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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Blockbuster Filmmaker SS Rajamouli May Start 'Mahabharata' After Mahesh Babu's Next
1073 days ago
Tollywood

Blockbuster Filmmaker SS Rajamouli May Start 'Mahabharata' After Mahesh Babu's Next

Hyderabad, July 10 - Blockbuster filmmaker SS Rajamouli is working on the script of his next film starring Mahesh Babu in the lead. The script, which is being written by Rajamouli's writer father V. Vijayendra Prasad, will soon be completed. ## After Mahesh Babu's film, tentatively titled "SSMB29", Rajamouli may start his dream project which is the cinematic adaptation of the epic "Mahabharat". Writer V. Vijayendra Prasad teased a couple of big projects of SSR in a recent interview. ## The writer said that Babu's film will be much bigger and better than "RRR" which was released last year and made SSR and actors Jr. NTR and Ram Charan global sensations. Vijayendra Prasad in an earlier interview said that they leaving an open ending climax of "SSMB29" to turn it into a franchise. ## SSR has time and again said that Mahabharata is his dream project and will need more movie experience to bring it into reality. Now, Vijayendra Prasad said that Mahabharata may very well be SSR's next project immediately after "SSMB29", and for which there is still enough time to ponder with. ## The "Baahubali" filmmaker previously said that "Mahabharata" is such a big project that can be made into 10 feature films but he needs to direct more films before turning his focus on the epic. ## Stay tuned...

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Shah Rukh Khan Dons Multiple Looks To Fight Wrongs In Society In The Action-Packed Teaser/Trailer of 'Jawan'
1073 days ago
Bollywood

Shah Rukh Khan Dons Multiple Looks To Fight Wrongs In Society In The Action-Packed Teaser/Trailer of 'Jawan'

Mumbai, July 10 - The wait finally ends and the Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is there to fight the wrongs in society in the first look teaser/trailer of the highly-anticipated action thriller film Jawan" directed by Atlee Kumar. ## The 2-minute and 12 seconds promo gives the first look at Shah Rukh Khan's different looks as well as the first look at Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Sanya Malhotra, Priyamani, and Deepika Padukone (cameo). The makers have officially described the movie as a "high-octane action thriller which outlines the emotional journey of a man who is set to rectify the wrongs in society". ## The promo begins with a voiceover by Shah Rukh Khan, who says, "I don't know who I am or what I am, I do not know". He goes on to say whether he is a promise made to a mother or a purpose.. unfinished. "Am I good or bad, a blessing or a curse, ask these questions yourself. Because I am you, for better or worse".## In between the dialogues, the actor indulges in some high-octane action scenes before we get to see glimpses of the soldier character that SRK plays. The teaser then gives a glimpse of SRK's bandaged look before he takes off his bandages to reveal an all-new bald look to hijack a train and goes on to say "When I become the villain, no hero stands a chance against me". ## SRK accompanies by his girl gang which helps him to fight the wrongs. Nayanthara and Deepika can also be seen involved in the fight scenes. The action-heavy promo, however, doesn't reveal what are the wrongs the actor and his girl gang are fighting. The promo ends with a funny train scene in which SRK is having a funny dance to an old song while the passengers shaking. ## Overall, the teaser lives up to the high expectations as it promises a complete mass entertainer SRK has never done before. Anirudh Ravichander's BGM is a major plus and is going to be one of the highlights of the film.## The movie is produced by SRK's Red Chillies Entertainer and is scheduled to release on September 7, 2023, in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.## ## Stay tuned...

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The First Reactions To 'Barbie' From World Premiere Are Out Online
1073 days ago
Hollywood

