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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Ajay Devgn and Mohanlal's 'Drishyam 3' To Go On Floors In 2024; Key Details Revealed
1097 days ago
Bollywood

Ajay Devgn and Mohanlal's 'Drishyam 3' To Go On Floors In 2024; Key Details Revealed

Mumbai, June 13 - Superstar Mohanlal's "Drishyam" is one of the most appreciated film franchises in the Malayalam cinema. The second film in the franchise was directly released on OTT in 2021 and won high critical acclaim though many felt it should have been a theatrical release.## The "Drishyam" franchise eventually got a Hindi remake and the second film, unlike the Malayalam version, was released in theaters and emerged as one of the biggest Indian blockbusters of 2022. Now, the makers are gearing up for its third installment. ## In November last year, it was revealed that the makers of Hindi and Malayalam versions of the "Drishyam" series are working on its third installment and it was also revealed that both versions will be shot simultaneously. ## According to Pinkvilla, "Drishyam 3" has gotten into the development stage and it is proving to be a collaboration between the creators in Hindi and Malayalam. Abhishek Pathak, who directed the Hindi version of "Drishyam 2", and his team of writers have cracked a basic core plot for Drishyam 3, which Jeethu Joseph, the Malayalam version of "Drishyam" director, and his team loved. ## In quite an achievement for the team of the Hindi version, Jeethu Joseph and his team have taken the idea for "Drishyam 3" from the team of Hindi Drishyam and are now working towards developing it into a screenplay for the next installment. ## As said, both versions will be shot simultaneously and the makers planning to release both movies on the same date to avoid any spoilers. While Kerala will see the release in Malayalam with Mohanlal as Goerge Kutty, the rest of India will get to see the journey of Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar.## "Drishyam 3" will be the final film in the franchise and it is going to be exciting for the audiences to know its conclusion. It is expected to go on floors sometime in 2024 and the exact shooting timeline will be decided once the screenplay is locked. ## The Hindi "Drishyam" is produced by Panorama Studios and Viacom18 Studios while Aashirvad Cinemas bankrolled the Malayalam version.## Stay tuned...

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Prabhas-Fronted 'Adipursh' Overseas Advance Booking Status
1097 days ago
Bollywood

Prabhas-Fronted 'Adipursh' Overseas Advance Booking Status

Mumbai, June 13 - Superstar Prabhas-fronted Adipurush is having a good response in advance booking collection, domestically and overseas. In India, the movie already has sold over 150K tickets for the opening day and is looking to score one of the biggest pre-sales by the time it releases. ## While the epic drama was expected to have good pre-sales in India, it is also seeing encouraging responses in the key international markets. In the USA, it has so far scored approx. $800K (6.60 crores) with 42K advance tickets sold for the opening day, including premiere.## In Australia, the pre-sales for the opening day is approx. A$150K (83 lacs) so far while in the UK, the pre-sales are around £55K (50 lacs) and around €5K (4.5 lacs) in Germany. In Canada, the advance booking sales so far are around $30K (25 lacs). ## Talking about the USA, "Adipurush" is expected to score $1+ million through the premiere. It scored a very good jump after the XD shows got opened. The distributors are asking the theater chains to add more XD shows which could give it a further push. ## "Adipurush" is directed by Om Raut and produced by T-Series, Retrophiles, and UV Creations. It stars Prabhas as Lord Ram alongside Kriti Sanon as Sita, Saif Ali Khan as Raavan, Sunny Singh as Laxman, and Devdutt Nage as Hanuman, among others. It is scheduled to release on June 16 worldwide in multiple languages. ## Stay tuned...

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Ali Abbas Zafar Intends To Make Shahid Kapoor's 'Bloody Daddy' Sequel For Theaters
1098 days ago
Bollywood

Ali Abbas Zafar Intends To Make Shahid Kapoor's 'Bloody Daddy' Sequel For Theaters

