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's 'Son of Sardaar 2' To Have A Solo Release As Maddock Films' 'Param Sundari' Postponed
356 days ago
Bollywood

Ajay Devgn's 'Son of Sardaar 2' To Have A Solo Release As Maddock Films' 'Param Sundari' Postponed

Mumbai, June 20 - Bollywood star Ajay Devgn's romantic action comedy Son of Sardaar 2 is reportedly getting a solo release as Maddock Films' romantic comedy Param Sundari is set to be delayed, according to the report by Peepingmoon.com. ## There had been speculation about the postponement of Param Sundari for some time, but the makers recently announced that it would be released on July 25, on the same day SOS2 hits the big screen. But the Maddock has now decided to postpone Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor's film. ## Producer Dinesh Vijan of Maddock believes that Param Sundari has a strong chance of succeeding at the box office, and he doesn’t want it to get lost in a crowded release schedule. Both SOS2 and Param Sundari are in the same genre, but the former has more face value due to star power and franchise. ## Vijan has strategically opted to reposition the film to ensure it receives the attention it deserves, both for its narrative and its music. While the new date hasn't been finalised yet, the makers are considering bringing Param Sundari in late August or September this year. ## Meanwhile, there is Marvel Studios' "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" also arriving on July 25, but it is unlikely to make much dent in Son of Sardaar 2, which is one of the movies with strong box office potential. ## Stay tuned...

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James Gunn's 'Superman' Projected To Score Record $125+ Million Domestic Opening
356 days ago
Hollywood

James Gunn's 'Superman' Projected To Score Record $125+ Million Domestic Opening

Los Angeles, June 20 - Director James Gunn's Superman is possibly looking to score the biggest opening for a solo Superman movie at the domestic box office after the superhero movie arrived on tracking three weeks before the release. ## Starring David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Superman is the first movie under the new DC Studios, headed by James Gunn and Peter Safran. Directed by Gunn, the movie is hot in the trade with a record opening in sight. ## According to The Hollywood Reporter, the movie is tracking to open in the $135 million range at the domestic (North America) box office. The projected figures are from the leading tracking service, the National Research Group, as per THR. ## NRG always provides a range in addition to a solo number; in this case, the range for Superman's domestic opening is $125 million to $145 million. Meanwhile, the insiders at DC Studios and Warner Bros. are not looking too far and are being more conservative in suggesting a $90 million to $125 million opening. ## The projection suggests Superman could emerge as one of the biggest DC openers of all time. It is still behind the $166 million domestic debut of 2016's "Batman v Superman: The Dawn of Justice", but is ahead of or in the range of Zack Snyder's 2013 film "Man of Steel" ($116 million). ## Scheduled to release on July 11, the film explores Superman's journey to reconcile his alien heritage with his adoptive human family. It also stars Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, and Isabela Merced in prominent roles. ## Stay tuned...

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After Box Office, Akshay Kumar's 'Kesari 2' Emerges A Success On OTT
358 days ago
Bollywood

After Box Office, Akshay Kumar's 'Kesari 2' Emerges A Success On OTT

Mumbai, June 19 - Hailed as one of the best films of the year, superstar Akshay Kumar's historical biographical drama Kesari: Chapter 2 has found double success after landing on the digital platform following the theatrical release. ## Originally released on April 18, the Karan Singh Tyagi's directorial did well at the box office, grossing around 150 crores worldwide. It was made available on JioHotstar on June 13, following an 8-week theatrical run, and is doing well on the streamer. ## It was revealed that the movie garnered 5.7 million views in its first two days, making it one of the most-watched Indian titles of the year during its first week of release. It has been trending at the number 1 spot since the day it debuted on the platform. ## Kesari 2 was reportedly sold to Hotstar for a substantial sum of around 100 crores, which is among the highest for this kind of film. It has received a unanimous positive reception from the OTT audience, and this is expected to attract huge viewership in the coming days. ## Produced by Dharma Productions, Leo Media Collective, and Cape of Good Films, the Kesari 2 plot is based on the book The Case That Shook The Empire by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat, centred around C. Sankaran Nair, a lawyer who fought against the British Empire, to reveal the truth behind the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre. ## Stay tuned...

