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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Shah Rukh Khan Fans Start Campaign To Force Dharma Productions To Spin-Off His Character From 'Brahmastra Part One: Shiva'
1368 days ago
Bollywood

Shah Rukh Khan Fans Start Campaign To Force Dharma Productions To Spin-Off His Character From 'Brahmastra Part One: Shiva'

Mumbai, September 13 - The fans of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan have started a campaign to force Dharma Productions and director Ayan Mukerji to spin off his character, Mohan Bhargav from Brahmatra Part One: Shiva, which has been released in theaters and roaring at the box office. ## Shah Rukh Khan has played a cameo role as Mohan Bhargav, a scientist and a member of the Brahmānsh who wielded Vanarāstra. SRK's cameo has been one of the biggest pluses and highlights of the movie and the character can easily be spin-off into a feature film or series.## The impact of SRK's cameo has been huge on the audiences and now, his fans are pushing things further, demanding a solo "Brahmastra" project. They have started the campaign and so far, over 1500 people have signed the petition to force the makers to make a spin-off of Bhrahmastra featuring Mohan Bhargav. ## These fan campaigns do not necessarily mean the makers will force to accept them but these often have made a positive impact and the biggest example of it is HBO Max's "Zack Snyder's Justice League", which could have been possible only because of an extreme fan campaign that forced Warner Bros. to make it. ## It will be interesting to see if SRK fans can achieve their goal. ## Meanwhile, "Brahmastra Part One: Shiva", directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Dharma Productions, Starlight Pictures, and Prime Focus in association with Star Studios, has had a record-breaking opening weekend at the worldwide box office despite mixed reviews. The movie made over 214 crores in three days, which is the biggest ever opening weekend for a Bollywood movie. ## It stars Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Mouni Roy in prominent roles along with Nagarjuna Akkineni and Shah Rukh Khan. Drawing inspiration from stories in Hindu mythology, the film follows Shiva, an orphan with pyrokinetic powers who discovers that he is an Astra, a weapon of enormous energy. He attempts to prevent the strongest of the astras, the Brahmāstra, from falling into the hands of dark forces that share a history with him. ## Stay tuned...

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Rakesh Roshan Reviews Hrithik Roshan And Saif Ali Khan's Action Thriller 'Vikram Vedha'
1369 days ago
Bollywood

Rakesh Roshan Reviews Hrithik Roshan And Saif Ali Khan's Action Thriller 'Vikram Vedha'

Mumbai, September 12 - Superstar Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan-fronted action thriller Vikram Vedha is getting nearer to its worldwide release, which is on September 30. The remake of the Tamil blockbuster of the same name, "Vikram Vedha" is one of the most-anticipated films and the tease/trailers have raised those anticipations. ## Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan has reviewed the movie and called calls it a very intelligently presented script. During a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, the "Krrish" director said that he was blown away when he watched the teaser of the film and immediately decided to watch it. ## "I have seen Vikram Vedha and it's a very intelligently presented script which shows that the director duo (Pushkar-Gayatri) has worked very hard. They have presented the plot in a very novel way. Both actors have done a tremendous job", he said. ## The filmmaker said that Bollywood films have failed because trailers were not that exciting, but the "Vikram Vedha" trailer has been receiving some high praise and this will translate into big openings at the box office. ## "When I saw the teaser of Vikram Vedha, I was amazed and my first reaction was that I have to see this movie. And this was my reaction though I saw the promo alone on a small monitor in the editing room. And as per the comments I have seen, the audience has also reacted the same way. So your trailer needs to pack a punch, as it showcases your film", he added. ## Directed by Pushkar–Gayathri and produced by YNOT Studios, Friday Filmworks, T-Series Films, and Reliance Entertainment, the film stars also stars Radhika Apte, and Rohit Saraf along with Sharib Hashmi, Satyadeep Mishra, and Yogita Bihani in key roles. ## Stay tuned...

