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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Superstar Mohanlal's Much-Awaited 'L2: Empuran' Release Date Revealed
820 days ago
Mollywood

Superstar Mohanlal's Much-Awaited 'L2: Empuran' Release Date Revealed

Kochi, March 11 - Superstar Mohanlal's hugely-awaited action thriller film L2: Empuraan, the second instalment of the mega-blockbuster Lucifer, is currently in the production stage. The movie is directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran who also plays a key role in it. ## L2E has been filming since last year and the makers recently completed a major schedule in the USA. There have been a lot of enquiry about the movie's release date but the makers are yet to make it official. However, the latest exciting rumour has surfaced online. ## According to Malayalam news portals, L2E will be hitting worldwide theatres in the summer of 2025 while some reports say it will make its grand big-screen debut on the 6th anniversary of the first movie in March next year. The makers are expected to make the official announcement of the release date after the shoot compilation. ## The film is jointly produced by Subaskaran Allirajah of Lyca Productions and Antony Perumbavoor of Aashirvad Cinemas and is written by Murali Gopy. It stars Mohanlal as Khureshi-Ab'raam/Stephen Nedumpally, reprising his role from the original, alongside Prithviraj, Manju Warrier, and Tovino Thomas in the returning cast. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Manjummel Boys Hits 100 Crore India Gross; Surpasses 50 Crore In Kerala
821 days ago
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Box Office: Manjummel Boys Hits 100 Crore India Gross; Surpasses 50 Crore In Kerala

Kochi, March 10 - Real life-based survival thriller Manjummel Boys is re-writing box office history and today (18th day), it will become only the third Malayalam film to top 100 crores gross collection at the domestic box office. ## The engaging survival story turned into a cinematic adventure is putting up an insane show in India as well as the international box office. The movie grossed over 92 crores domestically through the 3rd Saturday (17 days) and at the end of its 3rd Sunday, it went past the 100 crores gross mark. ## Before Manjummel Boys, the Tovino Thomas-fronted 2018 and Mohanlal-starrer Pulimurugan were other two Malayalam films to top the 100 crores gross at the domestic box office. 2018 is currently the biggest grosser with approximately 110.50 crores, followed by Pulimurugan which minted around 100 crores.## Apart from the 100 crores India gross, Manjummel Boys has also topped 50 crores gross in the home state, Kerala on its 18th day and becomes only the 6th Malayalam film and 10th overall to reach the milestone. The romantic-comedy Premalu also topped 50 crores gross in Kerala on the same day as Manjummel Boys. ## The overall domestic collection of the Chidambaram directorial is massively benefitted from Tamil Nadu where the movie has crossed 33 crores gross. No other Malayalam film has grossed more than 3 crores in lifetime collection in Tamil Nadu previously and Manjummel Boys has already grossed 11x of the second-best film. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Manjummel Boys Scores Major Milestone In North America; Becomes Second Biggest Malayalam Film Worldwide
822 days ago
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Box Office: Manjummel Boys Scores Major Milestone In North America; Becomes Second Biggest Malayalam Film Worldwide

Los Angeles, March 9 - Mega blockbuster Manjummel Boys has created a massive record at the North American box office by becoming the first-ever Malayalam movie to gross $1 million there. The film is already a monster hit in India and the rest of the overseas territories. ## Manjummel Boys crossed the $1 million mark in North America during its third weekend and scripted its name in the history book. The movie is still going strong over there and is expected to finish strongly.## Directed by Chidambaram, the film grossed over 130 crores worldwide through 3rd Friday (16 days). The film is running riot on its third Saturday as well, and it will comfortably score 10+ crores gross WW. With today's collection (17th day), Manjummel Boys has become the second highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time. ## The survival thriller has crossed superstar Mohanlal's Pulimurugan which grossed approximately 139.50 crores worldwide to become the second biggest Malayalam grosser on its 17th day, behind only another survival thriller 2018. By tomorrow, Manjummel Boys will cross 150 crores worldwide and it will then chase 2018 for the top spot. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Manjummel Boys Hits 100 Crore Worldwide Gross In 12 Days
827 days ago
Mollywood

