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: 'Pushpa 2' Beats 'Baahubali 2' In Telugu States To Become Second Biggest Grosser
532 days ago
Tollywood

Box Office: 'Pushpa 2' Beats 'Baahubali 2' In Telugu States To Become Second Biggest Grosser

Hyderabad, December 27 - Superstar Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 - The Rule has become the second highest-grossing film in Telugu states (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) after beating superstar Prabhas-fronted Baahubali 2 - The Conclusion in 23 days.## The Sukumar's directorial action drama has grossed approximately 307+ crores in AP-TG in 23 days (including the 4th Friday) as the second biggest grosser, seating between two SS Rajamouli's directorial ventures - Baahubali 2 and RRR. ## Pushpa 2 took one of the biggest openings in Telugu states approximately 89 crores (including previews), before showing a little drop over the first weekend. However, once the ticket prices lowered, the film showed a better trend and remained the first choice of moviegoers since then. ## With no big film until the Sankranthi festival, Pushpa 2 is expected to continue to score and will look to finish around 350 crores gross. RRR, which minted approximately 407 crores gross in AP-TG, is all but assured to remain the top-grosser there as Pushpa 2 is unlikely to beat it. ## Here are the top 5 biggest grossers in AP/TG - ## 1. RRR - 407 crores approx.## 2. Pushpa 2 - 307+ crores (23 days)## 3. Baahubali 2 - 307 crores## 4. Kalki 2898 AD - 283+ crores## 5. Devara Part 1 - 223 crores## Stay tuned...

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'Krrish 4' To Be Hrithik Roshan's Next After 'War 2'
532 days ago
Bollywood

'Krrish 4' To Be Hrithik Roshan's Next After 'War 2'

Mumbai, December 27 - Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan has been busy with the highly-anticipated spy action thriller War 2 since last year. The movie, scheduled to be released in August 2025, is being directed by Ayan Mukerji and also stars Telugu superstar Jr. NTR (Bollywood debut) in the parallel lead role. ## The final schedule of War 2 will be shot in April next year and after wrapping it up, Hrithik will start superhero biggie Krrish 4 which will be the actor's immediate next, according to the latest report by mid-day. ## It is said that the script work on Krrish is nearly done and the makers are set to take it on floors by the summer of 2025, with schedules in Mumbai and parts of Europe. Agneepath director Karan Malhotra will reportedly be directing this much-awaited superhero title while Rakesh Roshan will produce it with a big studio. ## It is to be noted that Rakesh Roshan directed the first three films of the franchise (including Koi Mil Gaya) and this time, he has taken a back seat from this duty. The makers are keen to raise the benchmark of superhero films with Krrish 4 and are leaving no stone unturned to make it a cinematic spectacle. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Pushpa 2' Rules Third Week With Record 100+ Crore Net Collection
532 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Pushpa 2' Rules Third Week With Record 100+ Crore Net Collection

Hyderabad, December 26 - Allu Arjun's mega-blockbuster Pushpa 2 - The Rule continues dismantling the box office and becomes the first movie to score 100 crores net collection in the third week in Hindi. The film remained the first choice of moviegoers this past week despite the arrival of a new film. ## Directed by Sukumar, the action drama minted approximately 103+ crores net collection, beating Stree 2 to become the biggest third-week grosser in Hindi. The Christmas holiday pushed the third week past 100 crores net and it remained solid during the weekdays.## The third week saw the movie topping 700 crores net in Hindi, becoming the first film to achieve the feat. In 22 days so far, Pushpa 2 has scored approximately 724 crores net and is heading towards 800 crores which is exceptional and a daunting task for the future movie to do. ## Top 5 biggest third week grosser in Hindi - ## 1. Pushpa 2 - 103 crores net approx.## 2. Stree 2 - 72.20 crores net## 3. Baahubali 2 - 69.75 crores net## 4. Gadar 2 - 63.35 crores net## 5. Jawan - 52.06 crores net## Stay tuned...