Mumbai, June 13 - Director Ali Abbas Zafar hasn't come up with a theatrical release since Salman Khan-fronted "Bharat" in 2019. His next big screen release is Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff-fronted "Bade Miyan Chote Miyan" which is slated for Eid 2024. ## Meanwhile, the filmmaker may have been away from theaters, but he wasn't away from filmmaking during these last couple of years. He came up with three OTT titles, including the recently released "Bloody Daddy" with Shahid Kapoor. ## "Bloody Daddy" was directly released on Jio Cinema and got mixed responses from the viewers. However, the movie left the director's core audiences asking if the movie could have a theatrical release and if there could be a sequel to it. ## During a recent interview with Hindustan Times, Ali Abbas Zafar said that "It's a big compliment when people watch your content and say it's a big-screen experience", however, he cleared that the movie was always going to be an OTT release since it deals with rough scenes which were important for its storytelling. ## The filmmaker further said that he would love to make a sequel to "Bloody Daddy" if the audience feels associated with the characters for a long time. "People have to be talking about it six months or a year after the release. Then it's a validation that the film and the character have stayed with the audience". He said that if the sequel is made, he will try to make it as a theatrical release.## Ali Abbas Zafar also revealed that he has completed principal photography of "Bade Miyan Chote Miyan" and has started editing the film. It will have a grand release on Eid next year. ## Stay tuned...

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Tamil Superstar Suriya In Talks To Headline Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's 'Karna'?
1098 days ago
Bollywood

Tamil Superstar Suriya In Talks To Headline Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's 'Karna'?

Mumbai, June 12 - In 2021, it was revealed that director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra was working on his dream project "Karna", based on one of the most complex characters of the epic Mahabharata. The movie went to many actors but things didn't work out and the movie was put on hold. ## Now, the latest reports suggest that the much-awaited project is back on track with a new actor. According to Pinkvilla, director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is in advanced talks with Tamil superstar Suriya to play this larger-than-life role. ## It is said that Suriya and Mehra already had multiple meetings and things are moving in the right direction quickly. The movie will be made in two parts and Suriya is said to be super excited to be a part of this magnum opus project. ## The film is expected to go on floors in 2024 after Suriya completes director Siva's Pan India movie "Kanguva" which is nearing its completion and Sudha Kongara's next which is expected to go on floors later this year. Meanwhile, Suriya's "Vaadivasal" with director Vetrimaaran has reportedly been pushed further and will take more time in going on floors. ## Mehra's "Karna" will mark Suriya's debut in Bollywood. It will be a Pan India release as a rough blue-print of ROMP’s vision to mount the film is already reportedly in place and it's all about executing the same to perfection now. ## Stay tuned...

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Zee Studios Unveils Brilliant First Look Teaser of Much-Awaited 'Gadar 2: The Katha Continues'
1099 days ago
Bollywood

Zee Studios Unveils Brilliant First Look Teaser of Much-Awaited 'Gadar 2: The Katha Continues'

Mumbai, June 12 - Sunny Deol returns as Tara Singh to protect his family in the first look teaser of the highly-anticipated period action drama film Gadar 2: The Katha Continues. The sequel to the all-time blockbuster is directed by Anil Sharma. ## On Monday (June 12), Zee Studios unveiled the teaser of "Gadar 2" which promises a blockbuster affair. Set in Lahore in 1971, the teaser begins with the dialogue in a woman's voice, "Damaad hai wo Pakistan ka, Isko nariyal do, Tika Lagao, Warna is bar wo dahej mein lahore le jayega". ## The teaser then shows glimpses of the enmity between India and Pakistan where later country's people can be seen participating in the Crush India Movement as the country was on the verge of attacking India in the aftermath of partition. ## The 1-minute and 9 seconds promo has all the elements which are required for a mass entertainer to turn a blockbuster. It ends with Sunny sitting right to a grave with teary eyes and the sad version of "Udja Kaale Kawan" playing in the background. The music by Mithoon is in sync with the theme of the film so are the dialogues and action blocks. The upcoming movie will also see Sunny Deol lifting a big cartwheel to fight the enemies. ## "Gadar 2: The Katha Continues", produced by Anil Sharma Productions, and MM Moviez in association with Zee Studios. It stars Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel, and Utkarsh Sharma as returning characters from the first movie while Simrat Kaur, Manish Wadhwa, Gaurav Chopra, and Luv Sinha are the new addition to the cast.## The movie is scheduled to release on August 11, 2023, and will clash with Ranbir Kapoor's "Animal" and Akshay Kumar's "OMG 2". ## ## Stay tuned...

