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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Box Office: 'Daaku Maharaaj' Crosses 100 Crore Gross Worldwide
507 days ago
Tollywood

Box Office: 'Daaku Maharaaj' Crosses 100 Crore Gross Worldwide

Hyderabad, January 19 - Telugu veteran Nandamuri Balakrishna's action drama Daaku Maharaaj has completed its full first week at the worldwide box office. After the superb opening, the movie remained steady throughout the week and surpassed 100 crores gross. ## Directed by Bobby, Daaku Maharaaj has grossed approximately 89 crores domestically and around 16 crores at the overseas box office for a global cume of 105 crores in 7 days. This marks NBK's 4th 100 crores worldwide grosser, all of which have come consecutively.## The film received a mostly positive reception but its full potential has been cut short by the sensational performance of Venkatesh Daggubati's action comedy Sankranthiki Vasthunam which is running riot at the box office, already grossing over 125 crores worldwide in just 5 days. ## Daaku Maharaj, meanwhile, has emerged as a success story, keeping up with Balakrishna's perfect 100% success ratio post the Covid-19 pandemic. Before the latest hit, NBK's Bhagavanth Kesari, Veera Simha Reddy, and Akhanda surpassed century at the global box office. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Sankranthiki Vasthunam' Emerges A Big Blockbuster; Tops 100 Crore Gross Worldwide
508 days ago
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Box Office: 'Sankranthiki Vasthunam' Emerges A Big Blockbuster; Tops 100 Crore Gross Worldwide

Hyderabad, January 18 - Staying true to its title, Venkatesh Daggubati's action comedy Sankranthiki Vasthunam has emerged as a Sankranthi winner, heading towards becoming a big blockbuster at the worldwide box office. Anil Ravipudi directs the movie which marks his reunion with Venky after F2 and F3.## Released on the day of Sankranthi (January 14), the movie faced competition from Ram Charan's Game Changer and Balakrishna's Daaku Maharaaj. However, both the other movies stood no chance in the front of box office carnage of Sankranthiki Vasthunam which emerged as the number 1 choice of the moviegoers from day 1. ## The movie scored approximately 27 crore gross in India and around 35 crores worldwide upon its Tuesday opening day, making it the biggest opener of Venkatesh. Thanks to the positive word of mouth, it showed a remarkable hold in the following days and in just 4 days, the film crossed 100 crores at the worldwide box office. ## Sankranthiki Vasthunam has grossed approximately 105 crores worldwide, including approximately 90 crores gross in India and 15 crores at the overseas box office. It has already become the second highest-grossing Indian movie of 2025, behind only the Pan India movie Game Changer which has minted around 175 crores in 8 days. ## Produced by Dil Raju who also bankrolled the Ram Charan-starrer, Sankranthiki Vasthunam will remain the number 1 movie throughout the weekend and beyond. It is certain to enter 200 crore gross club and will beat GC's lifetime gross to emerge the biggest grosser of Sankranthi 2025. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Game Changer' Second Day Early Estimates
514 days ago
Tollywood

Box Office: 'Game Changer' Second Day Early Estimates

Hyderabad, January 11 - Telugu superstar Ram Charan's political action drama Game Changer, which was released on January 10, took a good start at the domestic box office with over 60 crores gross considering the mixed word of mouth, though it failed to meet the expectations. ## On its second day (first Saturday), the Shankar's directorial venture is witnessing a drop of over 50% which is a bit harsh even by the standards of any big Telugu film which tend to drop after the opening day. The word-of-mouth effect can be seen in day 2's collection, especially in South Indian states. ## According to the early estimates, GC is expected to gross around 13-15 crores in Telugu states, dropping over 60% from the opening day. In Karnataka, the film also dropped by around 50% for an estimated 2.25 crores gross, while in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, it is expected to gross around 2-2.25 crores on the second day. ## The Hindi version of the film surprised on the first day and it remained the best-performing on Saturday with little to no drop as it minted around 7-7.50 crores net on day 2. Overall, Game Changer is expected to gross in the range of 25-28 crores on Saturday, pushing the total domestic gross to around 86+ crores in 2 days. ## The film has a big couple of days over the Sankranthi festival to score at the box office. It needs to be seen how it performs once the holiday period is over. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Game Changer' Opening Day Early Estimates
515 days ago
Tollywood

