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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Tips Announces Sequel To 2003's Hit 'Ishq Vishk', Titled 'Ishq Vishk Rebound'
1471 days ago
Bollywood

Tips Announces Sequel To 2003's Hit 'Ishq Vishk', Titled 'Ishq Vishk Rebound'

Mumbai, June 2 - Last year, it was reported that the sequel to Shahid Kapoor and Amrita Rao's 2003 coming-of-age romcom "Ishq Vishk" is in the development at Tips Films studio. On Thursday (June 2), Tips officially confirmed the sequel, titled "Ishq Vishk Rebound" and shoot for the same has already commenced. ## "Ishq Vishk", directed by Ken Ghosh, marked Shahid Kapoor's acting debut and it made him an overnight star. Shahid pairing with Amrita Rao was much loved and appreciated after which the duo went on to do three more movies together, including the blockbuster "Vivah". ## "Ishq Vishk Rebound", which is being directed by Nipun Avinash Dharmadhikari, stars a fresh ensemble cast, Rohit Saraf, Pashmina Roshan, Jibraan Khan, and Naila Grewal in prominent roles. The original movie also featured Vishal Malhotra and Shenaz Treasury. ## Tips took to Twitter and announced the second installment of the movie. "When relationships can be found on apps, and lost over a chat, you know that love needs an upgrade. ISHQ VISHK REBOUND. It's time to move on", read the caption.## When relationships can be found on apps, and lost over a chat, you know that love needs an upgrade. ISHQ VISHK REBOUND. It's time to move on.Presenting #GenZ @rohitssaraf #PashminaRoshan #JibraanKhan #NailaGrewal @tipsofficial @RameshTaurani @NiDharm #JayaTaurani pic.twitter.com/BxOAder7ks— Tips Films & Music (@tipsofficial) June 2, 2022 ## The sequel is produced by Ramesh Taurani and co-produced by Jaya Taurani under the banner of Tips Films. The movie will be released in 2023. ## Stay tuned...

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Shah Rukh Khan's Film With Director Atlee Gets A Title And Tentative Release Date
1471 days ago
Bollywood

Shah Rukh Khan's Film With Director Atlee Gets A Title And Tentative Release Date

Mumbai, June 1 - Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has been shooting for Tamil director Atlee and this marks their first collaboration. While the movie had already commenced filming last year, the makers haven't announced the film officially.## According to the latest reports, SRK's film with Atlee will officially be announced in the next couple of days with a title teaser. The movie has reportedly been titled "Jawaan". According to Bollywood Hungama, "after discussing and considering at-least 25 titles, Shah Rukh Khan and Atlee have decided to title their next as Jawan".## The report further stated that the makers will release a teaser of 1 minute 34 seconds and it will showcase King Khan in his massiest avatar to date and the fans will be blown away by this minute and a half glimpse. ## Apart from SRK, the movie also stars Nayanthara, Sanya Malhotra, and Sunil Grover among many others in prominent roles. As per reports, the movie will be released around this time in 2023. It will mean SRK will have three releases next year. Other than "Jawan", the superstar will headline Sidharth Anand's "Pathaan", due on January 25, and SRK's maiden collaboration with blockbuster director Rajkumar Hirani, "Dunki" will hit worldwide screens on Christmas. ## Stay tuned...

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Confident Producer Bhushan Kumar Reveals Budget of Prabhas-Fronted 'Adipurush'
1471 days ago
Bollywood

Confident Producer Bhushan Kumar Reveals Budget of Prabhas-Fronted 'Adipurush'