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'Brahmastra Part One: Shiva' Becomes First Bollywood Movie To Top Worldwide Box Office Weekend Chart
1370 days ago
Bollywood

'Brahmastra Part One: Shiva' Becomes First Bollywood Movie To Top Worldwide Box Office Weekend Chart

Mumbai, September 11 - Director Ayan Mukerji's fantasy action adventure movie, Brahmastra Part One: Shiva has truly set the box office on fire and topped the worldwide box office this weekend. ## The Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt-starrer grossed an estimated $27.05 million (215 crores) in its opening weekend at the worldwide box office, which was enough for it to become the number one movie during the weekend of September 9 - September 11. ## This is the first time that a Bollywood film and overall third Indian film after Thalapathy Vijay's "Master" and SS Rajamouli's "RRR" has topped the worldwide box office weekend. At the domestic box office, "Brahmastra" has grossed an estimated 147 crores ($18.50M) while overseas, it has made an estimated 68 crores ($8.57M). ## Meanwhile, at the USA box office, the Ancient Indian Astras-based film scored the 4th biggest opening weekend ever for an Indian film with an estimated $4.4 million from just 810 theaters. Rajamouli's "Baahubali 2" and "RRR", and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Padmaavat" retained the first three spots with $10.4M, $9.5M, and $4.5 million, respectively. ## Here are the top 5 movies at the worldwide box office (est.) for the weekend (Sept. 9 - 11)## 1. Brahmastra Part One: Shiva - $27.05 million## 2. Give Me Five - $21.50 million## 3. Confidential Assignment 2: International - $19.50 million## Stay tuned...

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Huge Appreciation For Shah Rukh Khan's Cameos In 'Rocketry' And 'Brahmastra' Sets The Stage For 'Pathaan' To Create Mayhem At The Box Office
1370 days ago
Bollywood

Huge Appreciation For Shah Rukh Khan's Cameos In 'Rocketry' And 'Brahmastra' Sets The Stage For 'Pathaan' To Create Mayhem At The Box Office

Mumbai, September 11 - Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was last seen in a full-fledged role in Zero, which was released in December 2018. Now, after more than 4 years, he is going to make his big screen comeback as a lead hero in the Yash Raj Films' Pathaan, which is scheduled to release on January 25, 2023. ## It may have taken 4 years for King Khan to make his comeback but his craze among the fans hasn't dropped a bit. The comeback period of SRK could have been shorter had there been no covid-19 pandemic, but still, SRK managed to still the hearts of the audiences who have been waiting to see him in "Pathaan". ## "Pathaan" is one of the most anticipated Indian films and the stage for it has been perfectly set by the cameo roles Shah Rukh Khan played in two successful films this year - Rocketry: The Nambi Effect and Brahmastra Part One: Shiva. The actor made a guest appearance in Rocketry while currently in theaters, Brahmatra, SRK plays a healthy cameo of about 15 minutes.## It is very hard for actors to grab the headlines by only playing cameo roles unless the actor is Shah Rukh Khan. He was not a part of the promotion of both the films, still many people went to watch the movie only to see him on the big screen. SRK's cameos have been talking points on both occasions, especially in Brahmastra, in which his role is one of the biggest pluses. ## The fans are going gaga over their beloved star and social media is flooded with appreciation posts which shows how much the audience is waiting for his upcoming films. While "Pathaan" does not need any cameos to create hype around it, the reactions of people have surely set the stage for Siddharth Anand-directorial to create mayhem at the box office.## Shah Rukh Khan hasn't spoken anything about the people's reactions to his cameo roles yet, but he must be very happy to see the fans love and can be assured about the success of the upcoming spy action thriller that also stars John Abraham, and Deepika Padukone. ## Stay tuned...

