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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Dhurandhar 2 The Revenge Box Office Effect: Part 1 Gets A Massive Boost as Viewership Surges Again On Netflix
77 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar 2 The Revenge Box Office Effect: Part 1 Gets A Massive Boost as Viewership Surges Again On Netflix

Mumbai, March 25 - The phenomenal box office run of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is not just rewriting theatrical records; it is also creating a massive ripple effect on OTT. Riding on the sequel's unprecedented hype, the first instalment, Dhurandhar, has witnessed a sharp surge in viewership on Netflix, once again dominating global charts. The blockbuster impact of Dhurandhar 2 is clearly reflected in the viewership of Dhurandhar, which is having a solid run on Netflix after creating box office history. The film opened strong with 7.6 million views in its debut weekend, followed by a peak of 8.2 million views in the second week, indicating explosive word-of-mouth and growing curiosity around the franchise. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) After the steady hold over weeks in viewership, the Aditya Dhar's directed spy actioner witnessed a notable resurgence in the 8th week, the same week Dhuradhar 2 released in theatres, with 2.3 million views, up 130% from the 7th week on Netflix. This spike highlights how sequels can significantly revive interest in earlier instalments, especially on streaming platforms. The total viewership of the first part has now reached 26.30 million in 8 weeks, this after the movie had grossed a massive 1300+ crores at the worldwide box office. This once again proves that box office success of a film can boost digital viewership, and there are many such cases. The most viewed films on Netflix were all theatrical blockbusters, including RRR, Jawan, Dhurandhar, and Gangubai Kathiawadi. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) This renewed surge in Dhurandhar viewership is directly fueled by the historic theatrical success of Dhurandhar 2, which is storming the box office and nearing the 1000 crore mark globally in record time. As audiences flock to cinemas for the sequel, many are simultaneously revisiting, or discovering, the first part on OTT to reconnect with the storyline and characters. Stay tuned...

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Christmas 2026 Box Office War Heats Up: Avengers Doomsday, Dune 3, King and Jumanji 3 Set For Mega Holiday Clash
77 days ago
Bollywood

Christmas 2026 Box Office War Heats Up: Avengers Doomsday, Dune 3, King and Jumanji 3 Set For Mega Holiday Clash

Mumbai, March 25 - The Christmas 2026 box office is shaping up to be one of the most explosive in recent memory, with multiple high-profile releases locked in across the festive corridor. The biggest showdown begins on December 18, as Avengers Doomsday and Dune 3 arrive together, promising a colossal clash between two global cinematic giants. With both franchises commanding massive fanbases, the opening weekend is expected to deliver record-breaking numbers worldwide. Just days later, on December 24, Shah Rukh Khan's King enters the arena, adding significant star power to the already crowded box office. Positioned strategically on Christmas Eve, the film aims to capitalise on holiday footfall in India and overseas markets, amid stiff competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The festive battle reaches its peak on December 25 with the release of Jumanji 3, a franchise known for its strong holiday performance and family appeal. With its mix of adventure, humour, and star-driven entertainment, the film is expected to attract a wide audience, especially in international markets. With four major releases spread across a week, the Christmas corridor is set for an unprecedented box office showdown. The outcome will not only depend on star power and franchise value but also on word of mouth and audience preferences during the holiday season. One thing is certain—cinema lovers are in for a blockbuster-packed Christmas like never before. Stay tuned...

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Dhurandhar 2 Unstoppable Rampage Delivers Record Monday As Spy Actioner Set For North America Crown
77 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar 2 Unstoppable Rampage Delivers Record Monday As Spy Actioner Set For North America Crown

Mumbai, March 24 – Director Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is on a historic rampage in North America, delivering box office numbers that are not just record-breaking but almost unprecedented for an Indian film. After a thunderous start, the film is now firmly on track to emerge as the biggest Indian grosser in the region. The spy action spectacle, starring Ranveer Singh, opened to a sensational $14.02 million (131.50 crore) in its extended 4-day weekend, setting a new benchmark for Indian cinema in North America. Riding on extraordinary word of mouth and massive audience turnout, the film continued its dream run on its first Monday, collecting a stunning $1.05 million, the highest ever for an Indian title. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) What makes this run even more remarkable is the film's consistency post-weekend. The advances for Tuesday have already crossed the $1 million mark, with estimates suggesting a strong $1.5 million finish for the day. This would take the total collection to an outstanding $16.5+ million in just six days, putting the film in an unassailable position at the box office. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Top 5 Highest-Grossing Indian Films In North America Rank Movie North America GBOC 1 Baahubali 2 $20.80 million (updated) 2 Dhurandhar $20.65 million 3 Kalki 2898 AD $18.60 million 4 Pathaan $17.49 million 5 Dhurandhar 2 $16.50+ million (6 days expected) With such a phenomenal trajectory, Dhurandhar 2 is now rapidly closing in on the long-standing North America record held by Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, which grossed over $22 million in its lifetime. The gap is shrinking at a rapid pace, and if the current trend holds, the film could surpass this milestone as early as its second weekend. At this pace, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is not just chasing records; it is redefining them. All eyes are now on the second weekend, where the film is expected to officially crown itself as the highest-grossing Indian film in North America, setting a new gold standard for future releases.

