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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Box Office: 'Sonic 2' Becomes The Highest Grossing Video Game Movie In The USA History
1509 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: 'Sonic 2' Becomes The Highest Grossing Video Game Movie In The USA History

Los Angeles, May 1 - Americans love video game movies, and the latest action-adventure comedy film, "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" has proved that. Based on the video game franchise published by Sega, "Sonic 2" has become the highest-grossing movie in USA history. ## Directed by Jeff Fowler, "Sonic 2" has overtaken its predecessor with $152 million through Saturday (April 30) and it is now at the top of the box office for a movie adapted from a video game. "Sonic the Hedgehog", which was released in 2020, had grossed $146 million in its lifetime run but it garnered praise which paved the way for its successor to go big at the box office. ## "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" is on a record-breaking spree since its debut on April 8, 2022, at the domestic box office. The movie scored a huge $72 million on its opening weekend, which is the highest ever for a video game movie. Worldwide, it has grossed approx. $295 million so far, and is still behind from original movie's $319 million. ## The success of "Sonic 2" at the domestic box office is highly impressive, especially knowing the fact that it was released along with major Hollywood movies from big studios. Upon its release in the US, the movie outscored both the Jared Leto-led "Morbius" and Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum's "The Lost City" to top the weekend. ## "Sonic 2" stars Ben Schwartz reprising his role as the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog, alongside James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell, Adam Pally, Shemar Moore, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, Lee Majdoub, Idris Elba, and Jim Carrey. The film follows Sonic and Tails, who team up to find Master Emerald before Dr. Robotnik and Knuckles the Echidna do, while also contending with the military organization G.U.N.## Stay tuned...

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A Sequel To Salman Khan's 'No Entry' Has Officially Been Confirmed
1509 days ago
Bollywood

A Sequel To Salman Khan's 'No Entry' Has Officially Been Confirmed

Mumbai, May 1 - One of the most anticipated Bollywood movie sequels, "No Entry" has been making noise for a long time now. Superstar Salman Khan had himself said in December last year that he would be working on the sequel, however, the shooting and other details were not disclosed by him at that time. ## It was reported that the original lead trio of Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, and Fardeen Khan would be reuniting for the movie along with director Anees Bazmee. Now, the director has himself confirmed the movie and said that the shooting for the same will be commenced soon. ## Anees told IndiaToday.in, "The shoot of the film is going to start very soon. I have met Salman Bhai four to five times and told him that we have to start this film soon now. He is very serious and we are going to start very soon. Salman Bhai is there, there's Fardeen [Khan] and Anil Kapoor. These three will be a part of the movie". ## "No Entry", which was released in 2005, was the highest-grossing film of the year. Produced by Boney Kapoor, the movie holds a special place in the comedy genre in the Hindi film industry. The demand for the sequel has been there for a long time and according to Boney Kapoor, the script is ready for the movie, which is titled "No Entry Mein Entry". ## "I have the script and now it is up to Salman if he wants to do it and when he wants to do it... The No Entry Mein Entry script that I have is better than the No Entry one. It is 10 times funnier than No Entry, but the film to be made completely depends on Salman, it can be made only with him", he had said according to DNA. ## The original movie also starred Esha Deol, Lara Dutta, and Celina Jaitly along with Bipasha Basu as female leads. Not is not yet confirmed who will play the female lead in the sequel which will reportedly have triple roles of the primary cast. ## Stay tuned...

