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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Ryan Gosling's Project Hail Mary Finds Audience Amid Dhurandhar 2 Tsunami With Steady Box Office Collection
137 days ago
Hollywood

Ryan Gosling's Project Hail Mary Finds Audience Amid Dhurandhar 2 Tsunami With Steady Box Office Collection

Mumbai, March 28 - Ryan Gosling-fronted sci-fi space film Project Hail Mary is slowly turning the tide at the Indian box office despite facing the massive dominance of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, and it began with a postponement by a week to avoid a direct clash with the Ranveer Singh-starrer. The film initially struggled to secure premium showcasing, getting just 6 IMAX shows across the country due to the overwhelming screen hold of Dhurandhar 2. However, what followed next has been quite remarkable. With strong audience response and growing curiosity around the film, demand surged rapidly. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In no time, IMAX shows for Project Hail Mary were increased from just 6 to nearly 60, a tenfold jump that clearly reflects rising public interest. This sharp increase is significant, and was reflected in its box office performance when it witnessed a nearly 30% jump in collections on day 2. The film opened to around 2.70 crore gross in India, and jumped to 3.50 crore on day 2, pushing the total India gross to around 6.20 crores in 2 days. While the numbers are not big, it is quite satisfactory for an original sci-fi film, with every growing upward trend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) While the damage caused by Dhurandhar 2 is real, Project Hail Mary is proving its mettle by steadily expanding its footprint. The film's performance indicates that strong content and positive word-of-mouth can still carve out space, even during a full-blown box office tsunami. Stay tuned...

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Tamil Director Vetrimaaran Indirectly Criticises Dhurandhar 2 As Propaganda: Netizens Hit Back
137 days ago
Bollywood

Tamil Director Vetrimaaran Indirectly Criticises Dhurandhar 2 As Propaganda: Netizens Hit Back

Mumbai, March 28 - Director Aditya Dhar's two-part Dhurandhar franchise, which is based on true events, has written the box office history with the second part, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, literally taking things to the next level with record-breaking performance. It is the highest-grossing Indian film franchise with 2500+ crores worldwide and is still going strong. While Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has been hailed as one of the most iconic films by audiences and critics alike, it is not sitting well with some filmmakers, and one of them is Tamil director Vetrimaaran. The national award-winning filmmaker is reportedly not happy with the political tone, particularly with a short episode of the movie where demonetization was given credit for reduced Pakistan-sponsored terror activities in India. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) During a recent interaction, Vetrimaaran spoke about the growing influence of alleged propaganda in shaping public perception and memory. He said, "Today, everything turns into propaganda. Propaganda has the power to influence memory. We all know who was most affected by demonetization and who lost their lives standing in queues. But that impact changed through hate propaganda." While he did not directly name Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, many netizens were quick to link his comments to the ongoing criticism surrounding the film's political undertones and narrative approach. The statement spread rapidly online, leading to a sharp divide in reactions. A section of users saw his comments as an indirect dig at a blockbuster film, and they strongly defended Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Many social media users went a step further, accusing the filmmaker of jealousy, arguing that such criticism often surfaces when a film achieves massive commercial success. While Vetrimaaran criticised the film, fellow Tamil director S. Shankar had praised the film and called it an "astounding experience"

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No Promotions, Big Impact: Shah Rukh Khan Hailed Saiyaara Team's Bold Move
137 days ago
Bollywood

