Sunit Jangir

Sunit Jangir

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As a Senior Editor at Sacnilk, Sunit Jangir leads our coverage on Indian cinema, box office analytics, and global entertainment trends. Passionate about Cricket, Sunit Jangir is an avid sports lover. He finds inspiration in other people's life stories and try to absorb them. Though introvert by nature, he doesn't feel shy when the topic is cinema and sports, particularly cricket.

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Kamal Haasan And Vijay Sethupathi To Reunite In H Vinoth's Next Directorial
1301 days ago
Kollywood

Kamal Haasan And Vijay Sethupathi To Reunite In H Vinoth's Next Directorial

Chennai, November 17 - Megastar Kamal Haasan is on a roll and setting up his future film line-up with blockbuster filmmakers. The superstar recently announced his reunion with master storyteller Mani Ratnam after 35 years and now, one more film is in his arc.## A few days ago, it was reported that Kamal Haasan would be teaming up with director H Vinoth for an action thriller film. The latest reports confirm the development and also reveal that the movie will be produced by Kamal Haasan's Raaj Kamal Film International. ## Tentatively titled "KH 233", the movie will reunite Kamal Haasan with one of his "Vikram" co-stars as reports say Vijay Sethupathi has been roped in to play an important role in the movie. The official announcement of the movie is expected to be made after the release of Vinoth's "Thunivu" with Ajith Kumar on Pongal 2023.## Meanwhile, Kamal Haasan is currently shooting for his long-awaited "Indian 2" under the direction of maverick S. Shankar. It is produced by Lyca Productions and is scheduled to release in the second half of 2023. On the other hand, Vijay Sethupathi also has a number of films in the pipeline, including the biggie "Jawan" starring Shah Rukh Khan in the title role with Atlee directing it.## Stay tuned...

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Thalapathy Vijay's 'Varisu' Pre-Release Business Is Eye-Popping
1302 days ago
Kollywood

Thalapathy Vijay's 'Varisu' Pre-Release Business Is Eye-Popping

Chennai, November 16 - Thalapathy Vijay's much-awaited family action drama film Varisu is getting ready to release on Pongal 2023. It is arguably the biggest Indian film releasing on Sankranthi 2023 among the other films like Ajith Kumar's "Thunivu", Megastar Chiranjeevi's "Waltair Veerayya", and Nandamuri Balakrishna's "Veera Simha Reddy". ## Thalapathy Vijay carries a massive loyal fan following and this is clearly tempting makers to set things higher for "Varisu" as far as its pre-release business is concerned. It is the stardom of Tamil superstar which has already helped producers to fetch mammoth profits before its release. ## As per industry insiders, the Vamshi Paidipally-directed film has done the pre-release business of eye-popping approx. 270 crores, without Telugu states. The Tamil Nadu theatrical rights of the movie have been sold for approx. 70 crores to Seven Screen Studio, which is mighty impressive considering the fact that it will clash with "Thunivu" at the box office. ## The overseas rights of the movie have reportedly been acquired by Phars Films in approx. 35 crores, which is the highest ever for a Thalapathy Vijay film. The Hindi dubbing rights have been done in approx. 32 crores, followed by Kerala and Karnataka theatrical rights in approx. 14 crores. T-Series has music rights in approx. 10 crores. Amazon Prime Video is the post-theatrical streaming partner of the movie, for which the streamer paid approx. 60 crores. Sun TV has satellite rights for approx. 50 crores.## The phenomenal pre-release business of "Varisu" re-affirm that Thlapathy Vijay is miles ahead of its contemporaries in star power. Vijay's last film "Beast" is the perfect example of his star power as the movie got really poor reviews from critics but still, it managed to gross over 200 crores worldwide, making it a profitable venture for the makers. ## "Varisu" is produced by Dil Raju and Sirish under the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations. It stars Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead along with Prabhu, R. Sarathkumar, Srikanth, Shaam, Prakash Raj, Khushbu, and Yogi Babu, among others in key roles. It will also release in Telugu as "Vaarasudu".## Stay tuned...

