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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The Kerala Story First Monday Early Estimates
1133 days ago
Bollywood

The Kerala Story First Monday Early Estimates

Mumbai, May 8 - The Kerala Story has been assured to score a huge lifetime total after showing a remarkable hold on its first working day, Monday. The movie had an excellent first weekend with 35.25 crores net coming in. ## Despite facing bans and backlash, The Kerala Story scored is showing a jump of around 30% on Monday from Friday for an estimated 10-11+ crores net, which is phenomenal, to say the least. The drop from Sunday is around 30% which shows the power of solid word of mouth. ## Directed by Sudipto Sen, TKS is going The Kashmir Films' way which created a sensation last year. TKF, however, had a lower opening but was unstoppable after the opening day, and the same is seem to be happening with TKS. The total collection of the film stands at 46 crores net after today's collection. ## TKS is performing very well everywhere, especially in the Maharashtra region. Even in Kerala state, which is the core plot of the film's story, TKS is performing well on the limited shows available. The movie, however, is not able to get more shows due to the boycott it is facing in the state. ## The lifetime collection of the film is hard to predict as this sort of film doesn't follow a pattern but it is certain to cross 100 crores and even 200 crores net collection is looking well within the reach. Whatever the final result will be, TKS is going to be a hugely profitable venture for the makers. ## Stay tuned...

Viacom18 Announces Akshay Kumar's 'OMG2', Hrithik Roshan's 'Fighter', Among Others In Its Latest Slate
1133 days ago
Bollywood

Viacom18 Announces Akshay Kumar's 'OMG2', Hrithik Roshan's 'Fighter', Among Others In Its Latest Slate

Mumbai, May 8 - Viacom18 Studios has announced its latest slate of films and shows in association with Tipping Point. The slate includes 7 Indian films and 6 shows apart from some of the most-anticipated Hollywood movies that will be released in the next two years.## The feature film Indian slate by Viacom18 includes Hrithik Roshan's "Fighter, billed as India's first aerial action film, along with Karan Johar's "Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani", and the sequel to Akshay Kumar-fronted "OMG - Oh My God" -- OMG2. ## Ajit Andhare, COO of Viacom18 Studios, says, "Our mission is focused on curating a compelling & diverse slate of stories from the most talented creators in various forms, narrative styles, and languages that connect with the hearts of the viewers irrespective of the screens they play on".## In addition to the aforementioned biggies are unique films like "Dhak Dhak", a coming-of-age journey of 4 unlikely women Bikers, a courtroom family drama "Shasrty Vs Shastry" with Paresh Rawal, Huma Qureshi-starrer "Single Salma", and an intriguing thriller "Suspect" starring Nana Patekar and Meezan Jaffery. ## Apart from the Indian titles, Viacom18 also announced the distribution of the upcoming major Hollywood biggies, including the highly-anticipated "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One" starring Tom Cruise back in action as Ethan Hunt and the seventh installment of the Transformers franchise, "Transformers: Rise of The Beasts". ## The studio will reveal more details, including launching posters in the next few days.## Stay tuned...

The Kerala Story First Sunday/Third Day Early Estimates
1134 days ago
Bollywood

The Kerala Story First Sunday/Third Day Early Estimates

Mumbai, May 7 - The Kerala Story records a fantastic opening weekend at the domestic box office with an estimated 35+ crores net coming in over a 3-day weekend. ## After 19.25 crores net in the first two days, the drama film sees another big jump of around 40% for an estimated 16+ crores net on its third day or first Sunday. The jump on Sunday is in similar lines as Saturday. The 3 days total collection of The Kerala Story is approx. 35.25 crores net, which is easily the 4th biggest Bollywood opening of the year and beats most of the mainstream movies. ## Interestingly, The Kerala Story comfortably beats Marvel Studios Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 which was easily the biggest movie this weekend at the Indian box office. Despite the positive reviews and word of mouth, GoTG3 scores an estimated 24 crores net in all versions. ## The Kerala Story, meanwhile, has already turned successful venture for the makers as the budget of the film is not that much. It hugely benefited from the controversy which created awareness among the general audience. It will be interesting to see how it performs from tomorrow onwards which will determine its lifetime total. ## Stay tuned...