No Promotions, Big Impact: Shah Rukh Khan Hailed Saiyaara Team's Bold Move

Mumbai, March 28 - Filmmaker Mohit Suri has shared an interesting behind-the-scenes insight into the marketing strategy of his upcoming film Saiyaara, revealing that none other than Shah Rukh Khan personally praised the team's unconventional approach. In an interaction, Suri disclosed that the decision to keep debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda away from excessive media exposure and promotional appearances was a conscious and carefully thought-out move. Interestingly, this strategy caught the attention of Shah Rukh Khan, who called it the "best thing" the team could have done. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In today's film industry, aggressive promotions, interviews, and social media visibility are often seen as essential tools to build hype. However, Saiyaara chose to take a different route by maintaining an element of mystery around its lead pair. According to Suri, the idea was to let the audience discover the actors fresh on the big screen rather than overexposing them beforehand. This approach not only builds curiosity but also allows viewers to connect with the characters without preconceived notions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) What makes this strategy even more noteworthy is the endorsement from Shah Rukh Khan, a superstar known for his sharp understanding of audience psychology and film marketing. His appreciation has added credibility to the film's promotional approach. Suri revealed that SRK's reaction reassured the team that they were on the right track, especially when taking a risk in an industry driven by visibility and hype. Produced by Yash Raj Films, Saiyaara proved to be a massive blockbuster, grossing 570 crores at the worldwide box office. It was one of the highest-grossing Indian films of 2025, and by far the biggest-grossing love story of Indian cinema.

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Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Storms Past Pushpa 2 To Deliver Biggest Extended Opening Week In Indian Cinema
138 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Storms Past Pushpa 2 To Deliver Biggest Extended Opening Week In Indian Cinema

Mumbai, March 27 - Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is simply unstoppable at the box office. After taking a thunderous start, the film has now gone on to register the biggest extended opening week in Indian cinema history, beating the previous best of Pushpa 2: The Rule by a solid margin. The Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge wave refused to slow down even on weekdays. After a monstrous opening weekend, the film held extraordinarily well from Monday to Thursday, something rarely seen at this scale. The extended first week total of 1079 crore gross has comfortably crossed the previous record set by Pushpa 2: The Rule's 1059 crore, establishing a new benchmark that will be tough to match anytime soon. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) What's more impressive is that the film has done this primarily on the back of its Hindi version, which is putting up historic numbers day after day. The mass circuits are on fire, while multiplexes are showing equally strong occupancy, a rare combination that signals an all-time blockbuster in motion. Breaking down the collection, Dhurandhar 2 has minted 800+ crores gross at the domestic box office, while overseas collection is 274 crores in 8 days. With this, it has crossed the lifetime total of Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan, which minted 1055 crores worldwide. But tomorrow, it will beat Jawan's 1160 crores to become the third biggest Bollywood grosser of all-time, behind Dhurandhar (1307 crores) and Dangal (2070 crores). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dhurandhar 2 vs Pushpa 2 –– 8 Days Box Office Comparison Metric Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Pushpa: The Rule - Part 2 All Lang. Day 8 Net ₹ 49.70 Cr ₹ 37.45 Cr Total India Gross ₹ 805.32 Cr ₹ 866.00 Cr Total India Net ₹ 674.17 Cr ₹ 725.80 Cr Total Overseas Total ₹ 274.00 Cr ₹ 193.00 Cr Total Worldwide Total ₹ 1,079.32 Cr ₹ 1,059.00 Cr Stay tuned...

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Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge First Week Every Major Box Office Record Breakdown
139 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge First Week Every Major Box Office Record Breakdown

