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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Sensational 'RRR' Completes 100 Days In Japan With Blockbuster Box Office Collection
1237 days ago
Tollywood

Sensational 'RRR' Completes 100 Days In Japan With Blockbuster Box Office Collection

Tokyo, January 28 - SS Rajamouli's period action drama film "RRR", which is flying high in the international awards, has completed 100 days at the Japan box office on a sensational note. ## Starring Jr. NTR and Ram Charan, "RRR" was released in Japan on October 21, 2023, and has been going strong there week after week. It has already become the biggest Indian grosser a long time ago in Japan by crossing Rajinikanth's "Muthu" (¥400 million) and it continues to pile on the momentum. ## The blockbuster movie is now in its 15th weekend with a gross collection of approx. ¥725 million (approx. 45.50 crores) in 100 days. The last couple of weeks has been extraordinary for "RRR" in the anime country with the 14th week emerging as the biggest so far in its run over there. ## "RRR" grossed ¥120 million in its 14th week, which is ¥39 million more than the first-week collection in the country. The awards buzz and Dolby cinema release have provided a major push to the "RRR" collection. The movie is already performing better than the projection and is not looking to stop anytime soon. ## Produced by DVV Entertainment, "RRR's" worldwide gross collection is now approx. 1155 crores and it could collect another 10-12 crores from Japan to around 1170 crores. The makers are eyeing to release the movie in other markets and the Oscars win could give that a big push. ## Stay tuned...

Ajay Devgn's 'Bholaa' Hitting The Right Notes Before Release
1238 days ago
Bollywood

Ajay Devgn's 'Bholaa' Hitting The Right Notes Before Release

Mumbai, January 27 - Over the last few years, Ajay Devgn has been one of the most successful Bollywood actors with back-to-back box office hits to his name. The actor has hardly put a foot wrong in the last 5-6 years with two of his last four films turning out to be his biggest blockbusters in the form of "Tanhaji" and "Drishyam 2". ## Ajay Devgn is now gearing up for his next which is titled "Bholaa", co-starring Tabu. He also turns director for this action thriller which is easily one of the most-awaited Bollywood films of the year despite the odds. It is the remake of the Tamil hit "Kaithi". ## The remakes haven't had a great time at the box office post the covid-19 pandemic as almost all of them met with the same flop fate. However, it was Ajay Devgn's "Drishyam 2", the remake of the Malayalam film of the same name, which proved that even remakes can work if made well as it grossed over 340 crores worldwide. ## "Bholaa", despite carrying the tag of being a remake, is making the right noise before its release as the audience is speaking highly positively about it. Ajay, the director seems to have taken utmost care while making the film as the difference between "Bholaa" and "Kaithi" can be seen in the two teasers released so far. ## Everything that the makers have released so far regarding "Bholaa", be it posters or teaser, has raised anticipation and there is genuine excitement building up among the audiences. The idea to shoot the film also in 3D format also seems to be working in its favor big time as "Bholaa" is more large-scale and massively mounted than "Kaithi". The music by Ravi Basrur is another major aspect of the movie that is being discussed very positively on social media. ## As far as the box office chances of the film are concerned, "Bholaa" is having a very positive buzz among audiences and it should be able to take a good start.## "Bholaa" is produced by Ajay Devgn FFilms, Dream Warrior Pictures, T-Series Films, and Reliance Entertainment. It also stars Deepak Dobriyal, Gajraj Rao, Sanjay Mishra, and Makarand Deshpande in supporting roles, with Amala Paul and Abhishek Bachchan in special appearances. The movie is scheduled to release on March 30, 2023. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Avatar 2' Swims Past 'Avengers: Infinity War' To Become 5th Biggest Grosser
1238 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: 'Avatar 2' Swims Past 'Avengers: Infinity War' To Become 5th Biggest Grosser

Los Angeles, January 27 - James Cameron's "Avatar: The Way of Water" climbs one more step to become 5th biggest film ever worldwide. ## The sci-fi epic sequel continues to make money at the box office and becomes the fifth biggest-grossing film ever, beating "Avengers: Infinity War" ($2.052 billion). "Avatar 2" now grossed $2.06 billion globally through Wednesday to claim the 5th spot. ## After becoming the highest-grossing film of the pandemic era, "Avatar 2" became only the 6th film ever to breach the $2 billion mark at the global box office. It has grossed $603 million at the domestic (North America) and $1.45 billion overseas box office. ## "Avatar 2" will next beat "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" ($2.07 billion) by Friday and will become the 4th biggest grosser. It is predicted to finish its run over $2.3 billion, which means it will be the third biggest movie, ahead of "Titanic" ($2.19 billion) globally. ## Stay tuned...