The First Reactions To 'Barbie' From World Premiere Are Out Online

Los Angeles, July 10 - Director Greta Gerwig's passion project "Barbie" starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling had its world premiere in Los Angeles on Sunday where a few people got the opportunity to have the first look at this Warner Bros.'s highly-anticipated film. ## "Barbie" has been anticipated to emerge as a big winner and the first reactions from the world premiere are anything to go by, it is going to be a massive summer blockbuster at the box office. The critics and others, who have watched the movie, are calling it bombastic, funny, and Oscar-worthy performances by Robbie and Gosling. ## Have a look at some of the early reactions to "Barbie" which will debut in theaters on July 21 with Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer".## #Barbie is a triumph. A pitch-perfect script backed by great performances — particularly from Ryan Gosling — turns what could be a simple studio comedy into a sharp commentary on our society that makes its nuance palatable for those that may not take it at face value. GG is 3/3. pic.twitter.com/MIVRtkmtbd— Eze (@EzeBaum) July 10, 2023 ## Greta Gerwig’s #Barbie is an ABSOLUTE marvel of a film. She is able to infuse this simple story with so much emotion, excitement, and comedy. Her style shines bright. Margot Robbie and gosling shine brighter then the sun, this is such a great movie. The hype is REAL. pic.twitter.com/Y6cPbT7nHS— brian long (@brianlo16160896) July 10, 2023 ## #Barbie REVIEW: Heartfelt & hilarious! Margot Robbie’s crown jewel performance (Oscars here we come). It’s super fun, endearing & magical with a 3rd act that’ll beach you off. This isn’t just another comedy, it’s Greta Gerwig’s BEST movie ever!! A fitting end setting what’s next pic.twitter.com/qXPM8gSiqs— Atom (@theatomreview) July 10, 2023 ## #Barbie is a cinematic triumph. Gerwig is at the top of her game here, she’s crafted a film that’s not only gorgeous to look at, but poignant, clever and hilarious. Margot Robbie delivers an endearing and memorable performance, though it’s Gosling who stole every scene he was in pic.twitter.com/IU9ZrbKlnq— Jack (@JStepback) July 10, 2023 ## #Barbie is perfection. Greta Gerwig delivers a nuanced commentary on what it means to be a woman in a whimsical, wonderful and laugh-out-loud funny romp. The entire cast shines, especially Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in roles they were clearly born to play. 🎀— Katcy Stephan (@katcystephan) July 10, 2023 ## No surprise - #Barbie is a knockout. As a comedy, it’s a total crowd pleaser - as an indictment of capitalistic feminism and urgent call to go ahead and eat our pets if trapped with them following a major earthquake it is devastating. Gosling steals the show - absolutely loved it— Ben Mekler (@benmekler) July 10, 2023 ## #Barbie WOW!!! Greta Gerwig really is one of a kind. One of the best things I’ve seen this year! The technical craft is so detailed and everyone gives a knock out performance. A staggering achievement (I just rewatched the trailer and did not see the movie)— The Film Drunk (@thefilmdrunk) July 10, 2023 ## #Barbie was a deeply cathartic experience. It’s about industrialization of art/iconography forming sensibility instead of individualism, and Greta tells it with so much joy and heart. I was cackling at Gosling’s himbo Ken one scene and bawling my eyes out at the next. A classic— ty (@DennisDuganFan) July 10, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Baipan Bhari Deva' Scores Biggest Single-Day Collection of All-Time For A Marathi Movie
1073 days ago
Marathi

Box Office: 'Baipan Bhari Deva' Scores Biggest Single-Day Collection of All-Time For A Marathi Movie

Mumbai, July 9 - Marathi cinema's search for the next blockbuster after Riteish Deshmukh's "Ved" finally ends with the latest comedy-drama "Baipan Bhari Deva" which is running riots at the box office. ## Directed by Kedar Shinde, the all-female-led movie, "Baipan Bhari Deva" has created history on its second Sunday by scoring the biggest single-day collection of all time for a Marathi movie with a net collection of 6.05 crores. ## "Ved" previously held the record for scoring the highest single-day collection of 5.70 crores net which also came on the second Sunday earlier this year. The third biggest single-day collection also now belongs to "Baipan Bhari Deva" with 5.40 crores net which it scored on the second Saturday. ## "Baipan Bhari Deva" reached 26.20 crores net in 10 days, including the second Sunday. The movie is being loved by female audiences who are thronging to cinemas in large numbers. This momentum is expected to continue for the next couple of weeks which gives the movie a chance to emerge as one of the biggest Marathi blockbusters of all time. ## This film is the story of six sisters who are separated from each other due to some reason and also face family, personal and financial problems. It stars Rohini Hattangadi, Vandana Gupte, Sukanya Kulkarni, Shilpa Navalkar, Suchitra Bandekar, and Deepa Parab in prominent roles. ## Stay tuned...