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Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' Teaser Date Revealed
358 days ago
Bollywood

Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' Teaser Date Revealed

Mumbai, June 18 - After making his debut with URI: The Surgical Strike (2019), director Aditya Dhar took more than 5 years to set up his next directorial. He teamed with Ranveer Singh for a spy action thriller, titled Dhurandhar, which also stars Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, and R Madhavan in prominent roles. ## According to the report by Pinkvilla, Dhurandhar is a one-of-its-kind spy thriller, which is set against the backdrop of real-life incidents that took place in the regime of India's National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval. It is set in the era of the 1970s and 1980s in Pakistan when Doval worked as a spy. ## The shoot of the film is going on at a brisk pace, with nearly 75% of the total filming already completed. Now, the makers are gearing up to launch the teaser on Ranveer's birthday on July 6. "It's a birthday special unit that will introduce the world of espionage to the cinema-going audience", says the report. ## Dhurandhar has generated a serious, genuine buzz with all the leaks in the recent few months, and the makers are confident to take the audience on a thrilling ride with this one. The teaser will present all the stars in the largest-than-life avatars on the spectacle. ## The entire shoot of the film, produced by Aditya Dhar and Jio Studios, is expected to be wrapped by September this year. The makers are looking to release the film in the window of January to March 2026. ## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's 'Jolly LLB 3' Is Based On True Events
358 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's 'Jolly LLB 3' Is Based On True Events

Mumbai, June 18 - After Bachchhan Paandey, superstar Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi have reunited for the third instalment of the black comedy legal drama, Jolly LLB 3. It is both the actor's next release and there is huge anticipation around it among the fans. ## Jolly LLB 3 is the first time both "Jollys", Arshad Warsi and Akshay Kumar, cross each other's path, after leading the first two films solo, respectively. The first two films were based on some true incidents, and the third one is no different in this regard. ## During an interview with Pinkvilla, Akshay Kumar confirmed that Jolly LLB 3 is inspired by some true events. While he refused to share details, it is said that the movie is based on a farmer's issue. In the film, Arshad will reportedly be fighting for farmers in court before Akshay's entry. ## The film is written and directed by Subhash Kapoor and is produced by 20th Century Studios, Buena Vista International, Cape of Good Films, Star Studios, and Kangra Talkies. The film reportedly stays true to its roots, sharp writing and satirical takes on the legal system. ## Apart from two Jollys, the film also marks the return of Amrita Rao (1st film), Huma Qureshi, and Saurabh Shukla as Justice Sunderlal Tripathi. It is scheduled to hit the big screen on September 19, 2025. ## Stay tuned...

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Ajay Devgn's 'Shaitaan 2' Officially In Works For 2026 Production
359 days ago
Bollywood

Ajay Devgn's 'Shaitaan 2' Officially In Works For 2026 Production

Mumbai, June 18 - After scoring a big success with Shaitaan, which was the remake of the Gujarati movie Vash, Bollywood star Ajay Devgn is all set to thrill the audience with its sequel. The first film also starred R. Madhavan, Jyothika, and Janaki Bodiwala. ## According to the latest report by Peepingmoon.com, Shaitaan is being developed into a full-fledged franchise with a sequel officially in the works. Unlike the first movie, Shaitaan 2 won't be the remake of Vash Level 2, which is scheduled to hit the big screen in August this year. ## Slated to go on floors in the first quarter of 2026, the sequel will reportedly shift its setting to Konkan, a region in Maharashtra known as a hub for black magic practices, and it will be an original script. Vikas Bahl will return to direct Shaitaan 2. ## Aamil Keeyan Khan has been developing the sequel since last year, and he is believed to have nearly finished the scripting, with only minor refinements remaining. Bahl will start preparation for the film after the release of his upcoming romantic comedy, "Dil Ka Darwaaza Khol Na Darling". ## Shaitaan is one of Ajay Devgn's upcoming 6th franchise films, with others including "Son of Sardaar 2" (July 25), "De De Pyaar De 2" (November 14), "Dhamaal 4" (Eid 2026), "Drishyam 3" (October 2, 2026), and "Golmaal 5", which is expected to go on floors early next year for 2027 release. ## Stay tuned...