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Director Sam Raimi Reveals The Main Goal Behind The Reshoots Of 'Doctor Strange 2'
1509 days ago
Hollywood

Director Sam Raimi Reveals The Main Goal Behind The Reshoots Of 'Doctor Strange 2'

Mumbai, May 1 - Marvel Studios' "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" is finally releasing in theaters worldwide next week. However, it hasn't been easy for Marvel to work on this highly anticipated sequel to 2016's movie as it went through a lot of delays and changes for various reasons. ## "Doctor Strange 2" might have been released a little earlier if it had not gone through reshoots late last year. At that time, it was unknown to everyone why Marvel was asking for the film's reshoots, however, director Sam Raimi recently revealed the main goals for the reshoots in an interview. ## "There's a lot of points where the audience says - I don't understand this. I don't understand this concept. Or, I'm aware of this concept, and then you explained it again in the third act, Oh, you're right, the audience knows that already. Or 'They had to know that in order to accept this next story beat. A lot of it is test screenings, learning what is confusing on a complex picture like this, or learning things that have overstayed their welcome", Raimi told Rolling Stone (via comic book).## "Recognizing when something is too slow, and even though it's a proper beat to put in, the audience doesn't need it. They can figure that out on their own, so what seemed like a logical step now becomes, in the editing process - Hmm. That's slowing us down. Let's skip it and let the audience make the leap themselves. But it's also about recognizing what they really like, and sometimes expanding those things that they're really reacting well to. It's recognizing what's original about the picture, and when you've got the opportunity to, expanding upon that", he added. ## The reshoots might have made the film more engaging which will be known once the movie is out in cinemas on May 6. Meanwhile, the movie is set a few months after the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). In the movie, Dr. Stephen Strange, with the help of both old and new mystical allies, travels into the multiverse to face a mysterious new adversary. ## Directed by Sam Rami, the movie star Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange, Benedict Wong as Wong, Rachel McAdams as Christine Palmer, Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch, Patrick Stewart as Professor Charles Xavier, Xochitl Gomez as America Chavez, and Chiwetel Ejiofor as Baron Mordo, among many other surprising cameos. ## Stay tuned...

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Director Jon Watts Exits Marvel's 'Fantastic Four' But Expected To Return For 'Spider-Man 4'
1509 days ago
Hollywood

Director Jon Watts Exits Marvel's 'Fantastic Four' But Expected To Return For 'Spider-Man 4'

Mumbai, May 1 - Director Jon Watts, who is fresh from all-time blockbuster, Marvel/Sony's "Spider-Man: No Way Home", has stepped down from directing Marvel Studios' "Fantastic Four" movie. Watts has directed three Spider-Man movies - "Homecoming" (2017), "Far From Home" (2019), and "No Way Home" (2021).## Watts was supposed to direct one of the most anticipated films in the upcoming Marvel Studios slate, and a reboot of the iconic "Fantastic Four". He, however, exited from directing duties of the upcoming movie to take a break from large-scale superhero movies. ## "Making three Spider-Man films was an incredible and life-changing experience for me. I'm eternally grateful to have been a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe for seven years. I'm hopeful we'll work together again and I can't wait to see the amazing vision for Fantastic Four brought to life", the director said in a statement to Deadline. ## Meanwhile, Marvel/Sony is reportedly working on the next trilogy of "Spider-Man" featuring Tom Holland, Zendaya" and director Jon Watts. While the next Spider-Man movie hasn't been officially announced yet, it is almost certain that at least the next film in the superhero series will bring back the Homecoming trilogy trio. ## "Spider-Man 4" will take some time to get on the floors and that should be enough for Watts to return to the MCU. As per reports, Marvel and Sony are hopeful to have Holland, Zendaya, and Watts all back for Spider-Man 4 at some point in the future. ## Marvel boss, Kevin Feige also supported Watts's decision to step down as "Fantastic Four" director and looking forward to collaborating with him again in the future.## "We were looking forward to continuing our work with him to bring the Fantastic Four into the MCU but understand and are supportive of his reasons for stepping away. We are optimistic that we will have the opportunity to work together again at some point down the road", he said. Stay tuned...