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Dharma Productions' Untitled Film Starring Vicky Kaushal, Ammy Virk, and Triptii Dimri Gets A New Release Date
1073 days ago
Bollywood

Dharma Productions' Untitled Film Starring Vicky Kaushal, Ammy Virk, and Triptii Dimri Gets A New Release Date

Mumbai, July 9 - Actor Vicky Kaushal, Ammy Virk, and Tripti Dimri's yet-untitled film by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions gets a new release date in theaters. The film is directed by Anand Tiwari and co-produced by Leo Media Collective in association with Amazon Prime Video. ## The film has been postponed to February 23, 2024, from its earlier announced August 25, 2023, release date in cinemas. Dharma Production took to Twitter to announce the new release date of their untitled comedy-drama film. ## "It's only going to get bigger and better from here! Three of these powerhouses of talent will shine on the big screen - Vicky Kaushal, Ammy Virk & Triptii Dimri, directed by Anand Tiwari in an entertainer unlike any other".## "Expect uncontrollable laughs, mind-boggling situations & entertainment for all! Coming to cinemas on 23rd February, 2024!", the caption read.## Expect uncontrollable laughs, mind-boggling situations & entertainment for all! Coming to cinemas on 23rd February, 2024!#KaranJohar @apoorvamehta18 @Thebindra @vickykaushal09 @tripti_dimri23 @AmmyVirk @anandntiwari @PrimeVideoIN @LeoMediaC @saregamaglobal— Dharma Productions (@DharmaMovies) July 9, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

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Makers' Huge Demand For 'Salaar' Theatrical Rights In Telugu States?
1074 days ago
Tollywood

Makers' Huge Demand For 'Salaar' Theatrical Rights In Telugu States?

Hyderabad, July 9 - After shattering box office records with "KGF: Chapter 2" last year, director Prashanth Neel's next blockbuster "Salaar" with one of the biggest Indian superstars Prabhas is having huge anticipation as the release date getting nearer. ## The teaser of the movie was recently launched which has raised anticipation, not just among the fans, but also in the trade which is expecting the movie to do wonders at the box office. As the pre-release buzz has escalated, the makers of "Salaar" have reportedly started negotiating for the film's theatrical rights. ## As per the buzz in the Telugu trade, the makers are demanding as high as 190-200 crores for theatrical rights in the two Telugu states, including around 70 crores alone in the Nizam region. The asking price for the Ceded area is said to be around 35 crores while the same is around 90 crores in Andhra Pradesh, according to a report from Track Tollywood. ## The aforementioned quoted amount is in the lines of SS Rajamouli's "RRR" starring Jr. NTR and Ram Charan which the movie easily covered and gave the buyers huge profit. However, in the case of "Salaar", the buyers are reportedly hesitant as a couple of recent films of Prabhas didn't do the expected business and ended up as loss ventures in Telugu states. ## There is no doubt "Salaar" will take a huge opening nationwide as the combination of Prashanth Neel and Prabhas, backed by a reputed production house which is Hombale Films, is too big to go unnoticed. However, after facing back-to-back losses, the buyers might find it difficult to commit to the high demand for theatrical rights even though they are aware it is a big box office tentpole movie. ## As confirmed by the makers with the teaser itself, "Salaar" will be released in two parts with the first part, titled "Salaar Part 1 - Ceasefire", slated for September 28, 2023, release in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi languages. The makers will have an eye on the Hindi version which could generate huge profit if received well, just like "KGF" films. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Satyaprem Ki Katha' Scores A Big Jump On Its Second Saturday
1074 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Satyaprem Ki Katha' Scores A Big Jump On Its Second Saturday

Mumbai, July 9 - Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani's musical romantic drama film "Satyaprem Ki Katha" is heading for a healthy lifetime collection at the domestic box office. Despite being not a mass-friendly film, it has done well in the first week to enter the second weekend with a bang. ## After dropping just 5% on its second Friday for 2.85 crores net, the Sameer Vidhwans-directed flick scored a big jump of 66.67% on its second Saturday to collect 4.75 crores net. This takes the total net collection to 60.81 crores in 10 days. It is expected to score a further jump today and is likely to bring in 5.50 crores for the second-weekend collection of around 13 crores. ## SPK also has done decently at the overseas box office to score approx. 13 crores net (estimated). The worldwide collection of the movie currently stands at around 85 crores gross and it will soon enter the 100-crore gross club globally. ## The Sajid Nadiadwala production has been able to attract its target multiplex audiences, especially the youth which is loving this romantic saga. The good thing about the movie is that there is no big Bollywood movie till July 28 which should help it to continue with decent numbers and will look to cross 80 crores net lifetime collection.## Stay tuned...