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Tamil Star Suriya To Reunite With Director Hari For 'Singam 4'?
1302 days ago
Kollywood

Tamil Star Suriya To Reunite With Director Hari For 'Singam 4'?

Chennai, November 15 - Tamil star Suriya's Singam is one of the most successful film franchises in Kollywood cinema. There has been a total of three films so far in the franchise, of which, the first two films were blockbusters while the third one was a decent hit. ## The rumors about the 4th film in the "Singam" series have been making noise for a long time, and now, according to the latest Kollywood reports, "Singam 4" is indeed in development. It is said that director Hari, who directed the first three films, has an idea about "Singam 4" which was liked by Suriya. ## The reports have suggested that Suriya has asked Hari to work on a complete script. The final call will be taken after completing the full script and if all goes well, the movie might go on floors by the end of 2023.## Meanwhile, the last film in the "Singam" franchise was released in 2017 as "Si 3". It was produced by Studio Green, Pen Movies, and Aadnah Arts. Shruti Haasan played the female lead role along with Anushka Shetty while Thakur Anoop Singh, Soori, and Robo Shankar, among others played key roles.## Stay tuned...

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Upcoming Films Of Tamil Star Karthi
1308 days ago
Kollywood

Upcoming Films Of Tamil Star Karthi

Chennai, November 10 - Tamil actor Karthi has taken giant steps over the last year as he has delivered three back-to-back hits at the box office in the form of "Viruman", "Ponniyin Selvan-1", and "Sardar". His performances in these films were lauded the most, especially in multistarrer "PS-1". ## It seems all the stars are aligning for Karthi as his future film slate is looking super impressive and a potential blockbuster to say the least. Among the confirmed films Karthi has in the pipeline, Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan Part - 2, is eyeing April 28, 2023, release. ## "PS-1" has been a massive blockbuster and has so far grossed over 480 crores at the worldwide box office. The second part of the film has created enough curiosity among the audiences and is expected to score higher numbers than the first part. ## Apart from "PS-2", Karthi started a new film titled Japan a couple of days ago. It is being directed by Raju Murugan who has previously directed films like "Joker", which won the National Award for the Best Tamil film, along with "Cuckoo", and "Gypsy".## According to the latest reports, Karthi will team up with "Kanna" director Arunraja Kamaraj for Karthi 26. There are not much details available about this project but it is expected to go on floors after "Japan". ## Apart from the aforementioned films, Karthi will be teaming up with director Lokesh Kangaraj for the sequel to "Kaithi". "Kaithi 2" is probably the most-awaited film of the Karthi and it is expected to become the biggest solo-grosser of his career. The movie falls into director Lokesh's cinematic universe as "Kaithi" was the first film in the LCU, followed by the recently released mega-blockbuster "Vikram". The shoot of "Kaithi 2" is expected to start by the end of 2023.## Stay tuned...

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Tamil Star Karthi Begins Shooting For A New Film, Titled 'Japan'
1310 days ago
Kollywood

Tamil Star Karthi Begins Shooting For A New Film, Titled 'Japan'

Chennai, November 8 - Tamil star Karthi is in fine form this year and with back-to-back big hits. The talented actor has had three films - Viruman, Ponniyin Selvan: I, and Sardar, released this year and all three went on to become successful at the box office. ## Now, as per the latest confirmed reports, Karthi has started the shooting of a new film titled Japan. Actress Anu Emmanuel is playing the female lead role and this is the first time when she is sharing screen space with Karthi. ## "Japan" is being directed by Raju Murugan who has previously directed films like "Joker", which won the National Award for the Best Tamil film, along with "Cuckoo", and "Gypsy". National Award-winning composer GV Prakash Kumar will score the music of "Japan". ## The shoot of "Japan" has begun today with a Pooja ceremony. Ravi Varman is on board for the cinematography. The official announcement is expected to be made soon. It is produced by Dream Warrior Pictures. ## Stay tuned...

