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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Varun Dhawan's 'Baby John' Teaser To Be Released Digitally On November 4
588 days ago
Bollywood

Varun Dhawan's 'Baby John' Teaser To Be Released Digitally On November 4

Mumbai, October 31 - Actor Varun Dhawan's action drama Baby John is turning out to be one of the most-anticipated Bollywood movies of the year. The makers haven't released much regarding the film but they have made sure whatever content they have unleashed generates hype for the film. ## The film is directed by Tamil director Kalees and is scheduled to hit the big screens on December 25 on the occasion of Christmas this year. Recently, it was reported that the much-awaited teaser of the film will be exclusively launched on the big screen with the Diwali releases and now, the makers have confirmed the same. ## In a statement shared on social media platforms, the makers announced that the Baby John teaser, called 'Taster Cut' will be running exclusively in cinemas from November 1st and it will be launched digitally on November 4th. The team has requested the fans to refrain from sharing the recorded content on social media. ## Baby John presents Varun Dhawan in a role unlike anything he has done in the past. Recently, the makers showcased a special 5-minute footage of the film to exhibitors and distributors at the Big Cine Expo on September 29 and it received thundering applause with high praise for Varun Dhawan.## The film is produced by Atlee under the banner of A for Apple Productions in association with Jio Studios and Cine1 Studios. It is Atlee's maiden Bollywood production venture. ## Baby John has Jackie Shroff playing the main villain and the team recently unveiled his menacing first look glimpse. South Indian actress Keerthy Suresh is making her Bollywood debut with this film which also stars Wamiqa Gabbi while superstar Salman Khan has a blockbuster cameo.## #BabyJohnTasterCut, only in theaters from 1st November and digitally worldwide from 4th NovemberWith loveTeam Baby John ❤️#JyotiDeshpande @MuradKhetani @priyaatlee @Atlee_dir @Varun_dvn @KeerthyOfficial #WamiqaGabbi @bindasbhidu @rajpalofficial @kalees_dir @sumitaroraa… pic.twitter.com/mSMdkX3emA— Jio Studios (@jiostudios) October 31, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

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'Singham Again' Secures IMAX Release; To Have A Wide Release Internationally
588 days ago
Bollywood

'Singham Again' Secures IMAX Release; To Have A Wide Release Internationally

Mumbai, October 31 - The Avengers of director Rohit Shetty's Cop Universe Singham Again is all set to storm the box office and to make the experience bigger, the makers have confirmed the IMAX release of the film in India.## Singha Again is releasing on the same day as Kartik Aaryan's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 on November 1 and despite the major clash, the former has managed to grab 60% showcasing across the country in the multiplex as well as single-screen properties.## Apart from the huge domestic release, the Ajay Devgn-fronted cop action drama will be released on over 1900 screens internationally, including the biggest release of all time on 197 screens in Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji, according to the report by Pinkvilla. ## Singham Again will debut in North America with a massive 760+ screens despite opposition from Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and the Tamil movie Amaran. UK and Ireland on the other hand will be hosting Singham Again in over 224 cinemas. Phars Films is releasing the movie internationally.## Meanwhile, the advance booking of Singham 3 is soaring as the release is getting nearer. It already has one of the highest pre-sales among the Bollywood films of 2024 and with few hours still left for the first show to begin, the booking is expected to explode in the last hours. ## Singham Again is directed by Rohit Shetty and produced by Jio Studios, Reliance Entertainment, and Rohit Shetty Pictures. The movie features a huge star cast, including Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Tiger Shroff and Arjun Kapoor in prominent roles. ## Stay tuned...

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Singham Again Gets Upper Hand Over Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 In Showcasing
589 days ago
Bollywood

Singham Again Gets Upper Hand Over Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 In Showcasing

Mumbai, October 30 - A week-long tussle between Singham Again and Bhool Bhualaiyaa 3 over screen sharing finally comes to a conclusion and the full-fledged advance booking for both films has opened nationwide. The initial response in the pre-sales is promising for both films. ## Since both Singham Again and BB3 are releasing on the same day (November 1), the race to grab maximum screens was heating up and in this game of power, Rohit Shetty's directorial cop action drama has got the upper hand in showcasing almost all properties. ## It is learned that Singham 3 has been allotted 60% of total shows while BB3 got 40% of shows in all major multiplex chains like PVR-INOX, MovieMax, NY Cinemas, Rajhans, MovieTime, and Miraj. Cinepolis has given 58% of shows to SA, and 42% of shows to BB3. ## In single screens, where both franchises command massive popularity, the showcasing is 60:40 in favour of Singham Again. This gives SA a massive advantage to cash in the big opportunity as the film is expected to open with a bang at the box office while BB3 is also riding on superb buzz and is likely to open big. ## Meanwhile, the pre-sales of both movies are witnessing superb momentum after more shows opened bookings. As said, the bookings for the films are expected to be among the highest for 2024 movies. ## Stay tuned...