Mumbai, June 1 - Director Om Raut, who created magic with Ajay Devgn's "Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior", is preparing for possibly his biggest film to date, Prabhas-fronted Adipurush. Based on Ramayana, Adipurush is catching eyeballs and there is already a lot of eagerness for this movie among the Indian audiences. ## The makers are very well aware of what could this film give them in return and hence, they are leaving no stone unturned to make it the biggest event film in Indian cinema. It all begins with the budget of the film and it is officially the costliest film ever made in India. ## Producer Bhushan Kumar in an interview with Pinkvilla revealed that "Adipurush's" budget is around Rs. 500 crores and he is super confident about the business of the film. "We know that the opening (of Adipurush) will be giant with houseful board across. So, we will try to optimize the demand for the film by going ahead with blockbuster pricing".## "We know people will come to see it irrespective of pricing as it is a one-off it's kind of event cinema and there is only limited capacity. So, we would make sure, to go all out with this film", he said. The report also stated that the promotion of the film will kickstart from October this year and the makers to make sure the movie reaches each and every person in the country. ## "Adpurush", will feature Prabhas as Lord Ram while Kriti Sanon plays Sita. Saif Ali Khan will once again don a negative role as he is playing the character of the 10-headed Ravana. The movie also stars Sunny Singh, and Vatsal Seth, among others in prominent roles. ## The magnum opus will be released in theaters on January 12, 2023, in multiple languages. ## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Oberoi's Horror Film Judaa Hoke Bhi Will Be Releasing In Cinemas On 15th July 2022
1472 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Oberoi's Horror Film Judaa Hoke Bhi Will Be Releasing In Cinemas On 15th July 2022

Mumbai, May 31 - Actor Akshay Oberoi is all set to pack a surprise with his upcoming horror flick "Judaa Hoke Bhi" which is slated to hit the big screens on the 15th of July 2022. The makers of the film have revealed the release date with an intriguing poster. The Flesh actor will be seen revisiting the horror genre after eight years after Pizza which bagged him immense appreciation for his portrayal of a pizza delivery person.## Akshay's upcoming horror outing is penned by Mahesh Bhatt and directed by Vikram Bhatt. The Akshay Oberoi starrer marks the reunion of the two Bhatt after two decades following their hit horror film, Raaz. With its directing vowing to revamp the horror genre, Judaa Hoke Bhi is poised to scare the audiences out of their wits.## Sharing his experience shooting for the project, Akshay says, "It has been very fulfilling working with such a marvelous team on such a special project. The film comes from the director and writer duo of Raaz and is another tale of love and fear which makes it all the more interesting. Vikram Bhatt is a visionary director it was fun to be part of his film. Vikram told me he wanted to reinvent himself and I think that's exactly what he did with Judaa Hoke Bhi. Making a comeback to this genre after Pizza is thrilling. I'm looking forward to meeting the audience in theatres on the 15th of July".## Apart from Judaa Hoke Bhi, Akshay is a part of some interesting projects namely Gaslight with Sara Ali Khan, Vikrant Massey, Chitrangada Singh & Varchasva with Ravi Kishan and Tridha Choudhary.## Stay tuned...

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Makers of Brahmastra Begins Promotion Months Before The Release Date
1473 days ago
Bollywood

Makers of Brahmastra Begins Promotion Months Before The Release Date

Vizag, May 31 - Filmmaker Ayan Mukerji has devoted his more than 5 years to the making of the fantasy adventure film, Brahmāstra. The first of its kind feature film in Indian cinema, Brahmāstra is touted to be one of the biggest action-adventure based on mythology. ## The movie stars Ranbir Kapoor, and Alia Bhatt in the leading roles along with Amitabh Bachchan, Mouni Roy, and Nagarjuna Akkineni. The makers have high hopes for this movie and thus they are leaving no stone unturned to make it the biggest Indian film. ## While the movie is scheduled to release on September 9, 2022, in multiple languages, the makers have already started the promotion of the film, showing intent to take it to the widest audience possible. On Tuesday, the makers held an event in Vizag city to meet and greet fans.## SS Rajamouli, who is known for his visually spectacular cinema, was present at the event along with Ranbir Kapoor and Ayan Mukerji. Rajamouli is on-board to present the movie in Telugu as the makers couldn't have asked for a better person than him to take the movie to the Telugu audience. ## Team Brahmāstra in Vizag today, announcing something very special. Stay tuned!#Brahmastra pic.twitter.com/lwl8dlNBcd— BRAHMĀSTRA (@BrahmastraFilm) May 31, 2022 ## The makers already have big plans to promote "Brahmāstra" nationwide and internationally. According to reports, the "Brahmāstra" team will be visiting top Indian cities over the next few months while they have planned to promote the movie internationally by visiting multiple countries. It is one of the costliest films ever made in India. ## Internationally, the film will be released by Disney, and this is indeed a big move by the makers to collaborate with the studio. Disney also has officially included "Brahmāstra" in its theatrical slate for the year 2022. The makers are hoping the film to get the widest release ever for an Indian title. ## Karan Johar's Dharma Productions has produced the movie in association with Star Studios, Prime Focus, and Starlight Pictures. It will hit theaters worldwide on September 9 in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada in standard formats, 3D, and IMAX 3D. ## The first trailer of "Brahmāstra Part 1 - Shiva" will be released on June 15.## Stay tuned...

