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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Ajay Devgn Officially Announces Drishyam 3 With Release Date
169 days ago
Bollywood

Ajay Devgn Officially Announces Drishyam 3 With Release Date

Mumbai, December 22 - One of the most successful film franchises, Drishyam, is returning for the possibly final chapter as Bollywood star Ajay Devgn has officially announced Drishyam 3 on December 22 amid the months of speculation. Ajay Devgn returns as Vijay Salgaonkar in Drishyam 3, which has been in the news ever since the second part was released in 2022. Director Abhishek Pathak returns to helm the third film, which has already commenced filming recently. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Apart from Ajay Devgn, the original ensemble star cast, including Tabu, Shriya Saran, Rajat Kapoor, and other celebrated actors, will be seen in Drishyam 3, which has been confirmed to hit the big screens on October 2, 2026, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. Presented by Star Studio18, the Panorama Studios production is written by Abhishek Pathak, Aamil Keeyan Khan, and Parveez Shaikh. Reportedly, the film will be different from the original Malayalam version of Drishyam 3, for which the shoot has already completed. Stay tuned...

Dhurandhar Box Office: Aditya Dhar's Directorial Becomes The Highest-Grossing Indian Film of 2025 Worldwide
169 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar Box Office: Aditya Dhar's Directorial Becomes The Highest-Grossing Indian Film of 2025 Worldwide

Mumbai, December — Director Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar, headlined by Ranveer Singh, has scripted history at the worldwide box office. The high-octane spy action thriller has become the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025 worldwide, outperforming Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 (852 crores gross). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dhurandhar's extraordinary theatrical run has pushed its worldwide gross beyond 850 crore in 17 days, cementing its position at the top of the 2025 box office charts. With robust footfalls in India and a phenomenal response in overseas markets, the film has shown rare consistency, registering strong weekday numbers even after record-breaking weekends. In India, the Aditya Dhar directorial has benefited from repeat audience turnout, backed by extremely positive word of mouth. It has performed exceptionally well in both mass and multiplex centres, and the trend suggests it is unlikely to stop anytime soon. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Overseas, Dhurandhar has delivered one of the strongest performances ever for a Hindi-language action thriller. Markets such as North America, the UK, and Australia have played a crucial role in pushing the film past every other film. It is the highest-grossing Indian title of the year at the overseas box office. The milestone marks a defining moment for actor Ranveer Singh as well as for director Aditya Dhar, whose vision and scale have translated into both critical appreciation and box office dominance. With its sustained run and minimal drop-offs, Dhurandhar is now eyeing the next major benchmark, which is 1000 crores global haul. As 2025 draws to a close, Dhurandhar stands tall as the undisputed box office king of the year, redefining the commercial potential of Indian action cinema on the global stage. With upcoming films unlikely to make this much, Dhurandhar will finish the year as the biggest Indian grosser of the year. Stay tuned...

Dhurandhar Box Office: Ranveer Singh-starrer Records Near 100 Crore Third Weekend
170 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar Box Office: Ranveer Singh-starrer Records Near 100 Crore Third Weekend

Mumbai, December 20 - Ranveer Singh-fronted spy actioner continues to extend its record-breaking spree, which began after the first week. The Aditya Dhar's directorial, after blasting the record second week by a long margin, carried the momentum into the third weekend to break more records. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film kicked off its third weekend with a record Friday of 22.50 crores net, almost 70% more than the previous record holder, Chhaava. On the third Saturday, Dhurandhar recorded an unheard +50% jump over Friday, collecting approximately 34.25 crores net, which is another record third Saturday collection. The extremely positive word of mouth was always going to fuel more fire on Sunday with another growth. According to early trends, Dhurandhar scored 38-40 crores net on the third Sunday, finishing the third weekend with almost 100 crores net, at around 95 crores net, which is a record for any film in Hindi. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In fact, the third weekend collection of Dhurandhar is higher than the entire third week collection of all movies but Pushpa 2: The Rule's 103 crores net. With momentum, which continues to grow, Dhurandhar will most likely outgross Pushpa 2's entire third week's total by Monday itself. Dhurandhar has topped 550 crores net through the third weekend, scoring 555 crores net. It is currently the second biggest Hindi net grosser of the year, and will take the number 1 spot by the third Tuesday by beating Chhaava's 585 crores domestic haul in Hindi. Stay tuned...