Yash Raj Films To Distribute Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan' In International Markets
1135 days ago
Bollywood

Yash Raj Films To Distribute Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan' In International Markets

Mumbai, May 7 - The blockbuster combo of Yash Raj Films and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan are joining hands once again, a few months after creating history with spy actioner "Pathaan". The movie was produced by YRF and went on to gross over 1050 crores worldwide. ## Shah Rukh Khan is now gearing up for his next, titled "Jawan" and Yash Raj Films has decided to distribute this highly-anticipated action entertainer in the international markets. The movie is directed by Atlee Kumar and produced by SRK's home banner Red Chillies Entertainer. ## It was recently reported that Aditya Chopra's YRF had offered to release "Jawan" internationally as a thank-you gesture for "Pathaan" historic success and now, it has officially been confirmed. FYI, "Pathaan" was distributed by YRF on its own worldwide and it grossed over 390 crores at the overseas box office. ## "Jawan" is scheduled to release on September 7, 2023, after it was postponed from its originally announced June 2 release. It will be debuting in theaters in Hindi along with dubbed versions of Tamil and Telugu languages. It stars SRK in a double role alongside Nayanthara, Vijay Setupathi, Sanjay Dutt, Riddhi Dogra, and Sunil Grover, among others in prominent roles. Deepika Padukone plays a cameo in the movie.## YRF to distribute #Jawan in international markets. #7thSeptember2023 #YRFInternational | @RedChilliesEnt pic.twitter.com/7tGSRWmkFT— Yash Raj Films (@yrf) May 7, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

The Kerala Story First Saturday/Second Day Early Estimates
1135 days ago
Bollywood

The Kerala Story First Saturday/Second Day Early Estimates

Mumbai, May 6 - The Kerala Story records fantastic growth on its second day as collection jumped by around 55%. This sort of growth was always on the card after the movie managed to attract super-positive reviews and word of mouth. ## The collection of The Kerala Story is strong all over, largely thanks to its controversial subject which is attracting audiences to the cinemas. Going by the early estimates, TKS has scored around 12.50 crores net on its second day/first Saturday. ## Directed by Sudipto Sen, The Kerala Story is very much like Vivek Agnihotri's The Kashmir Files which created a sensation last year. TKF was also supported by the controversy which helped the film to post over 300 crores in collection worldwide. ## The Kerala Story, however, had more than double opening of The Kashmir Files which scored 27+ crores on opening weekend. The opening of the film was strong enough with 8+ crores net and positive word of mouth has ensured that TKS is going to enjoy a very good opening weekend. ## The total net collection of the movie stands at around 20.5 crores after two days and the weekend is looking to be around 37.00 crores which is an excellent number for a low-budget flick. TKS has already turned into a hit for the makers and now, it is all about where it lands as far as the lifetime box office is concerned. It will be interesting to see how the movie fares on Monday and the remaining weekdays. ## Stay tuned...

Excel Entertainment's 'Fukrey 3' Postponed; Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan's Untitled Movie Gets A Release Date
1135 days ago
Bollywood

Excel Entertainment's 'Fukrey 3' Postponed; Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan's Untitled Movie Gets A Release Date

Mumbai, May 6 - Excel Entertainment's Fukrey 3 has been postponed from September 7 release and will now be hitting worldwide theaters on November 24, 2023. ## The announcement of the film's postponement came after superstar Shah Rukh Khan's much-awaited "Jawan" was confirmed for September 7 release, on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami. ## "Fukery 3" is directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba and stars Ali Fazal, Pulkit Samrat, Varun Sharma, Manjot Singh, Pankaj Tripathi, and Richa Chadha in their returning roles from the last movie. It is produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani under the banner of Excel Entertainment. ## ‘FUKREY 3’ MOVES TO NEW DATE… #Fukrey3 - which was scheduled for release on #Janmashtami weekend [7 Sept 2023] - will now release on 24 Nov 2023… Directed by #MrighdeepSinghLamba and produced by #RiteshSidhwani and #FarhanAkhtar. pic.twitter.com/OMQTuB9mZD— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) May 6, 2023 ## Meanwhile, Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan's yet untitled romantic drama film has taken "Jawan's" original release date, which is June 2. It is directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films in association with Jio Studios. ## The title of the film will be announced on May 16 on the occasion of Vicky Kaushal's birthday. As per the rumors, the movie is titled "Luka Chuppi 2". ## VICKY KAUSHAL - SARA ALI KHAN: 2 JUNE RELEASE... Producer Dinesh Vijan’s #VickyKaushal - #SaraAliKhan starrer to release on 2 June 2023... Title will be announced on 16 May, #VickyKaushal’s birthday… Directed by Laxman Utekar. pic.twitter.com/hy390ovm5F— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) May 6, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