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Kartik Aaryan Reacts On The Reports of Him Hiking His Fees Post Box Office Success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
1473 days ago
Bollywood

Kartik Aaryan Reacts On The Reports of Him Hiking His Fees Post Box Office Success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2

Mumbai, May 30 - Bollywood heartthrob Kartik Aaryan is one of the finest young actors whose popularity is increasing with each passing film of him. He is currently riding high with big box office success of horror-comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, which is nearing Rs. 200 crores worldwide. ## With BB2 looking unstoppable at the moment and the fact that Kartik has established himself as a bankable star, there are reports claiming that he has increased his fees for his upcoming movies. ## According to Bollywood Life, "Till his last release, Kartik was supposedly charging ₹15-20 crore per movie, but going forward, a well-placed source within the industry has exclusively apprised BollywoodLife that he has apparently hiked his fee to ₹35-40 crore per movie". ## While the report has claimed the fee hike, Kartik Aaryan has turned it down and called the reports baseless. He took to Twitter and dismiss the reports saying, Promotion hua hai life mein, Increment nahi 😂 Baseless 🙏🏻".## Promotion hua hai life mein Increment nahi 😂Baseless 🙏🏻 https://t.co/qQ3xFYREgr— Kartik Aaryan (@TheAaryanKartik) May 30, 2022 ## Meanwhile, Kartik will next be seen in "Shehzada", which is scheduled to release in November this year. He also has "Freddy", "Captain India", and "Satyanarayan Ki Katha" under the various stages of development. "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2" has become Kartik's 5th box office hit. ## Stay tuned...

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Producer Bhushan Kumar Reveals Ajay Devgn's 'Raid 2' Enter Pre-Production Stage
1473 days ago
Bollywood

Producer Bhushan Kumar Reveals Ajay Devgn's 'Raid 2' Enter Pre-Production Stage

Mumbai, May 30 - A sequel to Ajay Devgn's 2018's hit Raid has been in the talks for a long time now. It was even reported that the Raid 2 script had been locked and it would go on floors this year. Now, producer Bhushan Kumar has revealed that the movie is indeed in development but will go on floors only by next year. ## "The world had stopped for 2 years, but yes, Raid 2 is under production. Kumar Ji (Producer, Kumar Mangat) already has multiple ideas in place for Raid 2, he has in fact collated a lot of incidents that can be used in the Raid franchise. We will choose the best idea and then move ahead", the producer told Pinkvilla in a recent interview. ## "I already have two films with Ajay Ji - Bholaa and Drishyam 2 - so the Raid sequel will begin next year. Before that, we are remaking Raid down south. It's under discussion", he added. ## Raid, directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, is based on the real-life income-tax raid conducted by the officers of the Income Tax Department on Sardar Inder Singh in the 1980s. The raid distinguished itself from others for being the longest raid in Indian history, lasting three days and two nights. ## Meanwhile, Ajay Devgn is currently juggling between the shoots of Bholaa, and Drishyam 2. Both the movies are expected to be completed by August this year. The actor will also be headlining two releases this year, in the form of Thank You and Maidaan. ## Stay tuned...

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Sajid Nadiadwala Inks 6-Films Post Theatrical Streaming Deal With Amazon Prime Video
1474 days ago
Bollywood

Sajid Nadiadwala Inks 6-Films Post Theatrical Streaming Deal With Amazon Prime Video

