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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Mark OTT Release Date: Here Is When and Where To Watch Kichcha Sudeepa's Action Thriller
141 days ago
Sandalwood

Mark OTT Release Date: Here Is When and Where To Watch Kichcha Sudeepa's Action Thriller

Bengaluru, January 20 - Kannada star Kichcha Sudeepa's action-packed thriller Mark is gearing up for its digital release. After the decent theatrical run, the Kannada film is now ready to premiere on OTT, giving itself a chance to reach a wider audience. According to the reports, Mark will start streaming on JioHotstar from January 23, 2026. The film will be available in multiple Indian languages, including Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi, ensuring pan-India accessibility for Sudeepa's massive fan base. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) At the box office, Mark turned out to be a decent outing. While it did not perform to the level of expectations, the action thriller managed to score decently around 35 crores gross, which is considered respectable given the competitive release window and mixed pre-release expectations. Directed by Vijay Karthikeyaa as a hard-hitting action drama, Mark features Kichcha Sudeepa as a cop navigating crime, corruption, and personal demons. With its OTT release, the film is expected to gain renewed traction, especially among OTT viewers. Stay tuned...

Prabhas' Salaar 2 Teaser On Republic Day? Here Is The Truth
141 days ago
Tollywood

Prabhas' Salaar 2 Teaser On Republic Day? Here Is The Truth

Hyderabad, January 20 - Speculation around Prabhas' Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryaanga Parvam has intensified on social media, with several fan pages claiming that the much-awaited teaser could be unveiled on Republic Day, January 26. The buzz has quickly gone viral, raising expectations among fans who have been eagerly waiting for an official update from the makers ever since the first part released. However, the ground reality is quite different. Reliable sources have confirmed that there are no plans to release anything regarding Salaar 2 anytime soon, as both Prabhas and Prashanth Neel are busy with their respective other films, and they are in no hurry to rush things up for the sequel. The ongoing chatter is largely driven by fan speculation. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Salaar 2 has already been officially confirmed by the makers, with anniversary posts and posters indicating that the sequel is very much in development, though its production timeline remains under wraps. Though the rumours about the teaser release have intensified, the reason behind this remains unclear, with no truth in it. To sum it up, the Republic Day teaser talk is purely speculative at this point. Fans will have to wait for an official announcement to know when Salaar 2 will happen, as the makers are committed to making this film, especially since Prabhas signed a 3-film deal with Hombale Films. Until then, the buzz remains just that, a rumour, not a confirmation. Stay tuned...

Sunny Deol's Border 2 To Dominate Theatres With Round-the-Clock Showcasing
141 days ago
Bollywood

Sunny Deol's Border 2 To Dominate Theatres With Round-the-Clock Showcasing

Mumbai, January 20 - Sunny Deol's highly anticipated war drama Border 2 is gearing up for one of the most aggressive theatrical releases seen in recent years. According to trade reports, distributors have put in place a massive showcasing strategy that will allow the film to dominate cinema screens in North India during its opening weeks. According to the Bollywood Hungama report, single-screen theatres have been locked exclusively for Border 2 for a full two-week period, leaving no room for competing titles. Two-screen cinemas have also been instructed to allot all their daily shows to the film. This move underlines the immense confidence the makers have in the sequel's box office potential, especially in mass belts. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Multiplexes, meanwhile, have been asked to follow a high-intensity show allocation model. Three-screen properties are expected to run 12 shows per day, while four-screen multiplexes will play 14 shows daily. Five and six-screen venues are slated to screen the film 16 and 18 times a day, respectively, with larger multiplexes going up to 20 shows per day during the opening week. A key factor influencing this strategy is the film's reported runtime of over three hours, which naturally limits the total number of shows that can be accommodated in a day. By prioritising Border 2 across screens, exhibitors ensure maximum occupancy while significantly reducing screen availability for other releases. Scheduled to release on January 23 during the Republic Day weekend, Border 2 is expected to benefit from the extended holiday period, patriotic appeal, and Sunny Deol's strong pull among audiences. With advance booking already showing encouraging trends, the film is poised for a powerful opening at the domestic box office. Stay tuned...