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Jr. NTR's 'Devara: Part 1' Sets Japan Release
533 days ago
Tollywood

Jr. NTR's 'Devara: Part 1' Sets Japan Release

Tokyo, December 26 - Telugu superstar Jr. NTR's Devara - Part 1 is heading to the Japanese cinemas next year. Directed by Koratal Siva, the action drama was released on September 27 this year in India and internationally, grossing over 400 crores at the worldwide box office. ## According to the latest update, Devara will be released in Japan on March 28, 2025. The release is being handled by Twin, the same distributor behind Prabhas' Kalki 2898 AD, with ticket sales set to begin on January 3, 2025.## Jr. NTR has a big fan following in Japan, especially after the mega success of SS Rajamouli's directorial RRR, which also stars Ram Charan. It is the biggest Indian grosser in the anime country with over 100 crores gross and the makers will hope for the same fortune for Devara as well.## Produced by Yuvasudha Arts and N. T. R. Arts, Devara stars Jr. NTR in dual roles, alongside Saif Ali Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Prakash Raj, Srikanth and Shine Tom Chacko in key roles. The film follows Devara, chieftain of a coastal village, who feuds with his counterpart Bhaira over arms smuggling through the Red Sea.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Mufasa - The Lion King' Heads For 100 Crore Gross In India
535 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: 'Mufasa - The Lion King' Heads For 100 Crore Gross In India

Mumbai, December 24 - Disney's animated adventure film Mufasa: The Lion King is heading towards 100 crores gross collection at the Indian box office. The film has weathered Pushpa 2 - The Rule Storm and has performed better than expected. ## Mufasa, the prequel to 2019's The Lion King, was expected to do well in India due to the franchise's popularity and the voiceover of superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Mahesh Babu. However, the box office carnage of Pushpa 2 threatened Mufasa's prospects, which didn't happen. ## In 7 days so far, Mufasa has grossed around 88 crores (including 3D charges) in India which is a very good collection. It performed brilliantly on Christmas Day (December 25) and Boxing Day. The film is likely to enter the 100 crores gross club by Saturday. ## The Lion King grossed over 190 crores in collection in India in 2019. Mufasa, on the other hand, looks like will fall short of those numbers, however, it can go nearer to The Lion King, depending on how it performs during the weekdays and New Year week. ## Mufasa will be the third Hollywood title of 2024 to enter the 100 crores gross club at the Indian box office after Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (134+ crores gross) and Deadpool & Wolverine (169+ crores gross). It has been a decent year for Hollywood in India which is otherwise becoming a big market. ## Stay tuned...

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Varun Dhawan's 'Baby John' Opening Day Box Office Expectations
535 days ago
Bollywood

Varun Dhawan's 'Baby John' Opening Day Box Office Expectations

Mumbai, December 24 - After stealing hearts with romantic and comedy entertainers, Bollywood star Varun Dhawan is gearing up for the release of his first full-fledged actioner in the form of Baby John which is slated to hit the screens on December 25 on the occasion of Christmas. ## The film, directed by Tamil director Kalees, was easily one of the most anticipated Bollywood movies sometime back but the buzz has dipped for the last few weeks in the euphoria of Pushpa 2 - The Rule which is going great gun at the box office in Hindi. ## The advance booking of Baby John hasn't been on the expected lines but it has still managed to score a decent response with over 100K tickets sold for the opening day. As of 8 PM on December 24, the pre-sales gross for the opening is approximately 3.75 crores (including block seats) and the final advance sales heads for 4.50-5 crores gross. ## The pre-sales trend indicates the film's opening in the range of 10 crores gross, however, the Christmas holiday is expected to boost spot booking which can push the opening into the range of 13-15 crores. Pushpa 2 is the real challenge as it is dominating the mass pockets which is something Baby John also eyeing. There is also Hollywood Mufasa: The Lion King which has good pre-sales for December 25 in North belt. ## If there weren't the other two movies, Baby John could have easily aimed for a much higher opening as buzz for the movie was there to cash in the opportunity. At this point, an opening in the range of 13-15 crores looks more likely. If the projection holds, it can be called a decent start. ## Baby John will mostly depend on word of mouth and if it is positive, the film can really make up for the lost ground during the long weekend and New Year period as the genre of the film is something which has proved to be the ultimate king for the Indian movies for the last couple of years.## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar's 'Sky Force' Trailer Date Officially Revealed
535 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar's 'Sky Force' Trailer Date Officially Revealed