Dhurandhar Box Office: Ranveer Singh-fronted Becomes The Second Fastest To Hit 500 Crore Net In Hindi
172 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar Box Office: Ranveer Singh-fronted Becomes The Second Fastest To Hit 500 Crore Net In Hindi

Mumbai, December 20 - Director Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar continues its historic march at the box office, entering the historic 500 crores net club in Hindi and becomes the fastest outright Bollywood film of all-time to do so. The Ranveer Singh-fronted spy actioner hit the milestone on its 16th day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dhurandhar is the second fastest Hindi movie to reach the milestone, bettered only by Allu Arjun-fronted Telugu blockbuster Pushpa 2 - The Rule, which set the record by crossing 500 crore net in 11 days. Among the Bollywood films, superstar Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan was previously the fastest, with 18 days taken to breach the milestone. The achievement further cements Dhurandhar's status as one of the biggest theatrical phenomena in recent years. The film has displayed extraordinary momentum, especially during its second week. Strong weekend surges, packed theatres across mass circuits, and sustained urban footfalls have powered the film past the landmark figure at a better pace than other Bollywood titles. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film has struck a chord with audiences nationwide, thanks to the powerful performances and intense narrative. Word of mouth has remained consistently strong, translating into repeat viewership and exceptional holds on weekdays, a key factor behind the film's rapid climb to 500 crore net. With this milestone, Dhurandhar also becomes the first film of Ranveer Singh to enter the 500 crores net club, surpassing his previous biggest blockbusters by a considerable margin. The film's dominance at the domestic box office has been mirrored overseas as well, where it continues to post robust numbers. S. No. Movie Days Taken To 500 Cr Net (Hindi Net)Total Hindi Net 1 Pushpa: The Rule – Part 2 11 Days (552.1 Cr) 812.00 2 Dhurandhar 16 Days (517.25 Cr) 517.25 3 Jawan 18 Days (505.94 Cr) 582.25 4 Stree 2 22 Days (503.25 Cr) 598.00 5 Chhaava 23 Days (503.3 Cr) 585.75 Note: All collections are in Indian Rupees (INR) and in crores. Stay tuned...

Dhurandhar Box Office Day 15 Estimates: The Spy Actioner Begins Third Weekend With Exceptional Hold
172 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar Box Office Day 15 Estimates: The Spy Actioner Begins Third Weekend With Exceptional Hold

Mumbai, December 19 - Ranveer Singh-fronted spy actioner has kicked off its third weekend with an exceptional hold, scoring in the range of the second Thursday collection. The film is in the territory of insanity, where it is shattering records for fun on day wise basis. According to early estimates, the Aditya Dhar's directorial is heading to score 22-23 crores net collection on its third Friday (Day 15). Needless to say, it is the biggest third Friday ever in Hindi, beating Chhaava's 13 crores net by a massive margin of around 70%. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dhurandhar practically had no major competition in the second week, but it was welcomed by James Cameron's Avatar: Fire & Ash, the third instalment of the Avatar franchise, which has had a strong box office history in India. However, even Cameron failed to stop Dhurandhar's juggernaut, and is likely to remain the number 1 movie this weekend as well. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The total collection of the film stands at around 482 crores net in 15 days, set to enter the 500 crores net club by tomorrow to become only the 9th film of all-time to hit the mark in Hindi. The third weekend is expected to be in the range of 80 crores net, which will be a record third weekend in Hindi. As reported earlier, Dhurandhar is almost locked for 700+ crores net, especially given the long holiday period ahead. It needs to be seen if it can go on to beat Pushpa 2: The Rule's 800+ crores net and become the biggest Hindi net grosser, once this holiday period is over. Stay tuned...