Box Office: Manjummel Boys Hits 100 Crore Worldwide Gross In 12 Days

Kochi, March 4 - The Manjummel Boys have conquered their survival story which has turned into a box office phenomenon. ## The latest Malayalam cinema sensation, a survival thriller Manjummel Boys has entered the 100 crores gross club at the worldwide box office in just 12 days. The movie has taken fewer than expected days to achieve the milestone. ## The movie grossed around 97 crores worldwide in the first 11 days and with today's collection (12th day), it will be around 105 crores globally, making it the second fastest Malayalam movie to top 100 crores worldwide after 2018 which took just 11 days and was also a survival thriller. ## Manjummel Boys, in its first 8-day extended week, minted approximately 56 crores worldwide before it went overdrive in the second weekend in which it grossed huge around 41 crores globally. Until the second Sunday, the movie scored around 56 crores in India and around 41 crores overseas. ## Before Manjummel Boys, Malayalam cinema had only three movies in the coveted box office club. Mohanlal's Pulimurugan was the first one to reach the landmark in 2016 before his Lucifer (2019) joined the club and the last film was 2018 which came last year. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Manjummel Boys Creates History On Second Sunday
828 days ago
Mollywood

Box Office: Manjummel Boys Creates History On Second Sunday

Kochi, March 3 - Malayalam survival thriller film Manjummel Boys has created history at the box office on its second Sunday. The Chidambaram S Poduval's directorial flick breached the double-digit single-day collection domestically for the first time for a Malayalam movie. ## On its second Sunday, Manjummel Boys crossed 10+ crores gross collection which is the biggest single-day total at the domestic box office in the original Malayalam language. This takes the film's total India gross to over 55 crores in just 11 days.## Manjummel Boys is turning into a box office tsunami as it has crossed 90 crores gross mark at the worldwide box office through the second Sunday. Until Saturday, the movie grossed around 35 crores overseas and is having another big day today. ## The movie will be topping 100 crores gross worldwide in the next couple of days to become only the 4th Malayalam title to achieve the feat. A couple of days back, it looked like the film would top 100 crores in the third weekend but the sensational performance over the weekend, especially in Tamil Nadu, will take it to the milestone much before than expected. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Manjummel Boys On Course To Become 4th Malayalam Movie To Hit 100 Crore Worldwide Gross
829 days ago
Mollywood

Box Office: Manjummel Boys On Course To Become 4th Malayalam Movie To Hit 100 Crore Worldwide Gross

Kochi, March 2 - Malayalam survival thriller Manjummel Boys is all set to become only the 4th Malayalam movie ever to hit 100 crores gross collection at the worldwide box office. The movie is turning into a rage in Kerala and Tamil Nadu as well as in overseas markets. ## The Chidambaram S Poduval's directorial flick grossed around 62 crores worldwide in the first 9 days. In India, it has minted around 36 crores while its overseas collection is approximately 26 crores. On its second Saturday, the movie is aiming to hit double-digit collection worldwide and is expected to be around 80-85 crores after the second weekend. ## Manjummel Boys will be hitting the 100 crores box office milestone by 3rd weekend and will join mega-blockbusters 2018, Pulimurugan, and Lucifer in this rare prestigious club. Interestingly, the latest box-office sensation is being supported in Tamil Nadu, unlike other Malayalam movies. ## In Tamil Nadu, Manjummel Boys is the first Malayalam movie to gross 3 crores or more as the current collection is around 5.20 crores after 9 days. In an unprecedented achievement, the film is set to become the first Mollywood title to hit 10 crores in the state and it is expected to do it by Sunday or Monday. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Manjummel Boys Scores Huge First Week Globally; Creates Record In Tamil Nadu
830 days ago
Mollywood

Box Office: Manjummel Boys Scores Huge First Week Globally; Creates Record In Tamil Nadu

