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: Gadar 2 Surpasses KGF 2 To Become The Third Highest-Grossing Film In Hindi Domestically
1025 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: Gadar 2 Surpasses KGF 2 To Become The Third Highest-Grossing Film In Hindi Domestically

Mumbai, August 26 - Sunny Deol-fronted Gadar 2: The Katha Continues has become the 3rd highest-grossing film of all time in the Hindi language at the domestic box office. It has surpassed Yash-starrer KGF: Chapter 2 which scored 435 crores net last year, to claim the 3rd spot.## Gadar 2, on its 3rd Saturday (16 days), reached around 440 crores net collection. It is now behind only Baahubali 2 - The Conclusion (511 crores net) and Pathaan (524 crores net). G2 is expected to reach 500 crores net mark by 4th week to become only the 3rd film ever in Hindi to do so.## At the same point in time (16 days), G2 is ahead of SS Rajamouli's directorial BB2 (415.05 crores net) and is behind Pathaan (442.50 crores net), but only just. With the current trend, G2 should come close to (or may cross) BB2 and then, it will be interesting to see how it withstands Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming movie "Jawan" which is scheduled to release on September 7. ## Directed by Anil Sharma who also produced it under Anil Sharma Productions with Zee Studios, Gadar 2 is a sequel to the 2001 film "Gadar: Ek Prem Katha". It stars Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel, and Utkarsh Sharma reprising their roles from the first film alongside Simrat Kaur, Manish Wadhwa, and Gaurav Chopra. ## Stay tuned...

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Shah Rukh Khan Confirms Reuniting With Amitabh Bachchan For An Exciting Project
1025 days ago
Bollywood

Shah Rukh Khan Confirms Reuniting With Amitabh Bachchan For An Exciting Project

Mumbai, August 26 - Legendary Amitabh Bachchan and superstar Shah Rukh Khan are set to reunite on the screen after 17 years for a special project. The duo last worked together in "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna", and since then, fans have been waiting for their next project together.## It is not known yet which project Big B and SRK are reuniting on as everything has been kept under wraps for now. Shah Rukh Khan has confirmed the news of him working with Big B during an #AskSRK session on X, formerly known as Twitter.## One of the users asked SRK to say something about Amitabh Bachchan, to which, King Khan replied saying, "It was soooooooo much fun to work with @SrBachchan after so many years. Came back from the shoot inspired and blessed. And just to let u know he beat me in the run!"## It was soooooooo much fun to work with @SrBachchan after so many years. Came back from the shoot inspired and blessed. And just to let u know he beat me in the run!!!! https://t.co/hvXE6EMQIu— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) August 26, 2023 ## Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan have worked together on some of the most iconic Indian films in the past. Apart from their last appearance in "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" (2006), the duo has shared screen space in films like "Mohabbatein" (2000), "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham" (2001), and "Veer-Zaara" (2004). ## Fans are speculating that Big B and SRK will play cameo appearances in the recently announced "Don 3" with Ranveer Singh as Don. Both Big B and SRK have played this iconic character in previous movies and there have been rumors that they might reprise their roles in the upcoming movie in the form of a cameo. However, nothing is confirmed yet and there is very little chance for it to happen.## Shah Rukh Khan, meanwhile, is gearing up for the release of "Jawan" which is slated for September 7 in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. After "Jawan", the superstar will be seen in Rajkumar Hirani's "Dunki", due on Christmas week this year. Amitabh Bachchan, on the other hand, has the sci-fi epic "Kalki 2898AD", and "Ganapath" due to release.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Dream Girl 2 Emerges Actor Ayushmann Khurrana's Biggest Opener
1025 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: Dream Girl 2 Emerges Actor Ayushmann Khurrana's Biggest Opener

Mumbai, August 26 - Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurana is finally back in the game and delivered the biggest opener of his career in the form of Dream Girl 2. ## Directed by Raaj Shaandilyaa, the comedy-drama scored 10.69 crores net collection on its opening day, which is the biggest ever start for Ayushmann Khurrana, beating Bala which scored 10.15 crores net opening and went on to score 116.38 crores lifetime collection.## This is also the only third time that the actor's film has taken a double-digit opening. Earlier, apart from Bala, the original Dream Gil scored 10.05 crores net collection on its opening day and is now the third biggest opener for the actor. Dream Girl is the highest-grossing film of Ayushmann with 141.30 crores in lifetime net collection.## The initial word of mouth for Dream Girl 2 is mixed to positive, plus the franchise value should help the movie grow on Saturday and Sunday. The opening weekend collection can be expected to be around 40 crores net which will be a fantastic result for the film.## Ayushmann Khurrana was continuously giving hit after hit before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, things changed drastically after the pandemic as all four theatrical releases of the actor ended as flops with Doctor G being the biggest grosser of them with 28 crores net.## Stay tuned...