Shah Rukh Khan's Blockbuster 'Jawan' Officially Gets A New Release Date
1135 days ago
Bollywood

Shah Rukh Khan's Blockbuster 'Jawan' Officially Gets A New Release Date

Mumbai, May 6 - Amid the speculations, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's much-awaited action entertainer Jawan release date has officially been postponed from its originally announced June 2 release. ## Directed by Atlee, the mega movie will now be hitting worldwide theaters on September 7, 2023, in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages. The makers put the rumors to rest by officially confirming the new release date with a small but massy glimpse featuring SRK. ## #Jawan #7thSeptember2023 pic.twitter.com/7pBFy5Dfng— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) May 6, 2023 ## "Jawan" is produced by SRK's Red Chillies Entertainment. It stars SRK in a double role alongside Nayanthara, Vijay Setupathi, Sanjay Dutt, Riddhi Dogra, and Sunil Grover, among others in prominent roles. Deepika Padukone plays a cameo in the movie.## Stay tuned...

Prabhas' Film With Director Siddharth Anand Shelved
1136 days ago
Bollywood

Prabhas' Film With Director Siddharth Anand Shelved

Hyderabad, May 6 - Over the last few years, it has been reported that superstar Prabhas would be teaming up with director Siddharth Anand for a big-budget action entertainer. Mythri Movie Makers was on board to bankroll the project and even reportedly gave advances to Anand for the same. ## While the fans were excited about this blockbuster collaboration, things didn't work out to take the movie on floors due to the covid-19 pandemic and other commitments of both Prabhas and Siddharth. And now, the latest reports have confirmed that the movie in question has been shelved. ## According to Pinkvilla, Siddharth Anand has refunded the advances he took for the movie to Mythri Movie Makers. Since both Prabhas and Siddharth are busy with their ongoing projects, it was not possible for them to match their dates which eventually forced the makers to put the movie on hold. ## The report further states that conversations on this Prabhas and Siddharth Anand film might take off again once both of them are relatively free which will take at least two to three years as both have multiple films in the pipeline. ## Prabhas is currently gearing up for the release of Om Raut's directed "Adipurush" which is slated for June 16, followed by Prashanth Neel's "Salaar" on September 28 this year. He also has Nag Ashwin's sci-fi epic "Project K" and Maruthi's "Raja Deluxe" currently in production and both will be released in 2024. ## Apart from the aforementioned films, Prabhas will headline Sandeep Reddy Vanga's "Spirit" and the shoot for the same is expected to commence by the end of this year. He will also reunite with Neel for a mythology film called "Raavanam" which will be produced by Dil Raju. ## Siddharth Anand, on the other hand, currently directing Hrithik Roshan's "Fighter" which is gearing up for January 2024 release and his next will be "Tiger vs Pathaan" featuring superstars Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. It will commence filming in January 2024. There are reports that the filmmaker is already planning "Fighter 2" with his team after "Tiger v/s Pathaan". ## Stay tuned...

Adipurush Trailer To Be Screened In Cinemas Across 70 Countries
1136 days ago
Bollywood

Adipurush Trailer To Be Screened In Cinemas Across 70 Countries

Mumbai, May 6 - The trailer of the highly-awaited Pan India film Adipurush is officially confirmed to be launched on May 9. The Prabhas-fronted magnum opus is easily the most-anticipated Indian movie currently and the makers have planned it to make a worldwide sensation. ## Directed by Om Raut, the "Adipurush" trailer will be screened in cinemas across 70 countries to make it a global event. The makers want to leave a lasting impression on audiences by showing them the trailer on the big screen before launching it digitally on the same day.## Last year, "Adipurush" received a lot of backlash when the teaser was launched digitally. However, the makers were quick to screen the teaser on the big screen which was appreciated widely but it was too late to make an impact as criticism was too heavy to sideline. This forced the makers to postpone the release from January 2023.## This time, the makers are being extra careful and making sure the trailer creates a huge impact through its big screen launch. The trailer will be shown in a 3D version. ## "Adipurush" is produced by T-Series, Retrophiles, and UV Creations. It is the cinematic adaptation of the epic Ramayana in which Prabhas plays the role of Lord Rama alongside Kriti Sanon as Sita, Sunny Singh as Laxman, Saif Ali Khan as Raavan, and Devdatta Nage as Hanuman. ## The movie is scheduled to release on June 16 in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam languages. ## PRABHAS - ‘ADIPURUSH’: TRAILER LAUNCH ACROSS 70 COUNTRIES… Team #Adipurush will launch the much-awaited trailer on 9 May 2023 in #India as well as in *cinemas* across 70 countries, making it a global event.#Adipurush arrives in *cinemas* on 16 June 2023… #NewPoster…… pic.twitter.com/WIvsmb0Dis— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) May 6, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