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Singham Again vs Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Opening Day Advance Booking Comparison Report
590 days ago
Bollywood

Singham Again vs Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Opening Day Advance Booking Comparison Report

Mumbai, October 29 - Two of the most-awaited Bollywood films of the year, Ajay Devgn-fronted Singham Again and Kartik Aaryan-starrer Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 are brewing up for major box office clash this Diwali on November 1st. ## There has been a lot of tussle over screen sharing as the makers of both films are demanding enough screen count to cash in the big opportunity. This skirmish led to the late opening of pre-sales but once the full-fledged bookings started, both movies showed very good movement. ## BB3 went on sale a day before Singham Again and the horror comedy sold over 554K tickets worth approximately 17.10 crore from around 9900 shows. On the other hand, Singham 3 sold around 512K tickets worth 15.75 crore from around 13700 shows for the opening day. (Booking gross without block seats and from tracked shows only). ## The pre-sales of both movies picked up after the full-fledged bookings started and on its last day before release, the advance sales exploded and finished among the highest of the year. Both franchises are hugely popular among the masses so there will be a close race between the two films at the box office.## Stay tuned...

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Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan-Fronted Iconic Blockbuster 'Karan Arjun' Sets Worldwide Re-Release
591 days ago
Bollywood

Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan-Fronted Iconic Blockbuster 'Karan Arjun' Sets Worldwide Re-Release

Mumbai, October 28 - Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan teamed up for the first time for the action drama Karan Arjun in 1995. The film, directed and produced by Rakesh Roshan, became a massive box-office success and has been massively popular on TV. ## Now, nearly 3 decades later, Rakesh Roshan has announced the re-release of this iconic blockbuster. The film has been confirmed to hit the big screens worldwide on November 22 and the makers released the teaser to announce the same. ## In the film, Karan (Salman Khan) and Arjun (Shah Rukh Khan) reincarnate in different parts of the country. But the faith of their previous mother brings them together in order to avenge their death. Late actor Amrish Puri plays the antagonist role while Kajol and Mamta Kulkarni play the female lead. ## Karan Arjun was originally released on January 13, 1995, and was the second highest-grossing Bollywood film of 1995 after Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. The film grossed over 43 crores at the worldwide box office against a budget of 6 crore. ## Karan Arjun aa rahe hai! Witness the reincarnation across the globe in cinema halls from November 22nd 2024.#RajeshRoshan @BeingSalmanKhan @iamsrk @itsKajolD #MamtaKulkarni #Rakhee #AmrishPuri @tipsofficial @PenMovies #30yearsOfKaranArjun pic.twitter.com/Xfzi5oS8dL— Rakesh Roshan (@RakeshRoshan_N) October 28, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

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'Mirzapur' Series To Be Adapted Into Theatrical Film; Cast Details Revealed
591 days ago
Bollywood

'Mirzapur' Series To Be Adapted Into Theatrical Film; Cast Details Revealed

Mumbai, October 28 - In a landmark move, Amazon Prime Video's hit crime thriller web series Mirzapur is set to be adapted into a theatrical film. Amazon MGM Studios and Excel Entertainment will produce it. ## The series explores power dynamics and the criminal underworld in the heartland of northern India. The theatrical adaptation, set to debut in 2026, is one of the first instances when a major streaming product is being made into a theatrical film. ## The film will feature the return of the show's principal cast, including Pankaj Tripathi as Kaleen Bhaiya, Ali Fazal as Guddu Pandit, and Divyenndu as Munna Tripathi. Abhishek Banerjee is also confirmed to reprise his role as the Compounder. ## In another significant move, the film will start streaming on Amazon Prime Video only after 8-weeks of theatrical release. It will be directed by Gurmmeet Singh, who has previously directed 17 episodes of the series and written by Puneet Krishna.## ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Jigra' and 'Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video' Top 50 Crore Gross Worldwide
592 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Jigra' and 'Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video' Top 50 Crore Gross Worldwide

