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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Prabhas' Salaar 2 Teaser On Republic Day? Here Is The Truth
202 days ago
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Prabhas' Salaar 2 Teaser On Republic Day? Here Is The Truth

Hyderabad, January 20 - Speculation around Prabhas' Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryaanga Parvam has intensified on social media, with several fan pages claiming that the much-awaited teaser could be unveiled on Republic Day, January 26. The buzz has quickly gone viral, raising expectations among fans who have been eagerly waiting for an official update from the makers ever since the first part released. However, the ground reality is quite different. Reliable sources have confirmed that there are no plans to release anything regarding Salaar 2 anytime soon, as both Prabhas and Prashanth Neel are busy with their respective other films, and they are in no hurry to rush things up for the sequel. The ongoing chatter is largely driven by fan speculation. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Salaar 2 has already been officially confirmed by the makers, with anniversary posts and posters indicating that the sequel is very much in development, though its production timeline remains under wraps. Though the rumours about the teaser release have intensified, the reason behind this remains unclear, with no truth in it. To sum it up, the Republic Day teaser talk is purely speculative at this point. Fans will have to wait for an official announcement to know when Salaar 2 will happen, as the makers are committed to making this film, especially since Prabhas signed a 3-film deal with Hombale Films. Until then, the buzz remains just that, a rumour, not a confirmation. Stay tuned...

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The Raja Saab Box Office: Prabhas-Starrer Crawls To 200 Crore Worldwide In 10 Days
203 days ago
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The Raja Saab Box Office: Prabhas-Starrer Crawls To 200 Crore Worldwide In 10 Days

Hyderabad, January 19 - It has been a tough week for Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted The Raja Saab. The romantic horror comedy was expected to ignite the box office during the Sankranthi festive period, and it gave positive signs early on, but what followed was very disappointing. Directed by Maruthi, The Raja Saab took the opening of 100 crores worldwide, and at that time, it looked like it would be dominating the box office until poor audience reception came to bite it. After the big opening, the collection dropped drastically as the week progressed. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) There was a little hope that The Raja Saab might get something during the holidays, which didn't happen. While the film has managed to crawl past 200 crores worldwide in 10 days, the overall performance has been poor, with no signs of rebound. With the holiday period over, it will be really tough for Raja Saab to retain screens, especially given that other Sankranthi releases are performing very well in Telugu states. In 10 days so far, the film has grossed approximately 166.50 crores in India and 33.50 crores at the overseas box office. Considaring its daily trend, it would have been almost impossible for the film to even reach 200 crores gross had there been no holiday advantage. Because of the Sankranthi holidays, it has managed to cross Radhe Shyam and will end up as the second-lowest-grossing film for Prabhas since he scored a breakout Pan India success with Baahubali (2015). Stay tuned...

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Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule Opens Low At Japan Box Office
204 days ago
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Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule Opens Low At Japan Box Office

Hyderabad, January 18 - Icon Star Allu Arjun's all-time blockbuster Pushpa 2: The Rule has taken a surprisingly slow start at the Japanese box office. The Sukumar-directed action drama, which released in Japan on January 16, failed to generate strong opening-day traction, despite extensive promotions and the actor's presence in Tokyo ahead of release. As per early box office tracking, Pushpa 2 recorded only 886 admissions, a modest number on its first day, significantly lower than expectations for a film of its scale. In contrast, films like RRR (8,230 admissions), Saaho (6,510), and Kalki 2898 AD (3,700) recorded 1,000+ footfalls on their opening day in Japan. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The opening was not enough for Pushpa 2 to enter the list of top-performing Indian films in Japan in terms of footfalls, indicating limited initial reach among local audiences. The muted response comes as a surprise, especially considering the strong promotional push and the growing curiosity for Indian cinema in Japan following the success of titles like RRR. While Pushpa 2 boasts high-octane action, mass appeal, and Allu Arjun's star power, the film appears to have struggled to convert awareness into ticket sales in its opening phase. It needs to be seen if it can find audiences in the coming days, as movies can have a long run in Japan if they connect with locals. That said, the film's performance in Japan remains a small part of its overall global box office journey. Pushpa 2: The Rule has already cemented its place as one of the biggest Indian blockbusters worldwide, delivering record-breaking numbers across several markets. It grossed over 1740 crores worldwide in its original run, placing itself as the third biggest Indian grosser ever. Stay tuned...