Box Office: 'Game Changer' Opening Day Early Estimates

Hyderabad, January 10 - Telugu superstar Ram Charan's political action drama Game Changer has taken a good opening at the domestic box office and surprises in the Hindi version with a better-than-expected start.## The movie scored decent pre-sales and the star power of Ram Charan and his combination with director Shankar made sure it converted to a good start, especially in Telugu states. Despite the mixed reception, the film managed to take the biggest solo opening for RC in all major areas. ## According to the early estimates, Game Changer is expected to gross around 45-50 crores in Telugu states which is a very good start. The previous biggest solo opening of RC in AP/TG was Vinaya Vidheya Rama which grossed around 33 crores back in 2019. ## In Karnataka, GC is estimated to gross 4-5 crores, followed by around 2.50 crores gross in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The Hindi version of the film turns out to be a surprise package as it scored an estimated around 7 crore net which is the biggest for RC other than RRR. ## The overall domestic opening of the film is expected to be in the range of 60-65 crores gross. These are good figures which could have been even stronger if word of mouth was positive. The movie has a huge added advantage of the Sankranthi festival which is expected to boost the collection in the next few days. ## It will be interesting to see how the Hindi version proceeds as word of mouth seems to be better in the North belt than in South Indian states. ## Stay tuned...

'Game Changer' Worldwide Pre-Release Theatrical Business Details
517 days ago
Tollywood

'Game Changer' Worldwide Pre-Release Theatrical Business Details

Hyderabad, January 9 - Telugu superstar Ram Charan teamed up with maverick director S. Shankar for the first time for a political action thriller Game Changer. Produced by Dil Raju, the movie also stars Kiara Advani and SJ Suryah in prominent roles. ## Game Changer is one of the most anticipated movies, and as expected, it has scored fantastic pre-release theatrical business in all major areas. According to the trade report, the Game Changer theatrical business in Telugu states (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) has been valued at 122 crore. ## The 122 crore AP-TG business includes approximately 43 crores in the Nizam area. The film will need to score around 225 crores gross collection to break even in the home states. Apart from AP/TG, Game Changer's business in Karnataka is valued at around 14 crore, followed by 15 crore in Tamil Nadu and around 2 crore in Kerala. The movie has been locked at around 42 crore in the Hindi belt. ## The overseas business is done at 25 crores, and worldwide theatrical rights are valued at around 220 crores. Game Changer will need to score around 221+ crores worldwide share or around 425+ crores gross collection in order to break even and emerge as a box office hit.## GC will have to become Ram Charan's highest-grossing solo film by more than double margin to emerge as a success. The current biggest solo grosser of the actor is Rangasthalam which grossed around 220 crores worldwide and was a big blockbuster. Otherwise, the biggest grosser of RC is RRR, which also starred superstar Jr. NTR, as it grossed around 1230 crores worldwide. ## Stay tuned...

Extended Version of Mega Blockbuster 'Pushpa 2 - The Rule' To Play In Theatres; Makers Announce Details
518 days ago
Tollywood

Extended Version of Mega Blockbuster 'Pushpa 2 - The Rule' To Play In Theatres; Makers Announce Details

Hyderabad, January 7 - The mega Pan India blockbuster Pushpa 2 - The Rule starring superstar Allu Arjun is all set to play in theatres with the extended version from director Sukumar's birthday. It is produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings. ## On Tuesday (January 7), makers announced the Pushpa 2 Reloaded version will play in theatres on January 17. The reloaded version will have 20 minutes of added footage to the original 200-minute-long theatrical runtime. After the latest version, it will become the longest Indian film with 3 hours and 40 minutes of runtime. ## Pushpa 2 - The Rule is the highest-grossing film ever at the Indian box office with over 1440 crores gross after beating superstar Prabhas-fronted Baahubali 2 - The Conclusion which grossed 1417 crores back in 2017 in all versions. Worldwide, the movie has grossed over 1700 crores and is the third biggest Indian grosser ever. ## It is the second instalment of the Pushpa film series and the sequel to Pushpa: The Rise (2021). The film follows Pushpa Raj, a coolie risen to the ranks of sandalwood smuggler, who begins to face tough opposition from enemies, including SP Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat IPS.## #Pushpa2Reloaded in cinemas from January 17th. #Pushpa2 #Pushpa2TheRule#WildFirePushpa https://t.co/rLmX4PECLf pic.twitter.com/XXcmRoOVts— Mythri Movie Makers (@MythriOfficial) January 8, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

