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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Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' First Teaser Scores 39+ Million Views In The First 24 Hours
798 days ago
Tollywood

Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' First Teaser Scores 39+ Million Views In The First 24 Hours

Hyderabad, April 9 - Telugu superstar Allu Arjun-fronted Pan India action drama movie Pushpa 2: The Rule is easily the most-awaited movie of the year and the first teaser glimpse was unveiled on April 8 on the occasion of Allu Arjun's birthday. ## Directed by Sukumar, the Pushpa 2 teaser received an excellent response on YouTube, garnering 39.35 million views in the first 24 hours. It was released on Mythri Movie Makers' YT channel and is one of the most viewed Indian movie glimpses on the first day. ## The movie is produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings. It is the continuation of the first part, Pushpa - The Rise which was released in 2021. It stars Allu Arjun in the title role alongside Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil in prominent roles. ## Pushpa 2 will open at the box office on August 15, 2024, in multiple languages. The trade is seeing the film as the potential highest-grosser of the year. The first film grossed over 350 crores worldwide and the sequel is anticipated to be the next 1000 crores Indian grosser. ## ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Godzilla x Kong Nears 100 Crore Gross In India; Tops $350 Million Worldwide
798 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: Godzilla x Kong Nears 100 Crore Gross In India; Tops $350 Million Worldwide

Mumbai, April 8 - The Monsters are going berserk as Warner Bros./Legendary Pictures' Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is nearing the 100 crores gross mark at the Indian box office which will make it the first Hollywood movie of 2024 to achieve the feat. ## The Adam Wingard's directorial sequel to his Godzilla vs. Kong (2021), has grossed an estimated 86.75 crores gross ($10.4 million) in India. It is the highest-grossing MonsterVerse film in India, beating its predecessor which grossed around 70 crores back in 2021. ## Godzilla x Kong will be topping 100 crores gross in India during its third weekend. The second highest-grossing Hollywood movie of the year is Kung Fu Panda 4 which has grossed around 40 crores so far. Overall, The New Empire is the 21st highest-grossing Hollywood film in India. ## At the worldwide box office, the sequel has topped $350 million and is currently at $361 million (3010 crores), including $135 million (1125 crores) at the domestic (North America) box office and $226 million (1885 crores) overseas. China is the biggest international market for the film with $93 million (775 crores). ## The film is projected to finish its box office run between $550 million -$600 million worldwide.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Crew Hits 100 Crore Worldwide Gross
799 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: Crew Hits 100 Crore Worldwide Gross

Mumbai, April 7 - In one of the major surprises of the year, Tabu, Kareena Kapoor, and Kriti Sanon-fronted heist comedy film Crew has topped 100 crores at the worldwide box office and emerged as a hit venture for the makers. ## Directed by Lootcase fame Rajesh A Krishnan, the all-female-led entertainer reached the 100 crore gross globally on its 10th day and becomes the 5th Bollywood film of 2024 to achieve the feat after Fighter, Shaitaan, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya and Article 370. ## Crew has grossed approximately 69 crores (including an estimated second Sunday collection) in India and an estimated 36 crores overseas for 105+ crores worldwide gross in 10 days. With this, it has surpassed the total collection of Article 370 and becomes the 4th highest-grossing Bollywood film of the year. ## It has become Kareena Kapoor's 12th film to enter the 100 crores worldwide box office club while for Tabu, Crew is her 11th film (including supporting roles), and 6th for Kriti Sanon. Director Rajesh A Krishnan also scored his maiden 100 crores grosser in his theatrical debut. ## Crew is produced by Ekta Kapoor, Rhea Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, and Digvijay Purohit under the banners of Balaji Motion Pictures and Anil Kapoor Films & Communication Network. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Aadujeevitham Hits 100 Crore Worldwide Gross; Fastest Malayalam Movie To Do So
800 days ago
Mollywood

Box Office: Aadujeevitham Hits 100 Crore Worldwide Gross; Fastest Malayalam Movie To Do So