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Simu Liu Provides Update On The Sequel To Marvel's Highly-Anticipated 'Shang-Chi'
1074 days ago
Hollywood

Simu Liu Provides Update On The Sequel To Marvel's Highly-Anticipated 'Shang-Chi'

Los Angeles, July 9 - Marvel Studios's "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" is one of the most loved Marvel movies post the covid-19 pandemic and now, its sequel is in development but it keeps getting pushed back, according to actor Simu Liu. ## Simu Liu, who played the title role of Shang-Chi in the original movie, recently shared an update on the sequel on his Threads account, a new social media app launched by Meta. The actor indulged in a question-answer session.## One of the fans asked the actor to provide an update on the highly-anticipated sequel to his 2021's blockbuster, to which, Liu said that because of the Avengers movies, the sequel keeps getting pushed as it seems to follow the events of upcoming Avengers movies. ## "Was told it would follow Avengers. But that keeps pushing back due to circumstances beyond my control", the actor said and added that he hopes "to have more concrete news to share soon". ## Disney has recently made changes to its release calendar, including pushing back "Avengers: Secret Wars" to May 7, 2027. "Avengers: The Kang Dynasty", which has embattled Jonathan Majors attached to the lead role, has also been pushed a year to May 1, 2026, among several other movies.## Written and directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" was the first film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to feature an Asian lead and a predominantly Asian cast. It went on to gross $432 million worldwide once it hit theaters in September 2021. ## Stay tuned...

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Shah Rukh Khan and Rajkumar Hirani's 'Dunki' Post-Theatrical OTT Rights Sold To Jio Cinema For Record-Price?
1075 days ago
Bollywood

Shah Rukh Khan and Rajkumar Hirani's 'Dunki' Post-Theatrical OTT Rights Sold To Jio Cinema For Record-Price?

Mumbai, July 8 - Director Rajkumar Hirani's maiden film with superstar Shah Rukh Khan, "Dunki" is one of the hugely anticipated films in the making. It is a social comedy-drama film based on the rampant use of an illegal backdoor route called 'Donkey Flight' to immigrate to countries like Canada and the USA. ## "Dunki" is scheduled to release during the Christmas weekend this year and it is expected to be one of the biggest hits of Indian cinema. The movie is currently the post-production work and in between, the makers have already reportedly locked the non-theatrical rights of the film. ## It was recently reported that the non-theatrical rights of "Dunki" have been sold in a whopping amount of approx. 230 crores, and now, it has been revealed that the streaming rights alone have fetched 155 crores, making it the biggest post-theatrical OTT deal for an Indian movie in a single language. ## According to Bollywood Hungama, "Dunki" will be streaming on Jio Cinema after its theatrical release. "This is the biggest deal in the history of Indian Cinema for a film released in a single language. It has got a lot to do with the brand of Rajkumar Hirani coming together with the brand of Shah Rukh Khan", says the report. ## "Dunki" is a co-production of SRK's Red Chillies Entertainment with Rajkumar Hirani Films. It also stars Taapsee Pannu as the female lead alongside Boman Irani, Satish Shah, and Vicky Kaushal in key roles. The movie is slated to release on December 22 this year.## Stay tuned...

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'Mission Impossible 7' Becomes The Highest-Rated Film of Tom Cruise
1075 days ago
Hollywood

'Mission Impossible 7' Becomes The Highest-Rated Film of Tom Cruise

Los Angeles, July 8 - Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise's upcoming action thriller Mission: Impossible - Death Reckoning Part 1 is soaring high with the glowing critics' reviews who are calling the 7th installment the best film in the franchise. ## The review embargo of "Mission Impossible 7" lifted a couple of days ago and as things stand today, it has become the highest-rated film of Tom Cruise on Rotten Tomatoes. At the time of writing this piece, the critics' score for the film stands at a staggering 99% from 147 reviews and this score is likely to stay. ## "Mission: Impossible - Fallout" (2018) was previously the highest-rated movie of the Hollywood star with a 97% critics' score on RT from 442 reviews, followed by last year's mega-blockbuster "Top Gun: Maverick" which has a 96% score from 469 reviews. ## The glowing reviews of "MI7" should be enough for the movie to take the biggest opening in the Mission Impossible franchise as already predicted by Hollywood trade. "With world-threatening stakes and epic set pieces to match that massive title, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One proves this is still a franchise you should choose to accept", RT's Critics Consensus read.## Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, the film stars Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt alongside Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Esai Morales, Vanessa Kirby, Pom Klementieff, and Henry Czerny in key roles. It is scheduled to release on July 12, Wednesday. In India, it will release in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. ## Highest-rated films of Tom Cruise on Rotten Tomatoes - ## 1. Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part (2023) - 99%## 2. Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018) - 97%## 3. Top Gun: Maverick (2022) - 96%## 4. Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation (2015) - 94%## 5. Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011) - 93%## 6. Risky Business (1983) - 92%## 7. Edge of Tomorrow (2014) - 91%## 8. Minority Report (2002) - 90%## 9. Rain Man (1988) - 89%## 10. The Color of Money (1986) - 88%## Stay tuned...