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Salaar and Jawan Advance Booking Continue With Great Momentum At The USA Box Office
1025 days ago
Bollywood

Salaar and Jawan Advance Booking Continue With Great Momentum At The USA Box Office

Los Angeles, August 26 - Two of the biggest Indian movies of the year, Prabhas-fronted Salaar Part 1 - Ceasefire and Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan on course to emerge massive openers at the US box office as the advance booking for both the movies are continuing with the great momentum. ## Directed by Prashanth Neel, Salaar is literally going berserk in its pre-booking and is certain to emerge as one of the biggest Indian openers there. According to the tracker, Venky Reviews, the film has sold approximately 14620 tickets worth $418.8K (3.50 crores) so far from 1012 shows in 337 locations for the premieres. ## The advances opened just a few days back and there are still 31 days left for the first show (28 Sept. release). The movie will be eyeing at least $1.5+ million in premiere advance sales and the opening day (including premieres) could well be around $4 million. At this point in time, the movie is competing with SS Rajamouli's RRR opening in the USA. ## Shah Rukh Khan's action thriller Jawan, on the other hand, is also having strong advance sales in the USA. The movie, scheduled to release on September 7, has crossed $200K (1.65 crores) for the opening day in the advance booking. At the time of the last report, it reached $210.40K (1.75 crores). It is set to score the biggest opening day for a Bollywood film ever in North America.## Jawan is also having excellent trends in other international markets as well. In the UK, it has grossed approximately £80K (85 lakh) for the opening day with one of the biggest chains in this region, Vue International yet to open advances. The movie is trending much better than Pathaan in most of the international markets so far.## Stay tuned...

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Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan' To Be Screened At World's Largest IMAX Screen
1025 days ago
Bollywood

Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan' To Be Screened At World's Largest IMAX Screen

Mumbai, August 26 - After Pathaan earlier this year, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is set for another potential blockbuster ride with the action thriller film Jawan which is scheduled to release on September 7, 2023. The movie is directed by Atlee Kumar and produced by Red Chillies Entertainment. ## Jawan will be released in the regular 2D format along with a premium IMAX version. Now, it has been revealed that it will be screened on the world's largest IMAX screen in Germany. The screen, which stands in Leonberg near Stuttgart in Germany, measures 38 by 22 m (125 by 72 ft). Jawan is said to be the first Indian film that is set to release on such a grand scale. ## IMAX is a fast-growing big-screen cinema format as audiences are visiting IMAX theaters more than before. Pathaan was also released in this premium format and delivered the biggest global opening ever for an Indian movie. Recently, it was announced to release in Japan and it will be the widest Indian release in IMAX in the country.## Jawan is one of the most-anticipated Pan India titles which is carrying massive buzz among the moviegoers and is sure to strike gold for IMAX. The fans are gearing up for mega celebrations and waiting for the pre-bookings to open soon. INOX has already opened advance booking at a few properties but the full-fledged advances will commence in the next couple of days. Overseas, it has already opened and is going strong with its pre-sales numbers.## The film tells the story of a person who sets out to rectify the wrongs in society with help from a group of women. It stars Shah Rukh Khan in a dual role, alongside Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Priyamani, and Sanya Malhotra while Deepika Padukone and Sanjay Dutt play special appearances. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Dream Girl 2 Opening Day/First Friday Early Estimates
1026 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: Dream Girl 2 Opening Day/First Friday Early Estimates

Mumbai, August 25 - Ayushmann Khurrana can finally breathe as "Dream Girl 2" has taken a good start at the box office. The actor has been in desperate need of a box-office success post the COVID-19 pandemic, and the sequel has ignited some hope with a much better start than most of his previous movies.## Directed by Raaj Shaandilyaa, "Dream Girl 2" is flirting with the double-digit opening as the estimate suggests 9.50-10 crores net on its opening day/first Friday. The opening of the movie is not much behind its predecessor which opened at 10.05 crores net in 2019.## "Dream Girl 2" is strong in metro cities, especially in the Maharashtra region and Delhi. It is not that strong on single screens which was expected its content is not mass-friendly, plus, "Gadar 2" is still preferred over other movies in smaller centers.## Ayushmann Khurrana's biggest opener to date is "Bala" which scored 10.15 crores net collection. "Dream Girl 2" might entertain the biggest opening for the actor, depending on how strong mass centers are. The initial word of mouth for the movie is mixed but the franchise value can help to grow over the weekend which is expected to 35+ crores net.## Stay tuned...

