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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Ram Setu Director Abhishek Sharma To Team Up With John Abraham For A Sci-fi Film
1307 days ago
Bollywood

Ram Setu Director Abhishek Sharma To Team Up With John Abraham For A Sci-fi Film

Mumbai, November 19 - Director Abhishek Sharma's last outing, "Ram Setu" starring Akshay Kumar didn't turn out as he would have hoped for. Though the movie managed to score around 100 crores worldwide, it was expected to do much better considering the fresh and intriguing subject.## Nonetheless, the talented filmmaker has moved on from the aforementioned film and now working to set his next, which is likely to be with John Abraham. The duo had previously collaborated on "Parmanu" (2018), which is considered one of the finest films in the careers of both and Abhishek is looking to take things a notch higher with his next collaboration with John. ## During a recent interview with Pinkvilla, Abhishek Sharma revealed that he is discussing multiple subjects with John, and one of them is a science fiction film, titled Parlok. ## "Parlok is a science fiction film, a very different genre and in a new space. We have been waiting for the right time to make the film. It's a fantastic story we both want to tell. If you see, I have never worked on one genre consistently, and likewise, this is going to be a new world for me to explore as a director", Abhishek told.## The filmmaker further revealed that he wanted to make "Parlok" after "The Zoya Factor" (2019) but he picked Akshay Kumar's "Ram Setu", which received mixed to positive reviews. He said he has been working on "Parlok" with John for quite some time now and will take it on floors once they are ready with all their resources. It will be produced by John Abraham himself.## On the other hand, John will next be seen in Yash Raj Films' highly-awaited spy actioner "Pathaan" alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone. He also has "Tehran" and "Tariq" in the pipeline.## Stay tuned...

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RRR Japan Box Office Collection: Continuous To Roar
1307 days ago
Tollywood

RRR Japan Box Office Collection: Continuous To Roar

Tokyo, November 19 - Jr. NTR and Ram Charan's RRR continuous to Nattu Nattu at the Japan box office as it is creating records one after another.## The SS Rajamouli's directorial is well on track to become the highest-grossing Indian film in Japan after it crossed 280 million Yen (16.10 crores) in 31 days. It is the fastest Indian film ever to reach the target and there are no signs of slowing down anytime soon.## Going with the current pace, "RRR" will easily cross second highest Indian grosser "Baahubali 2's" lifetime collection in Japan of ¥330 million and has a very good chance to beat Rajinikanth's "Muthu", which is currently the highest-grossing Indian film in Japan. ## Rajinikanth's "Muthu" created a huge impact in Japan and made Thalaivaa one of the biggest Indian stars there. Prabhas too have a very good fan following over there, thanks to "Baahuabli" films, and now, "RRR" is leaving a huge mark on Japanese audiences. ## Produced by DVV Entertainment, "RRR" has grossed approx. 1130 crores worldwide, and is the 4th highest-grossing Indian film of all-time.## Stay tuned...

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Drishyam 2 Scored Second Biggest Opening For A Bollywood Movie In 2022
1307 days ago
Bollywood

Drishyam 2 Scored Second Biggest Opening For A Bollywood Movie In 2022

Mumbai, November 19 - Ajay Devgn-fronted Drishyam 2 has taken an excellent start at the domestic box office, scoring 15.38 crores net on the opening. The suspense thriller was doubtful of a double-digit start, but thanks to the extraordinary reviews, it surpassed all expectations to start with a bang. ## The opening of "Drishyam 2" is also the second biggest for a Bollywood movie in 2022 and the third post-pandemic. It has outdone Akshay Kumar's "Ram Setu", which scored 15.20 crores net last month to become the second biggest opener in 2022, behind only "Brahmastra Part 1 - Shiva's" Hindi collection of 32 crores net.## Top 5 Bollywood openers post-pandemic (Only Hindi/Net) - ## 1. Brahmastra (2022) - 32 Crores## 2. Sooryavanshi (2021) - 26.11 Crores## 3. Drishyam 2 (2022) - 15.38 Crores## 4. Ram Setu (2022) - 15.20 Crores## 5. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022) - 14.11 Crores## "Drishyam" also beat "Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior" opening day numbers of 15 crores net, becoming the 4th biggest opener in Ajay Devgn's career, after "Singham Returns" (32.10 crores), "Golmaal Again" (30.14 crores), and "Total Dhamaal" (16.50 crores).## Directed by Abhishek Pathak, "Drishyam 2's" advance booking for the rest of the weekend is solid as it is looking to score a super solid weekend with over 55 crores net in three days.## Stay tuned...

