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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All-Time Blockbuster 'Pushpa 2 - The Rule' Completes 50 Days At The Box Office
504 days ago
Tollywood

All-Time Blockbuster 'Pushpa 2 - The Rule' Completes 50 Days At The Box Office

Hyderabad, January 24 - Superstar Allu Arjun's action drama Pushpa 2 - The Rule has had a dream run at the box office and has completed 50 days since its debut on December 5 last year. The Sukumar's directorial is closing in its box office journey but not before rewriting history. ## Produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings, the second part of the Pushpa series has grossed over 1736 crores worldwide, including over 1466 crores in India and over 270 crores at the overseas box office in 50 days so far and emerged as an all-time blockbuster. ## The film will finish as the third highest-grossing Indian movie of all time at the worldwide box office, behind only Baahubali 2 (1790 crores approx.) and Dangal (2070 crores approx.). Pushpa 2 - The Rule headed to finish under 1750 crores worldwide with approximately 6.25 crores domestic footfalls.## In the dubbed Hindi version, however, from the record-breaking opening to breaching 100 crores gross single day mark to become the biggest Hindi grosser, the movie has shattered every record and set a new benchmark for the upcoming films. It has minted a staggering over 800 crores net collection in Hindi.## Also starring Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil, among others, the film follows Pushpa Raj, a coolie risen to the ranks of sandalwood smuggler, who begins to face tough opposition from enemies, including SP Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat IPS.## Stay tuned...

Sunny Deol's 'Jaat' Official Release Date Announced
504 days ago
Bollywood

Sunny Deol's 'Jaat' Official Release Date Announced

Mumbai, January 24 - After the historic success of Gadar 2, Bollywood star Sunny Deol teamed up with Telugu director Gopichand Malineni for mass entertainer Jaat which is the director's maiden Bollywood project. Telugu giant Mythri Movie Makers produces the film with People Media Factory. ## On Friday (January 24), the makers announced the release date of this much-awaited action drama. It has been confirmed that Jaat will hit the big screen on April 10 this year in Hindi and the dubbed versions of Telugu and Tamil. ## It is to be noted that Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi's highly-awaited courtroom comedy drama Jolly LLB 3 is scheduled for an April 11 release and if things remain unchanged, it will be the second round of epic box office clash between Akshay and Sunny after 2023's Gadar 2 and OMG 2. ## The plot details of Jaat have been kept under wraps but it is said that Sunny will be up against 5 antagonists in the movie. It stars Sunny Deol in the title role, alongside Prashant Bajaj, Randeep Hooda, Vineet Kumar Singh, Saiyami Kher and Regina Cassandra. ## Stay tuned...

'Kalki 2' Filming To Commence June 2025
506 days ago
Tollywood

'Kalki 2' Filming To Commence June 2025

Hyderabad, January 22 - Pan India superstar Prabhas and director Nag Ashwin teamed up for the first time last year in the form of sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD. The film was one of the biggest hits of the year with a worldwide gross collection of over 1000 crores. ## Kalki 2898 AD ended with an exciting cliffhanger which raised curiosity for the second part of the franchise. As the fans are waiting for Kalki 2, the buzz for the movie is naturally strong and the latest update will surely keep the excitement soaring as the shoot date is locked for the second part. ## It is learned that some parts of Kalki 2 have already been filmed with the first part, and producer Ashwini Dutt confirmed in a recent interview that Kalki 2 will go on to the sets this June. The seasoned filmmaker also promised the second part would be bigger than the first part in every aspect. ## As has been hinted in Kalki 2898 AD, the second part will mainly focus on Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan while Deepika Padukone will have a strong presence. The film will likely be released in late 2026 or 2027 in multiple languages. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Moana 2' Sails Past $1 Billion Worldwide
508 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: 'Moana 2' Sails Past $1 Billion Worldwide