Mumbai, May 30 - Producer Sajid Nadiadwala hasn't had a good year so far with two back-to-back bombs in the form of Akshay Kumar's Bachchhan Paandey and Tiger Shroff-starrer Heropanti 2. Both the movies premiered on Amazon Prime Video after their theatrical release and now, the producer has once again joined hands with a streamer for his upcoming movies. ## Sajid Nadiadwala's production house Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment announced through social media that its upcoming movie will be available on Prime Video rather sooner after its theatrical releases. It is said that the production house has inked a 6-films deal with the streamer. These films will include Varun Dhawan's "Bawaal", "Sanki", and Tiger Shroff's "Baaghi 4", among 3 more films. ## It is very clear that Nadiadwala is in no mood to take further risks after the dismal show of BP and HP2 and thus, it will make his upcoming movies available on Prime Video for all Prime members and to-rent for all Amazon customers [Prime or otherwise] in Early Access Rental window.## "We have been entertaining the audience for the last 70 years with our movies, contributing to the Indian culture and today it's a new era in entertainment with OTT becoming such an integral part of our lives. In Prime Video, we believe we have found a partner that not only shares our vision of offering immersive cinematic experiences but also provides global distribution to the best stories from the Indian entertainment ecosystem". ## "This collaboration marks NGE's first-ever, worldwide exclusive, multi-film, multi-year deal with Prime Video – we are confident that this partnership of inclusive cinema will enable our upcoming titles to travel beyond geographies", Sajid Nadiadwala, managing director of NGE, said in a statement.## Bringing you the best of blockbuster entertainment, our beautifully crafted narratives will now be available soon after their releases exclusively on @PrimeVideoIN ’s screen worldwideOffering immersive cinematic experiences, now globally!✨🍿#SajidNadiadwala @WardaNadiadwala pic.twitter.com/ozN08ap1oS— Nadiadwala Grandson (@NGEMovies) May 30, 2022 ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 Clocks 2nd Biggest Second Weekend of 2022
1474 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 Clocks 2nd Biggest Second Weekend of 2022

Mumbai, May 30 - Kartik Aaryan, Kiara Advani's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, has scored an excellent second weekend at the domestic box office. The film beat all the biggies except mega-blockbuster The Kashmir Files to score the 2nd biggest second weekend for a Bollywood movie in 2022. ## Directed by Anees Bazmee, BB2 minted 30.64 crores net, exceeding all the expectations in the second weekend. It kicked off the weekend with a very good 6.52 crores, before hitting a double-digit mark each on Saturday and Sunday with 11.35 crores and 12.77 crores, respectively. Despite the final of IPL 2022, the movie didn't witness much drop in night shows. ## Here are the Top 3 Bollywood movies with the highest 2nd-weekend collections in 2022 - ## 1. The Kashmir Files: ₹ 70.15 Cr## 2. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2: ₹ 30.64 Cr## 3. Gangubai Kathiawadi: ₹ 23.29 Cr## Produced by Bhushan Kumar and Murad Khetani, BB2 has already become the highest-grossing film for Kartik Aaryan. It has so far scored 174 crores worldwide through the second Sunday. The total includes approx. 30 crores overseas collection, and 144 crores domestic. With not much competition till next Friday, the movie is likely to remain solid and will breach the 200 crores worldwide mark by the end of the second week. ## BB2 is the 100th 100 crores net scorer in Hindi of all time. It took just 9 days to breach the 100 crores mark, which is the second-fastest for a Bollywood movie in 2022, after Vivek Agnihotri's The Kashmir Files. It is eyeing a lifetime run of 160 crores. ## Stay tuned...

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Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 Becomes 100th 100 Crores Scorer Movie In Hindi of All-Time
1475 days ago
Bollywood

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 Becomes 100th 100 Crores Scorer Movie In Hindi of All-Time

Mumbai, May 29 - Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani's horror-comedy, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 is running riot at the domestic box office and has entered the prestigious 100 crores club in just 9 days. Directed by Anees Bazmee, the sequel to 2006's classic hit scored an excellent 11.35 crores net on the second Saturday, pushing the total net collection to 109.92 crores in just 9 days. ## "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2" is a special film for the Hindi film industry as it provided much-needed oxygen to the industry amid a few mishits at the box office. Meanwhile, BB2 has also become the 100th film in Hindi to enter the 100 crores net club and is currently at number 81 in the all-time biggest scorers in Hindi. It will, however, likely reach the 61st spot after the end of the second weekend. ## Produced by Bhushan Kumar and Murad Khetani, "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2" has had big expectations as far as box office is concerned and it lived up to those expectations by collecting big numbers at the box office. More importantly, it has become the biggest grosser for Kartik Aaryan, both domestically and at the worldwide box office. ## The film took the biggest opening for a Bollywood movie in 2022 with 14.11 crores net and an excellent opening weekend of 55.96 crores had sealed its place in the 100 crores club which has now turned into reality. To become the 100th film in the 100 crores club is indeed a massive and unforgettable milestone for the makers. It is also only the second 100 crores net scorer for director Bazmee after "Ready". ## For the record, Aamir Khan's Ghajini was the first 100 crores net scorer in Hindi as it scored 114 crores in 2008. KGF Chapter 2 is fastest to reach the milestone in just two days while SS Rajamouli's Baahubali 2 The Conclusion is biggest Hindi grosser of all-time with 510.99 crores net. ## Stay tuned...