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Prashanth Neel Chose Me And My Life Changed Forever: Srinidhi Shetty
1510 days ago
Sandalwood

Prashanth Neel Chose Me And My Life Changed Forever: Srinidhi Shetty

Bengaluru, April 30 - Director Prashanth Neel's "KGF Chapter 2" has become a nationwide sensation. The period action drama film-fronted by superstar Yash is nearing 1000 crores worldwide and will make it only the 4th Indian movie ever to achieve the feat. ## Actress Srinidhi Shetty, who has played the role of Reena Desai, Rocky's love interest and wife, has called KGF Chapter 2 a life-changing film for her. The former beauty pageant winner had made her acting debut with KGF Chapter 1 in 2018, and now, she has become a well-known face, not only in Kannada cinema but also for the Pan Indian audiences. ## Srinidhi, meanwhile, thanked director Neel for casting her in the movie 4 years back and changing her life forever. She took to Twitter and shared some behind the scene picture with Prashanth and said heartfelt words for the blockbuster director. ## "While your own decisions change your life and help you achieve your dreams, sometimes very rarely somebody else's decision could also do the same... Prashanth chose me and my life changed forever♥️ Thank you Prashanth for everything", she said. ## While your own decisions change your life and help you achieve your dreams, sometimes very rarely somebody else's decision could also do the same...Prashanth chose me and my life changed forever♥️Thank you Prashanth for everything 🙏🏼♥️🧸@prashanth_neel 💥#KGF ♥️ pic.twitter.com/6E74OZqgkZ— Srinidhi Shetty (@SrinidhiShetty7) April 28, 2022 ## Srinidh will next be seen as the female lead in the action thriller, "Cobra", which marks her Tamil debut. Directed by R. Ajay Gnanamuthu, the movie stars Chiyaan Vikram in the main role along with Irfan Pathan, Miya George, Roshan Mathew, Sarjano Khalid, Padmapriya Janakiraman, Kanika Subramaniam, Mirnalini Ravi, Meenakshi Govindarajan, and K.S. Ravikumar in lead roles. ## Stay tuned...

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Top 5 Actresses Who Made The Best Reel Female Lawyers
1510 days ago
Bollywood

Top 5 Actresses Who Made The Best Reel Female Lawyers

Mumbai, April 30 - In the real and reel world, female lawyers across movies and series prove that they can own the courtroom in their own way. Whether these aeries uncover a felony, nuisance, PIL, or even empowerment, reel lawyers undoubtedly bring sensitivity to courtroom dramas. Here are the top 5 actresses who have aced the character of an advocate. ## Rani Mukerji - Veer Zaara## The iconic movie Veer Zaara and its courtroom dilemma left us teary-eyed. Rani Mukherji essayed the character of Saamiya Siddiqui, an advocate who's handed her first case. Veer (Shah Rukh Khan) is imprisoned on false charges, and Saamiya Siddiqui fights his case. Under Yash Chopra's direction, Rani Mukherji brought sensitivity and pathos to the love story of Veer and Zara. ## Richa Chadha - Section 375## Section 375 revolves around a rape case that discussed what elements contribute to the offense and the meaning of consent. Richa Chadha is seen in the role of Hiral Gandhi a utopian and fervent lawyer fighting her first big case. Law is not just a profession for Hiral, it is the pursuit of justice. Ajay Bahl's directorial shines a light on a public prosecutor's hellbent on getting justice for her client. ## Yami Gautam - Batti Gul Meter Chalu## A sweet and innocent girl who turned into a warrior in the courtroom, Yami Gautam pulls off the role of Advocate Gulnaar Rizwi, in Batti Gul Meter Chalu. She represents a privatized electricity company sued for inflated bills. Yami embodies the role of an advocate thoroughly by mastering the legal lingo and body language in the film. ## Shriya Pilgaonkar - Guilty Minds## Shriya Pilgaonkar enlivened Amazon Prime's first legal drama 'Guilty Minds'. The series outlines the drama that erupts in a family that is the paragon of virtue and the other, a leading law firm dealing with all the shades of grey. The series marked the first time Shriya essayed the role of an advocate Kashaf Quaze, for whom the world is black and white. The actor attracted tremendous praise for her impactful performance and authentic portrayal of an idealistic lawyer. ## Kareena Kapoor Khan - Aitraaz## With a strong message for society, Aitraaz stars Kareena Kapoor as Priya Saxena Malhotra who defends her husband who's accused of molestation. Switching from a homemaker to a lawyer, Kareena showcases impeccable dialogue delivery. Her performance is one of the highlights of the film.## Stay tuned...