Mumbai, March 26 - Director Aditya Dhar's spy action thriller Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has finished its first week (7 days) with historic numbers that no other Bollywood film could reach before in the same number of days. The movie officially entered the 1000 crores club at the worldwide box office and became the joint fastest Indian film to do so. Starring Ranveer Singh, The Revenge has been on a record-breaking spree from the premiere day itself to the current day. It has shattered daily records by a distance that it will be an uphill task for future films to beat or even match. Here is a breakdown of how every major box office record the film has created in the first week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 1. The biggest paid previews at the Indian box office. 2. The biggest opening day in Hindi at the Indian box office. 3. The biggest second day in a single language at the Indian box office. 4. The biggest third day in a single language at the Indian box office. 5. The biggest fourth day in a single language at the Indian box office. 6. The biggest extended opening weekend for a Bollywood movie at the worldwide box office. 7. The biggest Friday to Sunday opening weekend for a Bollywood film at the worldwide box office (515+ crore gross). 8. The biggest extended opening weekend for a Bollywood film at the domestic box office. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 9. The biggest Friday to Sunday opening weekend for a Bollywood film at the domestic box office (370 crore gross). 10. The biggest single-day collection in a single Indian language (~107 crore net, day 4), beating RRR's 103 crore Telugu net opening day. 11. The first movie ever to score 100+ crore net single day in Hindi. 12. The first movie ever to score 100+ crore net single day twice in Hindi. 13. The first Indian movie ever to score 100+ crore net single day twice in a single language. 14. The first film ever to score 75+ crore net in a single language in back-to-back four days. 15. The biggest extended 4-day opening weekend for an Indian film at the overseas box office (210+ crore gross). 16. The biggest opening weekend at the overseas box office without the Gulf. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 17. The biggest opening day for a Bollywood film at the overseas box office (including previews). 18. The biggest extended opening weekend for an Indian film in North America (~$14 million). 19. The biggest Friday to Sunday opening weekend for a Bollywood film in North America (~$9.6 million). 20. The biggest 5th day in a single language at the Indian box office 21. The biggest 6th day in a single language at the Indian box office 22. The biggest 7th day in a single language at the Indian box office. 23. The first film ever to score 50+ crore net on 6 consecutive days at the Indian box office. 24. The biggest first week ever in a single language at the Indian box office. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 25. The biggest first week ever for an Indian film at the overseas box office. 26. The fastest Bollywood film ever to cross 1000 crores worldwide (7 days) 27. The joint fastest Indian film ever to cross 1000 crores worldwide. 28. The first Indian film of 2026 to cross 1000 crores worldwide. 29. The fastest film ever to cross 500 crore net in Hindi (6 days) 30. Dhurandhar becomes the only Indian franchise to cross 1000 crore with each film at the worldwide box office. 31. The biggest extended first week ever for an Indian film. 32. The highest-grossing Indian film of 2026 at the domestic, overseas, and worldwide box office. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})

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Ryan Gosling's Project Hail Mary Hits $100 Million In North America As Sequel Talks Gain Momentum
139 days ago
Hollywood

Ryan Gosling's Project Hail Mary Hits $100 Million In North America As Sequel Talks Gain Momentum

Los Angeles, March 26 - Ryan Gosling-fronted Project Hail Mary has officially crossed the $100 million mark in North America within just 6 days of its release. The sci-fi epic has not only lived up to expectations but has also emerged as one of the fastest-performing original films in recent times. The film opened to a stellar response over its first weekend and maintained a strong hold through the weekdays, thanks to glowing word-of-mouth (one of the highest ratings for a sci-fi film on Rotten Tomatoes). Crossing the century mark in under a week is a rare feat for a non-franchise sci-fi film, putting Project Hail Mary in elite company and signalling long legs at the box office. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the film adapts the bestselling novel by Andy Weir. Its blend of emotional storytelling, high-concept science, and visually immersive space sequences has struck a chord with audiences worldwide. Premium formats like IMAX have also played a key role in boosting collections. With such a strong start, industry chatter around a sequel or potential franchise expansion is already gaining traction. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the makers are toying with the idea of the film's sequel, but there is nothing concrete on the table to proceed with. But the discussion about turning this into a franchise is ongoing. Stay tuned...

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Dhurandhar 2 Crosses 1000 Crore Worldwide, Challenges Pushpa 2's 7-Day Record
139 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar 2 Crosses 1000 Crore Worldwide, Challenges Pushpa 2's 7-Day Record