Kochi, April 6 - In no time, Mollywood scored another 100 crores worldwide grosser, this time, in a record-breaking time. ## Prithviraj Sukumaran's survival thriller Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life has become the fastest Malayalam movie to enter the 100 crores worldwide gross club, taking just 9 days to reach the milestone. It has beaten last year's mega-blockbuster 2018, which achieved the feat in 11 days. ## Aadujeevitham has grossed approximately 57 crores at the domestic box office, including 41 crores in Kerala, and an estimated 43 crores overseas for a worldwide cume of 100 crores in 9 days. It scored 6+ crores gross worldwide on its second Friday. ## Made on a budget of over 80 crores, Aadujeevitham is the first film for Prithviraj Sukumaran (in lead role) as well as for director Blessy to hit 100 crores globally. Overall, it is the 6th Malayalam movie, after Manjummel Boys, 2018, Pulimurugan, Premalu, and Lucifer, to hit the milestone. ## It is an adaptation of the 2008 best-selling Malayalam novel Aadujeevitham by Benyamin, which is based on the real-life story of Najeeb, a Malayali immigrant labourer, one among thousands of Indians who were forced into slavery as goatherds on secluded farms in the deserts of Saudi Arabia by the native Arabs. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Aadujeevitham Scored A Record-Breaking First Week Worldwide
801 days ago
Mollywood

Box Office: Aadujeevitham Scored A Record-Breaking First Week Worldwide

Kochi, April 5 - Malayalam superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran's Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life has had a record-breaking extended opening week at the domestic and worldwide box office with a gross collection of over 90 crores over the extended 8-day week. ## Directed by Blessy, Aadujeevitham grossed a huge 93.50 crores, including approximately 54 crores in India and 39.50 crores overseas. The domestic collection includes around 38.4 crores from Kerala, making it the biggest first-week total in the state. ## The film will be topping 100 crores worldwide gross collection by tomorrow (10 days) and will become the fastest Malayalam movie ever to achieve the milestone. Overseas, it will be the 6th Malayalam film to top 100 crores worldwide gross. ## Aadujeevitham is currently the 6th highest-grossing Mollywood film, behind Manjummel Boys (121.50 crores), 2018 (180 crores), Pulimurugan (139.50 crores), Premalu (130 crores), and Lucifer (127.50 crores). It is expected to finish in the top 3 at the end of its box office run. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Shaitaan Crosses 200 Crore Worldwide Gross
801 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: Shaitaan Crosses 200 Crore Worldwide Gross

Mumbai, April 5 - Director Vikas Bahl's supernatural thriller Shaitaan has screamed past 200 crores gross at the worldwide box office, becoming the second Bollywood and third Indian movie of 2024 to achieve the feat after Figther and Hanuman. ## Starring Ajay Devgn, Jyothika, R. Madhava, and Janki Bodiwala, Shaitaan has grossed approximately 166.75 crores in India and an estimated 33.25 crores overseas in 4 weeks (28 days) for worldwide 200 crores gross. The movie is likely to score another 3-4 crores gross to finish around 205 crores. ## Shaitaan is the 6th film for Ajay Devgn to enter the 200 crores worldwide gross club, after Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, Drishyam 2, Golmaal Again, Total Dhamaal, and Singham Returns while R. Madhavan scored his third 200 crores grosser after 3 Idiots and Tanu Weds Manu Returns and first for Jyothika. ## Director Vikas Bahl also scored his second 200 crores grosser after Hrithik Roshan-fronted Super 30 which is likely to remain his highest-grosser for now. Shaitaan is produced by Devgn Films, Jio Studios, and Panorama Studios. ## Stay tuned...

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Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune 3' Is Officially In Development
802 days ago
Hollywood

Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune 3' Is Officially In Development

Los Angeles, April 5 - Paul Atreides will be returning to conquer the galaxy as the threequel to Warner Bros. mega hit Dune franchise is officially confirmed, according to Variety.## Following the massive success of Dune: Part 2, which has already grossed over $625 million globally and still going strong, Warner Bros. has tapped director Denis Villeneuve to develop the third part which will continue the story of Paul Atreides. ## There is no timeline fixed yet for when Dune Messiah/Dune 3 will go on floors. Variety has also revealed that Villeneuve is in discussion to reunite with Legendary for an adaptation of Annie Jacobsen's Pulitzer Prize finalist "Nuclear War: A Scenario".## Nuclear War: A Scenario explores a ticking-clock scenario about what would happen in the event of a nuclear war, based on dozens of exclusive new interviews with military and civilian experts who built the weapons and have been privy to the response plans and have been responsible for those decisions should they have needed to be made.## It is not yet confirmed which film will be made first but the studio reportedly intends to make Dune 3 before its Nuclear War: A Scenario movie with the filmmaker.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Aadujeevitham Becomes 10th Highest-Grossing Malayalam Film Worldwide; Set To Become Fastest To Hit 100 Crore Gross
803 days ago
Mollywood

