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: 'Kalki 2898 AD' Second Tuesday Early Estimates
706 days ago
Tollywood

Box Office: 'Kalki 2898 AD' Second Tuesday Early Estimates

Mumbai, July 9 - Kalki 2898 AD continues to put a solid show at the Hindi box office is approaching 250 crores net sooner than expected. The movie had a solid hold on the second Monday despite the weather challenges for approximately 6.50 crores net. ## The Prabhas-fronted sci-fi epic is showing a drop of around 10% on its second Tuesday (13th day) for an estimated 5.50-6 crores net, pushing the total Hindi collection to 224.50+ crores in 13 days. The second week is heading for +/- 72 crores net which will take its 2 weeks total collection to around 235 crores. ## Kalki 2898 AD will enter the 250 crores net club in its third weekend in Hindi and depending on how the new releases perform, it will look to get nearer SS Rajamouli's RRR (272.80 crores net approx.) by the end of the third week before crossing it to become the third biggest South Indian grosser in Hindi. ## In all versions, Kalki 2898 AD is expected to score an estimated 10.50+ crores gross collection on its second Tuesday which will take its total domestic gross to around 630 crores in 13 days. It will break into 650 crores India gross by 3rd Friday. ## Stay tuned...

Akshay Kumar's 'Sarfira' Is The Most Anticipated New Movie On IMDb
706 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar's 'Sarfira' Is The Most Anticipated New Movie On IMDb

Mumbai, July 9 - The anticipation for Akshay Kumar's drama film Sarfira is soaring as the release date is getting nearer. The movie, which is the remake of the Tamil movie Soorarai Pottru, is directed by Sudha Kongara who also directed the original title. ## Sarfira is the most anticipated new Indian movie on IMDb, much ahead of Kamal Haasan's Indian 2 which is the sequel to acclaimed and successful film, Indian (1996). As per IMDb's real-time popularity, Sarfira has over 27% page views share, followed by Bad Newz (14%), and Indian 2 (13%) which is also releasing on July 12. ## The trailer of Sarfira, which was launched recently, may have a positive impact on the film's anticipation along with songs which have been well received. It will be interesting to see how the anticipation shows up at the box office, but the movie certainly looks like a decent opener, something which was not looking possible a few weeks ago. ## Produced by Abundantia Entertainment, 2D Entertainment, and Cape Of Good Films, Sarfira follows a man who sets out to make affordable airlines for low-income people, which several enemies try to impede. It also stars Radhika Madan, Paresh Rawal, and Seema Biswas with Suriya in the cameo role. ## Sarfira is scheduled to be released on July 12. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Kalki 2898 AD' Tops 'Fighter' To Become Biggest Hindi Grosser Of 2024 Domestically
707 days ago
Tollywood

Box Office: 'Kalki 2898 AD' Tops 'Fighter' To Become Biggest Hindi Grosser Of 2024 Domestically

Mumbai, July 8 - Pan India superstar Prabhas once again proved his box office strength beyond the local Telugu market with his sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD which has become the highest-grossing film of 2024 in Hindi at the domestic box office. ## Directed by Nag Ashwin, the epic blockbuster has crossed Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone-fronted Fighter which minted approximately 212.80 crores net collection earlier this year. Kalki scored around 212.50 crores net through the second Sunday (11 days) and with the first show on the second Monday, it surpassed Fighter. ## Kalki 2898 AD is the fourth South Indian film ever after Baahubali 2 (511 crores net approx.), KGF: Chapter 2 (435 crores net approx.), and RRR (272.75 crores net approx.), and the second for Prabhas after BB2 to cross 200 crores in the Hindi version. ## Produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, Kalki is also the only second movie of the year to top 200 crores net in Hindi as the third biggest Hindi grosser of 2024 is Ajay Devgn's horror-thriller Shaitaan which minted approximately 148.25 crores net upon its March release. Kalki 2898 AD will be eyeing a 300 crore net lifetime collection. ## At the worldwide box office, the latest sensation has grossed an estimated 832 crores, including 607 crores in India and 225 crores overseas in 11 days. It will reach 900 crores gross by next weekend, and thereafter, it will depend on the legs and how far it goes. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Kalki 2898 AD' Tops 800 Crore Worldwide Gross After Huge Second Sunday
707 days ago
Tollywood