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PVR CEO Dismiss Negative Information About 'Brahmastra' Box Office Collection At PVR Cinemas
1370 days ago
Bollywood

PVR CEO Dismiss Negative Information About 'Brahmastra' Box Office Collection At PVR Cinemas

Mumbai, September 11 - Director Ayan Mukerji's Brahmastra Part One: Shiva has been released in theaters and is doing phenomenal business at the box office, grossing over 150 crores worldwide in just 2 days. However, a section of people is spreading misinformation about the film's business by calling it fake. ## It was reported that PVR Cinema Chains lost 800 crores after the mixed reviews for the movie. However, the CEO of PVR, Kamal Gianchandani has dismissed such reports and even claimed that "Brahmastra" has been one of the best performing films this year in PVR Cinemas and it is only behind "KGF 2" and "RRR". ## In a series of tweets, Kamal Gianchandani cleared the misinformation about the film's box office collection. He was confused about whether it was the lack of understanding or it was done intentionally to harm the movie as some people are not happy with the film's success.## He also shared that the film's collections are on the rise and will secure terrific numbers for the opening weekend at PVR. While the film secured a first-day net figure of Rs. 8.11 cr at PVR, the day 2 numbers are approx. at 9.70 cr, which is the biggest single-day figure in the history of PVR cinema. Day 3 is also witnessing Housefull boards across PVR Cinemas, and 10 crores Sunday looking assured. ## Have a look at Kamal Gianchandani's Twitter post - ## for #Bramhastra on day 1. To put this in context, some of the recent suoer-hits recorded👇 at #PVR day 1,Sooryavanshi - 5.08 cr Gangubai K - 2.48 cr RRR - 8.64 cr KGF 2 - 11.95 cr (2/4)— Kamal Gianchandani (@kamalgianc) September 10, 2022 ## the simple take-away is that the paying audiences are enjoying the film and spreading a positive word about it. #PVR is having a fabulous weekend which is so encouraging given the massive lineup of films over the next 3 months!— Kamal Gianchandani (@kamalgianc) September 10, 2022 ## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar Gives A Major Hint About Third Installment of Blockbuster Franchise 'Hera Pheri'
1372 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar Gives A Major Hint About Third Installment of Blockbuster Franchise 'Hera Pheri'

Mumbai, September 9 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is celebrating his 55th birthday today and on this special occasion, the actor gave a major hint about the development of Hera Pheri 3. Producer Firoz Nadiadwala has already confirmed that the script has been written, and now, Akshay's latest social media post and excited the fans. ## Suniel Shetty, who has been an integral part of the Hera Pheri franchise, took to Twitter to wish Akshay on his birthday by sharing a 10-second video featuring footage of them from their films together. Shetty refers to Akshay as Raju (Akshay's character name in Hera Pheri films). ## "Hey Rajuuuuu!! Happy Birthday re baba!! @akshaykumar Have a great one", Shetty tweeted, to which Akshay replied to him by taking his character name from the film, "Shyam bhai, thank you for the wishes. Phir thodi hera pheri kar le ❤️😂?" ## Akshay's reply has confirmed that the announcement of "Hera Pheri 3" is around the corner and this time, the makers are planning to take the franchise to newer heights. Going by the producer's earlier remarks, Paresh Rawal will also be returning to play Baburao Ganpatrao Apte aka Babu Bhaiya. ## The makers have planned to make multiple more "Hera Pheri" films back to back. While the official announcement is due, the makers have planned to take "Hera Pheri 3" on floors in 2023. The director is yet to be announced. ## Shyam bhai, thank you for the wishes. Phir thodi hera pheri kar le ❤️😂 ? https://t.co/j8aRE0A1fN— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) September 9, 2022 ## Stay tuned...

