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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Critically Acclaimed Horror Film 'Tumbbad' Gets A Re-Release Date
653 days ago
Bollywood

Critically Acclaimed Horror Film 'Tumbbad' Gets A Re-Release Date

Mumbai, August 31 - Critically acclaimed folk horror thriller Tumbbad is making its way back to the big screen this September. ## The film, directed by Rahi Anil Barve, is set to be re-released on September 13. It was supposed to get re-issued on August 30 but has been pushed back by 2 weeks. The makers announced the re-release date on Saturday with a new poster. ## The poster features the film's protagonist, Vinayak Rao (played by Sohum Shah), leading his young son Pandurang (played by Mohammad Samad) through the night with a lantern, with an atmosphere of supernatural elements of their journey. ## The film, written by Mitesh Shah, Prasad, Barve, and Gandhi, and produced by Sohum Shah, Aanand L. Rai, Mukesh Shah, and Amita Shah, tells the story of Rao's descent into greed as he hunts for a mythical treasure guarded by a malevolent entity named Hastar.## Tumbbad was originally released in October 2018 and it was hailed as the finest folk horror movie of Indian cinema. At the box office, it grossed approximately 13 crores in India against the budget of 5 crores.## DostonWe are arriving !!It's time for #TumbbadExperience in cinemas again on 13th September, 2024!#AdeshPrasad @aanandlrai @BarveRahi #AnkitJain pic.twitter.com/EomTbG4Bhl— Sohum Shah (@s0humshah) August 31, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

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Jr. NTR's 'Devara Part 1' Off To Strong Advance Booking In The USA
653 days ago
Tollywood

Jr. NTR's 'Devara Part 1' Off To Strong Advance Booking In The USA

Los Angeles, August 31 - Telugu superstar Jr. NTR returns to the big screens after more than 2 years with the upcoming action drama Devara: Part 1. The movie, directed by Koratala Siva, also stars Saif Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor in prominent roles.## Scheduled to be released on September 27, Devara is having a very good buzz and is expected to storm the worldwide box office, of which it is already showing a glimpse in its pre-sales. With 4 weeks still left for the release, the movie is off to strong advance booking in the USA.## Within hours of the opening of pre-sales, Devara stormed to a $100K gross collection on very limited shows with some of them completely sold out for the USA premiere which is on September 26. This shows the massive anticipation for the movie among the audience. If the momentum continues, it could well be NTR's biggest solo premiere in North America.## The mega-blockbuster success of Jr. NTR's last film, RRR (2022) might also have a say in the blockbuster start of Devara in the USA pre-sales. RRR was a big success in North America with over $15 million in collection which is among the highest for an Indian movie there.## Produced by Yuvasudha Arts and NTR Arts, Devara marks the second collaboration between Jr. NTR and director Koratala Siva after Janatha Garage (2016). Unlike their first movie together, Devara is an India film with a multilingual release, including Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, and Tamil. ## Stay tuned...

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Prabhas-Fronted 'Kalki 2' Shoot and Release Date Plans Announced
654 days ago
Tollywood

Prabhas-Fronted 'Kalki 2' Shoot and Release Date Plans Announced

Hyderabad, August 30 - Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD, directed by Nag Ashwin, has been a massive box office success and the way it concluded has increased the excitement for its sequel to the next level, however, there is a catch. ## While the buzz around Kalki 2 is at an all-time high, the producers have confirmed that the movie won't be hitting the big screens until 2028. ## Producers and sister duo Priyanka Dutt and Swapna Dutt of Vyjayanthi Movies were present at the screening of Kalki 2898 AD at the Moscow Film Festival where they said that the filming of Kalki 2 will start in the next five or six months, around January or February 2025. (via News18). ## Kalki 2898 AD was shot in a lengthy period of 3 years and unconfirmed reports have said that the sequel will take another 3 years before it gets ready to hit the screens. This means Kalki 2 will be released in 2028, and producer Priyanka Dutt said that they will be able to talk more about it once it starts.## As reported earlier and hinted at in the climax of the first part, Kalki 2 will focus on Yaskin's character (played by Kamal Haasan), the antagonist of the franchise, as he embarks on his perilous mission. There are reports that the sequel will be split into two parts but the makers haven't confirmed the same. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Stree 2' Beats 'Gadar 2' To Score Second Biggest Second Week In Hindi
654 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Stree 2' Beats 'Gadar 2' To Score Second Biggest Second Week In Hindi

