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 Welcome To The Jungle Reportedly Locks Major Distribution Deals
46 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar's Welcome To The Jungle Reportedly Locks Major Distribution Deals

Mumbai, April 24 - Akshay Kumar-fronted Welcome To The Jungle is gearing up for a grand release this June after multiple delays, and ahead of it, the film is making strong noise in the trade circuit, not just for its ensemble cast but for its impressive pre-release business. The third instalment in the popular Welcome franchise has reportedly secured major distribution deals well ahead of its release. According to the report by Bollywood Hungama, JioStar has acquired the film's domestic theatrical rights, along with satellite and OTT rights. This means the film will release nationwide under JioStar's distribution, followed by its television premiere and digital streaming on JioHotstar, giving the company complete control over its India lifecycle. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) On the international front, Pen Marudhar is said to be in advanced talks to acquire the overseas theatrical rights. The deal is said to be in its final stages, with strong interest driven by the Welcome franchise's popularity among overseas audiences, particularly in key diaspora-driven markets like the Middle East, the UK, and North America. This deal structure highlights a smart and modern revenue model, where a bulk domestic deal ensures substantial cost recovery before release, while overseas rights are monetised separately to maximise value. Such an approach significantly reduces the financial risk for the makers, allowing the film to enter theatres in a comfortable position. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Directed by Ahmed Khan and headlined by Akshay Kumar along with Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Jacqueline Fernandez, Disha Patani, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Krushna Abhishek, and Kiku Sharda, among others, in key roles. Welcome 3 is slated to release on June 26, 2026.

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Salman Khan's Film With Vamshi Paidipally Locks Eid 2027 Release Date
46 days ago
Bollywood

Salman Khan's Film With Vamshi Paidipally Locks Eid 2027 Release Date

Mumbai, April 24 - Superstar Salman Khan has officially locked Eid 2027 as the release window for his upcoming big-budget entertainer directed by Vamshi Paidipally. The yet-untitled film is being positioned as an action spectacle, marking a significant collaboration between Bollywood and the South film industry. A Big-Ticket Collaboration (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film brings together Salman Khan and Telugu filmmaker Vamshi Paidipally for the first time. Known for delivering large-scale commercial family entertainers like Maharshi and Varisu, Paidipally is expected to present Salman in a mass-heavy, stylised action avatar, tailored for a wide audience across multiple languages. Backing the project is noted producer Dil Raju, who has a strong track record in mounting high-budget ventures. With this combination of star power and production scale, the film is already being seen as one of the biggest releases of 2027. Nayanthara has been locked to play the female lead. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Shooting Underway, Massive Scale Planned The film has reportedly gone on floors recently, with initial shooting schedules taking place in Mumbai. The makers are planning an extensive shoot spanning multiple locations, with a focus on high-octane action sequences, grand visuals, and a strong emotional core, a formula that aligns with both Salman Khan's star image and Paidipally's storytelling style. Salman Khan Returns To His Favourite Slot Eid has long been synonymous with Salman Khan's biggest box office successes. Films like Wanted, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, and Sultan turned the festive period into a guaranteed blockbuster window for the superstar. By locking Eid 2027, the makers are clearly aiming to recreate that box office magic, especially after a phase where Salman's recent releases have seen mixed responses. The festive timing, combined with a mass entertainer format, positions the film as a potential comeback vehicle for the actor. This project comes at an important juncture in Salman Khan's career. With evolving audience tastes and increasing competition from pan-India films, the actor is looking to reinvent his box office dominance. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Thoda durr ki sochna chahiye, That’s why announced Eid….. Don’t worry iss wali ka bhi bataenge, when the time is right…… Patience, thoda sa sabar…… Mere Jitna he intezar karna padega,Baherhaal jo apka haal hai wo hi mera bhi haal hai…. haha 🙏#Nayanthara… pic.twitter.com/nMGrfOj3DF— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) April 24, 2026

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Bhooth Bangla Box Office: Akshay Kumar Starrer Clocks A Good First Week; Will Enter 100 Crore Club In Second Weekend
47 days ago
Bollywood

Bhooth Bangla Box Office: Akshay Kumar Starrer Clocks A Good First Week; Will Enter 100 Crore Club In Second Weekend