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Kangana Ranaut's 'Dhaakad' And Aditya Roy Kapur-Starrer 'Om - The Battle Within' Promise High-Octane Action Ride
1510 days ago
Bollywood

Kangana Ranaut's 'Dhaakad' And Aditya Roy Kapur-Starrer 'Om - The Battle Within' Promise High-Octane Action Ride

Mumbai, April 30 - Bollywood movies have stuck in between mass and class cinema, especially in the last couple of years. By doing this, the Bollywood filmmakers end up making something that is not being liked by both sets of audiences. This is also one of the main reasons behind the popularity of South Indian movies among the Hindi audiences. ## Apart from the popularity of South Indian movies over Bollywood due to their mass appeal, the Hindi film industry has also often been criticized for its lack of originality. To understand this, there are at least 20+ Hindi remakes in the different stages of production, and most of them are already available in the dubbed Hindi version on YouTube. ## However, amid the plethora of remakes, there are enough original and audience-appealing movies coming up that need to look upon. The two of them are Kangana Ranaut's "Dhaakad", and Aditya Roy Kapur's "Om - The Battle Within", and the teaser/trailers of both were recently released. Both the movies involve no-nonsense high-octane action sequences that promise a thrilling ride on the big screen. ## Talking about Kangana's "Dhaakad", its action sequences have been performed under the supervision of international artists and the trailer has also raised the bar high. Directed by Razneesh Razy Ghai, "Dhaakad" is perhaps the first Indian high-octane actioner fronted by a female star. It also stars Arjun Rampal and Divya Dutta as the antagonists.## In the movie, Kangana plays the role of Agni, a highly trained and deadly field agent, who is entrusted with a mission to gather Intel and eliminate Rudraveer (Rampal), an international human and arms trafficker who has been off the radar for ten years. Produced by Sohum Rockstar Entertainment, Sohel Maklai Productions, and Asylum Films, "Dhaakad" will hit screens on May 20th in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. ## ## Aditya Roy Kapur's "Om - The Battle Within" is another film that is going to be a fest for action lovers this summer. Directed by Kapil Verma, the movie features Aditya Roy Kapur as a soldier and the story of the movie revolves around an emotionally disturbing relationship in the line of duty.## The teaser of "Om" was released on April 28 with the tagline, "Ek ladai ko jeetne ke liye usse kai baar ladna padta hai, rakth rahe ya na rahe rashtra humesha rahega". The teaser involves death-defying action scenes that promise a larger-than-life experience on the big screen. Sanjana Sanghi plays the female lead along with Neeraj Pardeep Purohit, and Vicky Arora among others in key roles. ## Produced by Zee Studios in association with Paperdoll Entertainment, and INCAS Produzioni, "Om - The Battle Within" is scheduled to release on July 1st, 2022. ## ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: KGF Chapter 2 Crosses 350 Crores Net In Hindi
1510 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: KGF Chapter 2 Crosses 350 Crores Net In Hindi

