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Madhuri Dixit to team up with Luv Ranjan?

After the smashing success of his last release Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018), filmmaker Luv Ranjan has emerged as one of the most sought-after directors in Bollywood who every actor wants to work with at least once.

Ranjan is presently busy with his upcoming production venture De De Pyaar De, starring Ajay Devgn, Tabu and Rakul Preet Singh in lead roles. He is also helming an untitled film with Ajay Devgn and Ranbir Kapoor headlining the cast.


The latest we hear that Luv Ranjan is planning one more film for which he wants to rope in seasoned actress Madhuri Dixit. According to reports, Ranjan and Dixit had a meeting last week and a project could be on the cards.

Talking about Dixit’s forthcoming projects, the diva is presently busy promoting her next film Total Dhamaal, which also stars Ajay Devgn, Anil Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Boman Irani, Sanjay Mishra and many more.

She is also shooting for Dharma Productions’ period drama Kalank, co-starring Sanjay Dutt, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Sonakshi Sinha and Aditya Roy Kapur. The movie is set to release on 19th April, 2019.

Besides acting, Madhuri is busy on production front also. She is currently bankrolling a Marathi film called 15 August, which is set to premiere on Netflix. The movie marks her debut as a film producer.

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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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