Mumbai, January 20 - Disney strikes again and completes the lonely hat-trick of a $1 billion worldwide success of 2024 after the studio's animated musical adventure film Moana 2 sailed past the magical box office milestone globally through the 8th weekend. ## To think how big this billion-dollar success is, Moana 2, the sequel to the 2016 blockbuster, was originally conceived as a streaming show before Disney changed plans for good. It is Disney's third 2024 release to join the billion-dollar club following Inside Out 2 ($1.69 billion) and Deadpool & Wolverine ($1.33 billion). ## Moana 2 has grossed $445 million domestically (North America) and $567 million at the international box office, bringing its grand total to $1.01 billion globally. No other film, apart from Disney's other 2 movies, managed to breach the $1 billion mark in 2024 with the closest to being Universal's Despicable Me 4 ($969 million). ## The second film in the Moana franchise is the 9th film after the COVID-19 pandemic and the 55th title of all time to enter the billion-dollar club. It has outgrossed 2022's Jurassic World: Dominion and 2008's The Dark Knight to become the 53rd biggest-grosser ever. Moana 2 is projected to finish its run under the top 50 films. ## Set three years after the first film, Moana 2 follows the titular character reuniting with the demigod Maui and assembling a wayfinding crew to find the lost island of Motufetu, break its curse, and reconnect the people of the ocean.## Stay tuned...

Christopher Nolan's 'Interstellar' Re-Release Set For Excellent Opening In India
509 days ago
Hollywood

Christopher Nolan's 'Interstellar' Re-Release Set For Excellent Opening In India

Mumbai, January 19 - Maverick filmmaker Christopher Nolan's sci-fi epic Interstellar is gearing up for the re-release in Indian cinemas on February 7. Having already been successfully re-released in the US market, the same level of craze is being seen among the Indian audience. ## There has been demand for the film for some time now but to know how genuine it was could come with the response at the ticket window. Well, it seems the hype for the film is real as the pre-sales response ahead of its release is extraordinary. ## Starring Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway, Interstellar's advance sales opened a couple of days ago in IMAX along with the regular format, and as expected, it is selling tickets like hotcakes. With 18 days still to go for the re-launch, the pre-sales of the film are nearing 75K and fast approaching 100K for the opening weekend. ## Seeing the craze for the film, it is certain that the booking trend will remain strong till the release. It will be released on all IMAX screens which are being sold out rapidly. The record opening for the film is almost guaranteed among the re-release titles in India. ## Interstellar has been a huge blockbuster at the box office through its original and re-release runs so far. Upon its first release in 2014, the movie grossed $681 million and including re-runs, it has generated $743 million at the worldwide box office. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Daaku Maharaaj' Crosses 100 Crore Gross Worldwide
509 days ago
Tollywood

Box Office: 'Daaku Maharaaj' Crosses 100 Crore Gross Worldwide

Hyderabad, January 19 - Telugu veteran Nandamuri Balakrishna's action drama Daaku Maharaaj has completed its full first week at the worldwide box office. After the superb opening, the movie remained steady throughout the week and surpassed 100 crores gross. ## Directed by Bobby, Daaku Maharaaj has grossed approximately 89 crores domestically and around 16 crores at the overseas box office for a global cume of 105 crores in 7 days. This marks NBK's 4th 100 crores worldwide grosser, all of which have come consecutively.## The film received a mostly positive reception but its full potential has been cut short by the sensational performance of Venkatesh Daggubati's action comedy Sankranthiki Vasthunam which is running riot at the box office, already grossing over 125 crores worldwide in just 5 days. ## Daaku Maharaj, meanwhile, has emerged as a success story, keeping up with Balakrishna's perfect 100% success ratio post the Covid-19 pandemic. Before the latest hit, NBK's Bhagavanth Kesari, Veera Simha Reddy, and Akhanda surpassed century at the global box office. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Sankranthiki Vasthunam' Emerges A Big Blockbuster; Tops 100 Crore Gross Worldwide
510 days ago
Tollywood

Box Office: 'Sankranthiki Vasthunam' Emerges A Big Blockbuster; Tops 100 Crore Gross Worldwide