Mumbai, April 30 - The new Bollywood releases on the Eid 2022 weekend were supposed to challenge "KGF Chapter 2" which is running riot at the Hindi box office. However, the lukewarm response to "Runway 34", and "Heropanti 2" has confirmed that KGF Chapter 2 will have another solid weekend at the box office. ## The Yash-fronted period action drama film did not lose grip and scored a solid third Friday (16th day) at the Hindi box office with 4.25 crores net. This takes the movie past 350 crores net (353.06cr), which is the second-fastest ever in Hindi. SS Rajamouli's "Baahubali 2 The Conclusion" still remains the fastest to reach the milestone of 350 crores net, in just 12 days. ## Directed by Prashanth Neel, "KGF 2" is only the third film ever to cross 350 crores net in Hindi, and now, it is well and truly on to become only the second film to reach 400 crores, after "Baahuabli 2". With Eid falling on Monday, "KGF 2" will surely get the benefit of it and might score double-digit numbers on third Sunday and Monday.## In all probability, "KGF Chapter 2" will surpass Aamir Khan's "Dangal" lifetime Hindi net collection of 374.43 crores by the third Monday and will become the second-biggest movie in Hindi at the domestic box office. It may reach 400 crores net till the next Bollywood movie arrives on May 13th in the form of "Jayeshbhai Jordar" starring Ranveer Singh and Shalini Pandey. ## Stay tuned...

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Ajay Devgn, And Tabu-Fronted 'Drishyam 2' Ropes In Akshaye Khanna
1510 days ago
Bollywood

Ajay Devgn, And Tabu-Fronted 'Drishyam 2' Ropes In Akshaye Khanna

Mumbai, April 30 - Ajay Devgn, and Tabu-fronted "Drishyam 2" has a new addition in the form of Akshaye Khanna. "Drishyam 2" is the Hindi remake of the Mohanlal-starrer 2021 Malayalam movie of the same name, and it also features Shriya Saran and Ishita Dutta in key roles. ## The story of "Drishyam 2" takes place six years after the events of Drishyam (2015). The original movie chronicled the story of a family of four whose lives turned upside down following an unfortunate incident with their older daughter. ## Directed by Abhishek Pathak, the sequel will see Ajay Devgn reprising his role as Vijay Salgoankar. Tabu, who started filming for the movie earlier this week, will return as Meera Deshmukh, Inspector General of Police, Goa. Shriya Saran returns as the wife of Vijay Salgoankar and Ishita Dutta as their daughter. ## The sequel is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Kumar Mangat Pathak, and Abhishek Pathak under the banners of T-Series and Panorama Studios in association with Viacom18 Studios. It will be released in the last quarter of 2022.## In an Instagram post, Tabu shared the news of the casting of Akshaye Khanna, who was last seen in "Hungama 2". "Delighted to have a gem of an actor on board for #Drishyam2. Akshaye Khanna..#TrulyTalented", Tabu wrote in the caption. ## View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tabu (@tabutiful) ## Stay tuned...

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Rohit Shetty, Reliance Entertainment Join Hands To Produce The Biopic Of Mumbai's Former Commissioner of Police, Rakesh Maria
1510 days ago
Bollywood

Rohit Shetty, Reliance Entertainment Join Hands To Produce The Biopic Of Mumbai's Former Commissioner of Police, Rakesh Maria

Mumbai, April 30 - Filmmaker Rohit Shetty's admiration for Indian police forces is no hidden secret to anyone. Known for his famous cop universe (Singham, Simmba, and Sooryavanshi), the maverick filmmaker has now joined hands with Reliance Entertainment to produce the biopic of Mumbai's one of the most revered top cops and former commissioner of police, Rakesh Maria. ## As deputy commissioner of police (traffic) in 1993, Rakesh Maria cracked the Bombay serial blasts case. He was later deputy commissioner of police (crime) and then joint commissioner of police (crime), of the Mumbai police.## Maria solved the 2003 Gateway of India and Zaveri Bazaar twin blasts case, arresting six persons, including a couple for planting the explosive devices inside taxis. He was also given the responsibility of investigating the 26/11 Mumbai attacks of 2008. He interrogated Ajmal Kasab, the only terrorist captured alive, and successfully investigated the case. Kasab was executed by hanging in 2012. ## The biopic will be based on Maria's 2020 memoir "Let Me Say it Now" and will be mentored by Shetty himself. The cast and the director of the film are yet to be finalized. ## Rohit Shetty said, "Rakesh Maria, the man who stared terror in the face for 36 years. His incredible journey spans all the way from the 1993 blasts in Mumbai, the underworld menace, to the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks in 2008. Feel truly honored to be bringing this real-life super cop's brave and fearless journey to the screen". ## Maria added, "It is exciting to re-live the journey, especially when piloted by a brilliant director like Rohit Shetty. More than the nostalgia, it's also a valuable opportunity to place before the people the extraordinary work of the Mumbai Police when facing tough challenges and working against all odds".## Stay tuned...

