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Boney Kapoor confirms making a film on Sridevi

Yesterday, it was being widely reported that filmmaker Boney Kapoor has registered three titles for a film he wants to make on her late wife, Sridevi. Today, confirming the news, he said, "I have registered three titles, but I cannot categorically reveal what they are. It's too premature to talk about it."

Some media outlets have reported in the past that Kapoor is planning a documentary on the late actress' life. When the filmmaker was asked about the same, he said, "There are plans to make a film, but I can't tell you whether it will be a biopic or documentary. I don't see the need to rush into anything. Whenever there is any further development, everyone will come to know about it."


A source close to the filmmaker revealed that Boney has already started working on the ambitious project. He is currently working on the script which is being written by a prolific writer. If all goes well, the shooting for the project will start in 2019.

Sridevi, who won the Best Actress Award posthumously for Mom, breathed her last on 24th February 2018. She had gone to attend a relative's wedding in Dubai where she was found dead in her hotel room.

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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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