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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Box Office: Ajith Kumar's 'Good Bad Ugly' Storms Past 100 Crore Worldwide In 3 Days
425 days ago
Kollywood

Box Office: Ajith Kumar's 'Good Bad Ugly' Storms Past 100 Crore Worldwide In 3 Days

Chennai, April 13 - Thala Ajith Kumar's action comedy Good Bad Ugly is proving to be a redemption for the actor after getting a big shock earlier this year in the form of VidaaMuyarchi, which was a big box office failure with under 150 crores gross collection worldwide. ## Directed by Adhik Ravichandran, the latest blockbuster is having an excellent opening weekend at the domestic and worldwide box office. Within three days, it had topped 100 crores globally and became only the third Tamil movie of the year to achieve the feat after Dragon (152 crores) and VidaaMuyarchi (136 crores). ## Through the first Saturday (3rd day), Good Bad Ugly scored approximately 75 crores gross in India, including around 60 crores in the home state, Tamil Nadu. Overseas, the movie has minted an estimated 40 crores gross for the worldwide cume total of around 115 crores in 3 days. ## Good Bad Ugly is expected to become the highest-grossing Tamil title of the year at the end of the first Sunday (4th day) by topping Dragon, and with mixed to positive reception among the audiences, the film is likely have a steady run during the weekdays before scoring big again in the second weekend.## With a strong response so far and a lack of major competition going forward, Good Bad Ugly is certain to become Ajith Kumar's biggest grosser globally. Currently, Thunivu - No Guts No Glory is the actor's biggest grosser with approximately 200 crores, and GBU will easily beat this in the next few days. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Jaat' Third Day/First Saturday Early Estimates
425 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Jaat' Third Day/First Saturday Early Estimates

Mumbai, April 12 - The Sunny Deol-led action drama Jaat witnessed a good jump of around 40% on its first Saturday after a decent hold on Friday to stand a good chance of scoring in the double-digit numbers for the first time. ## According to early estimates, Jaat has scored in the range of 9.50-10.50 crores net collection, which pushed its total collection to 26+ crores net in 3 days. The 4-day extended opening weekend is expected to be around 37-40 crores, which is a decent to good total. ## The film continued to remain strong in the mass pockets, while multiplexes also witnessed a marginal growth. These things will help the movie on Sunday as well, but the real test will begin on Monday, which will determine the film's longevity at the box office. ## Jaat has a positive reception, especially among the masses, and that should help it to maintain a steady hold during the weekdays, which is a must for its chances to emerge as a success and potentially hit the 100 crores net mark. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Jaat' Second Day Early Estimates
426 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Jaat' Second Day Early Estimates

Mumbai, April 11 - Sunny Deol's action drama Jaat has seen a decent hold on its second day after the good first day collection of around 9.50 crores net. The movie is having a drop of around 20%-25% today, which was expected due to mid-week release. ## According to early estimates, Jaat is looking to score in the range of 6.75-7.25 crores net on its first Friday, which pushes its total collection to around 16.50 crores in 2 days. The movie had a low start in the morning but picked up well towards the evening and night shows to come close hit the 7 crore mark. ## The word of mouth for Jaat is on the positive side among the masses, and that was again on display as mass pockets have much better hold compared to multiplexes, which remained on the lower side. However, the reception in mass centers is where the movie has a chance to score, and it will look to capitalise on Saturday and Sunday to break the double-digit barrier. ## Depending on where Saturday collection lands, Jaat is expected to score around 40 crores net collection in the extended 4-day weekend, which is a good to decent total. The movie's real test will begin on Monday, which will determine how far it can go at the box office. ## Stay tuned...