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Legendary Kamal Haasan Sets Up A Blockbuster Line Up After Delivering Big With 'Vikram'
1311 days ago
Kollywood

Legendary Kamal Haasan Sets Up A Blockbuster Line Up After Delivering Big With 'Vikram'

Chennai, November 7 - Legendary actor Kamal Haasan made a roaring comeback with director Lokesh Kanagaraj's action thriller Vikram which grossed over 400 crores at the worldwide box office, only the third Tamil movie ever to do so. ## "Vikram" was expected to do well considering the track record of director Lokesh and the star power it was carrying, but it exceeded those expectations and proved to be a bonafide blockbuster. Kamal Haasan has been a legendary figure in Indian cinema but his box office pull was diminishing over the last few years, but the mega-blockbuster success of "Vikram" proved that he is far from over yet.## The National Award-winning actor is setting up his future line-up which is probably one of the best among Indian actors. The actor's long-awaited and probably the most hyped vigilante action drama film Indian 2 with director Shankar is back on track and is currently under production.## "Indian 2" is intended to be the sequel to Kamal Haasan and Shankar's 1996 film Indian. The shoot of the film has seen multiple delays due to various issues and was even on the verge of getting shelved but everything is fine now. Kamal Haasan reprising his role of Senapathy from the predecessor as the movie is eyeing the summer of 2023 release worldwide in multiple languages. ## Apart from "Indian 2", the legendary actor announced his reunion with another stalwart of Indian cinema, filmmaker Mani Ratnam. The duo is reuniting after 35 years for what would be Kamal Haasan's 234th film. KH234 will be produced by Raaj Kamal Films International in association with Madras Talkies and Red Giant Movies. The shoot will start next year as it is scheduled for the 2024 release. ## Kamal Haasan will reunite with Lokesh Kanagraj for the sequel of "Vikram". The timeline of Vikram 2 is yet to be confirmed but it could start production in 2024. Before "Vikram 2", Lokesh has Thalapathy Vijay's next and Karthi's "Kaithi 2" in the pipeline. ## According to the latest reports, Kamal Haasan will be teaming up with director H Vinoth and this could be his immediate next after "Indian 2". There is one more film confirmed by Kamal Haasan in an interview with the "Mālik" director Mahesh Narayanan. ## Stay tuned...

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Superstar Kamal Haasan Reunites With Legendary Mani Ratnam For His Next
1312 days ago
Kollywood

Superstar Kamal Haasan Reunites With Legendary Mani Ratnam For His Next

Chennai, November 6 - The stalwarts of Indian cinema, Kamal Haasan and filmmaker Mani Ratnam first collaborated in 1987 for a gangster film "Nayakan", and now, after 35 years, the duo is joining hands for the second time for a mega project. ## Both Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam are coming after delivering the biggest blockbusters of their careers, in the form of "Vikram" and "Ponniyin Selvan - 1", respectively and they feel that this is the right time for them to come together for the second film. ## Kamal Haasan took to Twitter and announced his 234th film which will be directed by Mani Ratnam and produced by Kamal Haasan's Raaj Kamal Films International and Ratnam's Madras Talkies and presented by Red Giant Movies. The music will be composed by Oscar winner A.R. Rahman. ## The yet-untitled film will start production in 2023 and will release in 2024. ## Here we go again! #KH234பயணத்தின் அடுத்த கட்டம்! #ManiRatnam @Udhaystalin @arrahman #Mahendran @bagapath @RKFI @MadrasTalkies_ @RedGiantMovies_ @turmericmediaTM pic.twitter.com/ATAzzxAWCL— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) November 6, 2022 ## Kamal Haasan is currently shooting for his highly-anticipated "Indian 2" with director Shankar. It will hit screens in 2023. On the other hand, Mani Ratnam's next release will be "Ponniyin Selvan Part - 2", aiming for April 28, 2023, release.## Stay tuned...