Mumbai, October 27 - The Dussehra weekend Bollywood releases, Alia Bhatt's Jigra and Rajkummar Rao and Tripti Dimri's Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video have underperformed at the box office, particularly the former which has credible names attached to it. ## It has been a struggling ride for the action thriller Jigra which has barely managed to go past 50 crores at the worldwide box office. Domestically, the movie is a big flop, grossing approximately 36.50 crores (30.35 crores net) in 16 days so far. ## At the overseas box office, Jigra has managed to mint an estimated 18 crores, for a worldwide cume of around 54.50 crores gross collection. This is Alia Bhatt's lowest-grossing film worldwide since Highway which minted approximately 52.50 crores gross in 2012. ## The comedy-drama Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video has performed decently so far. In India, it has performed much better than Jigra and has grossed approximately 46+ crores collection (39 crores net) in 16 days while overseas collection is an estimated 8.50 crores gross for the worldwide cume to 54.50 crores. ## Stay tuned...

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Aamir Khan and Suriya To Shoot 'Ghajini 2' Simultaneously In Hindi and Tamil
596 days ago
Bollywood

Aamir Khan and Suriya To Shoot 'Ghajini 2' Simultaneously In Hindi and Tamil

Mumbai, October 23 - It was reported recently that Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has been discussing a sequel to the 2008 cult blockbuster, Ghajini which itself was the remake of the 2005 Tamil movie of the same name starring Suriya, with producers Allu Aravind and Madhu Mantena. ## Aamir is keenly interested in making Ghajini 2 and has asked the makers to develop the story before giving his final nod. It was also reported that the makers are also trying to make the film in Tamil with Suriya and now, the actor has himself confirmed the same. ## "Ghajini 2 was actually, surprising that you asked me now. After a long time, Allu Aravind came up with that idea (for the sequel) and asked if that would be possible. I said definitely sir, we can think of it. Yes, the talk has started, the things are in process. Ghajini 2 might happen", Suriya said in an interview with Pinkvilla. ## Now, as per Pinkvilla, the makers have pitched the plan to shoot Ghajini 2 simultaneously in Hindi and Tamil with Aamir Khan and Suriya, respectively. It is said that "Both Suriya and Aamir Khan are excited by the idea of Ghajini 2, but don't want the remake tag on their film".## On hearing both the actors' concerns, Allu Aravind and Madhu Mantena reportedly came up with a solution of shooting for the two Ghajini films at the same time frame and bringing them to the big screen on the same day. Both the actors agreed to the idea and are on board principally with the idea of simultaneous release. ## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar's 'Khel Khel Mein' Scored Lesser Than 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' Viewership On Netflix
596 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar's 'Khel Khel Mein' Scored Lesser Than 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' Viewership On Netflix

Mumbai, October 23 - Akshay Kumar's comedy-drama Khel Khel Mein, directed by Mudassar Aziz, scored an underwhelming viewership in the first two weeks on Netflix despite the positive critics' reviews.## The movie generated 7.4 million views in the first 10 days, which included 4 million views in the opening weekend and 3.4 million views in the full second week. It has failed to beat Akshay and Tiger Shroff's Bade Miyan Chote Miyan which minted 8 million views in 10 days. ## Interestingly, the viewership of Khel Khel Mein dipped in the second week, unlike BMCM where viewership grew after the first weekend. The critics' response has also been opposite to both movies as BMCM was blasted by critics. ## Khel Khel Mein was originally released in theatres on August 15 this year, however, it performed underwhelming at the box office, grossing approximately 57 crores worldwide. BMCM was also a theatrical release first but got bombed at the box office with around 110 crores worldwide collection. ## Among the films released on Netflix this year after their theatrical releases, Khel Khel Mein's viewership is the 9th highest after the first 2 weeks. Akshay has 2 films in the top 10, however, the overall viewership has been underwhelming. ## Stay tuned...

