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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Akshay Kumar's Bhooth Bangla To Have Paid Previews As Trailer Date Revealed
132 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar's Bhooth Bangla To Have Paid Previews As Trailer Date Revealed

Mumbai, April 1 - The much-anticipated horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar, is finally gearing up for a release on April 17, and the makers are set to launch the trailer this week. The makers have locked a new trailer release date while also planning a strategic move to boost the film's opening. According to the reports, the trailer of Bhooth Bangla is expected to be unveiled on April 6, after facing delays earlier. The film has been generating curiosity among audiences, especially given its genre blend of horror and comedy and Akshay Kumar's return to a space he has found success in before. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In an interesting development, the makers are also considering paid preview shows on April 16, just ahead of the film's theatrical release. This strategy is aimed at building early word-of-mouth and driving stronger occupancy for the opening day. However, the official announcement regarding the same is yet to be made. Bhooth Bangla marks another notable project for Akshay Kumar, who has been actively experimenting across genres. With a well-timed trailer launch and the possibility of paid previews, the film is positioning itself for a strong start at the box office. Directed by Priyadarshan, Bhooth Bangla also stars Wamiqa Gabbi, Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, and Asrani, among others.

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Dhurandhar Viewership On Netflix Continues To Surge Amid Record-Breaking Box Office Run of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge
132 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar Viewership On Netflix Continues To Surge Amid Record-Breaking Box Office Run of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge

Mumbai, April 1 - The blockbuster wave of Dhurandhar shows no signs of slowing down, neither in theatres nor on OTT. As Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues its historic run at the global box office, the first instalment, Dhurandhar, is witnessing an unprecedented surge in viewership on Netflix, especially after the release of the sequel in theatres. Even since The Revenge was released on March 19, the viewership of Dhurandhar is witnessing an upward trend on Netflix, and the reasons are obvious - the ever-growing anticipation for part 2, and immense recall value. In its 9th week, Dhurandhar generated an insane 3 million views, up by 30% from the 8th week, pushing total views to 29.30 million. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) After the 1300+ crores box office run, Dhurandhar debuted on Netflix with 7.6 million views in the first 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. After the explosive start, the viewership eventually slowed down in the following weeks. Come the 8th week, when Dhurandhar 2 was released, the film witnessed 130% rise in views, followed by another 30% jump in the 9th week. Reportedly, Dhurandhar is currently the fifth most-watched Indian film on Netflix, after films like RRR, Jawan, and Gangubai Kathiawadi. It has been trending in the top 10 in 10 countries this week, and it has been continuing for 9 weeks. Interestingly, most of the top-viewed films on Netflix were theatrical releases and were box office hits, and Dhurandhar is no different. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Meanwhile, Dhurandhar 2, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, has already crossed 1400 crores at the worldwide box office, including over 1000 crores domestically in just 13 days. It is currently the 4th highest-grossing Indian film of all-time, and is on course to finish in the top 3. It is one of the only 4 films ever to reach 1000 crore gross at the Indian box office.

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Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Downs Dhurandhar To Become Biggest Hindi Net Grosser
133 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Downs Dhurandhar To Become Biggest Hindi Net Grosser

Mumbai, March 31 - In less than two weeks, director Aditya Dhar's spy action thriller Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has outnumbered its predecessor to become the highest-grossing film in Hindi at the domestic box office, and is now marching towards the 1000 crore club. Released four months ago, Dhurandhar stormed the box office with record-breaking numbers and eventually became the biggest Hindi net grosser with 840 crores, beating Pushpa 2's 812 crores. However, the record didn't last long as Dhurandhar 2 has climbed to number 1 in just 13 days. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The Ranveer Singh-starrer scored around 818 crores net in 12 days, and on its second Tuesday (13th day), the film is looking to earn around 25 crores in Hindi. This will take its total Hindi net past the first film, effectively making it the biggest Hindi blockbuster of all-time. The pace at which Dhurandhar: The Revenge is breaking records is remarkable. While it always looked like it would become the biggest blockbuster after the massive success of Dhurandhar, no one saw it doing this in under two weeks, which is something for the history books. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Top 5 Biggest Hindi Net Grossers S. No. Movie Language Net Collection 1 Dhurandhar 2 (2026) Hindi ₹ 844+ Cr* (13D) 2 Dhurandhar (2025) Hindi ₹ 840.20 Cr 3 Pushpa 2 (2024) Hindi ₹ 812.10 Cr 4 Stree 2 (2024) Hindi ₹ 598 Cr 5 Chhaava (2025) Hindi ₹ 585.70 Cr The first Dhurandhar unlocked new potential for Hindi cinema, and Dhurandhar 2 has taken that to a notch higher. It is now a matter of time before it enters the 1000 crores net club, which will not only be the first instance in Hindi, but also for any language at the Indian box office.