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Aamir Khan Sacrifices Prime Video's 120 Crore Offer For 'Sitaare Zameen Par'
359 days ago
Bollywood

Aamir Khan Sacrifices Prime Video's 120 Crore Offer For 'Sitaare Zameen Par'

Mumbai, June 17 - Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has often shown his love for big screen cinema, and he is doing the same for his upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par by protecting its exclusive theatrical window, even at the cost of crores of rupees. ## It is known to all that Aamir has not decided to sell the film's post-theatrical OTT rights, as he wants people to watch the film on the big screen without having any idea when it will be available on home media for free. While his decision is being cheered by the trade, he has sacrificed a huge sum to stand firm on his decision. ## According to trade analyst Komal Nahta, Aamir has turned down a huge 120 crore offer from Amazon Prime Video for the film's post-theatrical OTT release. The decision he has taken is not because he wanted more money from OTT platforms, but because he has decided to try and change the game. ## Normally, the films are made available on OTT after an 8-weeks of their theatrical release, and this is something Aamir is completely against. He believes that there should be no fixed window for any movie and that they should be played in theatres as long as possible. ## In the post-COVID-19 world, filmmakers started having pre-agreements with OTT platforms with a fixed theatrical window. Trade believes that this is one of the main reasons footfalls have reduced in cinemas, especially for mid-size films, as there is a section of audience which is ready to wait for 8 weeks to watch them for 'free', which was not the case before Covid-19. ## This is something Aamir wants to change, and he is leading by example by not selling OTT rights of Sitaare Zameen Par, and has vowed to do the same with his upcoming movies. By turning down a massive 120 crores offer, however, is a huge risk taken by the Dangal star, but if he succeeds, then it can be a game changer and might pave the way for other filmmakers to follow the same for the larger interest of the industry. ## Sitaare Zameen Par is scheduled to hit the big screen on June 20. ## Stay tuned...

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Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' Eyes Record Theatrical Business
359 days ago
Kollywood

Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' Eyes Record Theatrical Business

Chennai, June 17 - Superstar Rajinikanth's action drama Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is easily the most anticipated Tamil movie of the year with buzz is soaring with each passing day. It is scheduled to hit the big screen on August 14 this year. ## Coolie is a dream collaboration with some of best talents attached to it and the trade is highly optimistic about the same despite not much related to the film has been released yet. The movie is being seen as a potential highest-grossing Tamil title ever, and sensing that, the makers are getting record-breaking business offers worldwide. ## According to the Tamil trade reports, the overseas theatrical rights of the movie are quoted at a huge 80 crores, which is a record for a Tamil movie, beating Thalapathy Vijay's "Jana Nayagan", which has attracted 70+ crores (refundable advance structure) overseas business. ## Apart from overseas markets, Coolie has reportedly been offered a record deal for home state, Tamil Nadu's theatrical rights. The deal is expected to be confirmed shortly. Additionally, the theatrical rights for the rest of the Indian market are also being finalised for record business. ## The film features a Pan India star cast, including Nagarajuna, Aamir Khan (cameo), Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, and Shruti Haasan, among others, in prominent roles. Nagarjuna is playing the antagonist role, and the Telugu audience is excited to see him in this avatar, while Aamir Khan's presence is also expected to boost the film's box office prospects in the Hindi market. ## The biggest Tamil grosser of all time is Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar's "2.0" (745 crores gross worldwide), and Coolie will be eyeing this record if it manages to strike favourable word of mouth. It is produced by Sun Pictures, and will be hitting theatres globally on August 14 in multiple languages. ## Stay tuned...

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Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' Cleared By CBFC
360 days ago
Bollywood

Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' Cleared By CBFC

Mumbai, June 17 - Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan's much-awaited comedy drama Sitaare Zameen Par, which is the adaptation of the 2018 Spanish film Champions, has reportedly been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for June 20 release. ## Directed by RS Prasanna, the film was in trouble over a few scenes, as the CBFC stalled the censor formalities and requested a couple of cuts. However, Aamir and director Prasanna disagreed with the same, according to a report by Bollywood Hungama. ## It is said that the film has now been cleared by the CBFC, though it is not mentioned how both parties reached a consensus, as per the report. The film is reportedly 2 hours and 35 minutes long, making it shorter than Taare Zameen Par, of which the upcoming film is a spiritual prequel. ## Produced by Aamir Khan Productions, Sitaare Zameen Par follows a suspended basketball coach who must serve community service by helping a team of players with disabilities prepare for a tournament. It also stars Genelia Deshmukh alongside 10 newcomers in key roles. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'How To Train Your Dragon', 'Ballerina' And 'Materialists' Opening Weekend Collection
360 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: 'How To Train Your Dragon', 'Ballerina' And 'Materialists' Opening Weekend Collection