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Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu Emerges Big Sankranthi Blockbuster; Set To Become Chiranjeevi's Biggest Grosser
204 days ago
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Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu Emerges Big Sankranthi Blockbuster; Set To Become Chiranjeevi's Biggest Grosser

Hyderabad, January 17 - It has turned out to be a mega-blockbuster Sankranthi season for the Telugu film industry as Chiranjeevi's action-comedy Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu is setting the box office on fire. Adding to the festive cheer, Naveen Polishetty's comedy-drama Anaganaga Oka Raju has emerged as a sleeper blockbuster. Directed by Anil Ravipudi, Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu marks a massive comeback for megastar Chiranjeevi after the underwhelming performance of his last film, Bholaa Shankar (2023). The film has maintained extraordinary momentum since its opening day and has even registered the biggest-ever fifth-day collections in the Telugu states, underlining its strong word of mouth. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In just five days, the film has grossed approximately 144.50 crore in India and around 178 crore worldwide. With its current pace, Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu is expected to cross the coveted 200 crore worldwide gross mark by the end of today, making it Chiranjeevi's third film to enter the double-century club. The film is projected to achieve its break-even target by tomorrow, the seventh day, and is on track to become the highest-grossing film of Chiranjeevi's career within its first extended week. At present, Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy holds the record as his biggest grosser with approximately 245 crore worldwide. With its phenomenal run expected to continue even after the festive holiday period, Mana Shankara is now eyeing an unprecedented milestone, becoming Chiranjeevi's first 300 crore grosser. The film is also set to rewrite history as the biggest Telugu Sankranthi release ever. Currently, the record is held by Venkatesh's Sankranthiki Vasthunam, which crossed 250 crore worldwide in 2025. Stay tuned...

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Spirit Release Date: A Perfect Blockbuster Release Window For Prabhas-Starrer
205 days ago
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Spirit Release Date: A Perfect Blockbuster Release Window For Prabhas-Starrer

Hyderabad, January 17 - Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted cop action thriller Spirit won't be releasing in 2026 as speculated, instead, the makers have locked a blockbuster release for the highly-awaited film. Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the film will be released on Friday, March 5, 2027, as its theatrical release date, and the timing couldn't be more ideal. The makers have strategically chosen a window that offers an extended festive and holiday advantage, setting the stage for a massive box office run. The release calendar reveals an exceptionally strong opening stretch. Spirit hits cinemas on a Friday, immediately followed by Maha Shivaratri on Day 2, ensuring a powerful opening weekend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film then enjoys continuous weekend boosts in its first and second weeks, keeping footfalls steady during the crucial early phase of its theatrical run. What further strengthens Spirit's box office prospects is the alignment with major festivals across its first three weeks. Eid falls on Day 7, providing another spike in collections, followed by Holi on Day 18, a festival known to significantly benefit mass entertainers. The momentum continues with Good Friday on Day 22, once again extending audience turnout into a long weekend. With multiple weekends, back-to-back festivals, and no immediate major competition expected during the period (as of now), Spirit is perfectly positioned to dominate screens well beyond its opening week. This release strategy mirrors the blueprint of past record-breaking blockbusters that maximised holiday-driven footfall across markets. Marking Prabhas' first collaboration with Sandeep Vanga, Spirit is one of the most anticipated Indian films in the pipeline. Given the carefully planned release window and the star power involved, the film is shaping up to be a strong contender for a historic box office run when it arrives in cinemas in March 2027. Stay tuned...