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Brahmastra Review: Here Is What Critics Are Saying About This Fantasy Adventure
1373 days ago
Bollywood

Brahmastra Review: Here Is What Critics Are Saying About This Fantasy Adventure

Mumbai, September 8 - The long-awaited Bollywood film, Brahmastra Part One: Shiva is finally releasing in theaters worldwide on September 9. The Ayan Mukerji-directed, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan, Mouni Roy, and Nagarjuna Akkineni is a fantasy adventure film based on Ancient Indian Astras.## Meanwhile, the movie had its premiere in Mumbai today (Sept. 8), and the first reactions are coming out online. Going by the reactions from the premiere show, it can be said that the movie to going to script history and could well become one of the highest-grossers of all time. Ayan has spent years bringing this film to the screen and the critics are lauding his vision. ## Have a look at some of the reactions - ## #Brahmashtra:They've DONE IT! OFFICIALLY MIND 🔥 There's NOT A SINGLE ORDINARY FRAME, it's a MONTAGE of EPICNESS! 'Cameos' are as grand as you'd expect. Has everything the BEST LOOKING Indian film should hve (wd some obvious flaws)#RanbirKapoor #AliaBhatt #BrahamastraMovieReview— Umesh Punwani (@PunwaniUmesh) September 8, 2022 ## Ayan Mukerji take a bow ! The fire 🔥 of Brahmastra is truly magical n spectacular. Made in India VFX is a winner in every scene. Ranbir- Alia play their parts well, Mouni is excellent as the nemesis and that SRK cameo just paisa vasool! #Brahmastra #brahmastra— Tushar Joshi (@TusharrJoshi) September 8, 2022 ## #BrahmastraReview ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/24.5/5#Brahmastra is the next level hindi cinema blockbuster.This is #AyanMukerji vision, concept and execution...and what a film he has made.Every scene is EPIC like #SSRAJAMOULI films.A visual spectacle based on Hindu🚩 mythology.SPECTACULAR 🔥 pic.twitter.com/pXV5SfdaVc— Nitesh Naveen (@NiteshNaveenAus) September 8, 2022 ## #Brahmastra Review:Good 👌#RanbirKapoor & #AliaBhatt Were Good With A Terrific Chemistry 👍Supporting Cast were apt & terrific 🔥BGM 🥁Cinematography & VFX Works 👏Story is Decent & Screenplay Is Racy 👌Rating: ⭐⭐⭐💫/5#BrahmastraReview #Brahmāstra pic.twitter.com/2MtzpMWHRG— Kumar Swayam (@KumarSwayam3) September 8, 2022 ## #BrahmastraReview My rating 4.5/5 ⭐ The #AyanMukerji directorial #Brahmastra manages to bring you into a different world through its MAGNIFICENT VISUALS , undoubtedly the best in Indian cinema till date . The plot engages you right from the get go to surprising climax .— Harminder 🍿🎬🏏 (@Harmindarboxoff) September 8, 2022 ## People who grew up watching hollywood films are saying this has one of the best vfx out there... lord ayaan u r genius🔥🔥🔥 Channel name - Jaby Koay on youtube#Brahmastra #BrahmastraMovie #brahmastrareview pic.twitter.com/aEPWyjtLIc— Ravi Ahuja (@RaviAhuja20) September 8, 2022 ## Visual extravaganza ! #Brahmastra Power packed performances by the star cast. Meant for a big screen experience💫#RanbirKapoor #AliaBhatt #AmitabhBachchan #MouniRoy #Nagarjuna— Nirali Kanabar (@NiraliKanabar7) September 8, 2022 ## Stay tuned...

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Vikram Vedha Trailer Talk: The Epic Face-Off Between Hrithik Roshan And Saif Ali Khan Promises Thrilling Theatrical Watch
1373 days ago
Bollywood

Vikram Vedha Trailer Talk: The Epic Face-Off Between Hrithik Roshan And Saif Ali Khan Promises Thrilling Theatrical Watch

