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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Mollywood Box Office Tops 1000 Crore Gross Worldwide In 2024
751 days ago
Mollywood

Mollywood Box Office Tops 1000 Crore Gross Worldwide In 2024

Kochi, May 25 - The Malayalam film industry is reaching new heights in 2024 and for the very first time in its history, Malayalam movies have topped 1000 crores gross collection at the worldwide box office in a single year. ## The total worldwide collection of 2024 Malayalam movies is approximately 1030 crores gross, including 660 crores gross in India and 370 crores overseas, as of May 24. Domestically, Mollywood has contributed approximately 20% of the total collection this year, behind Hindi (40%) and Telugu (23%). ## The real-life inspired survival thriller Manjummel Boys has been the highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2024 with a worldwide collection of 241 crores, including 167.50 crores gross in India and 73.50 crores overseas. It is also the highest-grossing Mollywood title of all time. ## Among the other major contributors, Prithviraj Sukumaran's Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life and Fahadh Faasil-fronted Aavesham at the second and third position with 157.50 crores gross and 153.50 crores gross worldwide, respectively. Romantic-comedy Premalu is the 4th biggest with 131.50 crores worldwide collection. ## Mollywood had a slow start to the year with the disappointing outcome of a big-budget entertainer Malaikottai Vaaliban along with a couple of other anticipated films. However, once it got its first blockbuster of 2024 in the form of Manjummel Boys in February, there was no looking back since then. ## Stay tuned...

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Prabhas' 'Kalki 2898 AD' North America Rights Sold For 50 Crore
751 days ago
Tollywood

Prabhas' 'Kalki 2898 AD' North America Rights Sold For 50 Crore

Hyderabad, May 25 - Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted Kalki 2898 AD has landed its North America theatrical distribution with Prathyangira Cinemas and AA Creations for a huge sum. The movie is directed by Nag Ashwin and also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani, and Kamal Haasan.## According to reports, Prathyangira Cinemas and AA Creations have acquired distribution rights for the sci-fi epic at a huge price of 50 crores for North America on a refundable advance basis. It is one of the biggest deals for an Indian movie. ## Prathyangira Cinemas previously released Prabhas-fronted, Salaar on record number of screens and the same is expected for Kalki 2898 AD as well. ## Produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, Kalki is easily one of the most anticipated Indian films of the year. Inspired by Hindu scriptures, the film is set in a post-apocalyptic world, in the year 2898 AD. It is scheduled to be released on June 27, 2024, in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, and Tamil. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Megastar Mammootty's 'Turbo' Scored An Excellent First Day
752 days ago
Mollywood

Box Office: Megastar Mammootty's 'Turbo' Scored An Excellent First Day

Kochi, May 24 - Megastar Mammootty's action comedy Turbo set the box office on fire and scored the second biggest opening of 2024 for a Malayalam film after Prithviraj Sukumaran's blockbuster Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life.## Turbo has had one of the biggest releases for a Malayalam title. On its opening day, the movie minted approximately 7.20 crores gross collection at the Indian box office, including 6.15 crores gross in Kerala state alone which is the biggest opening for Mammootty. Aadujeevitham took the opening of 8.75 crores gross in India.## In Kerala, Turbo had the biggest start of the year and third biggest overall after Odiyan (6.75 crores) and Marakkar (6.25 crores). Earlier, superstar Mohanlal's Malaikottai Vaaliban was the biggest opener of 2024 with 5.80 crores gross collection in the state. ## The rest of the domestic collection (outside Kerala) of Turbo is approximately 1.05 crore, including an estimated 65 lakh in Karnataka. The word of mouth for the film is super positive and it is expected to have an excellent opening weekend in Kerala and the rest of the markets. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Megastar Mammootty's 'Turbo' Set For Big Opening
754 days ago
Mollywood