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Mani Ratnam's 'Ponniyin Selvan Part - 2' Release Date Revealed
1314 days ago
Kollywood

Mani Ratnam's 'Ponniyin Selvan Part - 2' Release Date Revealed

Chennai, November 4 - Maverick filmmaker Mani Ratnam's period action drama film Ponniyin Selvan Part - 1 was released in September this year and broke many box office records. Based on Kalki Krishnamurthy's 1955 novel of the same name, "PS-1" got excellent reviews from Tamil audiences and currently is nearing 500 crores at the worldwide box office. ## Ever since the first part of the epic film was released, the audiences have been eagerly waiting for part 2. As announced early, both parts of the film were shot simultaneously and the makers are now working on the post-production of PS-2.## Now, the makers have locked the 28 April 2023 release date for "PS-2". The official announcement regarding the release date was made on December 28. It will be a Pan India release and is expected to get much higher dividends as compared to the first part.## Let’s get those swords in the air as we await the 28th of April 2023!#CholasAreBack #PS1 #PS2 #PonniyinSelvan #ManiRatnam @arrahman @madrastalkies_ @LycaProductions @Tipsofficial @tipsmusicsouth @IMAX @primevideoIN pic.twitter.com/gqit85Oi4j— Lyca Productions (@LycaProductions) December 28, 2022 ## April 2023 could witness historic results for the Tamil film industry as superstar Rajinikanth's much-awaited action comedy "Jailer" is eyeing April 14, 2023, release on the occasion of Tamil New Year. It is a big occasion and the film is sure to get a huge advantage of it in Tamil Nadu state. ## "Ponniyin Selvan" is produced by Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions and stars an ensemble cast including Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha, Jayaram, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Prabhu, R. Sarathkumar, Vikram Prabhu, Prakash Raj, Rahman, R. Parthiban, and Lal in key roles.## Stay tuned...

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Superstar Rajinikanth Teams Up With Daughter Aishwarya For 'Thalaivar 170'
1317 days ago
Kollywood

Superstar Rajinikanth Teams Up With Daughter Aishwarya For 'Thalaivar 170'

Chennai, November 1 - Superstar Rajinikanth is competing with younger superstars and continues to work non-stop. He is currently shooting for director Nelson Dilipkumar's "Jailer", which is scheduled to release in April 2023. It is an action comedy, produced by Sun Pictures.## Recently, it was revealed that the superstar would be teaming with Lyca Productions to headline its two films, and now, it has been reported that the first film will be directed by Rajinikanth's daughter Aishwarya Rajinikanth. Thalaivar 170 will be Aishwarya's third directorial and first with her father. ## "After making a successful debut as a director with 3 in 2012 and Vai Raja Vai in 2015, Aishwarya has been toying with multiple ideas for her third directorial. Through the pandemic, she thought of an idea for her father, Rajinikanth. On sharing the thought, the superstar was supremely excited to work under the direction of Aishwarya", Pinkvilla reports.## "Thalaivar 170 and 171" mark the reunion of Rajinikanth and Lyca Productions after "2.0". Both movies will officially be announced with the muhurat ceremony on November 5. Cibi Chakaravarthi, who directed Sivakarthikeyan's "Don", is the front-runner to direct Thalaivar 171. ## Stay tuned...

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Thalapathy Vijay's 'Varisu/Vaarasudu' Overseas Rights Sold For A Huge Rs. 35 Crores?
1317 days ago
Kollywood

Thalapathy Vijay's 'Varisu/Vaarasudu' Overseas Rights Sold For A Huge Rs. 35 Crores?

Chennai, October 31 - One of the biggest Tamil films of 2023, Thalapathy Vijay's family action drama Varisu has been in the red hot demand. The massive fan-following of Thalapathy and the fact that his low rated films have done huge collections at the box office, is tempting makers to set high prices for theatrical business.## "Varisu" is produced by Dil Raju under his banner Sri Venkateswara Creations and it was recently reported that he has been asking high prices for his two upcoming films, the second film is Ram Charan's "RC15". ## According to the latest post by Aakashavaani, except for Austrailia and New Zealand, all other overseas countries' business is closed for "Varisu". Overseas rights of the film have reportedly sold out for approx. Rs. 35 crores, which is the highest ever pre-release overseas business for Thalapathy Vijay's film. ## Directed by Vamshi Paidipally, "Varisu" will also be released in Telugu as "Vaarasudu" though it will be a dubbed version as confirmed by the director himself in a recent interview. The movie has Rashmika Mandanna playing the female lead along with Prakash Raj, R. Sarathkumar, Shaam, and Yogi Babu, among others. ## "Varisu" is scheduled to hit screens on Pongal 2023 where it will clash with Ajith Kumar's "Thinuvu" at the Tamil box office while it will have double competetion in Telugu with Chiranjeevi and Nandamuri Balakrishna's films. ## Stay tuned...