Box Office: 'Kalki 2898 AD' Tops 800 Crore Worldwide Gross After Huge Second Sunday

Hyderabad, July 8 - Kalki 2898 AD is a box office juggernaut that isn't going to end anytime soon.## The Prabhas-fronted sci-fi epic is continuing to run riot and has crossed 800 crores at the worldwide box office after it had another huge day on the second Sunday (11th day) globally with an estimated 65 crores gross collection. ## Directed by Nag Ashwin, Kalki's total worldwide collection after the second weekend has reached an estimated 832 crores which includes 607+ crore gross domestically and 225 crore at the overseas box office, making it the 10th highest-grossing Indian film of all time worldwide. ## Kalki 2898 AD is the 10th Indian movie and the second for Prabhas to top 800 crores gross globally. On its second Sunday, it surpassed the entire worldwide collection of Aamir Khan's PK (792 crore gross approx.) to become the 10th biggest worldwide Indian grosser. ## As the movie eyeing to become the first 1000 crore grosser of the year, its next target will be to top, Secret Superstar (913 crores), Animal (915 crores), and Bajrangi Bhaijaan (922 crores) in the third week to become the 7th biggest grosser. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Kalki 2898 AD' Crosses 750 Crore Worldwide Gross In 10 Days
708 days ago
Tollywood

Box Office: 'Kalki 2898 AD' Crosses 750 Crore Worldwide Gross In 10 Days

Mumbai, July 7 - With one eye on the ultimate milestone of 1000 crores gross, Prabhas-fronted sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD has crossed 750 crores at the worldwide box office in just 10 days, the first Indian movie to do so since Ranbir Kapoor's Animal in December last year. ## Directed by Nag Ashwin, Kalki witnessed a jump of over 100% to gross around 40 crores at the domestic box office on its second Saturday while the worldwide collection for the day was over 50 crores gross to take the total global cume to around 760 crores in 10 days. ## In India, the film has grossed an estimated 555 crores while overseas collection is 205 crores in 10 days so far. Kalki 2898 AD will be topping 800 crores worldwide on its second Sunday (11th day) which will make it only the 10th Indian movie ever to achieve the feat. ## The movie is well on track to reach 1000 crore at the worldwide box office, however, a lot will depend on Akshay Kumar's Sarfira and Kamal Haasan's Indian 2 which may slow down the film's progress in non-Telugu states after releasing on July 12. ## Produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, Kalki 2898 AD is the first instalment in a planned Kalki Cinematic Universe. Set in a post-apocalyptic world in the year 2898 AD, the film follows a select group on a mission to save Kalki, the unborn child of SUM-80, a lab subject.## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Kalki 2898 AD' Second Saturday Early Estimates
709 days ago
Tollywood

Box Office: 'Kalki 2898 AD' Second Saturday Early Estimates

Mumbai, July 6 - Kalki 2898 AD exploded on its second Saturday at the Hindi box office with a massive jump of around 90% from Friday which is sensational. The overall jump for all versions is over 100% which speaks a lot about the acceptance of the movie among the general audience. ## The Hindi version of the movie was breathing fire today as it scored an estimated 18-19 crore net and it could go a little higher depending on the single screens. The second weekend is looking to be around 50 crores, a drop of just around 40% from the first Friday to Sunday weekend.## The total collection of Kalki 2898 AD Hindi version is around 190 crores in 10 days and tomorrow, on its second Sunday, it will not only top 200 crores net but will also have a chance to beat Hrithik Roshan's Fighter (212.80 crores net approx.) to become the biggest Hindi grosser of the year domestically. ## In all versions, Kalki minted an estimated 40+ crores gross on its second Saturday, with an estimated jump of around 105% from yesterday. This takes the total domestic collection of the movie to 550+ crores gross and by the end of the second weekend, it will be nearing the 600 crores mark. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: Top 10 Highest-Grossing Films In India
709 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: Top 10 Highest-Grossing Films In India