Box Office: Aadujeevitham Becomes 10th Highest-Grossing Malayalam Film Worldwide; Set To Become Fastest To Hit 100 Crore Gross

Kochi, April 3 - Prithviraj Sukumaran's survival drama Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life has become the 10th highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time at the worldwide box office. It has crossed 80 crores worldwide, making it the fastest Malayalam title to reach this mark. ## Directed by Blessy, Aadujeevitham has grossed an estimated 81 crores so far in 6 days, beating Dulquer Salmaan's Kurup (78 crores) to become the 10th highest-grossing Mollywood film. At the end of its 7th day, the latest blockbuster is likely to become 6th or 7th highest-grosser globally. ## In India, the film has minted approximately 46 crores gross while overseas business is an estimated 35 crores so far in 6 days. It will enter the 50 crores club domestically today.## Aadujeevitham is on course to become the fastest Malayalam film to enter the 100 crores worldwide gross club. It is likely to reach the milestone on its 10th day (second Saturday). Currently, Tovino Thomas-fronted 2018 is the fastest movie to enter 100 crores club in 11 days. ## Here is the list of the top 10 highest-grossing Malayalam films worldwide (as of April 2, 2024) - ## 1. Manjummel Boys - 220.50 Cr. approx.**## 2. 2018 - 180 Cr. approx.## 3. Pulimurugan - 139.50 Cr. approx.## 4. Premalu - 129.50 Cr. approx. **## 5. Lucifer - 127.50 Cr. approx.## 6. Bheeshma Parvam - 88.20 Cr. approx.## 7. Neru - 85.60 Cr. approx.## 8. RDX - 84.75 Cr. approx.## 9. Kannur Squad - 82 Cr. approx.## 10. Aadujeevitahm - 81 Cr. approx.**## Stay tuned...

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Blockbuster 'Hanuman' Final Worldwide Box Office Collection
804 days ago
Tollywood

Blockbuster 'Hanuman' Final Worldwide Box Office Collection

Hyderabad, April 3 - Director Prasanth Varma's superhero movie Hanuman, starring Teja Sajja, has been one of the biggest highlights of 2024 as far as the Indian movies are concerned. Released amid less expectations during the Sankranthi festival weekend, the movie proved everyone wrong with its sensational performance. ## Hanuman hit the big screens on January 12, amid bigger titles in the form of Guntur Kaaram, Saindhav, and Naa Saami Ranga. However, thanks to superb word of mouth, the film outdid every other film to emerge as one of the all-time biggest Telugu blockbusters. ## Produced by Primeshow Entertainment, Hanuman grossed over 100 crores in its first week at the domestic box office, before showing a marvellous hold in the second week with a drop of just around 30% for a huge 70+ crores gross. The movie remained solid throughout its box office run and managed to go past 200 crores gross domestically. ## Apart from the original Telugu version, Hanuman emerged as a big success story in the dubbed Hindi version with a gross collection of over 61 crores, putting it among the top 10 highest-grossing South Indian films in the dubbed Hindi version. Overseas, the film showed excellent legs to gross around 57 crores for a worldwide cume close to 300 crores gross. ## Here is the final box office breakdown of Hanuman (estimated)## India Net Collection - 201.60 Cr. Approx. (all languages)## India Gross Collection - 238.00 Cr.## Overseas Collection - 57.00 Cr.## Worldwide Collection - 295.00 Cr.## Footfalls/Admissions - 1.44 Cr. Approx. (all languages)## Box Office Verdict - Blockbuster## Hanuman was made on a budget of around 40 crores and went on to become the highest-grossing South Indian film ever to be released in January, beating superstar Allu Arjun's Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo. It is also currently the highest-grossing South Indian film and second highest-grossing Indian film of 2024, behind Hrithik Roshan's Fighter. ## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff's 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' Censor Certificate and Theatrical Runtime Revealed
804 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff's 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' Censor Certificate and Theatrical Runtime Revealed