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Rumoured Release Date of SS Rajamouli And Mahesh Babu's Next Revealed
427 days ago
Tollywood

Rumoured Release Date of SS Rajamouli And Mahesh Babu's Next Revealed

Hyderabad, April 11 - After the mega blockbuster success of RRR (2022), maverick director SS Rajamouli has teamed up with superstar Mahesh Babu for his next film, which kick-started shoot recently. Priyanka Chopra has been locked to play the female lead while Prithviraj Sukumaran is to play the antagonist role. ## The yet untitled jungle adventure blockbuster is reportedly being made on a budget of 1000 crores, which makes it the most expensive Indian film to date. The makers have completed the first schedule recently, and the next schedule is expected to begin in Hyderabad later this month. ## Meanwhile, over the last few days, the rumours about the possible release date of SSMB29 are all over social media. According to a strong report by Gulte.com, SS Rajamouli is planning to bring the film on March 25, 2027. The date has special significance as Rajamouli's RRR was also released on the same date in 2022. ## While the release date looks perfect with multiple holidays in the first few weeks, one has to wait for the official confirmation from the makers, as Rajamouli is known for keeping things secret about his movies. We might get some updates regarding the same in the soon-to-be-held press meet of the film's team. ## Stay tuned...

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Priyanka Chopra To Join Hrithik Roshan In 'Krrish 4'
427 days ago
Bollywood

Priyanka Chopra To Join Hrithik Roshan In 'Krrish 4'

Mumbai, April 11 - India's international star Priyanka Chopra is set to be a busy bee once again in Indian cinema. After confirming to be a part of director SS Rajamouli and superstar Mahesh Babu's SSMB29, the actress is now gearing up to reprise her role in Krrish 4.## After years of speculation, it was recently officially confirmed that Hrithik Roshan would be making his directorial debut with the hugely anticipated superhero movie, Krrish 4, in which he will return to play the titular character. Now, according to a report by Pinkvilla, PC has been locked to play the female lead. ## Priyanka has appeared in Krrish 2 and 3 as the female lead and will return to reprise her role as Priya in the upcoming installment. "Hrithik and Priyanka are a successful pair and have an excellent work relationship. It was more of a no-brainer for PC to come on board Krrish 4, as the story continues the journey of characters from Koi Mil Gaya to Krrish, Krrish 3, and now the fourth instalment", says the report. ## Krrish 4 is touted to be an ambitious superhero saga, and it is said that the actress was bowled over by the vision of Hrithik Roshan to take the franchise forward, and was ecstatic to see him take over the challenges of directing the film. ## The film will be produced by Aditya Chopra under the banner of Yash Raj Films and Rakesh Roshan. The pre-production is going on in full swing at YRF, with a YFX team working on the pre-viz of this superhero epic. The film is scheduled to go on floors in the first quarter of 2026, and the casting for the rest of the actors is underway. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Jaat' Opening Day Early Estimates
427 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Jaat' Opening Day Early Estimates

Mumbai, April 10 - Sunny Deol-fronted action drama Jaat has taken a decent to good start at the domestic box office with collection flirting with double-digit opening. The response in mass belts, which is its target audience, is easily among the best of the year. ## According to early estimates, Jaat is looking to score in the range of 9-10 crores net collection, which is the 4th biggest opening for a Bollywood title of the year. The industry has been feeling the heat due to the low success ratio this year, and Jaat comes as a much-needed relief. ## The film is best in mass belts, which show an upward trend throughout the day due to positive word of mouth. However, at the same time, it is poor in metro cities, which is expected as the content of the movie is not aimed at them. ## Jaat also benefited from the poor performance of Salman Khan's Sikandar, which goes down further under the 1 crore mark, and with no hope to bounce back, the Sunny Deol-starrer has a clear road for at least a week before Akshay Kumar's Kesari 2 arrives. ## The movie is likely to see a little drop on Friday, but is expected to score well on Saturday and Sunday as the initial reception among its target audience is positive. At this point, the 4-day opening weekend is heading for 40-50 crores net, which is good. ## Stay tuned...

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All-Time Box Office Blockbuster 'Chhaava' OTT Release Date Announced
428 days ago
Bollywood