Mumbai, December 24 - One of the biggest first Bollywood films of 2025 is superstar Akshay Kumar-fronted action thriller Sky Force with Maddock Films and Jio Studios. The film is directed by Sandeep Kewlani and Abhishek Anil Kapur and is scheduled to be released during the Republic Day weekend. ## With almost 1 month to go before the film's big screen debut, the makers will kick-start the promotion with a trailer, which will be launched on January 3 during an event in Mumbai. It will be the first big Bollywood movie event of the new year. ## Director Sandeep Kewlani also confirmed the trailer date in a new X post. Sky Force is said to be inspired by India's retaliatory attack on the Sargodha airbase of Pakistan in the Indo-Pakistani air war of 1965, described as India's first and deadliest airstrike. The film will showcase many aerial action sequences that will be high on VFX.## The film stars Akshay Kumar, Nimrat Kaur, Sara Ali Khan, and Veer Pahariya (acting debut) in prominent roles. The movie is expected to be released on January 24, 2025. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Pushpa 2' Crosses 1500 Crore Gross Collection Worldwide
536 days ago
Tollywood

Box Office: 'Pushpa 2' Crosses 1500 Crore Gross Collection Worldwide

Hyderabad, December 23 - Pushpa 2 has a fantastic third weekend with close to 100 crores gross and also topped 1500 crores gross collection at the worldwide box office, becoming only the third Indian movie of all time to achieve the feat. ## At the end of the third weekend, the Allu Arjun-fronted action drama has scored approximately 1506 crores gross, including around 1267 crores gross collection at the Indian box office. It is currently the second biggest grosser in India, behind Baahubali 2 (1416 crores), however, in terms of the net collection, Pushpa 2 is the number 1 film. ## The contribution from the dubbed Hindi version has been more than 50% of the total collection of Pushpa 2. In Hindi, the film has grossed around 925 crores worldwide, including over 800 crores at the Indian box office. It will cross 1000 crores gross soon. ## Pushpa 2 will be eyeing to finish its worldwide run as the second-biggest Indian grosser ever. It needs another around 280 crores gross to pip Baahubali 2 (1788 crores) from the second spot. Aamir Khan's Dangal is likely to remain the top grosser with approximately 2070 crores. ## Stay tuned...

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Siddharth Anand To Direct Shah Rukh Khan's 'King'
536 days ago
Bollywood

Siddharth Anand To Direct Shah Rukh Khan's 'King'

Mumbai, December 23 - Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and director Siddharth Anand are set to reunite for action thriller King after delivering a big blockbuster last year in the form of Pathaan. Anand will also produce the movie with Red Chillies Entertainment. ## King, which also stars Abhishek Bachchan and Suhana Khan, was supposed to be directed by Sujoy Ghosh who has now been replaced by Anand. The shoot of the film is expected to commence in March 2025 for a grand worldwide release in 2026. ## "The prep work for this action-packed entertainer has been underway for the last 6 months, as Siddharth Anand and his team have done multiple rounds of recce all across the globe and also designed path-breaking action sequences with stunt directors of international repute", according to Pinkvilla. ## The film is written by Sujoy Ghosh with Siddharth Anand, Suresh Nair and Sagar Pandya while Abbas Tyrewala penned the dialogue. It is said that the film will have explosive action and will have some of the biggest action sequences of Indian Cinema, competing with global standards. ## Meanwhile, apart from SRK, Suhana, and Abhishek, the makers are in the process of locking an A-list actress to pair with the King Khan. The announcement for the same is expected to be made soon. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Mufasa - The Lion King' Underperforms With $122+ Million Worldwide Opening; Good In India
536 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: 'Mufasa - The Lion King' Underperforms With $122+ Million Worldwide Opening; Good In India

