In a recent visit to India, Co-CEO of the international OTT platform Netflix, Ted Sarandos, engaged in private meetings with several Tollywood stars in Hyderabad. The list includes Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, Allu Arjun, Jr NTR, Mahesh Babu, Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Naga Chaitanya, Venkatesh Daggubati, and Dulquer Salmaan. Social media has been abuzz with photos of these stars alongside Ted Sarandos, hinting at potential collaborations.
The latest update suggests that Sarandos, who met with RRR stars Ram Charan and Jr NTR, is considering a collaboration with the two acclaimed actors. During his interactions, Sarandos expressed his admiration for Jr NTR and mentioned watching the blockbuster film RRR. The CEO shared that the private meetings provided a great opportunity to exchange stories about RRR, a film he thoroughly enjoyed. He also touched upon media attention surrounding his social media comments on the film, highlighting the global recognition RRR received with Golden Globes accolades and Oscar nominations.
Addressing collaborations between the international streaming platform and the Indian film industry, Sarandos acknowledged India as the fastest-growing market globally in 2023. He expressed satisfaction at the platform’s alignment with the Indian film industry, emphasizing that such a partnership was beyond imagination just a few years ago.
As Netflix continues to strengthen its ties with the Indian entertainment sector, Sarandos’ visit and discussions with Tollywood stars signal a potential boost for the industry on the global stage.