Mumbai, April 23 - Akshay Kumar-fronted horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla has registered a good and steady first week at the Indian box office. The film has managed to maintain consistency after a good opening weekend, keeping itself firmly on track to emerge as a big success story. Bhooth Bangla Clocked 84 Crore Net In First Week Directed by Priyadarshan, Bhooth Bangla collected 79 crore net in its first six days. The film is tracking to earn another 5.50 crore net on Thursday, to close the opening week in the range of 84+ crores net. This is one of the best first-week collections for an Akshay Kumar-starrer in the post-pandemic era. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film opened at 12.25 crore and saw significant growth over the weekend, reaching over 50 crore within its first three days. Post the weekend, Bhooth Bangla saw the expected weekday drop, but the decline remained controlled. It collected 6.75 crore on Monday, followed by a jump to 8 crore on Tuesday, and then 6.15 crore on Wednesday, showcasing a stable weekday trend rather than a sharp fall. This kind of hold indicates that the film has found acceptance among audiences, particularly in mass and family circuits. By the end of its first week, the film's total is expected to land in the 84+ crore net range, putting it in a comfortable position heading into the second weekend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Top 5 Biggest First Week Grossers of Akshay Kumar (Post Pandemic) S. No. Movie First Week Net Collection 1 Housefull 5 ₹ 127.25 Cr 2 Sooryavanshi ₹ 120.66 Cr 3 OMG 2 ₹ 85.05 Cr 4 Bhooth Bangla ₹ 84.40 Cr 5 Jolly LLB 3 ₹ 74.00 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Bhooth Bangla To Enter 100 Crore Club In Second Weekend With this trajectory, Bhooth Bangla is now poised to enter the 100 crore club during its second weekend, most likely on Sunday. The film's performance is noteworthy considering the competition in the market and external factors like the ongoing Indian Premier League season, which often impacts theatre occupancy. Despite the odds, the combination of comedy and horror, along with the popular reunion of Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan, has worked in its favour. Overall, Bhooth Bangla has delivered a good first week with stable trends, and its box office journey now depends on how strongly it grows over the second weekend.

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Dhurandhar 2 Tops 18 Million Tickets On BookMyShow As Bhooth Bangla Becomes Third Biggest Bollywood Grosser of 2026
48 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar 2 Tops 18 Million Tickets On BookMyShow As Bhooth Bangla Becomes Third Biggest Bollywood Grosser of 2026

Mumbai, April 22 - The Bollywood box office is in good shape at the moment with two back to back sucesses in the form of Dhurandhar 2 and Bhooth Bangla. While the Ranveer Singh-fronted spy actioner is in the league of its own, Akshay Kumar's horror-comedy too has managed to draw footfalls with a good ongoing opening week. Dhurandhar 2's Unstoppable Ticket Sales Run (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar 2 has showcased extraordinary staying power and even in its 5th week, the film is getting a solid response at the ticket window. The Ranveer Singh-led sequel has now crossed 18 million ticket sales on BookMyShow, becoming only the second film ever to cross this mark, underlining its massive theatrical pull. Despite losing a significant number of screens after the arrival of Bhooth Bangla, the film continues to draw audiences in large numbers. In fact, the film has maintained strong occupancy levels even after a 50% drop in show count, indicating sustained demand well into its extended run. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Highest Number of Tickets Sold on BookMyShow Rank Movie Industry Tickets Sold (BMS) 1 Pushpa 2: The Rule Telugu 20.40+M 2 Dhurandhar 2 Hindi 18M+ 3 KGF Chapter 2 Kannada 17.1M 4 Baahubali 2: The Conclusion Telugu 16M 5 Dhurandhar Hindi 14.20M At the domestic box office, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is nearing 1350 crore gross mark in all versions, with the Hindi version alone contributing around 1250 crores gross, cementing its status as one of the biggest Indian blockbusters of all time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Bhooth Bangla Emerges As 2026's Horror-Comedy Success On the other hand, Bhooth Bangla has turned out to be a major success story of 2026. The Akshay Kumar–Priyadarshan reunion film has not only opened to good numbers but has continued to perform steadily at the box office. Within just a few days of release, the film crossed 100 crore worldwide, showing good momentum among family audiences. In just 6 days of theatrical run, Bhooth Bangla has become the third highest-grossing Bollywood and sixth biggest Indian grosser at the worldwide box office with 118 crores gross. It has beaten the lifetime total of Shahid Kapoor's O Romeo, which minted around 110 crores globally. Highest-Grossing Bollywood Films of 2026 S. No. Movie Worldwide Gross 1 Dhurandhar 2 ₹ 1762 Cr 2 Border 2 ₹ 450.20 Cr 3 Bhooth Bangla ₹ 118+ Cr 4 O Romeo ₹ 110.80 Cr As of April 21