Kochi, March 1 - February 2024 was a month to remember for Malayalam cinema which saw three films grossing over 50 crores each, and one of them is survival thriller Manjummel Boys which is setting new box office records.## Directed by Chidambaram S Poduval, the film has completed its extended 8-day first week with an incredible collection of over 54 crores gross at the worldwide box office. At the domestic box office, it has minted around 31.25 crores gross while overseas collection is over 23 crores in 8 days. ## Manjummel Boys is running riot in its home state Kerala and has grossed around 24.75 crores in the first week, but what is surprising is the film's performance in Tamil Nadu state where it is simply putting incredible show.## In Tamil Nadu, the blockbuster thriller has become the first Malayalam movie to cross 3 crores gross collection as it currently stands at over 3.50 crores gross in the state. In positive signs, the shows have increased massively for the movie starting from the second weekend in Tamil Nadu which is rare. ## It is learned that many rural areas in Tamil Nadu are screening a Malayalam movie for the very first time which is directly translating into box office numbers. While there is still a long way to go, trade is hopeful that Manjummel Boys might be the first Malayalam movie to touch 10 crores gross mark in the state. ## Overall, apart from eyeing milestones in Tamil Nadu, Manjummel Boys is also looking certain to enter the 100 crores gross club globally, a rare achievement which only three Malayalam films have scored in the past. ## Stay tuned...

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Blockbuster 'Premalu' Becomes 10th Highest-Grossing Malayalam Film of All-Time
832 days ago
Mollywood

Blockbuster 'Premalu' Becomes 10th Highest-Grossing Malayalam Film of All-Time

Kochi, February 28 - Director Girish A. D.'s romantic-comedy Premalu has become the 10th highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time at the worldwide box office. The latest sensation was released on February 9 and in just under three weeks, it is now among the biggest Malayalam grossers ever. ## Produced by Fahadh Faasil, Dileesh Pothan, and Syam Pushkaran, Premalu has grossed approximately 42 crores at the domestic box office while the overseas collection is around 28 crores so far for worldwide 70+ crores gross at the time of writing this piece.## Premalu has beaten superstar Mohanlal's period action drama Kayamkulam Kochunni which grossed around 70 crores worldwide in 2018. It will be surpassing Premam (73 crores) in the next couple of days to climb one more step. The film will be eyeing to finish over 80 crores worldwide. ## The film stars Naslen K. Gafoor and Mamitha Baiju in the lead roles alongside an ensemble cast including Sangeeth Prathap, Shyam Mohan M, Meenakshi Raveendran, Akhila Bhargavan, Althaf Salim, Mathew Thomas.## Stay tuned...

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Malayalam Blockbuster 'Premalu' Sets Telugu Release Date
834 days ago
Mollywood

Malayalam Blockbuster 'Premalu' Sets Telugu Release Date

Hyderabad, February 26 - Malayalam romantic-comedy Premalu is turning out to be a sensational box office blockbuster, having already grossed over 60 crores worldwide in 17 days. The movie is making waves in Kerala and other parts of the country. ## Ever since the release of Premalu on February 9, there have been demands for its other language releases. While there is no clarity about other versions, the movie is getting ready to hit big screens in Telugu soon. ## According to the latest Telugu media reports, the dubbing of Premalu in Telugu is going on at the moment for the March 8 release on the occasion of Mahashivratri. The premise of the movie is based in Hyderabad so the makers are confident it will resonate with Telugu audiences. ## Directed by Girish A. D. and starring Naslen K. Gafoor and Mamitha Baiju in the lead roles, Premalu was made on a budget of under 10 crores. It is performing exceptionally well at the box office and has so far grossed approximately 63 crores worldwide, becoming one of the biggest Malayalam blockbusters ever. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Malayalam Romantic-Comedy 'Premalu' Emerges Huge Blockbuster
839 days ago
Mollywood