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What Stopped Dhurandhar 2 From Beating Pushpa 2 To Become The Biggest Indian Opener Worldwide?
78 days ago
Bollywood

What Stopped Dhurandhar 2 From Beating Pushpa 2 To Become The Biggest Indian Opener Worldwide?

Mumbai, March 23 - Director Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has obliterated the global box office with a historic opening weekend, rewriting the record books for Bollywood cinema. The spy actioner has grossed a staggering 750+ crore worldwide in its 4-day opening weekend, comfortably emerging as the biggest opener ever for a Hindi film. Not just in India, the Ranveer Singh starrer sequel has shown unprecedented dominance overseas as well, raking in around 210 crore gross internationally, which is the highest-ever opening weekend collection for an Indian film in overseas markets. Such massive numbers underline the sheer scale and acceptance of Dhurandhar 2, which has performed like a true global event film. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) From record-breaking advances to packed houses across key territories, the film has delivered beyond expectations and established itself as one of the biggest cinematic events Indian cinema has ever witnessed. However, despite this extraordinary start, the film fell just short of becoming the biggest Indian opening weekend grosser. That record continues to be held by Telugu biggie Pushpa 2: The Rule, which had posted an even bigger 795 crore gross worldwide opening weekend. The gap between the two films, though not massive, can largely be attributed to a couple of critical factors, and one of them is the Gulf market. Dhurandhar 2 was banned in the Gulf region, a territory that has consistently been a major contributor to the overseas box office of Indian films. The absence of this market had a direct impact on the film's overall worldwide total. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Top 5 Indian Movies' First 4 Days Worldwide Collection Movie WW GBOC Pushpa 2 ₹ 795.50 Cr Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge ₹751.97 Cr Baahubali 2 ₹ 615.00 Cr RRR ₹ 568.10 Cr KGF Chapter 2 ₹ 546.00 Cr Trade estimates suggest that Dhurandhar 2 may have lost around 50 crore from the Gulf during its opening weekend alone due to the ban. In a close race where the difference between the top two films is under 50 crore, this missing chunk proved decisive. Interestingly, this isn't the first time the Dhurandhar franchise has faced this hurdle. The first part had also reportedly lost nearly 100 crore from the Gulf due to a similar ban. Another factor which might have helped Pushpa 2 to remain at the top is its massive pan-India release. While Dhurandhar 2 also had a multi-lingual release, the impact Allu Arjun-fronted blockbuster made across languages, particularly in Hindi, apart from the original Telugu version, helped it to gross over 600 crore domestically in its opening weekend. While Dhurandhar 2 managed to go bigger everywhere else, the continued absence in these key markets cost it a shot at the all-time record. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In the end, Dhurandhar 2's opening weekend remains nothing short of historic. It has set new benchmarks for Bollywood and redefined the scale at which a Hindi film can perform globally. But in the race for the biggest Indian opener of all time, the Gulf ban and less impact in dubbed versions created a gap just enough for Pushpa 2 to stay ahead. Stay tuned...