Huge Budget For Superstar Ram Charan's 'Game Changer'
519 days ago
Tollywood

Huge Budget For Superstar Ram Charan's 'Game Changer'

Hyderabad, January 7 - The hugely-awaited political action drama Game Changer starring Telugu superstar Ram Charan is all set to hit the big screens on January 10. Directed by S. Shankar, the movie also stars Kiara Advani and SJ Suryah in prominent roles. ## Game Changer promises to be a visual treat with a gripping story and incredible performances. As it has been revealed, the movie has 4 songs which cost a whopping 75 crores to make. Among the 4 songs, "Jaragandi" song featured 600 dancers, while "Raa Macha Macha" shot with 1000 dancers using advanced technology.## Thaman S has composed the music of the film which is said to be the major highlight. Apart from songs, the movie was shot in rich locations and according to the reports, the film's total budget is in the range of 400-500 crores. This makes it one of the costliest Indian films ever.## The film is produced by Dil Raju under the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations. The promotion is in full swing as the makers are leaving no stone unturned to make it a wide release possible across the country and worldwide. Game Changer will be released on January 10 in Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil and will be available in IMAX, Dolby Cinema, and 4DX formats.## Stay tuned...

Ram Charan's 'Game Changer' Trailer Scored A Massive 180+ Million Views In The First 24 Hours
522 days ago
Tollywood

Ram Charan's 'Game Changer' Trailer Scored A Massive 180+ Million Views In The First 24 Hours

Hyderabad, January 4 - Telugu superstar Ram Charan's political action drama Game Changer is all set to hit the big screens on January 10, during Sankranthi festival week in multiple languages. S. Shankar directs the film which also stars Kiara Advani and SJ Suryah in prominent roles. ## Meanwhile, the trailer of Game Changer was launched on January 2 and it has received massive viewership. The makers officially announced that the trailer scored 180+ million views in the first 24 hours across social media platforms in all versions, making it one of the most-watched Indian film trailers ever. ## On YouTube, the trailer generated 62+ million views in 24 hours in all versions, becoming the 7th most-watched Indian trailer on the platform. In the original Telugu language, the trailer got 36+ million views and the Hindi version scored 13+ million views while the Tamil trailer hit 11+ million views.## Produced by Dil Raju under the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations, Game Changer stars Ram Charan in dual roles. In the movie, Ram Nandan, an IAS officer with anger issues, strives to combat corrupt politicians, including CM Bobbili Mopidevi, for destroying his father Appanna's dream of a corruption-free country. ## Stay tuned...

'Pushpa 2 - The Rule' Sells 20+ Million Tickets On Book My Show; Crosses 60+ Million Overall Footfalls
522 days ago
Tollywood

'Pushpa 2 - The Rule' Sells 20+ Million Tickets On Book My Show; Crosses 60+ Million Overall Footfalls

Mumbai, January 3 - There is no stopping Pushpa 2 - The Rule which continues to script new records with each passing day. It has become the highest-grossing film ever at the Indian box office after surpassing Baahubali 2 - The Conclusion in 29 days. ## The Allu Arjun-fronted blockbuster has crossed 6 crores (60 million) footfalls in India in 29 days, becoming the first film since Baahubali 2 (2017) to achieve the feat. BB2 had sold over 100 million tickets in India and is among the very few films to do so. ## Pushpa 2 - The Rule is among the top 10 most-watched films in India. Iconic Sholay (1975) continues to remain the number 1 film with well over 12 crore tickets sold.## On the online ticketing platform Book My Show, Pushpa 2 has sold 20+ million tickets so far and this is the first time when a movie to done this in the platform's history. KGF: Chapter 2 was previously the number 1 movie on BMS with 17.1+ million tickets getting sold. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Pushpa 2' Beats 'Baahubali 2' To Become The Biggest Grosser In India
523 days ago
Tollywood

