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Sanya Malhotra in talks to star in Mohit Suri's next

While hot and handsome Aditya Roy Kapur has been confirmed as the male lead in filmmaker Mohit Suri's next directorial venture, the makers have yet not spoken a word about the female lead of the untitled film. From Disha Patani to Kriti Sanon, a lot of names have been tossed around in the last couple of weeks, but there has been no official confirmation.

The latest name that is doing the round is of Dangal fame Sanya Malhotra. "Disha was never approached for this role. It was just Kriti, but now that she has signed some other project, the producers have approached Sanya Malhotra for the role,” a source revealed.


The yet-to-be-titled movie is said to be a love triangle between one girl and two boys. As we mentioned above that Aditya has been confirmed as the first male lead, the makers are now busy scouting an actor for the second male lead. Recently, some media outlets reported that Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety fame Sunny Singh has been approached for the role, but nothing is confirmed as yet.

Meanwhile, Sanya Malhotra has just wrapped up the shooting for her second Bollywood film, Badhaai Ho. Helmed by Amit Sharma, the movie features Ayushmann Khurrana in the lead role.

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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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