All-Time Box Office Blockbuster 'Chhaava' OTT Release Date Announced

Mumbai, April 10 - Vicky Kaushal's historical action drama Chhaava is nearing its box office run. Directed by Laxman Utekar, the film was released on February 14, and since then, it has been a one-horse race at the box office with the worldwide collection of over 800 crores gross. ## Chhaava is currently in its 8th week and is already the highest-grossing Indian film of the year so far. While the movie is still playing in a handful of cinemas, the makers have announced its digital release date as pre-decided. ## On Thursday (April 10), Netflix announced on social media that Chhaava would start streaming on its platform on Friday (April 11), 56 days after its theatrical debut. The movie is expected to bring huge viewership to the streamer since it has been one of the most talked-about theatrical Indian titles of the year. ## Produced by Maddock Films, Chhaava is based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the second ruler of the Maratha Empire, who is played by Vicky Kaushal in the movie. Rashmika Mandanna plays the role of Yesubai Bhonsale, while Akshaye Khanna stars as Aurangzeb alongside Vineet Kumar Singh, Ashutosh Rana, and Divya Dutta, among others in key roles.## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar's 'Kesari: Chapter 2' Censor Details And Theatrical Runtime Revealed
428 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar's 'Kesari: Chapter 2' Censor Details And Theatrical Runtime Revealed

Mumbai, April 9 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar's historical courtroom drama Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh is shaping up to be a dark horse at the box office. The recently released teaser and trailer have raised the anticipation. ## Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, Kesari 2 is scheduled to hit the big screens on April 18 and ahead of the big debut, the makers have completed censorship formalities today. It has been revealed that the movie is censored with an A (18+) certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). ## The film's official theatrical runtime is 135 minutes (2 hours and 15 minutes), and its adult rating hints at the film's intense and possibly graphic portrayal of one of the most turbulent chapters, the aftermath of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.## Kesari 2 is the second film of Akshay Kumar post the Covid-19 pandemic to receive an A certificate by CBFC after OMG 2 (2023) which went on to become a big box office success with over 200 crores gross collection worldwide. ## The official plot summary of the movie reveals, "Inspired by annals of history, this is the riveting tale of Sankaran Nair, a fearless and charismatic barrister who waged an epic legal battle against the mighty British Empire, exposing to the world the brutal truth behind the Jallianwala Bagh massacre".## In the movie, produced by Dharma Productions in association with Leo Media Collective and Cape of Good Films, Akshay Kumar plays the role of C. Sankaran Nair, while Ananya Panday portrays Dilreet Gill, and R. Madhavan steps into the shoes of Neville Mckinley. Simon Paisley Day is cast as General Reginald Dyer — the man responsible for the brutal incident at Jallianwala Bagh.## Stay tuned...

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NTRNeel: Jr. NTR's 'Dragon' With Prashanth Neel To Get A New Release Date
429 days ago
Tollywood

NTRNeel: Jr. NTR's 'Dragon' With Prashanth Neel To Get A New Release Date

Hyderabad, April 9 - Superstar Jr. NTR and director Prashanth Neel's maiden collaboration, tentatively titled Dragon, is all set to get a new release date. The film, produced by Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts, is currently in production, and the makers are set to release a big update on April 9. ## NTR-Neel/Dragon was announced a long time back, and the makers confirmed last year that it would hit the big screens during the Sankranthi festival in 2026. However, according to the latest Telugu media report, the hugely anticipated action drama will be delayed to the summer of 2026. ## It is said that Dragon will now hit the big screens on April 9, 2026, in multiple languages, and the official announcement for the same is expected to be made on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Currently, there is no other Indian film slated for this date. ## Recently, producer Ravi Shankar said that Dragon is a unique script that hasn't been seen in Indian cinema before. He also said that it will be released in international languages and showed confidence in the movie's box office performance. It is a period action drama, set in the 1960s in Calcutta.## Stay tuned...

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Director Siddharth Anand Addresses Shah Rukh Khan's 'King' Rumours
429 days ago
Bollywood

Director Siddharth Anand Addresses Shah Rukh Khan's 'King' Rumours

Mumbai, April 8 - Director Siddharth Anand has seemingly addressed rumours surrounding superstar Shah Rukh Khan's hugely-awaited King. The project has been making tremendous noise on social media for the last few days due to various reasons and now, the filmmaker has responded to those rumours. ## Recently, a report emerged that Deepika Padukone will reunite with Anand and SRK to play an extended cameo role. While the filmmaker didn't mention the report, he seemingly denied the casting of Deepika by calling it fake on Twitter/X. ## There was another rumour that the shooting of King would be delayed by a couple of months, and again, Anand debunked it and called it false. He then mentioned May 2025 in a separate post on X, reportedly confirming the commencement of filming as reported previously. ## Meanwhile, a new report has emerged that not Deepika Padukone, but Sonam Bajwa has been cast to play a key role. The official confirmation, however, is yet to be made. Sonam is already doing two of the most-waited Bollywood films, Housefull 5 and Baaghi 4. ## King will feature Shah Rukh Khan in the title role alongside his daughter Suhana Khan in her big screen debut, Abhishek Bachchan and Abhay Verma in prominent roles. ## Stay tuned...