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Salman Khan Locks Director Sooraj Barjatya's 'Prem Ki Shaadi' As His Next: Report
1075 days ago
Bollywood

Salman Khan Locks Director Sooraj Barjatya's 'Prem Ki Shaadi' As His Next: Report

Mumbai, July 8 - Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has been in talks with his director friend Sooraj Barjatya for their next films together. The filmmaker has been working on the script for a long time and it was recently reported that it might take a few more months to complete the entire script work. ## During this period, the superstar was also interested in a film offered by producer Karan Johar, but now, according to a report in Mid-Day, the "Dabangg" star has made up his mind and picked Barjatya's film that is reportedly titled "Prem Ki Shaadi". ## It is said that Salman loved the script when it was first narrated to him in 2020 but due to the pandemic, the development of the film got delayed. Now, the duo is set to take the movie on floors next month in August as the pre-production reportedly commenced last month. ## "Romantic dramas, set in a family, are a success at the box office today, as seen with Zara Hatke Zara Bachke and Satyaprem Ki Katha. Salman is fond of such stories, which is why he had immediately given his nod to Prem Ki Shaadi. However, finalizing the screenplay took time. The team began pre-production last month, setting the stage for an August shoot", reports Mid-Day. ## As reported earlier, "Prem Ki Shaadi" revolves around a nuclear family. It tells the journey of a couple, starting from their marriage, to raising their children and going strong till their old age. While Salman plays the title role, the leading lady will soon be finalized. The first schedule is said to be kicked off in Mumbai and the makers are eyeing Diwali 2024 release. ## Meanwhile, Salman is currently gearing up for the release of his much-awaited "Tiger 3" which is slated for Diwali this year. ## Stay tuned...

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'Adipurush' Dialogue Writer Manoj Muntashir Offers Unconditional Apology For Hurting People's Sentiments
1075 days ago
Bollywood

'Adipurush' Dialogue Writer Manoj Muntashir Offers Unconditional Apology For Hurting People's Sentiments

Mumbai, July 8 - The dialogue writer of the "Adipurush" film, Manoj Muntashir Shukla has been facing backlash for the dialogue of the movie, which the audiences found to be crass. Manoj had tried to clarify the thought process behind penning the dialogues of the film on many occasions, and now, after three weeks after the film's release, he has offered an unconditional apology for the same. ## On July 8, Manoj Muntashir Shukla took to Twitter and accepted that people's sentiments have been hurt by "Adipurush" and that he extends his unconditional apology. "I accept people's emotions have been hurt by Adipurush. With folded hands, I extend my unconditional apologies. May Prabhu Bajrang Bali keep us united and grant us strength to serve our sacred Sanatan and our great nation", the writer said.## मैं स्वीकार करता हूँ कि फ़िल्म आदिपुरुष से जन भावनायें आहत हुईं हैं. अपने सभी भाइयों-बहनों, बड़ों, पूज्य साधु-संतों और श्री राम के भक्तों से, मैं हाथ जोड़ कर, बिना शर्त क्षमा माँगता हूँ. भगवान बजरंग बली हम सब पर कृपा करें, हमें एक और अटूट रहकर अपने पवित्र सनातन और महान देश की…— Manoj Muntashir Shukla (@manojmuntashir) July 8, 2023 ## "Adipurush", directed by Om Raut, is the modern-day cinematic adaptation of the epic Ramayana. Prabhas plays the role of Lord Rama while Kriti Sanon features Sita, Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh, Sunny Singh as Laxman, and Devdutt Nage as Hanuman, among many others. ## Produced by T-Series, Retrophiles, and UV Creations, the movie took an excellent start at the box office before tanking during the weekdays. It currently stands at around 390 crores worldwide and is heading towards below 400 crores finish which is a disappointing result for a 500 crore budget movie. ## Stay tuned...

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