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 Titled As Dhurandhar: The Revenge
141 days ago
Bollywood

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 Titled As Dhurandhar: The Revenge

Mumbai, January 20 - Ranveer Singh's blockbuster action thriller Dhurandhar has completed 6 weeks in theatres with a sensational box office performance. As the film continues to perform exceptionally, the work on its second part is underway. As confirmed in the post-credit scene of Dhurandhar, and also as per the latest reports, the part of the spy actioner has been titled Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The title underlines the revenge-driven narrative that was teased at the end of the first film, which left audiences eager for the next chapter. Adding to the excitement, the teaser of Dhurandhar: The Revenge has already been certified by the CBFC with an A (Adults Only) rating, continuing to retain and possibly amplify the raw, violent, and gritty tone of the first film. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The teaser is 1 minute and 48 seconds long, and will reportedly be attached with Sunny Deol's Border 2 in theatres, ensuring massive big-screen exposure across India. This strategic move is expected to further boost anticipation, especially among action-film lovers who made the first Dhurandhar a box office phenomenon. Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar: The Revenge is slated for a March 19, 2026, theatrical release, clashing with Yash's Toxic. With the first film rewriting box office records and Ranveer Singh earning widespread praise for his ferocious performance, expectations are sky-high for the sequel to raise the stakes even further. Stay tuned...

Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan's BookMyShow Interest Tops 1 Million Amid Release Delay
141 days ago
Kollywood

Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan's BookMyShow Interest Tops 1 Million Amid Release Delay

Chennai, January 20 - Thalapathy Vijay's much-anticipated film Jana Nayagan continues to create waves of excitement despite the continued uncertainty over its release date. The political action drama was supposed to hit the big screens on January 9, but was postponed due to a censor certificate delay. Amid the disappointment of release postponement, the buzz around the film continues to grow as it has crossed the 1 million interest on BookMyShow, underlining the superstar's unparalleled fan following and the massive curiosity surrounding what is touted to be one of the most significant films of his career. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film's theatrical launch has been delayed due to pending certification issues, with the makers exploring legal options to resolve the matter. While the delay has caused concern among exhibitors and fans alike, it has done little to dent the film's hype on digital ticketing platforms. Crossing 1 million interests places Jana Nayagan in an elite league of Indian films, reflecting extraordinary pre-release demand. Historically, such high engagement on BookMyShow has translated into strong advance bookings and record-breaking openings once tickets go live. For Vijay, whose recent films have consistently delivered huge openings, the numbers only reinforce his box-office dominance. Adding to the anticipation is the emotional significance attached to Jana Nayagan, which is set to be Thalapathy's final film before he shifts focus fully to politics. With fan expectations at an all-time high, all eyes are now on the authorities and the makers to clear the hurdles and announce a release date. Stay tuned...

Thalapathy Vijay's Theri Re-Release Postponed; Reason Revealed
142 days ago
Kollywood

Thalapathy Vijay's Theri Re-Release Postponed; Reason Revealed

Chennai, January 19 - It has been quite an eventful first month of the new year for Thalapathy Vijay on the professional front before he steps into full-time politics. Earlier in the month, the actor's swan song, Jana Nayagan, was forced to postpone due to censor issues with no immediate release in sight. With fans feeling disappointed with the postponement of Jana Nayagan, makers planned the re-release of Vijay's blockbuster film Theri for Republic Day weekend. But the plans seem to have taken a back seat for now, as reports say that the theatrical re-release of 2016's action thriller has been pushed back, this time, for a noble cause. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The decision to postpone Theri's re-release comes just days after the re-release had already been pushed from its initially planned January 15 date. According to the report, producer Kalaipuli S. Thanu of V Creations took the call to defer Theri's return to cinemas to accommodate several new Tamil releases slated for the same period. With multiple smaller and mid-budget films eyeing a January 23 release, the producer opted to step aside so that these films could get adequate screen space and a fair run at the box office. The move has been widely appreciated within the Tamil film industry, with people praising Thanu for prioritising industry harmony over the commercial advantage of a star-driven re-release. Given Thalapathy Vijay's massive fan base, Theri was expected to dominate screens and footfalls, potentially impacting the prospects of new releases. With this postponement, the much-talked-about re-release box office clash between Theri and Ajith Kumar's Mankatha has also been avoided. Makatha is scheduled for a January 23 re-release, and the pre-sales for the same are going strong. Stay tuned...