Dhurandhar Box Office: Ranveer Singh-starrer Ends Glorious Run In IMAX With 15+ Crore Gross Collection In India
173 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar Box Office: Ranveer Singh-starrer Ends Glorious Run In IMAX With 15+ Crore Gross Collection In India

Mumbai, December 19 - Director Aditya Dhar's spy action thriller Dhurandhar has completed its two weeks of theatrical run in IMAX on December 18, before James Cameron's Avatar: Fire & Ash has taken all the IMAX screens in India and worldwide. Starring Ranveer Singh, Dhurandhar has had a blockbuster run in IMAX screens across India. In its two-week window (14 days), the film scored approximately 16.50 crores gross, making it one of the highest-grossing films in IMAX in India. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Reportedly, Dhurandhar is the highest-grossing Indian film in IMAX in India, beating Yash-fronted KGF: Chapter 2, which minted approximately 15.50 crores domestically. The success of Dhurandhar in the premium format isn't a surprise, as it is a kind of film which has a big screen appeal. Dhurandhar is having a dream run at the box office, already grossing over 550 crores in India and 700+ crores worldwide in just 15 days. The movie is heading towards breaching the 1000 crores milestone, and is very much certain to achieve the feat with the long Christmas and New Year holidays in sight. Stay tuned...

Top 5 A-Rated Indian Films At Worldwide Box Office: Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar Tops The Chart
173 days ago
Bollywood

Top 5 A-Rated Indian Films At Worldwide Box Office: Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar Tops The Chart

Mumbai, December 25 - Indian cinema has seen big results at the box office over the last few years, with many films crossing the 500 crores milestone. It used to be a rarity before the COVID pandemic, but with audiences craving for big-ticket entertainers with solid theatrical appeal, the milestone is no longer out of reach. While crossing the half-billion mark might not be a big ask anymore, films with A-ratings have always walked a tightrope at the box office. With restricted audiences, limited family footfalls, and often polarising themes, breaking records in the adult-certified space is no easy feat. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Yet, every once in a while, a film comes along that defies the odds, rewriting the rules of what an A-rated Indian film can achieve commercially. Well, this has happened a few times over the last couple of years, where multiple A-rated titles achieved big success at the box office, proving that audiences are ready to embrace such films if they are worthy of their time and money. Here are the top 5 highest-grossing Indian films at the worldwide box office - 1. Dhurandhar (Hindi, 2025) - 944+ crore (20 days) Director - Aditya Dhar Starring - Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi Still in theatres and still breathing fire, Dhurandhar is rewriting the narrative in real time. Powered by ferocious performances, raw action, and an uncompromising tone, the film has already crossed massive global milestones by becoming the all-time biggest A-rated grosser. It is now marching towards 1000 crores gross milestone. 2. Animal (Hindi, 2023) - 915 crore Director - Sandeep Reddy Vanga Starring - Ranbir Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Violent, divisive, and relentless, the action drama rooted in father-son sentiments, Animal, went against the regular filmmaking and bulldozed its way to the top with an unprecedented worldwide gross, proving that controversy can fuel commerce when executed with scale and conviction. It remains the gold standard for A-rated dominance. 3. Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire (Telugu, 2023) - 618 crores Director - Prashanth Neel Starring - Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumara, Shruti Haasan A dark, violent, and thunderous action spectacle, Salaar: Ceasefire was largely believed to have underperformed at the box office despite big numbers. However, despite its A-rating, the Prabhas-led film stormed the worldwide box office, driven by massive openings across multiple territories and sustained mass appeal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 4. Coolie (Tamil, 2025) - 518 crores Director - Lokesh Kanagaraj Starring - Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Upendra, Aamir Khan The film surprised with its adult-rating, which eventually proved to be a roadblock for its overall potential. Coolie, headlined by superstar Rajinikanth, combined raw storytelling with commercial sensibilities. The film received mixed word of mouth, which helped it to cross the 500 crores milestone. 5. Kabir Singh (Hindi, 2019) - 377 crores Director - Sandeep Reddy Vanga Starring - Shahid Kapoor, Kiara Advani The film that changed the game before the era of mega-scale A-rated actioners. Kabir Singh thrived on its obsessive romance, flawed protagonist, and intense emotional pitch, becoming the highest-grossing adult-certified film of its time and laying the foundation for what followed. S. No. Movie India Gross Collection Overseas Collection Worldwide Collection 1 Dhurandhar (2025) 729.00 crore 215.00 crore 944.00 crore 2 Animal (2023) 660.00 crore 255.00 crore 915.00 crore 3 Salaar: Ceasefire (2023) 488.00 crore 130.00 crore 618.00 crore 4 Coolie (2025) 337.50 crore 180.50 crore 518.00 crore 5 Kabir Singh (2019) 330.00 crore 47.00 crore 377.00 crore Note: Data as of December 24, 2025. Stay tuned...