Box Office: Megastar Mammootty's 'Turbo' Set For Big Opening

Kochi, May 22 - In the scorching heat across the country, the Malayalam film industry is breathing fire at the box office and creating new records with each passing day and the momentum is set to continue with megastar Mammootty's action comedy Turbo. ## Directed by Vysakh, Turbo, an outright mass entertainer, is scheduled to hit the big screen on May 23 and it will be looking to marry with the box office. Mammootty already scored success this year in the form of the horror thriller, Bramayugam, and Turbo is anticipated to be even bigger.## Turbo is witnessing excellent pre-sales and is already one of the highest for a Malayalam title since the COVID-19 pandemic. With few hours left for the release, the advance sales of Turbo are approaching 3 crore gross, a target which only two Malayalam films have breached in 2024 in the form of Malaikottai Vaaliban and Aadujeevitham. ## The pre-sales trend of Turbo suggests the opening of 6+ crore gross which will make it one of the biggest starts of the year. Turbo is currently the third highest pre-sales for a Malayalam movie of 2024, behind Prithviraj Sukumaran's Aadujeevitham opened at 8.50+ crores gross with advance sales of 3.50 crore and superstar Mohanlal's Malaikottai Vaaliban which took the opening of 6.50+ crore with 3.35 crore pre-sales.## Produced by Mammootty under Mammootty Kampany, Turbo stars Mammootty in the titular role, alongside Raj B. Shetty, and Sunil in their debuts in Mollywood, along with Anjana Jayaprakash in a prominent role. In the movie, Turbo Jose, a Jeep driver from Idukki, gets in trouble and is forced to relocate to Chennai, where he gets entangled with Indhulekha and his brother Jerry. However, a bunch of surprises in the form of Vetrivel Shanmugha Sundaram and others await Jose in Chennai.## Stay tuned...

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Netflix Top 10: Laapataa Ladies and Shaitaan In Race To Become Most Watched Indian Film of 2024
754 days ago
Bollywood

Netflix Top 10: Laapataa Ladies and Shaitaan In Race To Become Most Watched Indian Film of 2024

Mumbai, May 22 - Aamir Khan's production venture Laapataa Ladies has become the second most-watched Indian movie of 2024 on Netflix and is likely to become the most-watched by the next week by crossing Hrithik Roshan's Fighter which is currently the most-watched title. ## Directed by Kiran Rao, Laapataa Ladies scored 2.6 million views during the week of May 13 - May 19 on Netflix and pushed its total viewership to 13.8 million in 24 days. It was the 5th most-watched non-English film worldwide during the same week. ## The comedy-drama crossed the viewership of Ranbir Kapoor and Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal which scored 13.6 million views on Netflix. It is expected to remain in the top 10 in the next week as well and if this happens, it will be the most-watched Indian title of 2024 on the streamer. ## Ajay Devgn-fronted Shaitaan will also be looking to become the most-watched Indian film by next week. The movie garnered 3.2 million views during the week of May 13 - May 19 and was the 4th most watched non-English title worldwide on Netflix. ## The total viewership of Shaitaan, directed by Vikas Bahl, has reached 13 million views in 17 days. The movie continues to garner strong viewership and is likely to become the number 1 title by next week, beating Animal and Laapataa Ladies. ##

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'Deadpool and Wolverine' Breaks Pre-Sales Record For A 2024 Movie
754 days ago
Hollywood