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Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Rampage Continues As Ranveer Singh Starrer Locks Heroic 50+ Crore Net On Monday
78 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Rampage Continues As Ranveer Singh Starrer Locks Heroic 50+ Crore Net On Monday

Mumbai, March 23 – Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge continues its sensational box office domination as the Ranveer Singh-starrer delivers an absolutely unprecedented performance on its first Monday. After a historic extended opening weekend, the film has carried its momentum into the weekdays with shocking strength. The Monday collections are out of the world, as early estimates suggest a staggering well over 50 crore net and close to 60 crore or more in Hindi, a figure never achieved before by any film on a non-holiday working day. Despite the expected drop, the overall trend remained extraordinary throughout the day. Strong bookings, combined with steady footfall in both mass belts and multiplex chains, ensured that the film held its ground at a level far beyond industry norms. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The kind of consistency it is showing reflects not just hype, but genuine audience acceptance across the board. With Monday collection, the total Hindi net is 480+ crore in just 5 days, as the first full extended week is heading to finish around 600 crore net, which is insane by any means. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the spy action spectacle had already created history with its opening weekend numbers, and this phenomenal Monday performance further cements its status as a record-breaking blockbuster. The film is now operating in a zone where even its weekday collections are outperforming the peak numbers of most big-ticket releases. Stay tuned...

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Top 5 Biggest First Week Grossers In Hindi: Dhurandhar 2 Beats Pushpa 2 In 4 Days To Claim Top Spot
78 days ago
Bollywood

Top 5 Biggest First Week Grossers In Hindi: Dhurandhar 2 Beats Pushpa 2 In 4 Days To Claim Top Spot

Mumbai, March 23 - Pan-India superstar Allu Arjun created a storm with his action drama Pushpa 2: The Rule, which scored the biggest opening week collection in Hindi with 425 crores net in 2024. But in a little over a year, Dhurandhar 2 has shattered this record in an unbelievably short time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Directed by Aditya Dhar, the spy action thriller put things in the top gear from the premiere itself, and delivered a massive 4-day extended opening weekend collection of around 430 crores net in Hindi, thus becoming the biggest first week grosser of all-time in a single language at the Indian box office. During its opening weekend, Dhurandhar 2 also created daily records, from the biggest paid previews in India to the biggest first, second, third, and fourth day in Hindi. The biggest record it created was to score first 100+ crore net in Hindi in a single day, and it has done it twice in just 4 days. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Top 5 Biggest Opening Week In Hindi (Including Extended Week) Rank Movie Opening Week Collection (Net) 1 Dhurandhar 2 (2026) ₹430+ Cr (4D) 2 Pushpa 2 (2024) ₹425.10 Cr 3 Pathaan (2023) ₹351 Cr 4 Jawan (2023) ₹347.98 Cr 5 Stree 2 (2024) ₹291.65 Cr The incredible pace at which Dhurandhar 2 has created the opening week record highlights the exceptional word of mouth and the curiosity built by the first part. The trade is expecting it to become the first film ever to enter the 1000 crore net club in a single language in India, and the early signs are pointing towards this rare milestone. Interestingly, the original Dhurandhar, which was released just 4 months back, is currently the highest-grossing film in Hindi, and also in a single Indian language, with over 835 crores net collection. Pushpa 2 is third in this list with 810+ crores net as the Hindi box office continues to deliver rich results over the past few years.

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Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Smashes Overseas Box Office With Record Opening Weekend
79 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Smashes Overseas Box Office With Record Opening Weekend

Mumbai, March 23 - Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has created history at the overseas box office by delivering the biggest opening weekend ever for an Indian film. The spy action thriller stormed past the 200 crore mark, collecting approximately 210 crores gross in its extended 4-day opening weekend. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film has surpassed the 5-day opening weekend collection of Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan to emerge as the biggest Indian opener in international markets. What makes this achievement even more remarkable is that the film accomplished this feat without releasing in the Gulf region, where it has been banned. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge opened to a phenomenal 50+ crore gross overseas, including premieres, and then witnessed massive growth over the weekend to set a new benchmark. North America emerged as the biggest contributor, with an outstanding 131+ crore gross weekend, highlighting the film's massive global appeal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Top Indian Films With Biggest Overseas Opening Weekend Movie Overseas Opening Weekend Dhurandhar 2 ₹ 210 Cr (4D) Pathaan ₹ 206.50 Cr (5D) Jawan ₹ 177 Cr (4D) Pushpa 2 ₹ 163 Cr (4D) The Revenge enjoyed the widest overseas release for a Bollywood title, debuting on over 3000 screens across 2200 cinemas, and that too without the Middle East. The original Dhurandhar grossed around 300 crores overseas in its lifetime run, and Dhurandhar 2 will be eyeing to beat this in the second weekend itself. If the momentum continues, the film is well on track to become the highest-grossing Indian film overseas (excluding China). At present, Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan holds the top spot with 400 crore overseas collection. Including China, Dangal, starring Aamir Khan, remains the highest-grossing Indian film globally with over 1400 crores, although China is not a regular market for Indian releases. Stay tuned...