Mumbai, March 25 - Dhurandhar 2 has stormed past the monumental 1000 crore mark at the worldwide box office in just 7 days, emerging as the joint fastest Indian film ever to achieve this feat. The sequel has not only lived up to its massive pre-release hype but has gone several steps ahead, delivering a record-shattering run that has stunned the trade and audiences alike. The film opened to a historic weekend and continued its dream run through the weekdays, showing minimal drops across key markets. It became the biggest first-week grosser in a single language in the opening weekend itself, beating Pushpa 2's 425 crore Hindi net first week collection. Strong word of mouth, repeat value, and widespread appeal across regions have ensured packed houses, with both domestic and overseas markets contributing significantly to this milestone. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dhurandhar 2 Box Office Breakdown & Records (7 Days) Record Type Dhurandhar 2 Remarks 1000 Cr Milestone 7 Days Joins fastest with Pushpa 2 India Gross ₹ 745+ Cr Biggest for Bollywood Overseas Gross ₹ 262 Cr Biggest for Indian film Single Language Record Highest First Week (587+ Cr Net) Surpassed Pushpa 2 Hindi net record 7-Day Worldwide Total ₹ 1007+ Cr Among biggest 7-day totals globally 1000 Cr Club Rank 10th Indian Film Elite global box office club Hindi Film Rank 5th Film Joins Pathaan, Jawan, Dhurandhar, and Dangal What makes this achievement even more remarkable is the sheer consistency in collections. While most big-ticket films tend to slow down after the opening weekend, Dhurandhar 2 has maintained extraordinary momentum, signalling a rare box office phenomenon. The film's performance in mass circuits, coupled with strong urban occupancy, has created a perfect storm at the ticket windows. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dhurandhar 2 and Pushpa 2 Box Office Comparison (7 Days) Record Type Dhurandhar 2 Pushpa 2 1000 Cr Milestone 7 Days 7 Days India Gross ₹ 745+ Cr ₹ 821.65 Cr Overseas Gross ₹ 262 Cr ₹ 190 Cr Single Language Record Highest First Week (587+ Cr Net in Hindi) Second Highest (425+ Cr In Hindi) 7-Day Worldwide Total ₹ 1007+ Cr ₹ 1011.65 Cr 1000 Cr Club Rank 10th Indian Film 8th Indian Film Breaking down the box office, the spy action thriller has grossed 745+ crores in India alone, while overseas collection is 262 crores in 7 days. The biggest cumulative 7-day collection belongs to Pushpa 2, which minted 1011 crore gross worldwide. Whether Dhurandhar 2 can surpass this figure depends on what the final collection will be in overseas markets for the day. With the 1000 crore barrier breached in just a week, Dhurandhar 2 becomes the 10th Indian film of all-time to achieve this feat. Among the Bollywood films, it is the 5th film, after Pathaan, Jawan, Dhurandhar, and Dangal, to achieve this feat. The question now is how far Dhurandhar 2 can go. Trade experts are already predicting a long and dominant run, with several more records in sight. At this pace, the film is not just a blockbuster; it's shaping up to be a defining moment for modern Indian cinema. Will It Beat Pushpa 2's All-Time Domestic Record? Pushpa 2: The Rule is currently the highest-grossing film at the Indian box office with 1471.10 crores across all languages. The question is, can Dhurandhar 2 surpass this and become the biggest Indian blockbuster of all time? The trade, however, is not looking at this record. In fact, it is predicting a much higher lifetime total for Aditya Dhar's directorial film that Pushpa 2's record is not even in conversation. The coming days will clear everything. Stay tuned..

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Highest BookMyShow Ticket Sales: Dhurandhar 2 Joins 10 Other Blockbusters In 10 Million Club
140 days ago
Bollywood

Highest BookMyShow Ticket Sales: Dhurandhar 2 Joins 10 Other Blockbusters In 10 Million Club

Mumbai, March 25 - The phenomenal run of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge continues to rewrite benchmarks, this time in the digital ticketing space. The Ranveer Singh-led blockbuster has crossed 10 million tickets on BookMyShow, securing its place among the 11 films to reach this mark as the highest ticket-selling films on the platform. This milestone underlines the film's massive reach and sustained audience pull well beyond its opening frenzy. The list of the highest ticket sold on BMS is topped by Allu Arjun-fronted Pushpa 2: The Rule with a staggering 20.40+ million tickets, setting a benchmark that remains untouched so far. It is followed by KGF Chapter 2 (17+M) and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (16+M), both of which were historic theatrical juggernauts in their time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The first Dhurandhar, released in December last year, is the 4th highest ticket-selling movie on BMS with 14.20 million tickets. Films like Kantara Chapter 1 (14.1M), RRR (13.4M), and Kalki 2898 AD (13.10+M) also are among the top selling title, along with Chhaava (12.55+M), Jawan (12.4M), and Stree 2 (11.15+M), demonstrating how diverse genres, from historical dramas to mass entertainers and horror-comedies, have managed to attract huge footfalls. Meanwhile, Dhurandhar 2 will be eyeing the top spot in BMS ticket sales count. The film is still in its 7th day of release, and with strong momentum clearly by its side, the film is expected to claim the top spot in the long run. Overall, Dhurandhar 2 has generated over 20 million footfalls in India so far, already the most-watched title of 2026 in India. At this point, the movie is looking at 35+ million or more lifetime footfalls. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Highest Number of Tickets Sold on BookMyShow Rank Movie Industry Tickets Sold (BMS) 1 Pushpa 2: The Rule Telugu 20.40+M 2 KGF Chapter 2 Kannada 17.1M 3 Baahubali 2: The Conclusion Telugu 16M 4 Dhurandhar Hindi 14.20M 5 Kantara Chapter 1 Kannada 14.1M 6 RRR Telugu 13.4M 7 Kalki 2898 AD Telugu 13.10+M 8 Chhaava Hindi 12.55+M 9 Jawan Hindi 12.4M 10 Stree 2 Hindi 11.15+M 11 Dhurandhar 2 Hindi 10M+