Mumbai, September 8 - The trailer of the long-awaited action thriller Vikram Vedha has been dropped, and needless to say, the trailer is making waves across social media, trending at the top. The remake of the Tamil blockbuster of the same name seems to have evoked excitement among the audiences with the trailer, something that Bollywood films were lacking post-pandemic. ## In the film, Saif Ali Khan plays the role of a cop named Vikram while Hrithik Roshan packs a punch as a gangster named Vedha. A modern retelling of the classic folktale 'Baital Pachisi', "Vikram Vedha" trailer is the perfect mixture of action, dialogues, and background music, which promises to be the biggest USP of the film. ## Directed by the original Vikram Vedha's director duo Pushkar & Gayatri, the upcoming film is full of suspense and thrilling moments. Showcasing the face-off between a tough cop Vikram (Saif Ali Khan) and a dreaded gangster Vedha (Hrithik Roshan), the film underlines 'Between Good & Evil, what you choose, defines you'.## ## Even though those who have watched the original know what the story is all about, the gripping tension of the trailer makes one and all curious about the Hindi treatment of this blockbuster film.## The fact that the trailer of "Vikram Vedha" leaves a mark and excites the audiences, the makers can now go all out in the promotion to keep the buzz high till the release. The movie, however, still going to take a big start at the box office and makers can make it even bigger with the right promotion and promos. ## Jointly produced by YNOT Studios, Friday Filmworks, T-Series Films, and Reliance Entertainment, the film stars Hrithik Roshan, Saif Ali Khan, Radhika Apte, and Rohit Saraf along with Sharib Hashmi, Satyadeep Mishra, and Yogita Bihani in key roles. It is slated to be released in theatres on September 30.## Stay tuned...

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'Brahmastra Part One: Shiva' Opening Day Box Office Prediction
1373 days ago
Bollywood

'Brahmastra Part One: Shiva' Opening Day Box Office Prediction

Mumbai, September 8 - The game is about to begin and the moment industry has been waiting for for a long time is finally around the corner as arguably the biggest Bollywood film of all time, Brahmastra Part One: Shiva is releasing tomorrow in theaters worldwide. ## With so much at stake, the makers of this fantasy adventure have left no stone unturned to promote the film and make it reach each and every person in the country which seems to be paying off. The entire industry was having some nervy moments earlier, which might have settled down a bit looking at the excellent response in the advance sales, which is the biggest for a Bollywood movie post-pandemic. ## There were many doubts regarding the opening of the film at the box office as it has been the latest Bollywood movie being targeted by the boycott gang. However, it seems the boycott calls for the movie has gone for the toss as it is eying the biggest opening post-pandemic. ## Looking at the advance booking trend, "Brahmastra" is set for a minimum of 30 crores start and this number, in all probability, could go further if the talks are positive. Akshay Kumar's Sooryavanshi scored 26.29 crores on the first day, which is the highest so far for Bollywood films since the resumption of cinemas post-pandemic. ## Brahmastra is on the line and bracing for the final kill to surpass Sooryavanshi's opening day figures to become the biggest Bollywood opener since Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff's War in 2019. ## The advance booking of Brahmastra is strong throughout the first weekend, and this ensures an excellent opening weekend for the movie at the box office. If the talks are positive, then Brahmastra could become one of the biggest Indian grosser of the year. It will release over 8000 screens worldwide, including 3000 screens in the international markets, to be released by Disney. ## Produced by Dharma Productions, Starlight Pictures, and Prime Focus in association with Star Studios, the movie stars Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Mouni Roy, and Nagarjuna Akkineni in prominent roles. It is scheduled to release on September 9 in Hindi along with dubbed versions of Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam languages on 2D, 3D, and IMAX screens.## Stay tuned...