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Anees Bazmee Shares An Update On Shahid Kapoor's Action Comedy Film
1099 days ago
Bollywood

Anees Bazmee Shares An Update On Shahid Kapoor's Action Comedy Film

Mumbai, June 12 - It is known to everyone that director Anees Bazmee and actor Shahid Kapoor are teaming up for the first time for an action comedy film. The makers haven't made the movie official but both Shahid and Bazmee have confirmed the movie in previous interviews. ## The yet-untitled movie is one of the most interesting Bollywood projects and the rumours are making rounds regarding the film's shoot. Now, director Bazmee has shared some exciting news regarding the same. ## During a conversation with Pinkvilla, the "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2" director said that he presently writing the script and has already completed a lot of portion of it. The filmmaker didn't confirm the exact timeline of the shoot but said that they are looking to July or August to start shooting the movie. Shahid will reportedly play a double role in the movie with Dil Raju bankrolling it.## Meanwhile, Shahid Kapoor already has a couple of films in the pipeline. The actor has Maddock Films' yet-untitled romantic comedy, scheduled to release later this year. The movie, co-starring Kriti Sanon, is currently in the post-production stage. He also has Malayalam director Rosshan Andrrews' thriller movie that will go on floors soon. ## Anees Bazmee, on the other hand, also has "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3" which will start rolling in early 2024. He also has an action-comedy film with Zee Studios while the sequel to "No Entry" is also in development but no timeline has been set yet. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Gadar - Ek Prem Katha' Re-Release Scored A Good Opening Weekend
1099 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Gadar - Ek Prem Katha' Re-Release Scored A Good Opening Weekend

Mumbai, June 12 - Sunny Deol-fronted all-time blockbuster Gadar: Ek Prem Katha showed good collections upon its re-release in its opening weekend. ## The period action drama film had limited re-release in 4K and Dolby Atmos, but after the positive response, the makers increased the showcasing over the weekend which helped to post a good weekend collection of approx. 1.30 crores net collection. ## The movie scored approx. 30 lacs net on the opening day, followed by 45 lacs and 55 lacs on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. The weekend collection of 1.30 crores of Gadar is more than the lifetime collection of a few of the original Hindi films that release in the last couple of years. ## As said earlier, the positive response to Gadar's re-release is a good sign for its sequel Gadar 2: The Katha Continues which is scheduled to release on August 11 this year. This has been shot on a bigger scale and made on a bigger budget than the first film. The hype around the movie is good which makes it a dark horse at the box office. ## Meanwhile, Gadar had originally grossed over 132 crores at the worldwide box office in 2001 and was the highest-grossing Indian film at that time. Including the re-release collection, the worldwide gross of the movie stands at approx. 134 crores (without inflation), including 128.50 crores at the domestic box office.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Zara Hatke Zara Bachke Second Sunday Early Estimates
1099 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: Zara Hatke Zara Bachke Second Sunday Early Estimates

Mumbai, June 11 - Maddock Films' Zara Hatke Zara Bachke enters the 50 crores net club in style after scoring another big day today. It scores a jump of around 20% today, the second Sunday as compared to yesterday's collection. ## As per the early estimates, ZHZB scored around 6.75 crores net collection on its second Sunday, which takes the total collection to 53 crores net in 10 days. The second-weekend collection of the movie is around 16 crores net, which is just around 30% less than the opening weekend. ## ZHZB is trending really well at the box office, and as expected, it scored a fantastic second-weekend collection. The movie has at least 4 more days before Adipurush arrives on June 16, and on these days, it can collect another 7-9 crores net collection. The two-week collection is expected to be around 61 crores, and now, the lifetime collection can go to 70 crores which is fantastic. ## Stay tuned...

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'Gadar 2: The Katha Continues' Teaser To Be Launched Digitally On June 12
1099 days ago
Bollywood

'Gadar 2: The Katha Continues' Teaser To Be Launched Digitally On June 12

Mumbai, June 11 - The much-awaited Bollywood movie of the year, Sunny Deol-fronted Gadar 2: The Katha Continues is getting ready to release on August 11 this year. The movie, directed by Anil Sharma, is the sequel to the all-time blockbuster "Gadar: Ek Prem Katha" (2001). ## With just two months to go before the release, the makers are gearing up to launch the teaser digitally. The teaser is already playing in theaters with "Gadar" which was re-released this past Friday, and now, it will be out online tomorrow, on June 12. ## It has been learned that the teaser is getting a huge response from audiences in theaters and the same is expected when it gets launched digitally tomorrow.## The story of "Gadar 2" takes place 20 years after the events of the first film. Sunny Deol along with Ameesha Patel and Utkarsh Sharma will be returning to reprise their roles from the first movie. It is produced by Zee Studios and Anil Sharma Productions. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Zara Hatke Zara Bachke Second Saturday Early Estimates
1100 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: Zara Hatke Zara Bachke Second Saturday Early Estimates