Mumbai, December 24 - SS Rajamouli's directorial and Prabhas-starrer Baahubali 2, which was the second Indian movie after its predecessor Baahubali to top 500 crores gross and the first to top 1000 crores domestic gross, is the highest-grossing film at the Indian box office with over 1400 crores. ## Now, superstar Allu Arjun is on the verge of dethroning Baahubali 2 to become the biggest grosser at the Indian box office. It has already topped BB2 in terms of net collection and is expected to do this in gross in the coming days. 33 Kannada superstar Yash led his action drama KGF: Chapter 2, directed by Prashanth Neel, to the 1000 crore India gross club and is currently the third biggest grosser domestically.33 Here Are Top 10 Highest-Grossing Films At The Indian Box Office (as of December 24, 2024) Movie TitleIndia Gross Collection 1. Baahubali 2 - The Conclusion ₹ 1417 crore 2. Pushpa 2 - The Rule ₹ 1300+ crore 3. KGF: Chapter 2 ₹ 1000 crore 4. RRR ₹ 916 crore 5. Kalki 2898 AD ₹ 767 crore 6. Jawan ₹ 760 crore 7. Stree 2 ₹ 713 crore 8. Animal ₹ 660 crore 9. Pathaan ₹ 658 crore 10. Gadar 2 - The Katha Continues ₹ 621 crore ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Kalki 2898 AD' Surpasses 500 Crore Gross In India; Becomes The 11th Movie To Do So
709 days ago
Tollywood

Box Office: 'Kalki 2898 AD' Surpasses 500 Crore Gross In India; Becomes The 11th Movie To Do So

Hyderabad, July 6 - Another box office milestone unlocked for Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted Kalki 2898 AD as it has become the 11th film ever to top 500 crores gross collection at the Indian movie, and first of 2024. ## Directed by Nag Ashwin, the sci-fi epic crossed 500 crores gross in India after scoring another approximately 20 crores on its 9th day, taking the total to an estimated 514+ crores so far. Kalki 2898 AD is the third movie of Prabhas, the second for Deepika Padukone, and the first for Amitabh Bachchan to top this box office milestone while playing a lead role.## The latest blockbuster is currently the 11th highest-grossing title in India and is in touching distance with Prabhas' Baahubali - The Beginning which minted an estimated 516 crores India gross in 2015. It will become 9th biggest and possibly 8th after beating Dangal (535 crores) and Robot 2.0 (551 crores) with its 10th day's collection. ## Produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, Kalki 2898 AD is the first instalment in a planned Kalki Cinematic Universe. Set in a post-apocalyptic world in the year 2898 AD, the film follows a select group on a mission to save Kalki, the unborn child of SUM-80, a lab subject. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Kalki 2898 AD' Surpasses 700 Crore Gross Worldwide In 9 Days
710 days ago
Tollywood

Box Office: 'Kalki 2898 AD' Surpasses 700 Crore Gross Worldwide In 9 Days

Mumbai, July 5 - Director Nag Ashwin's sci-fi epic blockbuster Kalki 2898 AD inches one step closer to 1000 crores gross after topping 700 crore gross collection on its 9th day at the worldwide box office, becoming the first Indian movie of the year to do so. ## The Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted flick grossed an estimated 709+ crores worldwide, including 514+ crores in India and 195 crores at the overseas box office. It scored an estimated 25+ crores gross on its second Friday (9th day).## Kalki 2898 AD is the second film of Prabhas after Baahubali 2 - The Conclusion to top this box office milestone. Deepika Padukone, who plays the female lead in the movie, also scored his second 700 crore grosser after Pathaan in a lead role. The actress was also a part of Jawan which grossed over 1150 crores worldwide. ## Overall, Kalki is the 12th Indian film and the third Telugu-origin title to top 700 crores globally after Baahubali 2 and RRR, SS Rajamouli directed both. It will cross Robot 2.0 (745 crores) and also has a shot to beat PK (792 crores) in the second weekend to become the 10th highest-grossing Indian film ever. ## Stay tuned...