Actor Nani's Ambitious Action Drama 'Dasara' To Release In Two Parts?
1238 days ago
Tollywood

Actor Nani's Ambitious Action Drama 'Dasara' To Release In Two Parts?

Hyderabad, January 27 - Telugu actor Nani has wrapped up the shoot for his maiden Pan India film Dasara. The ambitious period-action drama film set in Telangana is directed by Srikanth Odela in his directorial debut. ## Produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri, "Dasara" is scheduled to release on March 30 in multiple languages, including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. Now, according to the latest reports, the movie may release in two parts to conclude the story. ## According to Aakashavaani, the makers are planning to bring the film in two parts and the official announcement regarding the same is expected to be made soon. More details awaited regarding the development. ## Meanwhile, makers released a new poster of a film featuring Nani on the occasion of Republic Day. The teaser of the movie will be released on January 30. It also stars Keerthy Suresh as the female lead, reuniting with Nani for the first time after "Nenu Local" (2017). ## Stay tuned...

Sensational Pathaan Storms Past 200 Crores Globally In Two Days
1238 days ago
Bollywood

Sensational Pathaan Storms Past 200 Crores Globally In Two Days

Mumbai, January 27 - Yash Raj Films' spy action thriller Pathaan is running riot at the box office and has shattered many records in just two days. ## The Shah Rukh Khan-fronted has had a historic opening day with 68 crores gross domestically before it exploded on the next day with a gross collection of around 83 crores. Shah Rukh Khan along with other lead casts of the film have now two back-to-back biggest single days at the Bollywood box office. ## The two-day domestic collection of this Siddharth Anand's directorial is around 150 crores gross, which is the highest two days count for a Bollywood film. In the net collection, "Pathaan" (123 crores) is now the biggest opening weekend scorer Bollywood film, beating "Sanju", which scored approx. 120 crores net in a 3-day opening weekend. ## Also starring John Abraham and Deepika Padukone, "Pathaan" has also crossed 200 crores gross in just two days, again, becoming the fastest Bollywood film to do so. The overseas collection of the "Pathaan" is around 69 crores in two days, which takes a total worldwide collection of the film to approx. 219.50 crores gross. ## "Pathaan" has now set a new worldwide opening weekend record for a Bollywood film, beating Salman Khan's "Sultan" which grossed approx. 210 crores in 3 days in 2016.## The worldwide opening weekend (5-days) of "Pathaan" was projected to reach around 300 crores gross, but looking at the never-seen-before hysteria, the weekend collection now might be around 400 crores gross, which, again, will be a new record for a Bollywood film. ## Stay tuned...

Warner Bros. India Finalizes Release Date of Superhero Movie 'Shazam: Fury Of The Gods'
1239 days ago
Hollywood

Warner Bros. India Finalizes Release Date of Superhero Movie 'Shazam: Fury Of The Gods'

Mumbai, January 26 - Warner Bros. India has confirmed the release date of its superhero movie Shazam! Fury of the Gods. ## The sequel to Shazam! (2019) and the 12th installment in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) will be hitting Indian theaters on March 17, 2023, in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages. It will have a day and date release with the United States. ## Directed by David F. Sandberg, "Shazam 2" gets a new trailer that promises a non-stop action ride. It also shows that the sequel is a much bigger DC title this time around. Starring Zachary Levi as the titular hero, the movie shows a family of teenage heroes led by Billy Batson/Shazam (Levi and Angel) fighting the Daughters of Atlas.## "When Billy Batson and his foster siblings, who transform into superheroes by saying "Shazam!", are forced to get back into action and fight the Daughters of Atlas, they must stop them from using a weapon that could destroy the world in which they must travel in order to make peace with the Gods because of Billy taking their powers for granted", read the official premise of the movie.## It's Time To Grow Up. Here's the new Trailer for Shazam! Fury of the Gods – in cinemas March 17. #ShazamMovie in English, Hindi, Tamil & Telugu. pic.twitter.com/G4uaVlpvTV— Warner Bros. India (@WarnerBrosIndia) January 26, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: Republic Day 2023 Witnesses 100+ Crores Domestic Gross Collection For All Movies
1239 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: Republic Day 2023 Witnesses 100+ Crores Domestic Gross Collection For All Movies