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Bhooth Bangla Runtime Revealed: The Horror-Comedy Set To Be Akshay Kumar's One of The Longest Films
133 days ago
Bollywood

Bhooth Bangla Runtime Revealed: The Horror-Comedy Set To Be Akshay Kumar's One of The Longest Films

Mumbai, March 31 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is gearing up for the release of his much-awaited horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla. The film, which was earlier scheduled to release on April 10, is now reportedly being pushed to April 17 to maintain a healthy gap from Dhurandhar 2, which continues to dominate the box office across the country. Bhooth Bangla marks the much-anticipated reunion of Akshay Kumar with acclaimed filmmaker Priyadarshan, making it one of the most exciting collaborations in recent times. Even though the film is still over two weeks away from release, a key update regarding its runtime has surfaced. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, the film is expected to have a runtime of approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes (170 minutes). However, since the censor certification is still pending, the final duration may vary slightly. The confirmed runtime will be known closer to the release date. If the rumoured runtime indeed gets locked, it will be among Akshay Kumar's longest films in the last 12 years. The last Akshay Kumar film with a similar run time was Holiday - A Soldier Is Never Off Duty (2014), which was also 2 hours and 50 minutes long. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Meanwhile, fans are eagerly awaiting the trailer, which is expected to drop this week. It was initially planned for March 27 and later shifted to March 30, and this delay further hinted at a possible change in the release date, though an official announcement is still awaited. Produced by Balaji Motion Pictures and Cape of Good Films, the film also stars Paresh Rawal, Tabu, Wamiqa Gabbi, Rajpal Yadav, Jisshu Sengupta, Manoj Joshi, Mithila Palkar, Asrani, and Rajesh Sharma in key roles. Stay tuned...

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Top 5 Highest-Grossing Indian Films At The Overseas Box Office (Without China): Dhurandhar 2 Closes Gap On Jawan's 400 Cr Benchmark
134 days ago
Bollywood

Top 5 Highest-Grossing Indian Films At The Overseas Box Office (Without China): Dhurandhar 2 Closes Gap On Jawan's 400 Cr Benchmark

Hyderabad, March 30 - Director Aditya Dhar's spy action thriller Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is rewriting box office history, both domestically and globally. The film has achieved a massive milestone by surpassing the entire lifetime collection of its predecessor, Dhurandhar, within just 11 days of release. With this feat, it has become the 4th highest-grossing Indian film of all time at the worldwide box office. At the overseas box office, the film has emerged as one of the biggest Indian blockbusters ever. While the first part had already established a strong overseas presence with 300 crore gross, the sequel has taken things to another level, raking in approximately 342 crore in just 11 days. Despite its lengthy runtime of nearly four hours, audiences across global markets are flocking to cinemas in unprecedented numbers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In North America, The Revenge has delivered a historic performance by surpassing the long-standing record of Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. With close to $23 million in just 11 days, it has become the highest-grossing Indian film in the region. Not only that, but it has also exceeded Baahubali 2's footfall count, that too within two weeks. Led by Ranveer Singh, the film currently ranks as the 4th highest-grossing Indian movie at the overseas box office (excluding China). If the current momentum continues, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is expected to climb to the top spot by its third weekend, potentially becoming the biggest Indian grosser outside India, an extraordinary feat that seemed unimaginable when the first instalment released just months ago. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Top 5 Highest-Grossing Indian Films At Overseas Box Office (Without China) S. No. Movie Overseas Gross 1 Jawan (2023) ₹ 400 Cr 2 Pathaan (2023) ₹ 397.50 Cr 3 Baahubali 2 (2017) ₹ 371 Cr 4 Dhurandhar 2 (2026) ₹ 342 Cr 5 RRR (2022) ₹ 314 Cr Data as of March 29, 2026, and not adjusted for inflation.