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Kantara Overtakes KGF 2 To Become Highest-Grossing Film In Kannada Language; Also Crosses 300 Crores Net
1308 days ago
Sandalwood

Kantara Overtakes KGF 2 To Become Highest-Grossing Film In Kannada Language; Also Crosses 300 Crores Net

Bengaluru, November 19 - Hombale Films' latest mega-blockbuster Kantara has outgrossed its own recent sensation KGF: Chapter 2 in the original Kannada language at the domestic box office.## The Rishab Shetty-starrer adventure action drama film has scored approx. 158 crores net in 49 days, beating "KGF 2's" approx. 154 crores net to become the biggest grosser ever in the Kannada language. "Kantara" has seen a much better trend than "KGF 2" at the box office, thanks to the never-ending social media buzz for the film.## Written and directed by Rishab Shetty, "Kantara" has also crossed 300 crores net mark with today's collection (8th Saturday), becomes the third Indian movie in 2022 to reach the milestone, and joins the big boys "KGF 2" and "RRR". Overall, it is the 16th Indian movie ever to reach 300 crores net collection. ## The original Kannada version has been the best-performing language in the "Kantara" collection, followed by Hindi with approx. 80 crores net (36 days), and Telugu with approx. 41.50 crores net (35 days). Malayalam and Tamil versions have contributed around 21 crores net. ## The 16-crore budgeted film has also done well at the overseas box office, grossing approx. 31 crores so far, helping the worldwide total to reach around 385 crores gross. The movie has an outside chance to reach 400 crores in its lifetime run.## Stay tuned...

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Shahid Kapoor To Team Up With Director Anees Bazmee For A Comedy Film
1308 days ago
Bollywood

Shahid Kapoor To Team Up With Director Anees Bazmee For A Comedy Film

Mumbai, November 18 - The in-demand director Anees Bazmee is setting up his next films. The filmmaker, who delivered one of the biggest hits of 2022 in the form of "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2", will next be teaming up with Shahid Kapoor for a big-ticket entertainer. ## According to Pinkvilla, Anees Bazmee has been in discussion with multiple actors over the last 6 months to set his next film after BB2 and he is finally going to team up with Shahid for the first time. The yet-to-be-announced film is an outright comedy film and is set to go on floors by early 2023.## Anees Bazmee already has a superhero comedy film, for which, he joined hands with Zee Studios and Echelon Productions. It will go on floors only after Shahid Kapoor's film gets completed. It was supposed to be with Vicky Kaushal who has now reportedly backed out due to date issues.## Meanwhile, according to the same report, Anees Bazmee may also reunite with Kartik Aaryan on either "Hera Pheri 3" or "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3". Shahid Kapoor, on the other hand, is currently shooting for Dinesh Vijan's untitled love story and will also finish "Mumbai Police" remake before moving on to Bazmee's next.## Stay tuned...

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A Web Series On India's 2007 T20I World Cup Triumph Is In Development
1308 days ago
Digital Media

A Web Series On India's 2007 T20I World Cup Triumph Is In Development

Mumbai, November 18 - A documentary web series on India's maiden T20 World Cup triumph in 2007 is in development. The series, not titled yet, will feature 15 Indian cricketers along with an A-lister actor. ## The series will be directed by Anand Kumar, whose last directorial was a short film titled "Ek Balti Paani". It will be produced by the UK-based producer Gaurav Bahirvani under the banner One One Six Network while "The Kashmir Files" writer Saurabh M Pandey is on board to cover the untold journey of the Indian cricket team in 2007. ## The shoot of the series is underway and more than 60% shoot is already completed. The series is on track to release in 2023 in multiple languages. The platform is not revealed yet.## Talking about the 2007 T20I World Cup, it was the first ICC World Cup in the T20 format. India, under the leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, lifted the trophy, beating arch-rivals Pakistan in the final to become the champion of the inaugural T20 WC edition.## WEB SERIES ON 2007 T20 CRICKET WORLD CUP… A multi-language documentary web series on 2007 T20 Cricket World Cup - not titled yet - is officially announced… Featuring 15 #Indian cricketers, it is set to release in 2023… Over two-thirds of the shoot is complete. pic.twitter.com/DnF6F2JI5Y— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) November 18, 2022 ## Stay tuned...