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AA23: Allu Arjun Teams Up With Lokesh Kanagaraj For A Massive Pan-India Film; Shoot Begins Soon
208 days ago
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AA23: Allu Arjun Teams Up With Lokesh Kanagaraj For A Massive Pan-India Film; Shoot Begins Soon

Hyderabad, January 14 - After months of speculation, superstar Allu Arjun is teaming up with Tamil director Lokesh Kanagaraj for his 23rd film, tentatively called AA23 or LK7 or AALoki. The film will be produced by Mythri Movie Makers with music by Anirudh Ravichandar. The film was officially announced on Wednesday, on the occasion of Bhogi (January 14), ahead of Makara Sankranthi. Sharing the announcement video, Allu Arjun wrote, "I SAY 23, Goin on a spree, Low-Key G, Locked in mentally, That's a guarantee! Excited about the new journey with the Maverick Lokesh Kanagaraj garu & at last with brother Anirudh. Can't wait for this one". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film is being mounted as a large-scale pan-India entertainer, marking the first collaboration between the Pushpa star and the Leo director. Industry buzz suggests this project is designed to redefine scale, action, and reach in Indian cinema. The film is expected to showcase Allu Arjun in a never-seen-before avatar, tailored specifically to Lokesh's gritty yet stylish filmmaking sensibilities. The makers have confirmed that the shoot will begin in late this year, most likely in August, with plans for a 2027 release. Meanwhile, Allu Arjun is currently shooting for director Atlee's yet untitled mega sci-fi actioner, which also stars Deepika Padukone among others. The release date for the same is yet to be locked. Stay tuned...

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Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu Box Office: Chiranjeevi's Film Storms Into 100 Crore Club As Blockbuster Sankranthi Run Begins
208 days ago
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Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu Box Office: Chiranjeevi's Film Storms Into 100 Crore Club As Blockbuster Sankranthi Run Begins

Hyderabad, January 14 – Megastar Chiranjeevi is dominating the Sankranthi 2026 festive period with his action-comedy Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu, which has stormed into the 100-crore club at the worldwide box office in almost two days. With this feat, the film has emerged as the second fastest century in the veteran actor's illustrious career. Directed by Anil Ravipudi, Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu achieved the milestone just ahead of the peak Sankranthi holidays, traditionally the most lucrative box office season for Telugu cinema. The festive boost is already evident, with the film firing on all cylinders on Sankranthi day and witnessing strong occupancy across centres. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film collected approximately 22 crores gross on its second day at the domestic box office and is comfortably heading towards a 23-25 crores gross haul on day three, as per early estimates. While final numbers may vary a bit depending on night shows, the film is likely to be around the 100-crore gross mark domestically within its first three days. Overseas, the family entertainer has grossed an estimated 30+ crores within three days, taking its worldwide cumulative total to around 130 crores. With a long festive weekend ahead, the film is expected to enter the coveted 200-crore club before Sunday. Notably, MSVPG is likely to achieve the break-even target over the weekend itself and then begin its march for blockbuster status. MSVPG is certain to become Chiranjeevi's highest-grossing film worldwide, surpassing Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, which collected approximately 245 crores globally in 2019. With positive word of mouth, Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu has a strong chance of becoming the megastar's first-ever 300-crore grosser, if the momentum continues beyond the holiday period. Stay tuned...