Mumbai, August 29 - Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao-fronted horror-comedy Stree 2 scored a sensational second week at the domestic box office, scoring over 140 crores net collection after an estimated 8+ crores net on its 3rd Thursday (15th day). ## Directed by Amar Kaushik, the mega-blockbuster movie has beaten Sunny Deol-fronted action drama Gadar 2 to score the second biggest second week ever in the Hindi language. Prabhas-fronted Baahubali 2, directed by SS Rajamouli, remains the biggest second-week grosser even after 7 years. ## Here are the top 5 movies with the second-week net collection in Hindi (approx.) - ## 1. Baahubali 2 The Conclusion - 143.25 crores## 2. Stree 2 - 141.40 crores## 3. Gadar 2 - 134.50 crores## 4. Animal - 130.75 crores## 5. Jawan - 125.50 crores## The total net collection of Stree 2 is around 433 crores net after two weeks (15 days+previews) and by the third Friday (16th day) it will beat Yash-fronted KGF: Chapter 2 (435+ crores net) to become the 6th biggest net grosser in Hindi at the domestic box office. ## Stay tuned...

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Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' Censor Certificate and Theatrical Runtime Details Revealed
655 days ago
Bollywood

Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' Censor Certificate and Theatrical Runtime Details Revealed

Mumbai, August 29 - Kangana Ranaut's much-awaited biographical drama Emergency is all set to hit the big screen on September 6 and there is some excitement among the fans regarding the same. The movie is directed by Kangana who also plays the lead role as former Prime Minister of India, the late Indira Gandhi. ## Produced by Manikarnika Films in association with Zee Studios, Emergency was reportedly censored on August 29 and it has received a U/A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with an approved theatrical runtime of 2 hours and 27 minutes (147 minutes). ## The official plot summary of the film states that the Emergency film is the depiction of the most catastrophic spectacle in the history of Indian democracy. Standing at the core of this is one of the most controversial leaders of all time the first woman prime minister of India MRS. Indira Gandhi. ## As said, the movie is based on the true events of The Emergency in India, a 21-month period from 1975 to 1977 when Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had a state of emergency across the country by citing internal and external threats to the country. ## The movie stars Ranaut as the former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi along with Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, Mahima Chaudhry, Milind Soman, and Satish Kaushik in pivotal roles as the different political figures.## Emergency will be released on September 6. ## Stay tuned...

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Director Om Raut Happy With Prabhas-Fronted 'Adipurush' Box Office Performance
655 days ago
Bollywood

Director Om Raut Happy With Prabhas-Fronted 'Adipurush' Box Office Performance

Mumbai, August 29 - Director Om Raut has finally opened up on Adipurush, starring Pan India superstar Prabhas. It was one of the most-hyped Indian movies in recent times but ended up as a major disappointment on every front.## The movie got trolled for the cringe characterization of the figures of the epic Ramayana and was largely a box office misfire despite the huge initial collections that were pulled through the factor of Ramayana and Prabhas' mega-stardom.## Made on a massive budget of 500 crores, Adipurush grossed around 400 crores at the worldwide box office and was termed a big flop, especially in the Telugu version. However, unlike the public opinion on the film's box office numbers, Om Raut seems to be happy with its performance. ## During a recent interview with a Marathi media, Om Raut called out the trollers and said that they don't need to bother too much about this faceless army on social media. He went on to say, "At the end of the day, what matters for the movie is the box office. And, Adipurush did very well at the box office". The filmmaker also said that superstars like Prabhas and Salman Khan as 'flop-proof' stars who can pull off any film. ## Adipurush is based on the epic Ramayana where Prabhas played the role of Lord Rama alongside Kriti Sanon as Sita and Saif Ali Khan as Raavan. It received largely negative reviews from critics while audience reception was also disappointing.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Stree 2' Becomes 12th Movie To Hit 500 Crore Gross Collection Domestically; Full List of 500 Crore Grossers In India
655 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Stree 2' Becomes 12th Movie To Hit 500 Crore Gross Collection Domestically; Full List of 500 Crore Grossers In India