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Ajay Devgn's 'Drishyam 2' Opens To Excellent Audience Reports
1308 days ago
Bollywood

Ajay Devgn's 'Drishyam 2' Opens To Excellent Audience Reports

Mumbai, November 18 - Ajay Devgn's one of the most-awaited films Drishyam 2 has been released today in theaters, and it brings joy to the industry. Abhishek Pathak's directorial clocked a very good advance booking to set up the stage for the movie to take a very healthy start and now, the audience reports ensuring its very good opening.## "Drishyam 2" is the remake of the 2021 Malayalam movie of the same name, and considering the track record of remakes in the recent past, the industry was doubtful about the positive audience reception. But, it seems the movie has managed to strike the chord of the general audience as well as the critics as they are raving about it on Twitter, which is buzzing since today morning due to other reasons as well.## Going by the audience reports, director Abhishek Pathak has done a commendable job by keeping the screenplay tight, which is must required thing for a suspense thriller film. The background score by Devi Sri Prasad is being hailed as one of the major aspects of the movie and it seems he has delivered award-worthy music. ## Luckily for the makers, "Drishyam 2" has a top-notch star cast in the form of Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Akshaye Khanna, Shriya Saran, Ishita Dutta, Kamlesh Sawant, Rajat Kapoor, among others, who have proved their metal in this genre and have delivered another first-rate performance in their respective roles. ## Have a look at some noteworthy reactions on Drishyam 2 -## #Drishyam2 takes time to come to the point - the first half unravels at a leisurely pace - but the second hour [the drama, thrills and serpentine twists-and-turns] takes it to the winning post… #DSP’s background score is top notch, enhances the impact. #Drishyam2Review— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) November 17, 2022 ## #AjayDevgn plays a subdued character, and let’s his eyes do the talking. He is FANTASTIC. #AkshayeKhanna’s aura reflects in his character, whereas #Tabu delivers a powerful performance in limited role. Rest of the cast do well. Dialogues are among the major USP. #Drishyam2— Himesh (@HimeshMankad) November 17, 2022 ## Just watched #Drishyam2. All I can say right now without giving too much away is that it’s a good sign when there is pin drop silence in the hall for a thriller. Cheers, claps at the right points. #Tabu is on point, so is @ajaydevgn. #KamleshSawant is just too good as Gaitonde.— Rishabh Suri (@RishabhSuri02) November 17, 2022 ## #Drishyam2 is an absolute WINNERThe addition of #AkshayeKhanna to the cast was a masterclass move. The man oozes a confidence in front of camera that will make you wish to see more of him at the moviesA tight & engaging script, a restrained & effective #AjayDevgn So Good 👏🏻— ANMOL JAMWAL (@jammypants4) November 18, 2022 ## Review - #Drishyam2Rating - 4*/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Intense - Dramatic - Edge of the seat suspense film - Entertaining - Massy #Drishyam2Review - Fantastic Film #AjayDevgn Brilliant, #AkshayeKhanna Fabulous #Tabu ExcellentDirection & Execution FLAWLESS SUPERHIT VERDICT CONFIRMED— Rohit Jaiswal (@rohitjswl01) November 18, 2022 ## #Drishyam2ReviewWith Stay True To Original, With More Shocking Twists. #Drishyam2 Is The Finest Suspense Thriller, Till Date.⭐⭐⭐⭐#AjayDevgn As #VijaySalgaonkar is As Brilliant As #Mohanlal Sir.#Tabu & #AkshayeKhanna Gives You Chills.#ShriyaSaran Fabulous#DSP Music is 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Ln1tUWPWXj— Ashwani kumar (@BorntobeAshwani) November 18, 2022 ## Stay tuned...

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Kamal Haasan To Make A Cameo Appearance In Thalapathy 67?
1309 days ago
Kollywood

Kamal Haasan To Make A Cameo Appearance In Thalapathy 67?