'Deadpool and Wolverine' Breaks Pre-Sales Record For A 2024 Movie

Los Angeles, May 22 - Marvel Studios set to make a roaring comeback with Ryan Raynolds and Hugh Jackman's highly-anticipated Deadpool and Wolverine as pre-sales of the movie off to a flying start at the domestic (North America) box office. ## According to the ticketing portal Fandango, Deadpool & Wolverine has broken the record for day-one ticket sales for a 2024 movie. It also witnessed the best first-day pre-seller from the Deadpool franchise. While the official data are not revealed, The Hollywood Reporter reports that "Some 200,000 movie fans have bought their AMC tickets already which is around $8 million - $9 million.## Shawn Lavy's directorial film has outperformed all other 2024 blockbusters thus far, including the likes of Dune: Part Two, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, The Fall Guy, and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. There have been massive expectations from Deadpool 3 and the initial response to the pre-sales seems to living up to those expectations. ## .@MarvelStudios' #DeadpoolAndWolverine broke Fandango’s best first-day ticket sales record for 2024. The film is also the best first-day pre-seller from the Deadpool franchise. Here's a brand new image to kick off our Summer Movie Preview. Get tix now!https://t.co/nEJXNypw2J pic.twitter.com/5udt0VMWvw— Fandango (@Fandango) May 21, 2024 ## Marvel has had mixed success at the box office since the COVID-19 pandemic with only Spider-Man: No Way Home managed to breach the $1 billion mark at the global box office. Deadpool 3 will seriously be looking to breach the billion-dollar mark, as expected by the trade. ## Deadpool 3 is intended to be the 34th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and a sequel to Deadpool (2016) and Deadpool 2 (2018). It 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. ## In the film, the Time Variance Authority (TVA) pulls Deadpool from his quiet life and sets him on a mission with Wolverine that will change the history of the MCU. It will be the first R-rated movie to be released by Disney Studios. ## Deadpool 3 is scheduled to be released on July 26. ## Stay tuned...

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'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' Worldwide Box Office Projection Revealed
754 days ago
Hollywood

'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' Worldwide Box Office Projection Revealed

Mumbai, May 22 - Warner Bros. Pictures' much-anticipated post-apocalyptic action adventure film Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is hitting theatres on May 23 and it will be looking to bring in some joy at the box office, not just domestically but also worldwide. ## The Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth-starrer is both a reboot of the Mad Max franchise and a prequel. According to Deadline, Furiosa is tracking to earn $80 million - $85 million in its worldwide opening weekend, starting on Wednesday (May 22). ## As reported previously is projected to earn $40+ million in its 4-day domestic (North America) opening weekend while overseas, it is tracking $40 million - $45 million. The movie is carrying a budget of $160 million and is certified fresh at Rotten Tomatoes with an 85% critics' score. ## Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), starring Charlize Theron, opened at $45.4 million domestically so the projection of Furiosa is very much on the lines of the original movie. ## In India, Furiosa is expected to have a much better outcome than the original movie which grossed approximately 15 crores in its lifetime run. In recent times, Hollywood movies have done well in India and with Chris Hemsworth, who has a genuine fan following among the Indian audiences, Furiosa could start well. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Guruvayoorambala Nadayil Tops 50 Crore Gross Worldwide In Six Days
755 days ago
Mollywood

Box Office: Guruvayoorambala Nadayil Tops 50 Crore Gross Worldwide In Six Days

Kochi, May 21 - Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran has his second blockbuster within two months as his latest comedy-drama Guruvayoorambala Nadayil, co-starring Basil Joseph, has topped 50 crores gross collection at the worldwide box office within a week. ## Directed by Vipin Das, Guruvayoorambala Nadayil crossed 50 crores worldwide gross on its 6th day, becoming the 7th Malayalam movie of 2024 to achieve the feat. The domestic and overseas collection of the movie after 5 days stands at 25.45 crores and 24 crores, respectively for approximately 49.50 crores worldwide total. ## Guruvayoorambala Nadayil scored 4.25 crore gross in India on the opening day upon its release on Thursday and showed a very good jump over the weekend to put up 21.75 crore India gross 4-day opening weekend. It showed a sensational hold on Monday, adding another 3.70 crores gross for approx. 25.50 crores domestic haul so far. ## The performance of the movie so far indicates it could be the next 100 crore Malayalam grosser, however, coming this weekend, it will have to face a stiff challenge from megastar Mammootty's action comedy Turbo which is already having excellent pre-sales. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Guruvayoorambala Nadayil Scores Excellent Opening Weekend Worldwide
756 days ago
Mollywood