Mumbai, December 23 - Disney's animated adventure drama Mufasa: The Lion King was the number 1 movie at the worldwide box office this past weekend, however, it failed to match the high expectations and largely underperformed at the domestic and overseas box office. ## The Barry Jenkins' directorial prequel to The Lion King (2019) grossed just $35 million in its domestic (North America) opening weekend, well behind the industry's projection of $50+ million. Overseas also, the film didn't leave up to the expectations at $87.2 million for a worldwide cume of $122.2 million.## While the movie topped the global box office, it landed far behind pre-release expectations of $130 million overseas and $180 million globally. China was the biggest market for Mufasa with $7.8 million, followed by France with $7.7 million, and Mexico with $7.1 million. ## Meanwhile, the movie did well at the Indian box office, benefitting from the voiceover of superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Mahesh Babu. In its 3-day opening weekend, the film grossed approximately 46 crores (including 3D charges). The original The Lion King grossed 65+ crores in India in its first weekend. ## Mufasa now hopes to regain the lost ground during the Christmas and New Year holidays. However, it is unlikely to get anywhere near the first film which delivered a mighty $1.66 billion at the global box office as one of the biggest grossers ever with a similar kind of reception from critics. ## Stay tuned...

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'Pushpa 2' Emerges Number 1 Film On Book My Show
537 days ago
Tollywood

'Pushpa 2' Emerges Number 1 Film On Book My Show

Hyderabad, December 23 - Superstar Allu Arjun's mega box office blockbuster Pushpa 2 - The Rule has emerged as the number-one film in the history of the online ticketing portal, Book My Show in terms of tickets sold. ## In just 17 days, the action drama film has sold 18+ million (1.80+ crores) tickets, beating Yash-fronted KGF: Chapter 2 which sold around 17.10+ million tickets during its lifetime run. SS Rajamouli and Prabhas' Baahubali 2 reportedly sold around 16 million tickets which is the third highest ever. ## Overall, Pushpa 2 has sold more than 50 million (5 crores) tickets in 17 days and has become the most-watched movie in India post the Covid-19 pandemic. KGF: Chapter 2 had also sold 50+ million tickets and these two are the only films to achieve the feat since the health crisis. ## Meanwhile, the film is set to cross 1500 crores gross at the worldwide box office in just 18 days and is already the third highest-grossing Indian movie after Baahubali 2 (1790 crores gross approx.) and Dangal (2070 crores gross approx.). It has a chance to pip BB2 to become the number 2 Indian grosser of all time.## Stay tuned...

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Prashanth Neel Opens Up On 'Salaar - Ceasefire' Box Office Performance; Calls 'Salaar 2' His One of The Best Works
537 days ago
Tollywood

Prashanth Neel Opens Up On 'Salaar - Ceasefire' Box Office Performance; Calls 'Salaar 2' His One of The Best Works

Bengaluru, December 22 - It has been a year since Prabhas-fronted action drama Salaar Part 1 - Ceasefire was released in theatres. Directed by Prashanth Neel, the film was one of the highest-grossing Indian titles in 2023 with over 600 crores gross, however, the director expected. ## In a special interview with Kairam Vaashi on the occasion of Salaar's first anniversary, Prashanth Neel opened up about the film's box office performance. It is worth noting that it was Neel's first movie since the mega-blockbuster KGF: Chapter 2 and his combination with Prabhas was expected to set the box office on fire. ## While Salaar emerged as a box office success, Neel expressed his disappointment and said that he was not completely happy with the performance as he expected more since a lot of hard work was put into it. However, the maverick filmmaker is super confident on Salaar 2 which is scheduled to hit the big screens in 2026. ## "I decided to make Salaar2 into one of my best movies. The writing I have put into the film has been probably one of my best works. I'm going to make it more than I can imagine and more than the audience can imagine. It is something that unquestionably will be one of my best works", Neel said. ## Meanwhile, Neel will next team up with superstar Jr. NTR for action drama, slated to go on floors early next year. After wrapping up NTR's film, the director will resume work on Salaar 2 which has been confirmed to be released in 2026. He also has KGF: Chapter 3 with Yash, and a periodic action drama, probably with Prabhas in the pipeline. ## Watch the full interview here - ## ## Stay tuned...

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