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Mana ShankaraVaraPrasad Garu: Chiranjeevi-Anil Ravipudi Film Hits $2M in North America; Domestic Collections Steady
208 days ago
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Mana ShankaraVaraPrasad Garu: Chiranjeevi-Anil Ravipudi Film Hits $2M in North America; Domestic Collections Steady

Megastar Chiranjeevi's Sankranthi release, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu (MSVPG), has maintained a strong grip at the box office following its grand opening on January 12. Directed by Anil Ravipudi, the film is performing exceptionally well in both the domestic and international markets, driven by festive holidays and positive family audience turnout. As of the end of its second day, the film has amassed an India Net collection of ₹60.35 Crore. The movie saw a solid start with paid previews on Sunday, followed by a massive Monday and a steady Tuesday. The total India Gross stands at ₹72.15 Crore. Day-wise India Net Breakdown: Day 0 (Sunday Paid Previews): ₹9.35 Cr Day 1 (Monday): ₹32.25 Cr Day 2 (Tuesday): ₹18.75 Cr Total India Net: ₹60.35 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})   On the international front, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has emerged as a massive success, particularly in the North American circuit. The film stormed past the $2 Million milestone within just two days of its release.This achievement marks a significant personal record for both the lead star and the director: For Megastar Chiranjeevi: This is his 4th film to cross $2 Million in North America, following Khaidi No. 150, Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, and Waltair Veerayya. For Director Anil Ravipudi: This also marks his 4th $2 Million grosser in the region, joining the ranks of F2, Sarileru Neekevvaru, and Sankranthiki Vasthunnam. The total Overseas collection currently stands at ₹26 Crore, pushing the Worldwide Gross to ₹98.15 Crore within the first two days of tracking. As the film enters its first Wednesday, live tracking indicates the movie is maintaining healthy occupancy in major cities, with an estimated live collection of approximately ₹15.8 Crore for the day so far. With the Sankranthi holidays continuing, the film is poised to enter the ₹100 Crore India Net club in the coming days.

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Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu Box Office Day 2: Chiranjeevi-Starrer Is Rock Solid After Strong Opening
209 days ago
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Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu Box Office Day 2: Chiranjeevi-Starrer Is Rock Solid After Strong Opening

Hyderabad, January 13 - Megastar Chiranjeevi's action comedy Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu has taken a thunderous start at the worldwide box office, registering an excellent 70+ crore gross on its opening day. Despite being a Monday release and pre-Sankranthi launch, the film exceeded expectations. Chiranjeevi's solid pull among family audiences and the positive word of mouth helped the film to score the second biggest opening for the megastar. After the big start, the film is showing excellent hold all over, which shows its acceptance among the audiences. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film is expected to collect around 30 crore gross worldwide on its second day, which is a superb hold. With this, the worldwide box office collection of MSVPG after two days stands at around₹100 crore, a significant milestone achieved at a brisk pace. Going forward, Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu is well on track to dominate the Sankranthi holiday box office, with word of mouth continuing to spread. If the momentum continues through the weekdays and the extended festive window, it could be looking at the all-time biggest grossing title for Chiranjeevi. Stay tuned...

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The Raja Saab Box Office: The Struggle Is Real For Prabhas-Starrer
209 days ago
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The Raja Saab Box Office: The Struggle Is Real For Prabhas-Starrer

Hyderabad, January 13 - Can you imagine that a film, which opened to 100+ crores gross, would be struggling to even make double of it? Well, it is happening with Prabhas-fronted The Raja Saab, which is in free-fall mode after the big start. And this is not just about this movie only; most of the top Telugu stars' films lose their way if they fail to excite the audience. The Raja Saab, directed by Maruthi, had the opening of 100+ crores gross, but it soon became a thing of the past as daily collection dropped below the 10 crores mark on its 4th day itself. Had it been any other language film, the collection would have been doubled up by now, which is not the case with Telugu films. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) After opening to 100+ crores, The Raja Saab dropped by over 50% on Friday, and another over 26% on Saturday to close the opening weekend at around 160 crores worldwide. The weekend trend itself suggested that the film would struggle to sustain, and the Monday collection proved that with over 65% drop as it collected just around 8.50 crore. With 4 days of collection standing around 169+ crores, The Raja Saab is struggling to reach the 200 crores mark, which is not a milestone anymore for top stars. The Sankranthi holidays may still take it past the double century, but that won't be enough, as it needs way more than that to justify the big budget and star power. The Raja Saab needs to gross over 400 crores worldwide to break-even and emerge as a box office hit. However, given the current trend, the film is likely to finish with a little over half of its target. The film will end up as Prabhas' second-lowest-grossing title since the COVID-19 pandemic, only ahead of Radhe Shyam. Stay tuned...