Mumbai, August 29 - Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao-fronted Stree 2 has crossed the 500 crores gross collection at the Indian box office, becoming the 12th movie ever and only the second of the year to achieve the milestone. ## Directed by Amar Kaushik, the horror-comedy surpassed the 500 crores gross collection in India on its 14th day, becoming one of the fastest to hit the milestone. It is the first Bollywood movie since Ranbir Kapoor's Animal in December 2023, and 6th overall to reach this magical figure. ## As said, Stree 2 is the first film of the entire main cast and crew, including Shraddha and Rajkummar as well as the director Amar Kaushik and producer Dinesh Vijan of Maddock Films to enter the 500 crores gross club in India. ## Check out the full list of the 500 crores grossers at the Indian box office -## 1. Baahubali 2 - 1417 crores approx.## 2. KGF: Chapter 2 - 1001 crores## 3. RRR - 916 crores## 4. Kalki 2898 AD - 767 crores## 5. Jawan - 760 crores## 6. Animal - 660 crores## 7. Pathaan - 657.50 crores## 8. Gadar 2 - 620.50 crores## 9. Robot 2.0 - 551.50 crores## 10. Dangal - 535 crores## 11. Baahubali - 516 crores## 12. Stree 2 - 507+ crores (14 days)## Produced by Maddock Films and Jio Studios, Stree 2 is expected to finish its lifetime run in the top 8 with a chance to beat Animal as the 6th biggest grosser at the Indian box office. As far as the net collection is concerned (424+ crores in 14 days), the film is sure shot to finish in the top 2 biggest Hindi grossers with an outside chance of topping Jawan (582 crores net).## Stay tuned...

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Thalapathy Vijay's 'The GOAT' Crosses $1 Million Pre-Sales For Opening Day At The Overseas Box Office
656 days ago
Kollywood

Thalapathy Vijay's 'The GOAT' Crosses $1 Million Pre-Sales For Opening Day At The Overseas Box Office

Chennai, August 28 - Thalapathy Vijay's action thriller The Greatest of All Time is all set to take a very good opening at the overseas box office. Directed by Venkat Prabhu, the movie is scheduled to be released on September 5, with premieres taking place on September 4th.## The overseas pre-sales of The GOAT have crossed $1 million for the opening day, including premieres. In the USA, the premiere advance sales of the movie are around $300K with 7 days still left. The trade is expecting a $5+ million overseas opening of the film. The total pre-sales for the opening day is $1.2+ million (10+ crores). ## Thalapathy Vijay's film generally takes a strong start at the box office, be it domestic or overseas. His last movie, Leo stormed the box office with approximately 143 crores worldwide opening which is the biggest ever for a Tamil movie. This included 66+ crores overseas start. ## The GOAT is certain to score the biggest Tamil opening of 2024 and if the pre-sales trend remains strong, it might be the back-to-back to 100 crores opener for the actor after Leo. Produced by AGS Entertainment, The GOAT is the penultimate film of Vijay before his political entry. It stars him in dual roles, as a father and son, alongside Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, Mohan, Ajmal Ameer, Jayaram, Sneha, Laila, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Vaibhav, Yogi Babu, Premgi Amaren, and Yugendran in key roles.## The film follows Gandhi (Vijay), the former leader of a special anti-terrorist squad, who reconciles with his squad members to address the problems which were stemmed from their previous actions. It will be released in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, and Kannada, languages. ## Stay tuned...

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Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga's 'Joker 2' To Release On October 2 In India
656 days ago
Hollywood

Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga's 'Joker 2' To Release On October 2 In India

Mumbai, August 28 - One of the most-anticipated Hollywood movies Folie à Deux has been moved up by Warner Bros India. The movie stars Joaquin Phoenix in the title role of Arthur Fleck/The Joker and Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn. ## Directed by Todd Phillips, the musical psychological thriller will be hitting Indian cinemas on October 2nd, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. It was originally scheduled for October 4 with the domestic (North America) release in multiple languages.## Joker 2 is the sequel to Joker (2019) which was a success at the Indian box office with a gross collection of over 80 crores. There is genuine anticipation among the Indian audience for the sequel which is expected to perform better than its predecessor. ## In Joker 2, set two years after the events of Joker (2019), Arthur Fleck, now a patient at Arkham State Hospital, falls in love with music therapist Lee. As the duo experiences musical madness through their shared delusions, Arthur's followers start a movement to liberate him. ## Stay tuned...