Alia Bhatt's Spy Universe Film Gets Official Title
710 days ago
Bollywood

Alia Bhatt's Spy Universe Film Gets Official Title

Mumbai, July 5 - Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, and Sharvari Wagh have officially been confirmed to headline Yash Raj Films' first female-led Spy Universe film, titled Alpha. The film is directed by The Railway Man director Shiv Rawail. ## The movie has been in the news since last year and now, on July 5, Yash Raj Films has announced the official title with a voice teaser and also confirmed the shooting commencement. ## In the teaser, Alia Bhatt can be heard saying, "The first letter of the Greek alphabet... and our program's motto - the first, the fastest, the strongest. Every city is an urban jungle, and in that jungle, the one who will always rule is... Alpha".## Alpha marks a significant shift for the action-packed YRF's Spy Universe series, which has previously centred on male protagonists. Alia Bhatt has previously played a spy in Raazi but this time, she will be seen doing the action, however, the actress also played a spy in a Hollywood movie Heart of Stone. ## ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Kalki 2898 AD' Tops 'Baahubali' To Become Second Biggest Worldwide Grosser For Prabhas
711 days ago
Tollywood

Box Office: 'Kalki 2898 AD' Tops 'Baahubali' To Become Second Biggest Worldwide Grosser For Prabhas

Mumbai, July 4 - Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted Kalki 2898 AD has become the actor's second highest-grossing film at the worldwide box office, after topping SS Rajamouli's directorial Baahubali on its 8th day of run. ## Directed by Nag Ashwin, the sci-fi epic grossed approximately 641 crores worldwide in the first 7 days, and with its 8th day's collection (2nd Thursday), the movie has topped Baahubali - The Beginning which grossed an estimated 650 crores worldwide in 2015. ## Kalki 2898 AD has been on a dream run since its debut on June 27. It became only the 6th Indian movie ever to score 500+ crores worldwide gross collection in the opening weekend and will end the extended first week total to around 675 crores. ## As has been the case with Prabhas' recent films, the Hindi version has once again delivered for the actor and added immense value to the overall collection. The dubbed Hindi version is expected to reach around 300 crores net in its lifetime run as the Kalki 2898 AD is aiming to finish around or over 1000 crores worldwide. ## The third highest-grossing of Prabhas is director Prashanth Neel's, Salaar - Part 1: Ceasefire which was released in December last year and went on to gross around 618 crores worldwide as one of the highest-grossing Indian movies of the year. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Deadpool and Wolverine' Eyes $160+ Million Domestic Opening
711 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: 'Deadpool and Wolverine' Eyes $160+ Million Domestic Opening

Mumbai, July 4 - Marvel Studios' highly-anticipated superhero movie Deadpool and Wolverine hits three weeks box office projections which indicate the record-breaking opening for the movie, not only of the year but also for an R-rated title ever. ## According to Deadline (which quoted three-week-in-advance box office tracking services), Deadpool 3 is tracking to open, at least, $160 million - $165 million in its three-day opening weekend (July 26-28) at the North American box office. It will be the biggest start of the year, beating Inside Out 2 ($154.2 million). ## The $160 million - $165 million opening projections could be conservative as a tracking report from tracking service Quorum, projected $200+ million start, and per Deadline, the agency is still sticking to its numbers. Even if Deadpool & Wolverine isn't as sharp as that projection, it's still bound for a fantastic start. ## As said, Deadpool 3 is aiming at the biggest R-rated debut domestically, given the projection stands. The first Deadpool movie made history by opening to $132.40 million domestically in February 2016, which is still the biggest R-rated box office debut. Deadpool 2, released in May 2018, debuted at $125.5 million.## As reported recently, the pre-sales of Deadpool 3 broke the first-day record of 2024 and probably has the highest advance sales so far for any movie of the year. Directed by Shawn Levy, the movie stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman as Deadpool and Wolverine, respectively, alongside Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Karan Soni, and Matthew Macfadyen.## The movie is scheduled to be released on July 26, and in India, it will be released in English, Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. ## Stay tuned...