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Dhurandhar 2's Box Office Carnage To Force Akshay Kumar's Bhooth Bangla To Push Release Date By A Week?
140 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar 2's Box Office Carnage To Force Akshay Kumar's Bhooth Bangla To Push Release Date By A Week?

Mumbai, March 25 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar's horror comedy Bhooth Bangla is among the most-awaited films. However, despite being a family-friendly and in-demand subject, the film's release is being threatened by the box office carnage brought by Ranveer Singh-led Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge. According to the latest reports, the makers of Bhooth Bangla have decided to push the release date back by a week, and the film will now be released on April 17. The movie was previously scheduled to release on April 10, just three weeks after Dhurandhar 2, which released on March 19. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Normally, a three-week gap between two big films is considered sufficient, and even Akshay Kumar acknowledges that. However, the danger is real as Dhurandhar: The Revenge isn't going to stop anytime soon. The film has already grossed over 1150 crores at the worldwide box office in just 9 days and is marching towards the 1500 crores milestone soon. According to the reports, it is said that producer Ekta Kapoor and Akshay Kumar have been closely analysing the situation and have taken the decision to push the date. The official announcement regarding the postponement is expected very soon. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Bhooth Bangla reunites Akshay Kumar with director Priyadarshan after many years. The movie also stars Tabu, Wamiqa Gabbi, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, late Asrani and many others in key roles. Stay tuned...

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Dhurandhar 2 The Revenge Box Office Effect: Part 1 Gets A Massive Boost as Viewership Surges Again On Netflix
140 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar 2 The Revenge Box Office Effect: Part 1 Gets A Massive Boost as Viewership Surges Again On Netflix

Mumbai, March 25 - The phenomenal box office run of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is not just rewriting theatrical records; it is also creating a massive ripple effect on OTT. Riding on the sequel's unprecedented hype, the first instalment, Dhurandhar, has witnessed a sharp surge in viewership on Netflix, once again dominating global charts. The blockbuster impact of Dhurandhar 2 is clearly reflected in the viewership of Dhurandhar, which is having a solid run on Netflix after creating box office history. The film opened strong with 7.6 million views in its debut weekend, followed by a peak of 8.2 million views in the second week, indicating explosive word-of-mouth and growing curiosity around the franchise. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) After the steady hold over weeks in viewership, the Aditya Dhar's directed spy actioner witnessed a notable resurgence in the 8th week, the same week Dhuradhar 2 released in theatres, with 2.3 million views, up 130% from the 7th week on Netflix. This spike highlights how sequels can significantly revive interest in earlier instalments, especially on streaming platforms. The total viewership of the first part has now reached 26.30 million in 8 weeks, this after the movie had grossed a massive 1300+ crores at the worldwide box office. This once again proves that box office success of a film can boost digital viewership, and there are many such cases. The most viewed films on Netflix were all theatrical blockbusters, including RRR, Jawan, Dhurandhar, and Gangubai Kathiawadi. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) This renewed surge in Dhurandhar viewership is directly fueled by the historic theatrical success of Dhurandhar 2, which is storming the box office and nearing the 1000 crore mark globally in record time. As audiences flock to cinemas for the sequel, many are simultaneously revisiting, or discovering, the first part on OTT to reconnect with the storyline and characters. Stay tuned...

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