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Ranveer Singh to team up with Rajkumar Santoshi

After proving his mettle with a series of blockbusters like Padmaavat (2018), Simmba (2018) and Gully Boy (2019), Ranveer Singh has become a hot property in Bollywood. Producers are literally queuing up in front of his door with bundles of scripts in their hands.

Singh already has some exciting projects in his hand, but that has not stopped him from signing a new one. Yes, you heard that right! According to reports, Ranveer Singh has signed yet another interesting project.


If reports are to be believed, the rising star has given his nod to headline well-known filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi’s next directorial venture. "Ranveer has given his nod to the project," a source reveals, adding that the untitled film will start rolling towards the end of the year.

We also hear that Rajkumar Santoshi is currently hunting for the female lead of the project. Reportedly, the movie will have two heroines and the director is keen to launch a TV actress in his next offering.“He wants fresh faces and therefore, he is looking out for TV names."

The untitled movie will be produced by Eros International.

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  • Netflix says global viewing of Southeast Asian titles rose almost 50% between 2023 and 2024.
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  • 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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