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Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Every Major Box Office Record Broken After The First Weekend
79 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Every Major Box Office Record Broken After The First Weekend

Mumbai, March 23 - Director Aditya Dhar has pulled off something truly remarkable with his spy action thriller Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, which has already emerged as one of the biggest Indian blockbusters within just a few days of release. Headlined by Ranveer Singh, the film arrived with sky-high expectations and has gone on to surpass them in spectacular fashion. The sequel to Dhar's Dhurandhar has wrapped up its extended 4-day opening weekend with a staggering worldwide gross of over 700 crores. While strong numbers were always on the cards, the sheer scale of its opening has taken the industry by surprise, delivering figures that very few had anticipated. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) With such a historic start, record books were always going to be rewritten, and Dhurandhar 2 has done exactly that. The film has shattered numerous major benchmarks across domestic and international markets during its opening weekend and has written a new chapter in Indian cinema. 1. The biggest extended opening weekend for a Bollywood movie at the worldwide box office. 2. The biggest Friday to Sunday opening weekend for a Bollywood film at the worldwide box office (515+ crore gross). 3. The biggest extended opening weekend for a Bollywood film at the domestic box office. 4. The biggest Friday to Sunday opening weekend for a Bollywood film at the domestic box office (370 crore gross). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 5. The biggest extended 4-day opening weekend for an Indian film at the overseas box office (190+ crore gross). 6. The biggest opening weekend at the overseas box office without the Gulf. 7. The biggest opening day for a Bollywood film at the overseas box office (including previews). 8. The biggest paid previews at the Indian box office. 9. The biggest opening day in Hindi at the Indian box office. 10. The biggest second day in Hindi at the Indian box office. 11. The biggest third day in Hindi at the Indian box office. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 12. The biggest fourth day in Hindi at the Indian box office. 13. The biggest single-day collection in a single Indian language (~107 crore net), beating RRR's 103 crore Telugu net opening day. 14. The first movie ever to score 100+ crore net single day in Hindi. 15. The first movie ever to score 100+ crore net single day twice in Hindi. 16. The first film ever to score 75+ crore net in a single language in back-to-back four days. 17. The highest-grossing Indian film of 2026 at the domestic, overseas, and worldwide box office in just 4 days. 18. The biggest extended opening weekend for an Indian film in North America (~$14 million). 19. The biggest Friday to Sunday opening weekend for a Bollywood film in North America (~$9.6 million). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Stay tuned...

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Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Repeats History As It Runs Riot To Score Back-To-Back 100 Crore Net Day In Hindi
79 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Repeats History As It Runs Riot To Score Back-To-Back 100 Crore Net Day In Hindi

Mumbai, March 23 - Director Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is putting on a show unlike anything seen before. The spy action thriller, starring Ranveer Singh, created history on Saturday by scoring the first 100 crore net in Hindi in a single day, and it repeated this glory on the very next day, etching its name in the record books. On Sunday, Dhurandhar 2 is eyeing an even bigger number than Saturday in the Hindi version, a scenario that is virtually unheard of in Indian cinema. It is an extremely rare feat for a film to collect 100 crore or more in a single day on two separate occasions. Before this, it was S. S. Rajamouli's RRR, which had managed a 100+ crore net single-day figure, and that too in the Telugu language. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) With this, the sequel has stormed past the 400 crore net mark, recording the biggest opening weekend ever for a Bollywood title. The momentum shows no signs of slowing down, as advance bookings for Monday are already historic. The film is now targeting an unbelievable 50 crore on a working day, a number that once seemed unimaginable. Every adjective seems insufficient to capture what is turning out to be a once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon. At the worldwide box office, Dhurandhar 2 has grossed 700+ crores in its extended four-day weekend. This makes it the biggest ever opening weekend for a Bollywood film and the second biggest for an Indian film, behind only Pushpa 2: The Rule. The next milestone in sight is the elusive 1000 crore mark in the opening week itself, a target that now looks within reach, thanks to extraordinary weekday pre-sales. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dhurandhar 2 Box Office Performance Breakdown Metric Figure (In Net) Significance Paid Previews (Wed) ₹43 Cr Highest ever for an Indian film Opening Day (Thu) ₹99.10 Cr Biggest Bollywood opener of all time Saturday Collection ₹105 Cr First Hindi film to hit 100Cr+ in a single day Sunday ₹107+ Cr Rare back-to-back 100Cr+ days Stay tuned...

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