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Prabhas-Fronted Box Office Blockbuster 'Kalki 2898 AD' Debuts With 4.50 Million Views On Netflix
656 days ago
Digital Media

Prabhas-Fronted Box Office Blockbuster 'Kalki 2898 AD' Debuts With 4.50 Million Views On Netflix

Mumbai, August 28 - After the blockbuster performance at the box office, Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD Hindi version debuted with good viewership on Netflix. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the movie started streaming on August 22, after 8 weeks of theatrical run. ## In its 4-day opening weekend, Kalki 2898 AD Hindi version scored 4.5 million views, which is more than Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff's first 4-day viewership of 2.9 million but behind Hrithik Roshan's Fighter (5.9 million) and Shah Rukh Khan's Dunki (4.9 million).## Kalki was the second most-watched non-English film worldwide during the week of August 19 - August 25 on Netflix. It has been trending in the top 10 in 14 countries, including number 1 in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Outside Asia, the movie is trending in Mauritius and Nigeria. ## Earlier, the Hindi version of Kalki had a strong box office performance with over 400 crores in gross collection worldwide. In India, the movie scored approximately 293 crores in net collection (350 crores gross), which is the second highest of 2024 in the Hindi version. ## In all versions, the movie grossed over 1000 crores at the worldwide box office, including an estimated 765+ crores gross domestically. It is currently the highest-grossing Indian movie of 2024, followed by Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao's Stree 2 with 600+ crores gross (14 days).## Produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, the movie is set in a post-apocalyptic world in the year 2898 AD, and it follows a select group who are on a mission to save lab subject SUM-80's unborn child, Kalki. It stars Prabhas alongside Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani in key roles.## Stay tuned...

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Nani's 'Saripodhaa Sanivaaram' Worldwide Theatrical Business Details
656 days ago
Tollywood

Nani's 'Saripodhaa Sanivaaram' Worldwide Theatrical Business Details

Hyderabad, August 28 - Natural star Nani's much-awaited action thriller Saripodhaa Sanivaaram is all set to hit the big screens on August 28. Directed by Vivek Athreya, the film managed to generate a good buzz, thanks to the teaser/trailer and other promotional activities.## Saripodhaa Sanivaaram is easily one of the most-anticipated tier 2 Telugu hero movies and this led to very good worldwide theatrical business for the film. According to the report by T2BLive, the movie managed to score the second highest business for a Nani-starrer after hit Dasara. ## In Telugu states (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana), Saripodhaa Sanivaaram's theatrical business is approximately 30 crores, including 12.50 crores for the Nizam area and 5 crores for Ceeded while Andhra region business is around 12.50 crores. ## Apart from AP/TG, the movie's rest of India business has been valued at approximately 5 crores while overseas theatrical rights are at 6 crores, making it a 41 crores worldwide business of the movie with a break-even target of 42 crores. It will need to score around 70 crores gross collection at the worldwide box office to emerge as a box office hit.## As said, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram has a good buzz and with a positive reception, it can easily break even its target. Nani's last film, Hi Nanna which was a romantic drama, grossed over 75 crores worldwide and was superhit at the box office. Saripodhaa Sanivaaram, a mass entertainer with wide appeal, can emerge as a big success with positive WOM.## Produced by DVV Entertainment, the movie is scheduled to be released on August 29 in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, and Tamil languages.## Stay tuned...

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Thalapathy Vijay's 'The GOAT' Updated Official Theatrical Runtime Revealed
657 days ago
Kollywood

Thalapathy Vijay's 'The GOAT' Updated Official Theatrical Runtime Revealed

Chennai, August 27 - Thalapathy Vijay's most-awaited action thriller The Greatest of All-Time is set to be one of the longest Tamil films with over 3 hours of theatrical runtime. The movie, directed by Venkat Prabhu, is scheduled to be released on September 5 in multiple languages. ## The GOAT was recently censored with the UA certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with the runtime approved under 3 hours. However, due to some reasons, the makers sent the movie for re-censorship which resulted in longer than its original runtime. ## While the movie retained its UA certificate, the theatrical runtime is now 3 hours and 3 minutes (183 minutes). This move, despite the runtime being lengthy, shows the confidence of the makers in the movie as reports say the film has come out very well. ## Produced by AGS Entertainment, the film stars Vijay in dual roles as a father and son, alongside Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, Mohan, Ajmal Ameer, Jayaram, Sneha, Laila, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Vaibhav, Yogi Babu, Premgi Amaren, and Yugendran in key roles.## The GOAT, which is the penultimate film of Vijay before his political entry, follows Gandhi, former leader of a special anti-terrorist squad, who reconciles with his squad members to address the problems which were stemmed from their previous actions. ## Stay tuned...

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