satyamev Jayate, John started shooting for his next Romeo Akbar Walter, a high-octane action entertainer which was first offered to Kedarnath (2018) fame Sushant Singh Rajput.


While John is yet to wrap the spy thriller up, its makers have locked a date for its theatrical release. Helmed by Robbie Grewal, Romeo Akbar Walter will make its entry into theatres on April 12, 2019.

Actor Sikander Kher, who plays John's nemesis in the movie, took to micro-blogging site Twitter and announced the release date of the film, "From the horses’ mouth... RAW to release on April 12. Get your spy glasses on," his tweet read.

Romeo Akbar Walter, also starring Mouni Roy in the lead role, is bankrolled by Viacom18 Motion Pictures, KYTA Productions and VA Film Company.

The official Twitter account of Viacom18 Motion Pictures also shared the release date of the film. "Viacom18 Motion Pictures, KYTA Productions and VA Film Company announce the release of their upcoming espionage thriller, Romeo Akbar Walter (RAW) on April 12, 2019,” read the tweet.

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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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