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Kapil Sharma to launch his new TV show next month

2017 did not turn out to be an amazing year for ace comedian Kapil Sharma. His mid-air brawl with friend and colleague Sunil Grover led to the untimely closure of his popular comedy show, The Kapil Sharma Show.

After his show met a dismal fate, Sharma had a lot of expectations from his film, Firangi. But the movie failed miserably at the box office, incurring heavy losses for the comedian, who was also the producer of the movie.


However, things could turn positive for the comedian in 2018. Buzz has it that Kapil Sharma is all set to make his comeback to television with a new show.

According to reports, Kapil is working on a brand new show. The untitled show will go on air on 18th February on Sony Entertainment Television. Reportedly, the whole team of the show will head outdoors on 25th and 26th January to shoot the promo.

Though nothing much is out about the show, reports suggest that Kapil had a meeting with the officials of Sony TV a couple of days back, wherein he proposed the idea of a game show. It is yet not confirmed whether it is the same show or the comedian is coming up with something totally new and different.

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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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