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Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Beats Baahubali 2's Decade-Long Record To Become Highest-Grossing Indian Film In North America
135 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Beats Baahubali 2's Decade-Long Record To Become Highest-Grossing Indian Film In North America

Mumbai, March 29 - Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has delivered a historic box office feat overseas, emerging as the highest-grossing Indian film in North America by surpassing SS Rajamouli's directed Baahubali 2: The Conclusion's long-standing record. The Ranveer Singh starrer has crossed the $20.80 million mark in just 9 days, overtaking Baahubali 2's lifetime gross in the region. What makes this achievement extraordinary is the speed; a record that stood tall for nearly a decade has now been broken in under ten days. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Baahubali 2, which was released in 2017, had set a benchmark of $20.80 million (updated original collection) in North America and remained unbeaten for years, despite multiple big-ticket Indian releases attempting to challenge the milestone. However, Dhurandhar 2 has rewritten the rules with its exceptional momentum, driven by strong word of mouth, repeat audience value, and massive demand in premium formats. The film's consistent growth over weekdays and a surge during its second weekend played a crucial role in crossing the historic mark. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Top 5 Highest-Grossing Indian Films In North America Rank Movie North America GBOC 1 Dhurandhar 2 $20.80+ million* 2 Baahubali 2 $20.80 million (updated original run) 3 Dhurandhar $20.65 million 4 Kalki 2898 AD $18.60 million 5 Pathaan $17.49 million At the worldwide box office, Aditya Dhar's directed spy actioner has crossed 1250 crores in 10 days, and by the end of the 11th day, it will surpass the total worldwide gross of the first Dhurandhar (1307+ crores) to become the 4th highest-grossing Indian film of all-time. Going by the momentum, the movie will be aiming to become the all-time biggest Indian grosser; the record currently belongs to Dangal (2070 crores). Stay tuned...

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1000 Cr Net Loading As Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Hits 700 Cr Net With Power-Packed 58 Cr Second Saturday In Hindi
136 days ago
Bollywood

1000 Cr Net Loading As Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Hits 700 Cr Net With Power-Packed 58 Cr Second Saturday In Hindi

Mumbai, March 28 - Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is continuing its historic box office march, setting new benchmarks with each passing day. The film has crossed a massive 700 crore net collection in Hindi, further cementing its position as one of the biggest blockbusters in Indian cinema. On its second Saturday, the film witnessed another explosive surge, collecting approximately 58 crore net in Hindi alone. This phenomenal jump highlights the film's extraordinary hold and growing momentum, especially in mass circuits where occupancy has remained exceptionally strong. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) What makes this run even more remarkable is the consistency. Unlike typical big-ticket releases that slow down after the first week, Dhurandhar 2 2 has shown an upward trend during its second weekend. The strong word-of-mouth, repeat value, and high-octane appeal have played a crucial role in sustaining such unprecedented numbers. With 700 crore net already in the bag (731+ crore in 10 days), the film is now aggressively marching towards the historic 1000 crore net milestone in Hindi. If the current trend continues, it is only a matter of time before the film achieves this rare feat—something no Hindi film has managed at this scale before. In all versions, it has earned 775+ net so far. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The coming days, especially Sunday and the weekdays that follow, will be crucial in determining how fast the film reaches this landmark. There is a cricket tournament, the IPL has started today, which might impact the collection. However, going by its current trajectory, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is not just aiming for records; it is rewriting them entirely.

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