Hyderabad, January 18 - Staying true to its title, Venkatesh Daggubati's action comedy Sankranthiki Vasthunam has emerged as a Sankranthi winner, heading towards becoming a big blockbuster at the worldwide box office. Anil Ravipudi directs the movie which marks his reunion with Venky after F2 and F3.## Released on the day of Sankranthi (January 14), the movie faced competition from Ram Charan's Game Changer and Balakrishna's Daaku Maharaaj. However, both the other movies stood no chance in the front of box office carnage of Sankranthiki Vasthunam which emerged as the number 1 choice of the moviegoers from day 1. ## The movie scored approximately 27 crore gross in India and around 35 crores worldwide upon its Tuesday opening day, making it the biggest opener of Venkatesh. Thanks to the positive word of mouth, it showed a remarkable hold in the following days and in just 4 days, the film crossed 100 crores at the worldwide box office. ## Sankranthiki Vasthunam has grossed approximately 105 crores worldwide, including approximately 90 crores gross in India and 15 crores at the overseas box office. It has already become the second highest-grossing Indian movie of 2025, behind only the Pan India movie Game Changer which has minted around 175 crores in 8 days. ## Produced by Dil Raju who also bankrolled the Ram Charan-starrer, Sankranthiki Vasthunam will remain the number 1 movie throughout the weekend and beyond. It is certain to enter 200 crore gross club and will beat GC's lifetime gross to emerge the biggest grosser of Sankranthi 2025. ## Stay tuned...

Akshay Kumar's 'Sky Force' Censor Certificate And Theatrical Runtime Revealed
512 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar's 'Sky Force' Censor Certificate And Theatrical Runtime Revealed

Mumbai, January 16 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar's war action thriller Sky Force is gearing up for release on January 24, during the Republic Day weekend. The movie is co-directed by Sandeep Kewlani and Abhishek Anil Kapur. ## With nearly a week to go for release, the film was censored on January 16. According to the reports, Sky Force has been censored with a U/A 13+ certificate and the approved theatrical runtime of 125 minutes (2 hours and 5 minutes) by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). ## The official plot summary of the movie reveals, "Sky Force unravels a gripping tale inspired by true events from one of the deadliest air strikes between India and Pakistan. A hero lost, and a comrade's quest for truth - an epic tribute to bravery, sacrifice, and unbreakable courage". ## The film is produced by Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films, in association with Jio Studios and Amar Kaushik. It stars Akshay Kumar and Veer Pahariya (in his acting debut), alongside Sara Ali Khan, Nimrat Kaur, and Sharad Kelkar in key roles. ## Stay tuned...

Much-Awaited 'Border 2' Shoot Begins; Release Date Re-Confirmed
512 days ago
Bollywood

Much-Awaited 'Border 2' Shoot Begins; Release Date Re-Confirmed

Mumbai, January 16 - One of the biggest films in the making, Border 2 has commenced filming on January 16 in the scenic cantonment areas of Jhansi. The film is directed by Punjabi director Anurag Singh and is produced by Bhushan Kumar and Nidhi Dutta, and co-producer Shiv Chanana. ## Bollywood star Varun Dhawan, who headlines this mega project with OG Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty, joins the first schedule which is set in the highly secluded armed forces cantonment areas of Jhansi. The film aims to capture the raw emotions and heroism that have defined the franchise. ## Border 2 will be shot in the real location in and around the special armed forces to give a rustic feel to the film. On Thursday, makers took to social media to announce the shoot commencement and also re-confirmed the release date which is January 23, 2026.## It is the sequel to the epic blockbuster Border (1997), a war film based on the events of the Battle of Longewala (1971). It was directed by J. P. Dutta, and set during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. It is said that the sequel is the continuation of the first part. ## Action, grit, and patriotism! Actor Varun Dhawan begins #Border2 journey in the scenic cantonment areas of Jhansi with Producers Bhushan Kumar, Nidhi Dutta, Co-producer Shiv Chanana and director Anurag Singh leading the way 🎬January 23, 2026— Get ready for an unforgettable… pic.twitter.com/qyHThHq9fu— T-Series (@TSeries) January 16, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

Ajith Kumar's 'Vidaamuyarchi' Trailer And Release Date Update
513 days ago
Kollywood

Ajith Kumar's 'Vidaamuyarchi' Trailer And Release Date Update

Chennai, January 15 - Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar's long-awaited action thriller Vidaamuyarchi is gearing up for the release. Directed by Magizh Thirumeni, the movie was announced in May 2023 by Lyca Productions and since then, it has been in intense production. ## The movie was originally announced for Diwali 2024 release, before getting postponed to December and then Pongal 2025. It was again pushed back and there were reports that it would be released during the Republic Day weekend. But there is another change in the plan. ## On Wednesday, Lyca took to social media to announce that the Vidaamuyarchi trailer would be launched on January 16, and according to reliable Tamil media reports, the film will hit the big screens on February 6 in multiple languages. The official announcement of the release date will be made with the trailer. ## The film is reportedly based on the 1997 Jonathan Mostow's directorial Breakdown. It follows a husband who is on the search for his wife, who went missing during their vacation to Azerbaijan. The movie stars Ajith Kumar, alongside Trisha Krishnan, Arjun Sarja, Arav, Regina Cassandra and Ramya Subramanian. ## Stay tuned...