Chennai, November 18 - A film that is not announced officially yet, is creating a buzz like never before seen, thanks to the blockbuster rumors about it, which might come true. Director Lokesh Kangaraj is one of the most in-demand directors in the country currently, and he is about to direct possibly the biggest film of his career, Thalapathy 67. ## The anticipation for "Thalapathy 67" shot up when Lokesh announced that it would be his next in his cinematic universe, which also features the recent mega-blockbuster Kamal Haasan's "Vikram", and Karthi's "Kaithi". The cameo of Suriya in "Vikram" was one of the major talking points and it seems the filmmaker will be including cameos in Thalapathy's film.## According to the latest rumors, Kamal Haasan will make a cameo appearance in "Thalapathy 67". Thalapathy Vijay will reportedly be playing a gangster and if the rumor is true, then it could lead to a full-fledged face-off between these two characters in "Vikram 2", which will start after "Kaithi 2". It is also said that Kamal Haasan's RKFI will co-produce the upcoming movie.## The rumored casting of "Thalapathy 67" is already catching eyeballs. It is said that Sanjay Dutt is going to play a major role along with Prithviraj Sukumaran and Gautham Menon. Trisha Krishnan is said to be playing the female lead. However, there is no official confirmation yet on either of the actors and it is possible that some rumors about casting end up as only rumors. ## The official announcement regarding the movie is expected to be made in December this year. ## Stay tuned...

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Drishyam 2 Clocks Second Biggest Advance Booking For A Bollywood Movie In 2022
1309 days ago
Bollywood

Drishyam 2 Clocks Second Biggest Advance Booking For A Bollywood Movie In 2022

Mumbai, November 17 - The much-awaited suspense thriller Drishyam 2 starring Ajay Devgn is all set to take a very healthy start at the box office. The advance booking of the movie has picked up massively over the last 24 hours and is only behind "Brahmastra Part 1 - Shiva" in 2022.## Directed by Abhishek Pathak, the movie sold over 200K (2 lakh) tickets for the opening day, which is the second highest for a Bollywood movie in 2022 after "Brahmastra". The pre-sales collection is approx. 7 crores gross, surpassing "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2", which grossed 6.55 crores to secure the 2nd spot. ## "Drishyam 2" will be released on over 3300 screens across the country and there are currently over 9000 shows on the first day. Going by the advance booking, the film may take the opening around 15 crores, which will be a very good start for a thriller movie. ## Bollywood Advance Booking Gross 2022 (Including Block Seats) - ## 1. Brahmastra Part One: Shiva: 19.66 Cr [All India Online Shows: 13841]## 2. Drishyam 2: 6.93 Cr [9062]## 3. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2: 6.55 Cr [7900]## 4. Vikram Vedha: 5.53 Cr [10094]## 5. Laal Singh Chaddha: 5.52 Cr [9027]## 6. JugJugg Jeeyo: 5.39 Cr [9387]## 7. Shamshera: 4.78 Cr [10092]## 8. Ram Setu: 4.74 Cr [7775]## 9. Samrat Prithviraj: 4.65 Cr [7744]## 10. Raksha Bandhan: 4.09 Cr [8009]## Produced by Panorama Studios and Viacom18 Studio, "Drishyam 2" is the the sequel to 2015's film. It stars Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, and Akshaye Khanna in lead roles with Ishita Dutta, Mrunal Jadhav, and Rajat Kapoor in supporting roles.## Stay tuned...

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Ajay Devgn's 'Bholaa' To Release In 3D; Teaser Date Revealed
1309 days ago
Bollywood