Box Office: Guruvayoorambala Nadayil Scores Excellent Opening Weekend Worldwide

Kochi, May 20 - Prithviraj Sukumaran and Basil Joseph's comedy-drama Guruvayoorambala Nadayil is heading for a big success after the excellent opening weekend at the worldwide box office, crossing 40 crores gross mark. ## Directed by Vipin Das, Guruvayoorambala Nadayil witnessed a fantastic turnout at the domestic box office, scoring approximately 21.85 crores gross over a 4-day weekend. In Kerala, the movie minted 17.80 crores, which is one of the biggest opening weekends in the state. ## Karnataka is the second-best performing state for Guruvayoorambala Nadayil with an estimated 1.90 crores gross, followed by Tamil Nadu with around 90 lakh crore while 1.20 crores gross at the rest of the India box office. ## Overseas, the film has minted an estimated 21.75 crores gross in the opening weekend, pushing worldwide total to 43.60 crores. It will be crossing the 50 crores mark in the next couple of days which will make it the 7th Malayalam film of 2024 to do so. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Aranmanai 4 Becomes The Highest-Grossing Tamil Movie of 2024
756 days ago
Kollywood

Box Office: Aranmanai 4 Becomes The Highest-Grossing Tamil Movie of 2024

Chennai, May 20 - Actor and director Sundar C's horror-comedy Aranmanai 4 has become the highest-grossing Tamil movie of 2024 at the worldwide box office, beating Sivakarthikeyan's sci-fi adventure Ayalaan. ## Starring Sundar C, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Raashii Khanna, the fourth instalment of the hit franchise has grossed approximately 62 crores at the domestic box office, including approximately 56.50 crores in Tamil and 5.50 crores in the Telugu version.## The overseas collection of Aranmanai 4 is an estimated 16 crores, pushing the worldwide cume total to 78 crores gross in 17 days. Ayalaan had grossed approximately 76.50 crores and is now the second highest-grossing Tamil film of the year. ## Aranmanai 4 is the highest-grossing film in the franchise, surpassing the lifetime collection of its predecessor which grossed an estimated 30-40 crores worldwide. The first two films combined grossed around 40 crores worldwide. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Tops $200 Million Worldwide; Decent In India
757 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Tops $200 Million Worldwide; Decent In India

Mumbai, May 20 - Disney's science fiction action film Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has topped $200 million at the worldwide box office. Directed by Wes Ball, the film showed a solid hold in the domestic and overseas markets in the second weekend which pushed the collection past $200 million.## At the domestic box office, the stand-alone sequel to War for the Planet of the Apes (2017) crossed $100 million and currently stands at $101.2 million (845 crores) after the second weekend. Overseas, the movie showed a much better hold and added another $40.6 million to its tally for $136.3 million (1135 crores), pushing the worldwide total to $237.5 million (1980 crores). ## Made on a budget of $160 million, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is projected to finish its box office run at around $400 million worldwide, which would be less than War for the Planet of the Apes ($490 million) which was made on a budget of $150 million. ## Meanwhile, at the Indian box office, Kingdom has been decent with approximately 27.75 crores gross collection in 10 days. It is already the 4th highest-grossing Hollywood movie of 2024 in India and is expected to finish over Dune: Part 2 and Kung Fu Panda 4 as the second biggest grosser. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Guruvayoorambala Nadayil Has A Superb Second Day Worldwide
758 days ago
Mollywood

Box Office: Guruvayoorambala Nadayil Has A Superb Second Day Worldwide

Kochi, May 18 - After taking the opening of 8 crores gross at the worldwide box office, Prithviraj Sukumarana and Basil Joseph's Guruvayoorambala Nadayil witnessed a solid jump on its second day in the domestic and overseas markets. ## Directed by Vipin Das, Guruvayoorambala Nadayil scored approximately 9.50+ crores gross worldwide on its second day, pushing the total collection to close to 18 crores gross. In India, the movie has minted approximately 8.65 crores gross while overseas collection is an estimated 9 crores. ## In the home state Kerala, the comedy-drama has so far grossed approximately 7.40 crores, followed by 65 lakh in Karnataka, 30 lakh in Tamil Nadu and 30 lakh in the rest of the domestic market in two days. The movie is looking to score 35+ crores gross worldwide in the 4-day opening weekend. ## Guruvayoorambala Nadayil is heading towards a big success at the worldwide box office as the word of mouth is super positive and there is no challenge from new movies while the holdovers have also slowed down. ## Stay tuned...

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