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Brie Larson's 'The Marvels' Swap Release Date With 'Ant-Man 3' In 2023
1510 days ago
Hollywood

Brie Larson's 'The Marvels' Swap Release Date With 'Ant-Man 3' In 2023

Mumbai, April 30 - Yet another major development has taken place at the Marvel Studios and Disney. After pushing to 2023, "The Marvels" is now swapping the release with "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" in 2023, confirmed by Disney. ## "The Marvels", the sequel to 2019's "Captain Marvel", was originally due to open in theaters on Feb. 17, 2023, after getting pushed from November 2022, and "Ant-Man 3", was set to open on July 28, 2023. Instead, the "Ant-Man" sequel will now debut in Feb. while "The Marvels" shifted to July 2023. ## According to Variety, this was a matter of "Ant-Man 3" simply being further along in its creative process than "The Marvels", as the former has wrapped principal photography while "The Marvels" still has a bit more to go. Meanwhile, in between "Ant-Man 3", and "The Marvels", Marvel Studios' other big theatrical release in 2023, "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3", will be released as originally scheduled on May 5.## "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" is expected to continue the multiverse storyline launched with the 2021 Disney+ series "Loki". Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Douglas, and Michelle Pfeiffer will be reprising their roles along with the return of director Peyton Reed. Jonathan Majors will play the main villain and a variant of his “Loki” character, Kang the Conqueror. ## On the other hand, "The Marvels" is set to tie in with two Disney+ shows: 2021's "WandaVision", and the upcoming "Ms. Marvel". Brie Larson is reprising her role as Captain Marvel (aka Carol Danvers), with Nia DaCosta returning as director. It will also feature Iman Vellani, who will be seen playing the lead role in the series "Ms. Marvel" as Captain Marvel superfan Kamala Khan.## Stay tuned...

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Marathi Movie 'Sher Shivraj' Scores Well In The First Week At The Box Office
1511 days ago
Marathi

Marathi Movie 'Sher Shivraj' Scores Well In The First Week At The Box Office

Mumbai, April 29 - The Marathi continues to shine bright amid the tsunami of Pan India films at the box office. In the last few months, Marathi cinema has delivered a couple of big hits in the form of "Pawankhind", and "Lochya Zaala Re", and now, there is one more film that continues the winning run is "Sher Shivraj". ## Directed by Digpal Lanjekar, "Sher Shivraj" was released on April 22 and took the opening of 1.05 crores despite the limited release. The movie received positive word of mouth from audiences which helped to score a big opening weekend of 4.2 crores net. ## Based on Maratha King Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, "Sher Shivraj" remained solid throughout the weekdays and scored 6.70 crores net in the first full week, which is a great result for the makers. Despite the two new Hindi releases this week in the form of "Runway 34", and "Heropanti 2", "Sher Shivraj" is expected to do well in the second week as well. ## The movie is based on one of the greatest and bravest incidents from the life of The Great Maratha King Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj where he defeated Afzalkhan with his brilliant tactics and courage.## Produced by Nitin Keni, and Naveen Chandra of Mumbai Movie Studios in association with Raajwarasa Productions and Mulakshar Productions, "Sher Shivraj" stars Mrinal Kulkarni, Chinmay Mandlekar, Ajay Purkar, Mukesh Rishi, and Varsha Usgaonkar, among many others in key roles. ## Stay tuned...

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