Dhurandhar Box Office: Ranveer Singh's Spy Actioner Becomes 16th Film To Hit 500 Crore Gross In India
173 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar Box Office: Ranveer Singh's Spy Actioner Becomes 16th Film To Hit 500 Crore Gross In India

Mumbai, December 18 - Ranveer Singh's spy actioner unlocked a massive milestone on its second Wednesday and crossed 500 crores gross collection at the domestic box office, becoming one of the fastest films ever to do so, taking just 13 days. Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar is the third Indian and the second Bollywood movie of 2025 to hit 500 crores gross in India, while it marked Ranveer Singh's maiden half a billion grosser. Overall, the mega hit has become the 16th Indian movie of all time to enter this prestigious box office club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dhurandhar has been on a run of its life ever since it debuted on December 15. Released amid high expectations, it grossed nearly 250 crores (207+ crores net) in the opening week. The film remarkably witnessed a growth in the second week to score 300+ crores (250+ crores net), taking the total domestic gross past 500 crores. SS Rajamouli's Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) was the first film ever to top 500 crores gross in India. Since then, eight Bollywood films, four more Telugu films, two Kannada films, and one Tamil title have crossed this figure. Meanwhile, in terms of net collection, only 12 films have topped 500 crores, and Dhurandhar will become the 13th in a couple of days. Stay tuned...

Dhurandhar Box Office (North America): Becomes the Third Film of Ranveer Singh To Top $10 Million
173 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar Box Office (North America): Becomes the Third Film of Ranveer Singh To Top $10 Million

Mumbai, December 18 - Director Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar has another big achievement to its extraordinary theatrical run as it has crossed the $10 million mark at the North American box office, becoming the first Indian film of the year to hit the milestone. The spy actioner has also become actor Ranveer Singh's third film to enter the prestigious club, after Padmaavat and Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film has enjoyed a powerful run in the North American market right from its opening weekend. Thanks to the strong word of mouth, the film scored a jump in the second weekend and has sustained superbly on weekdays. It grossed $9.80 million through the second Wednesday, and with Thursday pre-sales, Dhurandhar has officially surpassed the $10 million mark in NA. This achievement further underlines Ranveer Singh's growing pull in overseas territories. While Padmaavat showcased his larger-than-life appeal and Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani highlighted his wide urban and family audience reach, Dhurandhar proves his ability to deliver big numbers in the international market with a high-octane action entertainer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dhurandhar is now the 11th Indian movie overall to cross the $10 million mark in North America, placing it among an elite list of titles that have managed to crack this difficult overseas benchmark. The movie has one of the strongest legs for an Indian film there, with no sign of slowing down anytime soon. The North America milestone comes alongside an exceptional worldwide box office performance, where Dhurandhar continues to post massive numbers, crossing 700 crores in two weeks. Its overseas strength has played a crucial role in elevating the film into mega blockbuster territory globally. Stay tuned...