Mumbai, June 16 - There were three new Hollywood releases this past weekend at the Indian box office. Despite the competition with Indian titles, all three films, which include "How To Train Your Dragon", "Ballerina", and "Materialists", did decent business in the opening weekend. ## How To Train Your Dragon, which is the live-action remake of the 2010 animated film, was the top Hollywood grosser among all the films. It took a decent opening of an estimated 2.60 crores gross before jumping over the weekend to collect an estimated 12.75 crores gross in 3 days in India in all versions. ## The word of mouth for HTTYD is positive, which should help the movie to continue doing steady business, though the competition will intensify once Aamir Khan's "Sitaare Zameen Par" arrives on June 20. The film will be looking to finish with 30+ crores gross, which is a good result. ## And de Armes' action thriller Ballerina, the spin-off of the John Wick franchise, grossed approximately 8.25 crores in the opening weekend. It is a decent result for the film, given its A-rated content and strong competition. It needs to be seen how the film performs in the coming days, as word of mouth is mixed. ## There is this romantic comedy Materialists, featuring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal, which was the biggest gainer in terms of showing growth. After opening to around 70 lakh gross collection on the first day, the movie scored 100% growth on Saturday, followed by a solid hold on Sunday with collection the same as the previous day, grossing approximately 3.60 crores in three days in India. ## Stay tuned...

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The Raja Saab Teaser: A Warm-up Before Box Office Juggernaut!
360 days ago
Tollywood

The Raja Saab Teaser: A Warm-up Before Box Office Juggernaut!

Hyderabad, June 16 - The teaser of Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted horror-comedy The Raja Saab has been released, and surprisingly, it seems to have exceeded the expectations with a solid impact on viewers. ## The Raja Saab, directed by Maruthi, is probably the least hyped movie of Prabhas in recent times, but everything is expected to change after the release of the teaser. In the post-COVID-19 world, horror-comedy films have worked wonders at the box office, and Raja Saab can be the next in the list. ## Normally, Prabhas' films open to a very good collection, due to the huge fan following he carries. The Raja Saab has all the elements a film needs to work at the box office, be it romance, comedy, horror, larger-than-life world-building, and a solid star cast. ## Backed by People Media Factory, The Raja Saab leads Prabhas into an uncharted territory of horror-comedy genre, and he seems to be having fun in the film. The actor's look in the film reminds of his vintage avatar, something his fans wanted to see. ## The VFX quality of the teaser is top-notch, and the story also seems to be superb, which promises non-stop entertainment. The background score by Thaman has elevated the teaser. Director Maruthi has promised that the teaser is just a small part of the fantastic world he has created, which will stun everyone when the trailer and film are released. ## There is still a long way to go as the film is slated to hit the big screen on December 5 this year, but looking at the teaser, it may open with a bang at the box office at the pan-India level, especially in the Telugu and Hindi versions. All eyes are now on the trailer and other assets to boost the hype further. ## The Raja Saab features Prabhas in the lead role alongside Sanjay Dutt, Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan, Riddhi Kumar, Boman Irani, Zarina Wahab, and Samuthirakani, among others, in key roles. It will hit the big screen on December 5 in multiple languages. ## ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Housefull 5' Scores A Good Second Weekend
361 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Housefull 5' Scores A Good Second Weekend

Mumbai, June 16 - Superstar Akshay Kumar-led Housefull 5 continues to do well and has crossed 150 crores net collection after scoring a good second weekend domestically. The film witnessed almost a 100% growth from the second Friday to Sunday. ## The comedy entertainer scored approximately 6 crore net on the second Friday, followed by a jump of around 60% for 9.50 crores net on Saturday, and another 20% jump on Sunday for around 11.50 crores net. It minted approximately 27 crores net in the second weekend, which is down by around 65% from the opening weekend. The total collection of the movie is around 154 crores net in 10 days. ## Housefull 5 has been enjoying almost a free run so far, but superstar Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par is coming next week, which means the screens will be shared. The good thing for HF5 is that the word of mouth is in favour, which should ensure enough number of screens to continue scoring steady collections at lower levels. ## At this point, the film is heading for 175+ crore net finish, but the entry into the 200 crore club can also not be ruled out, depending on how it performs after the arrival of SZP. Meanwhile, the film has grossed approximately 235 crores at the worldwide box office at the end of the second weekend (10 days). ## Stay tuned...

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