Ajay Devgn's 'Bholaa' To Release In 3D; Teaser Date Revealed

Mumbai, November 17 - Bollywood star Ajay Devgn's Bholaa is setting up to be a true big-screen action entertainer. The remake of the Tamil movie "Kaithi", "Bholaa" is already one of the most talked about Bollywood films. ## Despite being the remake, "Bholaa" is carrying a buzz unlike any other Bollywood remake so far and the latest development will further increase its hype. The makers have announced that the action thriller film will also be released in 3D format. Ajay Devgn is directing this entertainer which consists of breathtaking action sequences, including chase scenes, gun fights, and some hand-to-hand combats.## Ajay Devgn's last directorial, "Runway 34" was lauded for its technical brilliance and with the upcoming movie, he aims to take things a notch higher and hence believes that 3D release will make it a true cinematic experience. The post-production work is currently underway and the report says the visuals are leaving a different impact in 3D. ## Meanwhile, the teaser of "Bholaa" will be released on November 22 and will be attached with the 3D prints of Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon's "Bhediya" in theaters. It's a strategic move by the makers to make sure that the audience experiences it in the format that it's meant for.## Produced by Ajay Devgn Ffilms, Dream Warrior Pictures, and Reliance Entertainment, "Bholaa" stars Ajay Devgn in the lead role along with Tabu, Sanjay Mishra, Makrand Deshpande, Raai Laxmi, and Amala Paul, among others in key roles. It is scheduled to release on March 30, 2023.## Ajay Devgn took to Twitter and released the motion poster of the film by keeping the suspense around it.## KAUN HAI WOH? An unstoppable force is coming!#BholaaTeaserOutTomorrow #BholaaIn3D#Tabu @ADFFilms pic.twitter.com/sXTiKnzlTJ— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) November 21, 2022 ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 2 Set For Double Digit Start
1309 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 2 Set For Double Digit Start

Mumbai, November 17 - The much-awaited sequel Drishyam 2 starring Ajay Devgn is all set for a good start at the box office. The suspense thriller, directed by Abhishek Pathak, has generated a good amount of buzz through its teaser/trailer along with its unique way of promotions. ## "Drishyam 2" is a remake of the 2021 Malayalam film of the same name and also the sequel to "Drishyam" (2015). As far as the advance booking is concerned, "Drishyam 2" is having a much better response than several recent Bollywood movies, thanks to, again its teaser/trailer and the fact that it is the next chapter of an already superhit first part.## Produced by Panorama Studios and Viacom18 Studios, "Drishyam 2" is comfortably heading towards a double-digit start. The advance booking for the opening day of the movie is currently around 5 crores (with block seats), which indicates an opening of 12-13 crores net. The pre-sales are expected to be over 6 crores, which will be among the top three Bollywood movies post the covid-19 pandemic. ## "Drishyam 2" is not a typical Bollywood masala film, which used to go bonkers from the opening day itself. It is a movie that will heavily depend on audience word of mouth, and hence, spot booking will be crucial for the final opening day or weekend numbers. However, one would expect it to be a must-watch film considering the fact that the makers haven't changed the script much from the original Malayalam movie that was hailed as one of the best thrillers. ## The release size of "Drishyam 2" will also play a big role in its opening day numbers. As per industry insiders, the film will be released on approx. 3300 screens across the country which is good enough for it to take a healthy start and set up the stage for a very good opening weekend, expecting 45 crores if talks are positive. ## The original "Drishyam", which was released in 2015, took an opening of 5.4 crores and after 7 years, its sequel is set for a comfortable 2X start. The film stars Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, and Akshaye Khanna in lead roles with Ishita Dutta, Mrunal Jadhav, and Rajat Kapoor in supporting roles.## Stay tuned...

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Digital Release Date of Pan India Box Office Blockbuster 'Kantara' Revealed
1309 days ago
Sandalwood

Digital Release Date of Pan India Box Office Blockbuster 'Kantara' Revealed

Bengaluru, November 17 - Rishab Shetty's mega-blockbuster Kantara is slowing down at the box office after setting new benchmarks for low-budget Indian films. The adventure-action thriller film has grossed approx. 380 crores so far and likely to add a few more crores to its worldwide tally. ## Now, according to the latest reports, "Kantara" is getting ready to release digitally via Amazon Prime Video. It is said that the streamer is likely to premiere the movie on November 24, after 8 weeks of its theatrical run in all languages.## Initially, the makers were reportedly tempting to follow 6 weeks window for the movie but due to its blockbuster run at the box office, the makers postponed "Kantara's" digital release by two more weeks. However, there is no official confirmation yet from Prime Video or producer Hombale Films regarding its November 24th release. ## "Kantara" was having a shot at 400 crores worldwide, but due to the new releases every week, the pace of the movie got a bit slow and now, it is looking difficult for it to reach the milestone. However, it is not done yet and still has an off-side chance to get there if new releases fail to perform well.## Stay tuned...

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