Mumbai, January 26 - The Indian box office in 2023 started on a blockbuster note with back-to-back box office hits, led by South Indian films. The tide has turned in the last week of the month as Bollywood biggie Pathaan has started ruling the domestic box office. ## The Shah Rukh Khan-fronted has crossed 140 crores gross in just two days and set a new record for Hindi films. After the historic opening day, "Pathaan" went overdrive on its second day which also happens to be Republic Day with a gross collection in the range of 80 crores, which is unheard numbers. ## The domestic box office on Republic Day was in full flow and it witnessed the biggest day of the year so far with total gross collection coming in the range of 100 crores. While "Pathaan" is singlehandedly ruling the day with a never-seen-before single-day collection, other films are also fairing well, taking the advantage of the big national holiday. ## Darshan's Kannada movie "Kranti" is the second biggest film of the day with a gross collection expected to be in the range of 11 crores. Thalapathy Vijay's "Varisu" continues to score well and scored around 2.50 crores gross on its 16th day and remains the third biggest film of the day. ## Other films, including "Thunivu", "Waltair Veerayya", and "Malikapuram", among others are expected to score around 7-8 crores gross today, for approx. 100-103 crores gross Republic Day.## Note: The aforementioned numbers are estimates and actuals may vary.## Stay tuned...

Pathaan Scored The Biggest Opening Day Ever For A Bollywood Film Worldwide
1239 days ago
Bollywood

Pathaan Scored The Biggest Opening Day Ever For A Bollywood Film Worldwide

Mumbai, January 26 - Yash Raj Films, the biggest Bollywood production house and one of the biggest in India, has hit the ball out of the park with its latest blockbuster Pathaan, starring one of the biggest movie stars in the world Shah Rukh Khan along with John Abraham and Deepika Padukone. ## The spy action thriller, directed by Siddharth Anand, has had a historic opening day at the box office not just domestically but worldwide as well. The movie grossed approx. 68 crores opening day in India for all languages, becoming the biggest-ever opener for a Bollywood/Hindi film. ## "Pathaan" scored an equally strong opening day overseas with approx. collection of 37 crores ($4.5 million). The final opening day overseas collection could come higher with many markets remaining to report collection. Irrespective of that, "Pathaan" has scored 100+ crores on opening day worldwide, which is the first ever instance for a Bollywood film. ## The Bollywood biggie has joined the South Indian blockbuster to score 100+ crores on opening day worldwide. It has become only the 6th Indian film ever and the first of 2023 to do so. As per the reported overseas numbers, "Pathaan" grossed approx. 105 crores worldwide on the first day, despite being a proper working day. ## Biggest Worldwide Gross Day 1 For Indian Film - ## 1. RRR Movie - 223 Cr.## 2. Baahubali 2 - 213 Cr.## 3. KGF: Chapter 2 - 159 Cr.## 4. Saaho - 130 Cr.## 5. Pathaan - 105 Cr.## 6. 2Point0 - 102 Cr.## Stay tuned...

Shah Rukh Khan's 'Pathaan' Scripts Historic Opening Day
1239 days ago
Bollywood

Shah Rukh Khan's 'Pathaan' Scripts Historic Opening Day

Mumbai, January 26 - King Khan returns with Bang!## Yash Raj Films' spy action thriller Pathaan starring superstar Shah Rukh Khan has shattered all the box office records for a Bollywood film and created history. Siddharth Anand's directorial scored a mammoth 57 crores net, including 55 crores in Hindi alone on the first day. ## Also starring John Abraham and Deepika Padukone, "Pathaan" scored the biggest-ever opening day not for just the Bollywood but also for a Hindi language film. It has outshined "KGF 2" (53.95 Cr) to emerge as the biggest Hindi opener. "War" was the previous record holder for Bollywood with 51.60 crores net. ## "Pathaan" has also emerged as the first 50+ crores starter for Shah Rukh Khan as well as John Abraham and Deepika Padukone while it is the second 50+ crore opener for director Siddharth Anand after "War". "Pathaan" is also the biggest Bollywood opener in the true sense for all languages with a domestic gross collection of approx. 68 crores, beating "Thugs of Hindostan" which gross approx. 67 crores. ## After the historic first day, "Pathaan" is heading towards delivering the first ever 60+ crores day for Bollywood as it is trending better on the second day than the opening day due to the national holiday of Republic Day. It will become the first Bollywood film to reach 100 crores net in two days. ## Top 5 Biggest Opening For Bollywood/Hindi Language (Net Collection) - ## 1. Pathaan - 55 Cr.## 2. KGF 2 - 53.95 Cr.## 3. War - 51.60 Cr.## 4. Thugs Of Hindostan - 50.75 Cr.## 5. Happy New Year - 42.62 Cr.## Stay tuned...