The Kerala Story Opening Day/First Friday Early Estimates
1136 days ago
Bollywood

The Kerala Story Opening Day/First Friday Early Estimates

Mumbai, May 5 - Director Sudipto Sen's talk of the town drama film The Kerala Story has thrown a huge surprise at the box office with a fantastic opening in India. ## Helped by the massive controversy, "The Kerala Story" has taken more than the double opening of Vivek Agnihotri's "The Kashmir Files" which falls on similar lines. As per the early estimates, TKS scored 7-8 crores net on the opening day, which is huge for this kind of film that is made on a cheap budget. ## There are more shows being added late at night due to the huge demand and this might push the opening day collection to even higher which remains to see. Either way, "The Kerala Story" has taken one of the biggest openings of the year.## Starring Adah Sharma in the lead role, "The Kerala Story" had a decent advance booking for the opening day and looked like a 3-4 net starter. However, strong word of mouth came into play which led to solid spot booking throughout the day, resulting in a fantastic start. ## The advance booking for the remaining weekend is decent, which means a solid opening weekend is on the cards for the film.## Stay tuned...

John Abraham To Reunite With 'Batla House' Director Nikkhil Advani For An Action Drama Film
1137 days ago
Bollywood

John Abraham To Reunite With 'Batla House' Director Nikkhil Advani For An Action Drama Film

Mumbai, May 5 - Bollywood star John Abraham is riding high about the mega-blockbuster success of "Pathaan" in which he plays the role of a deadly antagonist Jim. The actor is receiving a lot of praise for his performance which is tempting him to carefully set up his future films. ## It was recently reported that John wants to focus on action films going forward for the next couple of years and has turned down many scripts that promised otherwise. After going through several scripts, John has reportedly signed his first film post "Pathaan" success. ## According to Peepingmoon.com, the "Dhoom" star will be reuniting with director Nikkhil Advani after their successful "Batla House" (2019). It is said that John will headline Advani's next action drama inspired by true events just like their first collaboration. ## The actor will reportedly be playing the role of a rescuer who meets with many challenges in his mission. "Bunty Aur Babli 2" actress Sharvari Wagh has been attached to play the female lead while Abhishek Banerjee will also be playing a key role in the yet-untitled upcoming movie. ## Nikkhil Advani's home banner Emmay Entertainment will produce this film with Zee Studios. The shoot for the movie will start after John finishes Shivam Nair's "The Diplomat", which is based on the real-life story of an Indian diplomat's efforts to repatriate an Indian girl from Pakistan. The action star also has Dinesh Vijan's geo-political thriller, "Tehran" scheduled to release in theatres this year. ## Stay tuned...

Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff's 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' Filming Wraps Up
1137 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff's 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' Filming Wraps Up

Mumbai, May 5 - After it was reported earlier in the day that Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff's much-awaited Bade Miyan Chote Miyan was postponed to Eid 2024, the makers have now officially confirmed the same and also revealed that the entire filming is wrapped up. ## "Bade Miyan Chote Miyan", directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, was originally announced for Christmas 2023 release. However, it is revealed that the movie needs more time in post-production which led to its postponement to Eid next year. It is most likely to release on April 9. ## Akshay Kumar took to Twitter to announce the new release date and also shared thrilling working stills from the movie with Tiger Shroff. The movie is produced by Pooja Entertainment and also stars Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran as the lead antagonist while Sonakshi Sinha, Manushi Chhillar, and Ayala F play the female leads.## See you in the theatres on Eid 2024 💥#BadeMiyanChoteMiyan#BadeMiyanChoteMiyanEid2024@iTIGERSHROFF @vashubhagnani @aliabbaszafar @jackkybhagnani @PrithviOfficial @honeybhagnani @poojafilms @iHimanshuMehra @AAZFILMZ pic.twitter.com/LDzLTqVWvG— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) May 5, 2023 ## Stay tuned...