The Raja Saab Box Office: Prabhas-Starrer Crawls To 200 Crore Worldwide In 10 Days
142 days ago
Tollywood

The Raja Saab Box Office: Prabhas-Starrer Crawls To 200 Crore Worldwide In 10 Days

Hyderabad, January 19 - It has been a tough week for Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted The Raja Saab. The romantic horror comedy was expected to ignite the box office during the Sankranthi festive period, and it gave positive signs early on, but what followed was very disappointing. Directed by Maruthi, The Raja Saab took the opening of 100 crores worldwide, and at that time, it looked like it would be dominating the box office until poor audience reception came to bite it. After the big opening, the collection dropped drastically as the week progressed. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) There was a little hope that The Raja Saab might get something during the holidays, which didn't happen. While the film has managed to crawl past 200 crores worldwide in 10 days, the overall performance has been poor, with no signs of rebound. With the holiday period over, it will be really tough for Raja Saab to retain screens, especially given that other Sankranthi releases are performing very well in Telugu states. In 10 days so far, the film has grossed approximately 166.50 crores in India and 33.50 crores at the overseas box office. Considaring its daily trend, it would have been almost impossible for the film to even reach 200 crores gross had there been no holiday advantage. Because of the Sankranthi holidays, it has managed to cross Radhe Shyam and will end up as the second-lowest-grossing film for Prabhas since he scored a breakout Pan India success with Baahubali (2015). Stay tuned...

Mankatha Re-Release: Ajith Kumar's Action Thriller To Set The Box Office On Fire Again
142 days ago
Kollywood

Mankatha Re-Release: Ajith Kumar's Action Thriller To Set The Box Office On Fire Again

Chennai, January 19 - Ajith Kumar's cult-classic action thriller Mankatha is gearing up for a grand return to theatres, reigniting excitement among fans and trade alike. Even years after its original release, the film continues to command immense popularity, with its re-release creating strong buzz in Tamil Nadu. The anticipation reflects the film’s lasting impact and Ajith's unmatched fan following, and the early advance bookings trends confirm the same. Scheduled to release on January 23, the pre-sales of the movie have started, with tickets getting sold within minutes. On BookMyShow, the film is selling 4K tickets per hour, which shows the craze for it among the fans. Originally released in 2011 and directed by Venkat Prabhu, Mankatha marked a defining moment in Ajith Kumar's career. His bold portrayal of the ruthless Vinayak Mahadev broke away from traditional heroic norms and struck a chord with audiences. Backed by Yuvan Shankar Raja's electrifying background score and a stylish, fast-paced narrative, the film emerged as a massive blockbuster and later achieved cult status. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The announcement of the re-release has triggered widespread celebration on social media, with fans revisiting iconic dialogues, scenes, and moments from the film. For many, Mankatha is not just a movie but an emotion, while for younger audiences, it presents a chance to experience the high-voltage heist drama on the big screen for the first time. With the trend of successful re-releases gaining momentum, Mankatha is expected to start strongly, and possibly on a record note, given the initial response in pre-sales. Its gripping screenplay, unexpected twists, and Ajith Kumar's commanding screen presence continue to feel fresh even today, positioning the film to once again set the box office on fire. Stay tuned...

Love and War Release Date: Ranbir Kapoor-Starrer Pushed To 2027 Amid Production Delay
142 days ago
Bollywood

Love and War Release Date: Ranbir Kapoor-Starrer Pushed To 2027 Amid Production Delay

Mumbai, January 19 — Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali's much-awaited magnum opus Love & War, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal, has reportedly been pushed to 2027, dealing a fresh blow to fans eagerly waiting for the film's theatrical release. Initially announced with a Christmas 2025 release window, Love and War has seen multiple shifts in its timeline. The film was later expected to arrive in March 2026, with industry buzz even pointing towards a possible release in August or late 2026. However, the latest reports suggest that the ambitious project will now miss 2026 entirely. According to Pinkvilla, Love and War has faced extended shooting schedules and elaborate production requirements, which have significantly pushed back timelines. Known for his grand visuals, detailed set designs, and emotionally layered storytelling, Sanjay Leela Bhansali is reportedly taking extra time to perfect key sequences. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Reportedly, the film's shoot will be wrapped by June this year, following which an extensive post-production phase, including editing, background score, and visual enhancements, will take several more months. Given the scale of the film, the makers are in no hurry to rush the release. With post-production expected to stretch into late 2026, Love and War is now being eyed for a theatrical release in early 2027. While no official date has been locked yet, reports suggest that the makers may opt for a holiday window such as Republic Day or Valentine's Day to maximise box-office potential. Love and War marks Sanjay Leela Bhansali's reunion with Ranbir Kapoor after Saawariya, while also bringing together Ranbir, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal in a powerful, dramatic setting for the first time. The film is said to revolve around intense emotions, romance, and conflict, staying true to Bhansali's signature cinematic style. Stay tuned...

