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Saif Ali Khan to team up with Vinod Kapri?

Saif Ali Khan, whose latest film Laal Kaptaan hit the marquee on 18th October, has his plate full with several high-profile projects. After Laal Kaptaan, he will next be seen in his home production Jawaani Jaaneman, followed up by Ajay Devgn's much-awaited war historical drama Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior which is slated to enter theatres in January 2020. He also plays the central character in Pawan Kripalani's forthcoming directorial venture Ghost Police.  

The latest we hear that Saif Ali Khan is reportedly set to join forces with the National Award-winning director Vinod Kapri. Kapri has previously helmed Pihu (2018) which went on to clock several awards at various national and international film festivals across the world.


A source close to the development told a popular tabloid that Khan has shown his interest in the project after reading the script, “The story is inspired by true events where a soldier had separated from his regiment in a jungle. The film is a gritty take on how the protagonist manages to navigate his way in the jungle and survives the rough terrain. Saif has heard the plot points and expressed his interest in the project. He has yet to allot the dates.”

Besides the aforementioned films, Saif Ali Khan is also gearing up to headline Amazon Prime Video's upcoming web series Tandav, a high-octane political thriller set to be directed by hit filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar. Rumours are also rife in the tinsel town of Bollywood that the National Film Award winning actor has also been lined up to play the parallel lead in the Hindi remake of blockbuster Tamil film Vikram Vedha. Mr Perfectionist Aamir Khan, who is set to kick-start his next Laal Singh Chaddha, is also playing the female lead in the much-talked-about movie. More updates are awaited.

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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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