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Alia Bhatt-Led YRF's Spy Action Thriller Film Shoot Details Revealed
1026 days ago
Bollywood

Alia Bhatt-Led YRF's Spy Action Thriller Film Shoot Details Revealed

Mumbai, August 25 - Actress Alia Bhatt has become a force to reckon with in the Bollywood film industry. After back-to-back major box office success along with the maiden National Award of the Best Actress for "Gangubai Kathiawadi", Alia is now set to headline Yash Raj Films' first female-led spy action thriller film.## A few weeks back, it was revealed that the "Raazi" actress roped in to lead YRF's yet untitled spy action thriller movie, part of the studios' ambitious Spy Universe. With this, the actress joins some of the biggest stars of the country, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, and Jr. NTR in this spy universe.## Now, according to Pinkvilla, "Bunty Aur Babli 2" actress Sharvari Wagh joins Alia Bhatt in YRF's first female-led spy movie. The report says that the shoot of this untitled big-budget action entertainer will commence in May 2024. "Given the film's dynamic, action-packed nature, both Alia and Sharvari will undergo a rigorous three-month preparation regimen for their action sequences. This will include training in mixed martial arts", the report says.## The movie will be made on a huge scale which requires both actresses to be in prime physical condition, ready for the demanding action sequences they will tackle together. It will be shot in multiple locations in India and abroad. The movie is currently in the development stage and will begin pre-production by the end of this year.## Meanwhile, Alia Bhatt will wrap up two films before starting YRF's biggie. She will next commence Vasan Bala's prison break film, to be produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, after this, Alia will head to Sanjay Leela Bhansali's ambitious "Baiju Bawra" early next year. ## Yash Raj Films, on the other hand, is going all out as far as the Spy Universe is concerned. Salman Khan's "Tiger 3" is already slated for Diwali 2023 release, and after this, YRF will commence Ayan Mukerji's directorial "War 2" with Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, followed by the biggest movie of the studio yet, "Tiger vs Pathaan", featuring Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, and it will be directed by Siddharth Anand.## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar's 'OMG 2' Post-Theatrical OTT Release To Have Director's Version
1026 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar's 'OMG 2' Post-Theatrical OTT Release To Have Director's Version

Mumbai, August 25 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar's social comedy-drama film "OMG 2", which features Pankaj Tripathi in the central role along with Yami Gautam, is having a very good run at the box office. It has hit 176 crores gross collection at the worldwide box office in two weeks and emerged as a big success.## "OMG 2", which is based on sex education in India, was heavily censored as reports suggest that CBFC asked for as many as 27 cuts in the film to avoid any controversy. It was still censored with an "A" certificate (adults only) despite these many cuts but the good thing is that these things didn't affect much as far as the box office is concerned though it kept a section of the audience away from theaters.## While the movie was released in cinemas with a censored version, director Amit Rai has confirmed that the post-theatrical OTT release of the movie will have a complete director's version. The filmmaker said in a recent interview with the team was forced to make changes for its theatrical release but assured that the OTT release will have the uncut version and the scenes that were not in the theatrical print will be included in the streaming version.## Produced by Akshay Kumar's Cape of Good Films in association with Viacom18 Studios and Wakaoo Films, "OMG 2" is the story of Kanti Sharan Mudgal, whose son is blamed for immoral conduct and is thrown out of school. Upon confrontation, Kanti realizes that his son has been a victim of misinformation and misguidance and to avoid any crisis, Kanti decides to leave the town with his family, until he has a divine intervention that steers him towards the truth. Kanti then decides to take on everyone responsible by taking them to court. ## Stay tuned...

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Warner Bros. Officially Delays 'Dune: Part 2' and 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire'
1026 days ago
Hollywood

Warner Bros. Officially Delays 'Dune: Part 2' and 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire'

Los Angeles, August 25 - As SAG-AFTRA strikes continue to hit Hollywood, Warner Bros. Pictures is left with no choice but to postpone the release of its highly-anticipated sci-fi epic "Dune: Part 2" to next year from its original November 3, 2023, date.## Directed by Denis Villeneuve, the sequel, which will continue the story of Paul Atreides, played by Timothée Chalamet, will now be hitting big screens on March 15, 2024. It was revealed last month that the studio is planning to shift the release date of "Dune 2" if strikes continue and now, the official announcement has been made regarding the same.## As part of the shift, "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire", which was slated for March 14, 2024, has now been pushed back one month to April 12, 2024. It is the sequel to "Godzilla vs. Kong" (2021) and is the latest entry in the Monsterverse franchise from Legendary and Warner Bros.## The postponement of "Dune 2" is going to benefit Marvel Studios' "The Marvels" which is scheduled to hit cinemas on November 10 this year. It will now be getting IMAX screens which was not possible due to "Dune 2" as a part of a contract between Warner Bros. and IMAX.## "Dune 2" stars Timothée Chalamet alongside Zendaya, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem Dave Bautista, Christopher Walken, and Lea Seydoux, among others in prominent roles.## Stay tuned...