Mumbai, June 10 - After a very good hold on the second Friday, Zara Hatke Zara Bachke scores a big outstanding jump of around 60% today, on its second Saturday. ## The second Saturday collection of Zara Hatke Zara Bachke is similar to the first Friday number as it collects an estimated 5.50 crores net today. The final number may vary by a few lacs here and there but the movie has done really well to put up such collections. ## The big jump in the collection today takes the total cume of ZHZB to over 46 crores net and it will be breaching the 50 crores net by tomorrow, the second Sunday. It will become only the 6th Bollywood movie of the year to reach 50 crores net mark. ## ZHZB is looking to finish over 60 crores net mark and this should be easy from hereon. It has another 5 days left to perform before Prabhas-fronted Adipurush arrives on June 16. There is the DC superhero movie The Flash as well on June 15 which might impact ZHZB but the real competition will be Adipurush. ## Stay tuned...

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'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha' Re-Release Takes A Good Start At The Box Office
1100 days ago
Bollywood

'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha' Re-Release Takes A Good Start At The Box Office

Mumbai, June 10 - Sunny Deol-fronted all-time classic blockbuster Gadar: Ek Prem Katha makes a good return to the cinemas with a good start at the box office. The period action drama film was originally released in 2001 and became the highest-grossing Indian film. ## After more than two decades, the makers are coming up with its sequel Gadar 2: The Katha Continues which is scheduled to release on August 11 this year. Ahead of the release, the makers have re-released the first film in select theaters to increase the hype further for the sequel.## Over the years, "Gadar" has gained cult status with immense repeat viewership on television, and the re-release has confirmed this further by earning approx. 30 lacs on the opening day on limited screens. ## The movie could have easily taken a bigger start with a proper wide release, but still, the response from the audience is encouraging. This also shows that the magic of the film is still intact even after so many years and this is a positive sign for the sequel. ## Directed by Anil Sharma and produced by Zee Studios and Anil Sharma Productions, "Gadar 2" marks the return of Sunny Deol as Tara Singh along with Ameesha Patel as Shakina, and grown-up Utkarsh Sharma as Jeete in the prominent roles. The movie is set 20 years after the events of the first film. ## Stay tuned...

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The Big Box Office Clash On Independence Day Weekend 2023 Confirmed
1101 days ago
Bollywood

The Big Box Office Clash On Independence Day Weekend 2023 Confirmed

Mumbai, June 10 - The Independence Day weekend of 2023 is going to witness a big box-office battle among three Bollywood films that are carrying a lot of expectations, and as of now, no one seems to be looking to back out from taking two others films head on. ## Ranbir Kapoor-starrer gangster drama Animal with director Sandeep Reddy Vanga was announced for August 11, 2023, release last year. It is easily one of the most-anticipated and potential blockbuster Bollywood movies that will also be released in dubbed versions of other languages. ## Until earlier this year, "Animal" was the only big-budget film scheduled for Independence Day weekend release before Sunny Deol-fronted Gadar 2 - The Katha Continues makers decided to take on the gangster drama at the box office and confirmed to hit screens on the same day as "Animal". ## "Gadar 2", which is the sequel to the all-time blockbuster "Gadar: Ek Prem Katha" (2001), is itself one of the most-awaited films of this year. Just when it was looking like only "Animal" and "Gadar 2" will release during Independence Day weekend, Akshay Kumar made things further complicated by announcing the release date of his social comedy-drama OMG 2.## "OMG 2", which has been in production for quite some time now, announced an August 11 release, confirming a three-way epic battle at the Hindi box office. There were rumors that "Animal" will get postponed as some work is reportedly pending, however, the latest reports have confirmed that it is very much on for an August 11 debut. It is also learned that the teaser of "Animal" will be launched tomorrow (June 11) with the re-confirmation of the release date. ## There are still two months for the makers of all three films to think about averting the clash and three big films on the same day is not good, as far as the box-office prospects of the movies are concerned. ## Stay tuned...

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