Box Office: Malayalam Romantic-Comedy 'Premalu' Emerges Huge Blockbuster

Kochi, February 21 - After a good 2023, Malayalam cinema started 2024 on a promising note with a couple of major box office successes already in the store. Among the successful films, youth romantic-comedy Premalu is making waves at the worldwide box office. ## Directed by Girish A. D., Premalu emerged as a huge blockbuster and crossed 50 crores worldwide. Starring Naslen K. Gafoor and Mamitha Baiju in the lead roles, it is the highest-grossing and first Malayalam film of 2024 to top 50 crores so far. ## Released on February 9, Premalu made on a budget of just around 3-4 crores, and at the time of writing this piece, it has surpassed the 50 crores mark globally. In India, the movie has minted approximately 29+ crores gross while overseas business is around 21 crores. ## Premalu opened to super positive reviews and the movie has exceeded expectations at the box office. It is competing neck-to-neck with superstar Mammootty's Bramayugam, which is also performing brilliantly at the box office and will soon join the 50 crores club. ## Produced by Fahadh Faasil, Dileesh Pothan and Syam Pushkaran, the movie revolves around Sachin, a struggling graduate who decides to leave for Hyderabad for GATE coaching to land a decent job and ends up falling in love with Reenu, a software employee placed in Hyderabad. How their different worlds meet, and how Reenu's toxic TL/colleague Aadhi fits into the equation, forms the rest of the story.## Stay tuned...

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Mohanlal's 'Malaikottai Vaaliban' Set To Open Big At The Box Office
868 days ago
Mollywood

Mohanlal's 'Malaikottai Vaaliban' Set To Open Big At The Box Office

Kochi, January 23 - Malayalam superstar Mohanlal must be on cloud nine after scoring a big blockbuster success at the box office in the form of courtroom drama "Neru". Jeetu Joseph's directorial movie grossed over 85 crores at the worldwide box office while total business including OTT and satellite is over 100 crores. ## After Neru, Mohanlal could score another big commercial success in under two months with his upcoming period action drama Malaikottai Vaaliban, directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery. The movie is seen as a potential blockbuster by the Malayalam trade and as far as the opening is concerned, the movie is set for a big start. ## The bookings for Malaikottai Vaaliban are pretty good at around 2.60 crores gross (including block seats) for the opening day, which is one of the biggest for a Malayalam title. With still more than a day left for the release, the pre-sales of the movie should easily finish over 3 crores for the opening day. ## The pre-sales trend is good enough for the movie to open with 5+ crores gross at the domestic box office. In fact, this is the highest advance for a Mohanlal movie in recent times, so that is a positive sign for the film and if it gets a positive reception, then it can emerge as one of the biggest Malayalam hits ever. ## The film is jointly produced by John & Mary Creative, Century Films, Maxlab Cinemas and Entertainments, and Yoodlee Films, along with Amen Movie Monastery. The film stars Mohanlal in the title role alongside Sonalee Kulkarni, Hareesh Peradi, Danish Sait, and Manikandan R. Achari, among others in key roles. ## Malaikottai Vaaliban is scheduled to be released on January 25, during the Republic Day weekend. ## Stay tuned...

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Superstar Mohanlal's 'Neru' Scores 100 Crore Worldwide Business
876 days ago
Mollywood

Superstar Mohanlal's 'Neru' Scores 100 Crore Worldwide Business

Kochi, January 15 - Superstar Mohanlal's courtroom drama film Neru has achieved 100 crores in business worldwide from its theatrical and non-theatrical. The Jeethu Joseph's directorial venture has not only proved a roaring comeback for Mohanlal but also turned into a big profitable film for makers. ## Neru, which was released during Christmas weekend on December 21, 2023, has been a big blockbuster at the worldwide box office. It has so far grossed approximately 87 crores worldwide, including approximately 52.50 crores at the domestic box office. The movie has scored 46+ crores gross in Kerala alone. ## Produced by Aashirvad Cinemas, Neru will be streaming on Disney+Hotstar post its theatrical run. It is said that Hotstar has paid a big amount to acquire the post-theatrical streaming rights of the film. Overall, the makers have made huge profits from the film which marks another successful reunion between the trio of Mohanlal, Jeethu Joseph, and Ashirvad Cinemas. ## The film stars Mohanlal as advocate Vijayamohan alongside Priyamani, Siddique, Anaswara Rajan, Santhi Mayadevi, Jagadish, K. B. Ganesh Kumar and Sankar Induchoodan in the supporting roles. It is the third highest-grossing Malayalam film of Mohanlal after "Lucifer" and "Pulimurugan". ## Stay tuned...

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