Box Office: 'Pushpa 2' Beats 'Baahubali 2' To Become The Biggest Grosser In India

Hyderabad, January 2 - Pushpa 2 has now officially become the highest-grossing film ever at the Indian box office, beating SS Rajamouli's epic blockbuster Baahubali 2 - The Conclusion. The Allu Arjun-starrer had already crossed BB2 in terms of net collection in 16 days. ## Starring Prabhas, Baahubali 2 grossed approximately 1417 crores (1030 crores net) in India back in 2017. This record remained unbeatable for more than 7 years and at once, looked like would remain untouched for some more time but Pushpa 2 had other ideas. ## The action drama film has topped BB2 on its 29th day, becoming the biggest blockbuster in India. Apart from these two films, Yash-fronted KGF: Chapter 2 has also grossed 1000 crores in India, however, Pushpa 2 and BB2 are the only films to earn 1K crore in terms of net collection. ## At the worldwide box office, the Sukumar's directorial venture is marching towards 1700 crores gross, having earned around 1685 crores in 29 days. It is currently the third biggest Indian grosser after Baahubali 2 (1790 crores) and Dangal (2070 crores) globally. ## Stay tuned...

SSMB 29 To Be A Two-Part Epic Adventure, To Be Made On 1000 Crore Budget
524 days ago
Tollywood

SSMB 29 To Be A Two-Part Epic Adventure, To Be Made On 1000 Crore Budget

Hyderabad, January 1 - The wait for maverick director SS Rajamouli's next film with superstar Mahesh Babu is finally coming to an end with the movie officially getting launched on January 2 in a private ceremony in Hyderabad in the presence of a few people. ## It was recently revealed that India's global icon Priyanka Chopra plays the female lead role opposite Mahesh Babu while Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran is the lead antagonist. Now, according to the latest report by Pinkvilla, the yet-untitled epic jungle adventure will be made into two parts. ## The report states that SSMB29 will be made on a budget of 1000 crore, making it the most expensive Indian film. Both SS Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu won't be taking fees, instead, the duo has entered into a backend deal and has struck a 40% profit-sharing deal with the producers. ## The shoot of the film is expected to kick-start in April this year and the makers are planning to release the first part in 2027, followed by the second part in 2029. It is said that the makers will be partnering with a global studio, either Sony or Disney, for the distribution. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Pushpa 2' Tops $15 Million In North America
526 days ago
Tollywood

Box Office: 'Pushpa 2' Tops $15 Million In North America

Los Angeles, December 31 - Superstar Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 - The Rule has ended the year 2024 by topping $15 million at the North American box office, becoming the 7th Indian and 4th South Indian title of all-time to achieve the feat. ## Directed by Sukumar, Pushpa 2 joins the elite league of Baahubali 2, Kalki 2898 AD, Pathaan, RRR, Jawan, and Animal in the prestigious box office club. It is likely to beat Animal ($15.02 million) and Jawan ($15.23 million) at the end of its run to become the 5th biggest Indian grosser in NA. ## The action drama is the second biggest Indian grosser of 2024 after Kalki 2898 AD and by far the biggest for Allu Arjun in NA. Overall, it is also currently the second-biggest Indian title with approximately 265 crores gross, behind Kalki which minted around 275 crores gross. ## Pushpa 2, meanwhile, is marching towards becoming the second biggest Indian-grossing film of all time at the worldwide box office. In 26 days so far, the film has grossed over 1650 crores globally and now needs around 135 crores more to beat Baahubali 2 (1788 crores gross) to become the second biggest grosser. ## Indian films with $15+ million at the North American box office - ## 1. Baahubali 2 - $22 million## 2. Kalki 2898 AD - $18.55 million ## 3. Pathaan - $17.50 million ## 4. RRR - $15.34 million## 5. Jawan - $15.23 million ## 6. Animal - $15.02 million## 7. Pushpa 2 - $15+ million## Stay tuned...