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Bhushan Kumar's T-Series Grabs Music Rights of Thalapathy Vijay's 'Varisu' At Huge Price
1320 days ago
Kollywood

Bhushan Kumar's T-Series Grabs Music Rights of Thalapathy Vijay's 'Varisu' At Huge Price

Mumbai, October 29 - Bhushan Kumar's T-Series has acquired the music rights of Thalapathy Vijay's much-awaited action drama film Varisu. The National Award-winning musician, Thaman S. has composed the music for "Varisu", which is slated to hit screens on Pongal 2023. ## Directed by Vamshi Paidipally, "Varisu" music rights have reportedly been sold at Rs. 5 crores price to T-Series which is the largest studio in the world on YouTube. The movie will also be released in Telugu as "Vaarasudu".## Produced by Dil Raju and Shirish under the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations, "Varisu" has Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead along with R. Sarathkumar, Shaam, Prabhu, and Prakash Raj, Yogi Babu, and Jayasudha, among others in key roles. ## T-Series took to Twitter and announced the development saying, "T-Series joins hand with Sri Venkateswara Creations as Bhushan Kumar acquires music rights of Thalapathy Vijay's upcoming movie "Varisu". The film is directed by Vamshi Paidipally and music by Thaman.S, the film stars Thalapathy Vijay and Rashmika Mandanna".## T-Series joins hand with Sri Venkateswara Creations as Bhushan Kumar acquires music rights of Thalapathy Vijay’s upcoming movie “Varisu” The film is directed by Vamshi Paidipally and music by Thaman.S, the film stars Thalapathy Vijay and Rashmika Mandanna#Thalapathy pic.twitter.com/m8EyH97eQj— T-Series (@TSeries) October 29, 2022 ## Stay tuned...

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Ajith Kumar's 'Thunivu' Confirms Epic Clash With Thalapathy Vijay's 'Varisu'
1321 days ago
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Ajith Kumar's 'Thunivu' Confirms Epic Clash With Thalapathy Vijay's 'Varisu'

Chennai, October 28 - The Tamil Nadu box office will be on fire this Pongal 2023 as two of the most-awaited big-ticket entertainers are set to take on each other. ## Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay's Varisu was already announced to release on Pongal 2023, most likely on January 12. And now, Ajith Kumar's Thunivu has also been confirmed to hit the big screens during this festive season. While the date is yet to be announced, the movie is likely to release a day before or after "Varisu". ## There were reports stating that one of the aforementioned films might opt out of the Pongal race as two big films might not get their due in case of the direct clash, however, the makers clearly seem to be getting the advantage of Pongal holidays rather than thinking about long term gains.## Directed by Vamshi Paidipally, "Varisu" is a family action drama and will also be released in Telugu it is not going to be easy for it there as three big Telugu tentpoles are already releasing on Sankranthi 2023 in the form of "Adipurush", "Waltair Veerayya", and "Veera Simha Reddy" in addition to Akhil Akkineni's "Agent". "Varisu" is produced by Dil Raju and also stars Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead among many others.## On the other hand, Thala Ajith's "Thunivu" is a heist drama directed by H. Vinoth. It is produced by Boney Kapoor under his home banner Bay View Projects LLP in association with Zee Studios. The movie has Manju Warrior, Samuthirakani, and others in key roles. It will be released by Red Giants Movies in Tamil Nadu. Stay tuned...##

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