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Three Actresses Are In The Race To Star Opposite Kartik Aaryan In 'Aashiqui 3'
1373 days ago
Bollywood

Three Actresses Are In The Race To Star Opposite Kartik Aaryan In 'Aashiqui 3'

Mumbai, September 8 - The young Bollywood superstar Kartik Aaryan is in top form and will headline the third installment of the superhit Aashiqui franchise, to be directed by Anurag Basu. The announcement of Aashiqui 3 was made a couple of days, and since then, there has been a lot of chatter regarding the lead heroin of the film. ## The makers had to take to social media to dismiss all the rumors about the leading lady opposite Kartik in this musical romance movie. Meanwhile, the makers are looking to cast a top name to play the female lead role, and according to the latest reports, Kriti Sanon, Shraddha Kapoor, and Deepika Padukone are in the race to bag the role. ## Shraddha Kapoor played the female lead in "Aashiqui 2" opposite Aditya Roy Kapur and the movie became a huge hit on both - the music and the box office front. It is possible that the maker lock Shraddha for the next film in the franchise and at the same time, Kriti and Deepika are also being considered seriously. ## "Aashiqui 3 is slated to go on floors in 2023 and the makers are leaving no stone unturned to have a formidable cast in place. All the permutations and combinations need to fall in place before a formal announcement is made. By year-end, the female lead of Aashiqui 3 is expected to be locked", a source told Pinkivlla. ## Aashiqui has been one of the most loved Bollywood film franchises and with the casting of Kartik Aaryan, it is expected to reach newer heights. Kartik has become a very popular name among the youth and he continues to build his fan following with each passing film. Produced by Bhushan Kumar with Mukesh Bhatt, the music for the film is composed by the hit machine, Pritam. ## Stay tuned...

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Ajay Devgn Announces 'Thank God' To Release On October 25; Trailer To Release On September 9
1373 days ago
Bollywood

Ajay Devgn Announces 'Thank God' To Release On October 25; Trailer To Release On September 9

Mumbai, September 8 - Superstar Ajay Devgn has dropped the first look poster from his long-awaited comedy-drama film Thank God and also confirmed that the movie will release on October 25th, on the occasion of the Diwali festival while the trailer of the film will be released on September 9. ## Ajay Devgn is playing the role of Chitragupt in this Indra Kumar directorial. Produced by T-Series and Maruti International, the film also stars Sidharth Malhotra and Rakul Preet Singh in lead roles while Nora Fatehi makes a special appearance in the song "Manike Mage Hithe" remake.## "This Diwali, Chitragupt is coming to play the game of life with you and your family! #ThankGod trailer out tomorrow. In cinemas on October 25", Ajay Devgn tweeted with first look poster.## This Diwali, Chitragupt is coming to play the game of life with you and your family! #ThankGod trailer out tomorrow. In cinemas on October 25.@SidMalhotra @Rakulpreet pic.twitter.com/78fjGfsUkq— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) September 8, 2022 ## Stay tuned...

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Film Exhibitor Manoj Desai Doesn't Want Salman Khan, Shah Rukh, And Aamir Khan To Retire Ever
1373 days ago
Bollywood

Film Exhibitor Manoj Desai Doesn't Want Salman Khan, Shah Rukh, And Aamir Khan To Retire Ever

Mumbai, September 8 - The executive director and film exhibitor at Gaiety Galaxy and Maratha Mandir, Manoj Desai said that Bollywood superstars like Salman Khan, Shah Rukh, Aamir Khan, and Akshay Kumar should never retire from Bollywood.## During a recent interaction with Bollywood Hungama, Manoj Desai was asked if the era of Khans is over and if they should retire, to which, he said that he doesn't think they should retire. "Chintu Ji (Rishi Kapoor) was a superstar before he started doing roles of father, uncle, etc. Whenever Khans feel that they are old, they should start doing character roles but don't leave the industry". ## He went on to say that "The public has loved you over the years and because of them, you (Khans) have become superstars. It is the public, producers, and directors who have made you Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, and Akshay Kumar". ## Manoj Desai is one of the most respected names in the film exhibition sector. His Gaiety Galaxy and Maratha Mandir have seen many actors becoming superstars. He has always believed in lower ticket prices for movies and hence, the ticket prices in his multiplex always remain affordable for every section of the audience. ## Stay tuned...

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