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'Samrat Prithviraj' To Be The Biggest Ever Release of Akshay Kumar's Career
1475 days ago
Bollywood

'Samrat Prithviraj' To Be The Biggest Ever Release of Akshay Kumar's Career

Mumbai, May 29 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is all geared up to headline Yash Raj Films production's magnum opus, Samrat Prithviraj. Scheduled to release on June 3rd, the movie will see Akshay playing the title role of the legendary Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan. ## Directed by Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi, the film is based on Prithviraj Raso, a Braj language epic poem about the life and valour of the fearless and mighty King Prithviraj Chauhan. YRF has opened the advance booking of the film and the studio is planning to make it the biggest release ever in Akshay's 30-year-long career. ## Rohan Malhotra, Vice President, YRF Distribution says, "Samrat Prithviraj is a big-screen spectacle based on the life of the great warrior King Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan. The film has been conceived, devised, and shot in a manner that's best experienced on the biggest possible screen. YRF is leaving no stone unturned to make it the widest ever release for a Hindi film of superstar Akshay Kumar's 30-year career. Tickets will go on sale from today for Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu versions".## Akshay, who is promoting this film on a grand scale, hopes that parents across the country will take their kids to theaters to watch the movie, "Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan's life is truly inspirational. The values he stood for, the courage he wielded, the purity he had in his heart, and the love he had for his motherland, make him an exceptional human being. He is a great example of what an Indian should be. He only lived to stand up for truth and honor and justice and I feel these are the virtues that we should all aspire to uphold in our daily lives".## "I want all kids to watch Samrat Prithviraj and I hope it becomes a part of the curriculum in schools. It is a film that can teach us many things and it is also a film that tells us about our glorious history. I feel we should all get to know the tales of heroism and bravery of those who stood up for our country and the life of Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan is a glowing example of this. It is a story that needs to be told to the kids and the youth of our country. I’m honored to be bringing the story of this legendary warrior to them", he added.## Produced by Aditya Chopra of Yash Raj Films, the movie stars Manushi Chhillar as King Prithviraj's beloved Sanyogita in her Bollywood debut. It also stars Sanjay Dutt, Sonu Sood, Manav Vij, Ashutosh Rana, and Sakshi Tanwar as other important characters. Apart from Hindi, the movie will also release in Tamil and Telugu on June 3rd.## Stay tuned...

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Ajay Devgn's 'Runway 34' Opens For Early Access On Amazon Prime Video
1476 days ago
Bollywood

Ajay Devgn's 'Runway 34' Opens For Early Access On Amazon Prime Video

Mumbai, May 28 - Ajay Devgn's aviation thriller film Runway 34 has been made available for early access on Amazon Prime Video before a digital subscription. The movie was released in theaters on April 28 and has grossed over 50 crores worldwide. ## The film also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Rakul Preet Singh, Boman Irani, Angira Dhar, and Aakanksha Singh. Commenting on the development of early access on the OTT, Ajay Devgn said, "Runway 34 has been my dream project and I am very excited to offer viewers early access to the movie through Movie Rentals on Amazon Prime Video. The intent with every movie that I make is to take it to the widest audience possible".## Inspired by true incidents, the film follows the story of Captain Vikrant Khanna (played by Ajay Devgn), a flying prodigy, whose flight takes a mysterious course after take-off from an international destination. The cutting-edge visual treatment of the narrative, a crisp story, and screenplay make the movie an immersive watch.## "Through the service, the film will be available to movie lovers from every corner of the country – who can enjoy streaming the movie at a time and device of their choice. For those who missed watching the movie in the theatre, you can get together with your friends and family for an at-home movie night this Friday! As a special treat for my fans, I am excited to share some previously unreleased footage from the film – I hope you enjoy it", Ajay added.## The film has been directed and produced by Ajay Devgn under the banner of Ajay Devgn films. It is available to rent in 4K quality for Rs 199 on Prime Video. ## Stay tuned...

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