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AA22xA6: Allu Arjun's Most-Awaited Collaboration With Director Atlee Officially Announced With Behind-The-Scene Footage
430 days ago
Tollywood

AA22xA6: Allu Arjun's Most-Awaited Collaboration With Director Atlee Officially Announced With Behind-The-Scene Footage

Hyderabad, April 8 - One of the most talked about collaborations of the Indian cinema between Pan India superstar Allu Arjun and director Atlee has officially been announced on the actor's 43rd birthday today, with the behind-the-scenes footage of the team meeting. ## The film will be produced by Kalanithi Maran of Sun Pictures, and it will involve artists from India and Hollywood. The announcement video of the film, tentatively titled AA22xA6, shows Allu Arjun along with director Atlee and producer Maran meeting at Sun Pictures' office in Chennai, where they discussed the project. ## The video then shows the trio fly to Los Angeles to visit Lola VFX Studio along with Spectral Motion, Fractured FX, ILM Technoprops, Ironhead Studio, and Legacy Effects to discuss this magnum opus project. Some of the artists of these studios can be heard hailing the vision of the makers and calling the story unbelievable and never heard before. ## The BTS footage of the announcement video has raised expectations, and it seems the makers are trying to create something the Indian audience has never seen before. It promises to be a visual spectacle, a highly ambitious mega-budget VFX-heavy sci-fi film, set in a parallel universe. ## Speaking about the movie, Atlee said, "This is the film I have always dreamed of making, and it's taken years of quiet work to shape the screenplay into something I truly believe in. To now bring it to life with the Icon Star #AlluArjun Sir, under the visionary leadership of Kalanithi Maran Sir, is nothing short of a dream come true. The film is mass at its core and magical in its storytelling, crafted to move and entertain audiences worldwide".## The pre-production work of AA22xA6 will begin this month, and the movie will go on floors by around August/September this year for a 2026/2027 release worldwide in multiple languages. ## Gear up for the Landmark Cinematic Event⚡✨#AA22xA6 - A Magnum Opus from Sun Pictures💥@alluarjun @Atlee_dir #SunPictures #AA22 #A6 pic.twitter.com/MUD2hVXYDP— Sun Pictures (@sunpictures) April 8, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Warner Bros. Pictures' 'A Minecraft Movie' Scores Record-Breaking Worldwide Opening Weekend
431 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: Warner Bros. Pictures' 'A Minecraft Movie' Scores Record-Breaking Worldwide Opening Weekend

Los Angeles, April 6 - Hollywood has woken up again to banish the box office blues, thanks to Warner Bros. Pictures' video game adaptation A Minecraft Movie. ## Starring Jason Momoa, the fantasy adventure comedy film, based on the 2011 video game Minecraft, has shattered records at the domestic (North America) and worldwide box office to score the biggest opening weekend ever for a live-action video game adaptation title. ## Made on a budget of $150 million, Minecraft struck gold with a record-shattering $163 million opening domestically, the biggest for a video game adaptation, beating The Super Mario Bros Movie's $146.4 million. It scored the best 3-day opening weekend start since Deadpool and Wolverine in July last year. ## Overseas, the film minted a huge $150.70 million in the 5-day weekend over 74 markets, pushing total opening to $313.70 million, which is the best live-action and second-best video game adaptation, only under The Super Mario Bros Movie's $377 million.## The film has come much higher than even the most optimistic industry projection to stun the Hollywood trade. Warner Bros. Pictures had projected a $135 million start, now history with record-shattering numbers. It seems to be one of those movies that moviegoers have decided to watch, not caring about the reviews, as CinemaScore is B+. ## Stay tuned...

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