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Yash Officially Confirms 'Toxic' Postponement; Also Talks About Epic 'Ramayana'
597 days ago
Bollywood

Yash Officially Confirms 'Toxic' Postponement; Also Talks About Epic 'Ramayana'

Mumbai, October 22 - After the mega success of KGF: Chapter 2, superstar Yash returned to set with the upcoming gangster action drama Toxic which is being directed by national award-winning director Geethu Mohandas. The film is currently on floors and will be released next year. ## Toxic was announced last year with the release date which was April 10, 2025. However, it was recently reported that the movie had been postponed due to date issues of involved actors. The movie has Nayanathara, Kiara Advani, and Huma Qureshi, among others in prominent roles. ## Now, during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, the superstar officially confirmed that Toxic won't be released on April 10. He said that it was premature to announce the release date even before the shoot started and not considering the schedules of other actors. ## When asked about the new release date, Yash said that he doesn't want to announce it right now and would make things official in due time. The actor also confirmed that Oscar and National award-winning company, DNEG is going the VFX work of Toxic. ## Apart from Toxic, Yash is also working on the epic Ramayana which he called a dream passion project. The actor said that he was in Los Angeles where he discussed the possible collaboration with Namit Malhotra, who has been working on Ramayana for many years, and that's where they decided to work on this and Yash came on board to play Ravan/Lankesh. ## Yash confirmed that he is co-producing Ramayana with Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus as the two have the same vision to take Indian cinema globally with this epic. The actor said that he is playing the role of Ravan, which many believe is the masterstroke, with Ranbir Kapoor playing Lord Ram and Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita. ## While Ranbir Kapoor was the first choice for the role of Ram, Yash said that it was a collective decision of the makers to bring Sai Pallavi on board for the character of Sita. Director Nitesh Tiwari also wanted Sai Pallavi for the role and that is how came on board. The shoot of Ramayana is currently underway. ## Stay tuned...

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Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan To Feature In Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR's 'War 2'?
597 days ago
Bollywood

Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan To Feature In Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR's 'War 2'?

Mumbai, October 22 - Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will reportedly appear in Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR-fronted War 2 which is easily one of the most-anticipated Pan India movies. The movie is directed by Ayan Mukerji and also stars Kiara Advani as the female lead. ## War 2 is part of Yash Raj Films' famous Spy Universe which means the character from other movies will have a crossover at some point in the upcoming movies. According to Dainik Bhaskar, Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan cameo will feature in the post-credit scene of War 2. ## War 2 is the 6th movie in the Spy Universe and is scheduled to hit the big screens on August 14, 2025, followed by Alia Bhatt and Sharwari Wagh's Alpha on Christmas 2025. After both films, the sequel to Pathaan will be the next film in the series and the shoot for the same is expected to commence by the end of 2025. ## It is not yet clear when will Shah Rukh Khan shoot for his cameo in War 2 which is easily the biggest movie in the Spy Universe yet. It marks Jr. NTR's Bollywood debut and it is said that his entry will be set against the dramatic backdrop of Somalia. ## Stay tuned...

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'Singham Again' and 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' Theatrical Runtimes Locked
598 days ago
Bollywood

'Singham Again' and 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' Theatrical Runtimes Locked

Mumbai, October 21 - With less than 2 weeks left for the much-anticipated box office clash of the year between Ajay Devgn-fronted Singham Again and Kartik Aaryan's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, the makers are set to submit the films for the censor clearance and are expected to get this done in a day or two. ## Meanwhile, as the makers gear up to get the censor formalities done, the theatrical runtime of both films has been released and it is pretty similar for both of them. According to the reports, Singham Again makers submitted the film to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) a few days ago with a runtime of 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes). ## The final length of the Singham 3 depends on the cuts or additions asked by the CBFC but the reports say it will be more or less the same as mentioned above. Such runtimes are considered perfect for mass entertainers and can give a significant advantage in case of a clash with other movies in securing more shows, however, it is not going to be a major difference this time. ## According to Pinkvilla, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is in the final leg of post-production and the makers are set to submit it to the censor in a day or two. It is said that the rough cut of BB3 is 2 hours and 39 minutes long (159 minutes), including the start and end credits, similar to the first Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), starring Akshay Kumar which was also 159 minutes long. ## Excluding the credit portion, the final runtime of BB3 is expected to be close to Singham Again, which means, no advantage for either of the movie as far as shows are concerned. It will be the battle of securing the maximum number of screens for both movies which are hugely-anticipated and expected to set the box office on fire. ## Both, Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 are scheduled to hit the big screens on November 1, on the occasion of Diwali. ## Stay tuned...

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