Mumbai, April 2 - Director Ali Abbas Zafar's highly-awaited action entertainer Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, starring Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, is all set to hit the big screens this Eid, indulging in a direct clash with Ajay Devgn-fronted Maidaan. ## The BMCM trailer was recently released which met with positive reception and has raised the anticipation for the movie. Now, according to the latest update, the movie has completed censor formalities. ## The big-budget entertainer has been censored with a U/A certificate by The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with an approved runtime of 2 hours and 43 minutes on April 2nd. Interestingly, Ajay Devgn's Maidaan is also almost 3 hours long and has been censored with a UA certificate. ## BMCM is produced by Jackky Bhagnani, Vashu Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh, Himanshu Kishan Mehra, and Ali Abbas Zafar under the banners of Pooja Entertainment and AAZ Films. It stars Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff in the title roles with Prithviraj Sukumaran as the antagonist alongside Manushi Chhillar, Alaya F, Sonakshi Sinha and Ronit Bose Roy in pivotal roles.## The movie is scheduled to release on April 10 in multiple languages, also in IMAX 3D. ## Stay tuned...

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Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon's 'Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya' Final Worldwide Box Office Collection
805 days ago
Bollywood

Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon's 'Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya' Final Worldwide Box Office Collection

Mumbai, April 2 - Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon finally scored a success in the form of romantic-comedy Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya. Directed by Amit Joshi and Aradhana Sah, the film was released during Valentine's Day week on February 9. ## The Maddock Films and Jio Studios' production wasn't loved by most critics but audiences showered praise towards the film that translated into a box office hit. TBMAUJ opened to decent numbers of approximately 6.70 crores net, followed by the opening weekend of 28+ crores net. ## The movie showed consistency during the weekdays and jumped on weekends to stay afloat and did enough to emerge a much-needed box office success for the lead actors. The movie's box office run is almost completed with a domestic gross collection of over 100 crores (85 crores net). ## Overseas, TBMAUJ has had a good run as it grossed an estimated 40 crores, and combined with the domestic collection of approximately 101.25 crores, the movie minted an estimated 141+ crores worldwide. It is currently the third highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2024, after Fighter and Shaitaan. ## Here is the final box office breakdown of Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (estimated)## India Net Collection - 85.15 Cr. Approx.## India Gross Collection - 101.25 Cr.## Overseas Collection - 45.00 Cr.## Worldwide Collection - 146.25 Cr.## Footfalls/Admissions - 52 Lakh. Approx.## Box Office Verdict - Hit## Stay tuned...

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Producer Boney Kapoor Shares Update On Mr. India 2
805 days ago
Bollywood

Producer Boney Kapoor Shares Update On Mr. India 2

Mumbai, April 1 - Anil Kapoor-fronted Mr. India (1987) is one of the most iconic Bollywood films. Directed by Sekhar Kapoor, the movie also starred the late actors Amrish Puri, Sridevi, and Satish Kaushik among others and it went on to become a huge success. ## Over the years, Mr. India gained cult status and there have been frequent calls for its sequel. Boney Kapoor, who produced this iconic movie, finally shared updates on the same and confirmed that Mr. India 2 will happen and an overseas studio will be joining hands with him for the same. ## "I've had a couple of meetings with a big overseas studio who are very seen to join hands with us. It could be a collaboration for a foreign studio, Zee and me. The idea is to make Mr India again. It could happen this year, it could happen next year or the following year", Boney Kapoor said in an interview with News18. ## The filmmaker further said that Mr. India 2 may not be a sequel, it could just be a reboot or whatever. On the movie being an iconic one, Boney Kapoor said, "Why is it an iconic film? I would say because of Satish Kaushik playing Calendar, Amrish Puri playing Mogambo, Anil playing Arun Verma who’s taking care of the children and Sri playing Seema the reporter. Even Annu Kapoor who played the editor". ## The filmmaker is currently busy promoting the sports biopic Maidaan, starring Ajay Devgn, Priyamani, and Gajraj Rao. The film is scheduled to be released on April 10 in multiple languages, in the regular as well as 3D and IMAX formats. ## Stay tuned...

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