Sunny Deol's Highly-Awaited 'Gadar 2' Confirms To Release On Independence Day Weekend 2023
1239 days ago
Bollywood

Sunny Deol's Highly-Awaited 'Gadar 2' Confirms To Release On Independence Day Weekend 2023

Mumbai, January 26 - The highest-anticipated romantic period action drama film Gadar 2 has been confirmed to hit screens during the Independence Day 2023 weekend. ## Starring Sunny Deol in the lead role, "Gadar 2" will be released on August 11 worldwide. Anil Sharma's directorial is the sequel to his all-time blockbuster "Gadar" (2001) and features the original star cast, including Ameesha Patel and Utkarsh Sharma. ## The release date of the film was announced on the occasion of Republic Day 2023 with the smashing first-look poster. Sunny Deol took to Twitter and wrote, "Hindustan Zindabaad Hai... Zindabaad Tha... aur Zindabaad Rahega! This Independence Day, we bring to you the biggest sequel in Indian cinema after two decades. #Gadar2 releasing on 11th August 2023. ## Hindustan Zindabaad Hai….Zindabaad Tha.. .aur Zindabaad Rahega!This Independence Day, we bring to you the biggest sequel in Indian cinema after two decades.#Gadar2 releasing on 11th August 2023🔥#HappyRepublicDay@ZeeStudios_ @ameesha_patel @iutkarsharma @Anilsharma_dir pic.twitter.com/Tz9dbysDRe— Sunny Deol (@iamsunnydeol) January 26, 2023 ## Produced by Zee Studios and Anil Sharma Production, "Gadar 2" will be clashing with Ranbir Kapoor-fronted "Animal" which is also slated for an August 11 release.## Stay tuned...

Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan Teaser Talk: A Perfect Eidi Awaits The Fans!
1239 days ago
Bollywood

Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan Teaser Talk: A Perfect Eidi Awaits The Fans!

Mumbai, January 26 - Superstar Salman Khan returns to the big screen in the full-fledged role after more than three years with the upcoming family action entertainer Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan.## The teaser of this Farhad Samji's directorial was screened in theaters on January 25 before it was launched online. Also starring Pooja Hegde and Venkatesh, the KKBKKJ teaser has all the ingredients one would love to see in Salman Khan films. ## The teaser begins with the dialogue "Sahi ka hoga sahi"... as Salman is riding the bike in a Desert area then, there is a stylish action block before he says "galat ka galat" while walking against the camera. Salman's character is pulling off some high-octane stunts and is doing everything that an action hero is supposed to do. ## Salman introduces himself that he doesn't have a particular name but people call him Bhaijaan when Pooja Hegde asks him about his name. While saying this dialogue, the actor performs a mass action sequence by jumping off from the roof. The actor seems to have donned two different characters where one is stylish and the other is massy.## The action sequences have been very well choreographed which is going to be a major highlight of the movie. The teaser also offers a first look at Pooja Hegde, Venkatesh, Jagapathi Babu (Bollywood debut), and Shehnaaz Gill who also makes her debut in Hindi cinema.## Based on this teaser, the film is not something that makes it out of the world but it promises an ideal family action entertainer. Produced by Salman Khan and Zee Studios, the movie is scheduled to release on Eid this year and the fans of Salman Khan couldn't have asked for a better Eidi than this. ## ## Stay tuned...

Pathaan Set To Become The Fastest Bollywood Film To Reach 100 Crores Net
1239 days ago
Bollywood

Pathaan Set To Become The Fastest Bollywood Film To Reach 100 Crores Net

Mumbai, January 26 - Yash Raj Films finally has its hands-on success after a string of flops as its highly-anticipated spy action thriller Pathaan is off to a supersonic start at the box office.## Starring superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who is making his comeback after more than 4 years, "Pathaan" turned cinema halls into stadiums on the opening day and took a mammoth start. The film looks like has scored over 57 crores net on the first day and crossed "KGF 2" (53.95 crores) to emerge biggest Hindi opener ever.## Directed by Siddharth Anand, "Pathaan", is set to become the first ever Bollywood film to reach 100 crores net in two days. The second day is expected to be higher that the first day due to the national holiday of Republic Day. ## The advance booking for the day is higher than the opening day and the trade is expecting 60+ crore a second day. While it has all the chances to become the fastest Bollywood flick to reach 100 crores net, it will be the joint fastest Hindi language movie to do so with "KGF 2" which achieved the feat last year. ## "Pathaan", also starring John Abraham and Deepika Padukone, has already become the biggest non-holiday opener Hindi film, beating "Baahubali 2" which scored approx. 42 crores net. The critics' reviews and audience word of mouth are highly positive for "Pathaan" which was clearly visible during the evening and night shows on the first day. The 5-day extended opening weekend is looking at 200+ crores net. ## Stay tuned...