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The Raja Saab Box Office: Opening Weekend Comparison With Radhe Shyam, Salaar, Kalki, and Adipurush
210 days ago
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The Raja Saab Box Office: Opening Weekend Comparison With Radhe Shyam, Salaar, Kalki, and Adipurush

Hyderabad, January 12 - Pan India superstar Prabhas' The Raja Saab has opened to a 161 crore worldwide over its first weekend, marking an underwhelming start for the romantic horror entertainer. It was an experimental film for Prabhas, who hadn't anything like this before. However, despite the newness, the film failed to make much impact and scored the second-lowest opening weekend for the actor since the Pan India phenomena, Baahubali. When placed alongside Prabhas' biggest post-pandemic openers, The Raja Saab trails significantly behind Kalki 2898 AD, which delivered a thunderous 341.3 crore Friday to Sunday opening weekend, emerging as his biggest post-COVID debut so far. Similarly, Salaar stormed the box office with 325 crore in its first three days, driven by massive fan frenzy, strong mass appeal, and record-breaking openings in the South Indian markets. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Director Om Raut's Adipurush also enjoyed an enormous initial response with 302 crore over its opening weekend, powered largely by pre-release hype and the devotional angle, even though it plummeted after that due to poor word of mouth. In contrast, Raja Saab has opened closer to Radhe Shyam, which collected 130 crore in its opening weekend and struggled to sustain momentum due to negative audience reception. Overall, The Raja Saab finds itself in the mid-range of Prabhas' post-pandemic box office spectrum. Even though it has escaped the bottom standing, the numbers are still not sufficient given the massive budget and starpower of Prabhas. The film is now dependent on the Sankranthi holidays to bring in some numbers and take it to a respectable position. Prabhas' Post-Pandemic Films' Worldwide Opening Weekend S. No. Movie Year Opening Weekend Collection (Fri–Sun) 1 Kalki 2898 AD 2024 ₹341.30 Cr 2 Salaar 2023 ₹325.00 Cr 3 Adipurush 2023 ₹302.00 Cr 4 The Raja Saab 2026 ₹161.00 Cr 5 Radhe Shyam 2022 ₹130.00 Cr

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Chiranjeevi's Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Pre-Release Business and Break-Even Target
210 days ago
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Chiranjeevi's Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Pre-Release Business and Break-Even Target

Hyderabad, January 12 - Megastar Chiranjeevi teamed up with director Anil Ravipudi for the first time for a comedy entertainer Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu. The film has been building steady buzz, leading to its premiere, where it scored one of the biggest premiere grosses for an Indian film. The buzz for the movie is palpable, which led to big pre-release business worldwide. According to the trade report, the film managed to fetch 105 crore pre-release business in the Telugu states, including 55 crore in Andhra Pradesh and around 50 crores in Telangana. The overall worldwide pre-release theatrical business of the film is in the range of 120 crores, which means the film will need around 225 crores worldwide to break even. This is said to be a reasonable business given how Chiranjeevi's last few films have performed at the box office. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) MSVPG will score 1/4 of its total business on its opening day itself, and with positive word of mouth, it can easily recover this over the Sankranthi holiday period and emerge as a clean hit. There is, however, intense competition, especially in Telugu states, with multiple films hitting the big screens at the same time. Sankranthi has been a lucrative period for Telugu movies at the box office, and more often than not, multiple films get released during this period. This year, Prabhas' The Raja Saab (January 9), along with Ravi Teja's Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi (January 13), and family entertainer Anaganaga Oka Raju (January 14), are scheduled. Stay tuned...

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