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Superstar Allu Arjun's Pan India Movie 'Pushpa - The Rule' Release Date Locked
1027 days ago
Tollywood

Superstar Allu Arjun's Pan India Movie 'Pushpa - The Rule' Release Date Locked

Hyderabad, August 25 - Telugu superstar Allu Arjun's highly-awaited Pan India movie "Pushpa - The Rule" release date has reportedly been locked. Directed by Sukumar, the film is the second part of "Pushpa - The Rise" which is the highest-grossing film of the actor with a worldwide gross collection of over 360 crores. ## The film is currently in the production stage and according to Aakashavaani, the makers have locked a March 22, 2024, release date in multiple languages. It will be released two weeks before superstar Jr. NTR's Pan India movie "Devara" which is slated for April 5, 2024, release.## "Pushpa 2" is produced by Mythri Movie Makers in association with Sukumar Writings. It stars Allu Arjun in the title role alongside Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil, among other prominent roles. The official announcement of the release date is expected to be made in the next couple of days.## Meanwhile, Allu Arjun created history yesterday (August 24) at the 69th National Film Awards by becoming the first-ever actor from the Telugu film industry to win the Best Actor National award. He won this honor for his performance in "Pushpa - The Rise" (2021) while Devi Sri Prasad (DSP) won the Best Music Director National award for the film's songs.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Gadar 2 Scores Second Biggest Second Week In Hindi of All-Time
1027 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: Gadar 2 Scores Second Biggest Second Week In Hindi of All-Time

Mumbai, August 24 - Sunny Deol-led period action drama movie "Gadar 2" has an excellent second week at the domestic box office. The movie surpassed all but "Baahubali 2 The Conclusion" to score the second biggest second week of all time in the Hindi language.## Directed by Anil Sharma, the sequel minted 134.47 crores net collection in its second week. SS Rajamouli's "Baahubali 2" remains the highest second-week grosser movie in Hindi with 143.25 crores net while Aamir Khan's "Dangal" is the third biggest in the list with around 116 crores net.## Highest 2nd Week Collection Movies In Hindi of All-Time - ## 1. Baahubali 2 - 143.25 Cr## 2. Gadar 2 - 134.47 Cr## 3. Dangal - 115.96 Cr## 4. The Kashmir Files - 108.97 Cr## 5. PK - 95.78 Cr## "Gadar 2" has reached 419 crores net collection after two weeks and by the 3rd Saturday, it will surpass "KGF: Chapter 2" (435.33 crores) to become the 3rd biggest movie in Hindi. The movie is on track to enter the 500 crores net club to join "Baahubali 2" (510.99 crores) and "Pathaan" (524.53 crores) but it will be interesting to see if it can become the number 1 of all-time.## Produced by Anil Sharma Productions in association with Zee Studios, the film stars Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel, and Utkarsh Sharma reprising their roles from the first film along with Simrat Kaur (Bollywood debut), Manish Wadhwa, and Gaurav Chopra, among others. In the film, Tara Singh returns to Pakistan in order to rescue his imprisoned son during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Barbie Becomes The Highest-Grossing Movie of 2023 In North America
1027 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: Barbie Becomes The Highest-Grossing Movie of 2023 In North America

Los Angeles, August 24 - Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling-led fantasy comedy film "Barbie" continues to rise at the box office and now has become the highest-grossing movie of 2023 domestically (North America).## Directed by Greta Gerwig, "Barbie" has generated $575.4 million through the fifth Wednesday at the domestic box office, overtaking "The Super Mario Bros. Movie", which has collected $574 million domestically to emerge the number one movie.## "Barbie" has already become the highest-grossing movie domestically in Warner Bros. Pictures' history after beating Christopher Nolan's superhero movie "The Dark Knight" ($536 million). It will soon outgross 2011's "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" ($1.34 billion) as the studio's highest-grossing worldwide release of all-time.## At the worldwide box office, the movie based on the Barbie fashion dolls by Mattel has become the 20th highest-grossing movie of all time, beating "Frozen" to reach $1.30 billion. It will surpass "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" today to become 19th of all-time and will soon surpass Mario ($1.35 billion) to emerge the biggest worldwide grosser of 2023.## Stay tuned...

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