Maddock Films' Ikkis Postponed By A Week Amid Dhurandhar Storm
175 days ago
Bollywood

Maddock Films' Ikkis Postponed By A Week Amid Dhurandhar Storm

Mumbai, December 17 — Producer Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films has postponed the release of its much-anticipated war drama Ikkis by a week amid the extraordinary box office dominance of Ranveer Singh-fronted Dhurandhar. The film was originally scheduled to release on December 25, but will now arrive in cinemas in early January 2026. The move comes as Dhurandhar continues its historic run, pulling massive footfalls across domestic and international markets even in its second week. It is said that Aditya Dhar's directorial has left very little room for another patriotic film to perform optimally during the same period. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) This new year, gift yourself courage.Final #Ikkis trailer drops this weekend in theatres. A new chapter unfolds in legendary director Sriram Raghvan’s first war film.The true story of India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra Awardee, Second Lt. Arun Khetarpal. Some heroes die young.… pic.twitter.com/NaiEHPSOBm— Maddockfilms (@MaddockFilms) December 17, 2025 Ikkis stars Agastya Nanda as Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, a Param Vir Chakra awardee, and is positioned as a high-intensity patriotic war drama. It also stars late Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Simar Bhatia. Ikkis marks the last feature film for legendary Dharmendra, who recently passed away due to prolonged illness. Industry insiders see the postponement as a strategic decision rather than a delay caused by concern. It was also in direct clash with Kartik Aaryan's Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, which is now arriving solo on December 25. With a solo release, Ikkis is now expected to get better showcasing and audience attention upon its revised release. Stay tuned...

Homebound Shortlisted For Oscars 2026: When and Where To Watch Dharma Productions Drama Film
175 days ago
Bollywood

Homebound Shortlisted For Oscars 2026: When and Where To Watch Dharma Productions Drama Film

Mumbai, December 17 - Dharma Productions' Homebound gets closer to the prestigious Oscar after the hard-hitting drama film was shortlisted in the Best International Feature category for the Oscars 2026. The film will be competing with 14 other international titles. The film had its world premiere in the Un Certain Regard section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on 21 May 2025, and reportedly received a nine–minute standing ovation following the screening. It was released theatrically on 26 September 2025 to critical acclaim; however, it failed to create any magic at the box office. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Following its theatrical release, Homebound was made available to stream online after 8 weeks. The film was released on the OTT platform Netflix on November 21, 2025. Despite the critical acclaim, the movie failed to draw much viewership on OTT as well, with only 1.3 million views in the first week. The makers are hoping that the Oscars buzz might bring some attention to the film, which needs to be seen Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor in leading roles, Homebound follow two childhood friends from a small village in North India who dream of becoming police officers, hoping the job will bring them the respect they never had. However, as they come closer to their goal, pressure and struggles create problems in their friendship. Stay tuned...

Top 5 Biggest Second Week Grossers In Hindi: Dhurandhar Climbs To Number 1 In Just 5 Days
175 days ago
Bollywood

Top 5 Biggest Second Week Grossers In Hindi: Dhurandhar Climbs To Number 1 In Just 5 Days

Mumbai, December 19 - Dhurandhar has become the first film ever to score 200 crores net collection in the second week in Hindi, and it took just 5 days to breach the milestone. The Ranveer Singh-starrer's historic run has led it to beat the previous second-week record holder, Pushpa 2 - The Rule. After the excellent opening frame, Dhurandhar's second week has all been about record-smashing. The film began the week with the biggest second Friday, and has maintained that number 1 daily record since then by beating Allu Arjun-fronted Pushpa 2 on every day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In quite a remarkable trend, Dhurandhar's second-weekday collection so far is higher than the opening day numbers, which itself was above expectations. The film's second Monday and Tuesday collections were identical, followed by super solid next days, which reflects the extraordinary word of mouth and growing interest among moviegoers. Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar has minted approximately 460 crores net collections in 14 days, including 253 crores in the second week. The film, in its second week, scored a remarkable jump of +20% over the first frame. This makes it the only film to score higher second week than its first for a movie opening to above 100 crores net in Hindi. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) S. No. Movie Second Week Net Collection 1 Dhurandhar ₹253.25 crore 2 Pushpa 2 ₹196.50 crore 3 Chhaava ₹180.25 crore 4 Baahubali 2 ₹143.25 crore 5 Stree 2 ₹141.40 crore Stay tuned...