IMDb Unveils List of The Top 20 Most Anticipated Indian Movies of 2025
513 days ago
Bollywood

IMDb Unveils List of The Top 20 Most Anticipated Indian Movies of 2025

Mumbai, January 15 - IMDb has unveiled the list of the top 20 most anticipated Indian movies of 2025, and the blockbuster list is topped by superstar Salman Khan's action drama Sikandar. The list includes 11 Bollywood titles, 3 Tamil and Telugu titles each, 2 Kannada movies and 1 Malayalam movie. ## Sikandar, directed by AR Murugadoss and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, is scheduled to hit the big screens on Eid. Expressing his gratitude for Sikandar being the most anticipated movie, director Murugadoss said, "Working with Salman Khan has been incredible! His energy and dedication bring Sikandar to life in ways words can't express. Every scene in Sikandar is crafted to leave an indelible mark! I've poured my heart into designing each moment to stay with audiences forever". ## The second most anticipated movie is superstar Yash's Kannada film Toxic, directed by Geetu Mohandas. The Pan India action drama film is currently in production and is expected to be released in December this year. It is Yash's first movie since the mega blockbuster and the highest-grossing Kannada movie, KGF: Chapter 2 in April 2022. ## Superstar Rajinikanth's action thriller Coolie with director Lokesh Kanagaraj is the most anticipated Tamil film of the year and it takes the 3rd spot among the Indian movies. Produced by Sun Pictures, the Pan India blockbuster, which also features Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan in a cameo role, is expected to be released in August 2025. ## Here are the top 20 most-anticipated Indian films on IMDb, as of now - ## 1. Sikandar (Hindi)## 2. Toxic (Kannada)## 3. Coolie (Tamil)## 4. Housefull 5 (Hindi)## 5. Baaghi 4 (Hindi)## 6. The Raja Saab (Telugu)## 7. War 2 (Hindi)## 8. L2: Empuraan (Malayalam)## 9. Deva (Hindi)## 10. Chhaava (Hindi)## 11. Kannappa (Telugu)## 12. Retro (Tamil)## 13. Thug Life (Tamil)## 14. Jaat (Hindi)## 15. Sky Force (Hindi)## 16. Sitaare Zameen Par (Hindi)## 17. Thama (Hindi)## 18. Kanatar: Chapter 1 (Kannada)## 19. Alpha (Hindi)## 20. Thandel (Telugu)## Note - Among the Indian movies with planned releases in 2025, these titles were consistently the most popular with IMDb users, as determined by the actual page views of the more than 250 million monthly visitors to IMDb worldwide.## Stay tuned...

Ranbir Kapoor's 'Dhoom 4' Shooting Details Reportedly Revealed
515 days ago
Bollywood

Ranbir Kapoor's 'Dhoom 4' Shooting Details Reportedly Revealed

Mumbai, January 13 - Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor is gearing up for a busy next few years during which he will be seen headlining some of the biggest films in the making. The actor is currently shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War along with Nitesh Tiwari's epic Ramayana, both scheduled to hit the big screens in 2026. ## Recently, it was reported that Ranbir has been locked in to lead Yash Raj Films' long-awaited Dhoom 4, which was officially announced more than a decade ago but the production never took off due to some reasons. But now, things are moving fast and production is set to begin next year. ## According to the India Today report, Dhoom 4 will start filming in April 2026. The makers are currently looking to cast 2 female leads and an antagonist. Key contenders to play the antagonist in the film are being considered from the South. ## Ranbir will wrap up both Love & War and Ramayana (both parts) before starting Dhoom 4 as it will need him to have a different look from his other movies. Interestingly, in the previous films of the franchise, the main lead of the film had the shades of an anti-hero, and going by the latest report, it looks like Ranbir's character will be entirely different. The official confirmation will reveal more truth about it which needs to be seen. ## Meanwhile, after Dhoom 4, the actor will start Animal Park, which is the sequel to the mega-blockbuster Animal with director Sandeep Reddy Vanga.## Stay tuned...