Border 2 Advance Booking Opens Positively As War Drama Set For A Wide Domestic Release
142 days ago
Bollywood

Border 2 Advance Booking Opens Positively As War Drama Set For A Wide Domestic Release

Mumbai, January 18 – Sunny Deol's much-awaited war drama Border 2 has started its booking on a positive note in India. While the film's pre-sales have opened in a limited capacity, early trends show a steady and encouraging response, with hourly ticket sales picking up on BookMyShow, signalling growing audience interest ahead of release. The full-fledged advance booking will officially kick off today, on January 19, across major cinema chains and single screens. With expanded show listings and wider ticket availability, the film is expected to see a significant surge in pre-release momentum over the next few days. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) According to reports, Border 2 will be released on over 5,000 screens across India, making it one of the widest Bollywood releases ever. Such an aggressive release strategy underlines the makers' confidence in the film's mass appeal, especially given its patriotic theme and sequel factor to the iconic 1997 blockbuster Border. With a Republic Day weekend advantage, positive early booking indicators, and a massive nationwide release plan, Border 2 is shaping up for a robust theatrical opening, with trade expecting strong walk-ins and solid occupancy levels once bookings fully open. Directed by Anurag Singh and produced by T-Series and JP Films, Border 2 also stars Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Anya Singh, and Medha Rana in pivotal roles. The film is scheduled to hit the big screens on January 23 during Republic Day weekend. Stay tuned...

Dhurandhar 2 Teaser To Be Attached With Border 2 In Theatres?
143 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar 2 Teaser To Be Attached With Border 2 In Theatres?

Mumbai, January 18 – The buzz around Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar 2 continues to grow, and the latest update suggests that the teaser of the film will be attached to Sunny Deol's Border 2 in theatres. While there is no official confirmation yet, reports indicate that the makers are eyeing Border 2's massive theatrical reach to start the promotion for the spy action thriller. Border 2, directed by Anurag Singh, is one of the most anticipated Hindi releases and is expected to draw huge footfalls, especially in the North Indian belt. It is said that 1 minute and 48 seconds of teaser has been certified with A by CBFC, and it will be released with Border 2. Attaching the teaser with such a big-ticket patriotic action film would ensure maximum visibility and instant buzz, much like how major studios strategically launch teasers alongside tentpole releases. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dhurandhar Part 1, starring Ranveer Singh, emerged as a box office juggernaut with a worldwide collection nearing 1300 crores gross and still going strong. Naturally, expectations from Dhurandhar 2 are sky-high, with fans eager to know how the story, which was originally envisioned as one part, ends. Produced by Jio Studios and B62 Studios, Dhurandhar also stars Sara Arjun, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Rakesh Bedi, and Akshaye Khanna, who will also be seen in the second part. The film is scheduled to release on March 19, 2026, in Hindi, along with Telugu and Tamil. Stay tuned...

King Release Date: Director Siddharth Anand Teases Arrival of Shah Rukh Khan-Starrer
143 days ago
Bollywood

King Release Date: Director Siddharth Anand Teases Arrival of Shah Rukh Khan-Starrer

Mumbai, January 23 - Superstar Shah Rukh Khan's action drama King is among the most-awaited Indian films, and it continues to remain in the spotlight despite minimal updates from the makers. Siddharth Anand is directing the movie, marking his second collaboration with King Khan, following Pathaan (2023). Recently, it was reported that Shah Rukh Khan was filming the climax of King, and now, it seems the release date announcement is imminent. For the last couple of days, director Siddharth has kept fans guessing with his cryptic one-word post on X, a tactic he employed earlier regarding the film's announcement. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) On January 17, Anand posted "And" on X, followed by "the date" on January 18, and "is" on January 20. Multiple reports have stated that the director is teasing the announcement of the release date. Now, according to the reliable update, the announcement of the release date will be made on January 24, on the evening of the third anniversary of Pathaan. According to reports, King will be released on Christmas this year; but, given the busy schedule, the makers might also look for an early 2027 release, which will be known in a couple of days. However, a late 2026 release looks more likely as the shoot of the film is nearing the end, and there is enough time to complete the post-production. Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix, King boasts a big ensemble cast, including Deepika Padukone, Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Arshad Warsi, Abhay Verma, Jackie Shroff, and Raghav Juyal in key roles. Stay tuned...