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Akshay Kumar and Rana Daggubati To Reunite For Karthikeya 2 Director Chandoo Mondeti's Historical Thriller
48 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar and Rana Daggubati To Reunite For Karthikeya 2 Director Chandoo Mondeti's Historical Thriller

Mumbai, April 22 - A massive pan-India project is reportedly in the works as Akshay Kumar and Rana Daggubati are set to collaborate with filmmaker Chandoo Mondeti for an ambitious historical thriller. The film will be produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions. According to the reports, the film will be set in the ancient city of Ujjain, a location deeply associated with Indian spirituality and historical significance. The narrative is expected to blend history and mystery, a storytelling style that Chandoo Mondeti previously explored successfully in Karthikeya 2. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) With this new project, the director is said to be scaling up both in terms of storytelling and cinematic vision. The film is reportedly being planned as a large-scale pan-India entertainer, bringing together talent from multiple industries. It is backed by Karan Johar under Dharma Productions, indicating a substantial budget and wide release strategy. After gaining recognition with films like Karthikeya 2 and Thandel, Chandoo Mondeti is now looking at a broader canvas with this project. This film could mark his significant entry into mainstream pan-India cinema, bridging the Bollywood and Telugu film industries. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) While the project is yet to be officially confirmed, it marks the reunion of Akshay Kumar and Rana Daggubati, who previously worked together in films like Housefull 4 and Baby. Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar was last seen in Priyadarshan's Bhooth Bangla, which is currently playing in theatres and doing good business at the box office.

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Saiyaara Team Reunite: Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's Romantic Film Mohit Suri Eyes 'Satranga' Title
50 days ago
Bollywood

Saiyaara Team Reunite: Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's Romantic Film Mohit Suri Eyes 'Satranga' Title

Mumbai, April 20 - After the massive success of Saiyaara, the trio of Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda, and director Mohit Suri are all set to reunite for another romantic film. The film was recently announced, with Akshaye Widhwani of Yash Raj Films once again bankrolling the project. According to Variety India, the upcoming film is currently in development and is being envisioned as another music-driven romantic drama, staying true to Mohit Suri's signature storytelling style. While officially untitled yet, the makers are eyeing Satranga as the title of the film. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The title Satranga is said to align with the film's core theme - a layered love story filled with emotional highs and lows. While the title hasn't been officially locked yet, it is among the top contenders being discussed internally. The title is currently reportedly locked with T-Series. This reunion of the people involved comes on the back of Saiyaara, which not only struck a chord with audiences for its emotional storytelling but also established Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda as a fresh and promising on-screen pair. Their chemistry, combined with Mohit Suri's signature storytelling style, played a key role in the film's massive box office success. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) With the new project, the team is expected to push the envelope further by delivering a story that captures youthful romance, heartbreak, and emotional complexity, all underscored by a memorable album. Mohit Suri currently working on the final draft and is expected to take the film on floors by the end of this year for a grand release in late 2027.

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King Theatrical Rights: Pen Marudhar Reportedly Acquires Distribution Rights of Shah Rukh Khan Starrer In A Whopping 250 Crore
50 days ago
Bollywood

King Theatrical Rights: Pen Marudhar Reportedly Acquires Distribution Rights of Shah Rukh Khan Starrer In A Whopping 250 Crore

Mumbai, April 20 - Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan-fronted action thriller King has been one of the most anticipated films ever since its announcement. The film is said to be mounted on a grand scale, with a reported budget of around 350 crore, signalling a high-octane cinematic spectacle aimed at both domestic and global audiences. 250 Crore Theatrical Deal For King? Directed by Siddharth Anand, King has been one of the hottest projects in trade due to its massive box office potential, not just in India but also in the international markets. In this process, Pen Marudhar Entertainment has reportedly acquired the all-India theatrical distribution rights of King for a staggering 250 crore, according to Bollywood Hungama. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The deal ranks among the biggest theatrical rights deals in Bollywood cinema history. The 250 crore deal highlights the immense confidence distributors have in Shah Rukh Khan's box office pull, especially after his recent blockbuster run with Pathaan and Jawan. It is said that the film witnessed strong competition among top distributors before Pen Marudhar ultimately secured the rights. While earlier reports had suggested offers in the 200 crore range, this latest development points to a significant jump, underlining the soaring demand for the project. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) King Locks In A Tight Battle With Hollywood Biggies On Christmas King is set for a high-stakes box office clash. The film is expected to lock horns with major Hollywood biggies during the lucrative Christmas 2026 window, setting the stage for a fierce global showdown at the box office. Among the biggest competitors is Jumanji: Open World, headlined by Dwayne Johnson, which is scheduled to release on December 25, 2026, a day after King. The festive corridor is further packed with major franchise films like Avengers: Doomsday, featuring Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans, arriving around December 18, 2026, alongside Dune: Part Three, setting up a massive global box office showdown. Doomsday will particularly be a major challenge for King, due to the immense popularity of Marvel and the franchise.

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Bhooth Bangla Box Office: Akshay Kumar Starrer Clocked Near 100 Crore Weekend Worldwide After Superb Sunday
50 days ago
Bollywood

Bhooth Bangla Box Office: Akshay Kumar Starrer Clocked Near 100 Crore Weekend Worldwide After Superb Sunday

Mumbai, April 20 - The long-awaited reunion of Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan has set the box office ablaze. The horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, the duo's first collaboration in 14 years, has concluded its opening weekend on a triumphant note, clocking nearly 96 crore in worldwide gross collections. This stellar performance is anchored by a solid Saturday and Sunday surge that saw audiences flocking to cinemas across India. The film opened to positive word-of-mouth on Friday, but it was the jump on Saturday and Sunday that shifted the narrative from a steady start to a success, with domestic collection of around 70 crores gross. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Good Opening Weekend In India Going against the tide, the makers scheduled paid previews, and the decision paid off with better-than-expected results. The film clocked 3.75 crores net (4.50 crore gross) in previews, followed by a good opening day of 12.25 crore net. The movie scored a solid jump of over 50% on Saturday to score 19 crore net, followed by 23 crores net on Sunday. The total domestic net for the film stands at approximately 58 crore and nearly 70 crores gross. This makes it the third biggest opening weekend for Akshay Kumar in the post-pandemic era, behind only Sooryavanshi and Housefull 5. When paired with a solid international performance, which contributed an estimated 26.50 crore from key markets like North America and the Gulf, the film's total worldwide gross reached around 95.75+ crore. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Akshay Kumar Top Post-Pandemic Opening Weekends (Worldwide Gross) S. No. Movie India Net Worldwide Gross 1 Housefull 5 ₹ 87.50 Cr ₹ 140.00 Cr 2 Sooryavanshi ₹ 77.08 Cr ₹ 116.40 Cr 3 Bhooth Bangla ₹ 58.00 Cr ₹ 95.75+ Cr 4 Jolly LLB 3 ₹ 53.50 Cr ₹ 83.20 Cr 5 Sky Force ₹ 62.25 Cr ₹ 81.20 Cr 6 Bade Miyan Chote Miyan ₹ 40.80 Cr ₹ 74.10 Cr 7 OMG 2 ₹ 43.10 Cr ₹ 60.75 Cr 8 Ram Setu ₹ 41.45 Cr ₹ 54.40 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) On the final day of the weekend, the film peaked at an impressive 32.65K tickets sold per hour on BookMyShow, the highest hourly rate for an Akshay Kumar film. The numbers have effectively eclipsed the opening weekends of his more recent ventures, signalling a major comeback for the Khiladi. It will be topping 100 crores gross today (day 4). The success of Bhooth Bangla revitalises the horror-comedy genre in Bollywood, following the path set by films like Stree 2 and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. While the film faces competition from Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2, its unique brand of nostalgic humour and Priyadarshan's signature slapstick timing have carved out a dominant share of the market.

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