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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Ranbir Kapoor's Action Drama Animal Sets Release Date In Japan
168 days ago
Bollywood

Ranbir Kapoor's Action Drama Animal Sets Release Date In Japan

Mumbai, December 24 - Bollywood superstar Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Animal is all set to make its theatrical debut in Japan, marking another major milestone in the film's global journey. After creating waves at the box office and igniting widespread discussion worldwide, the high-octane action drama, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, will release in Japanese cinemas on February 13, 2026. The makers announced the Japanese release of Animal on December 24 with an official poster, featuring Ranbir Kapoor in his intense and rugged avatar, reflecting the film's dark themes of obsession, violence, and unfiltered masculinity. The poster highlights Animal as a bold Indian action spectacle that blends scale, emotion, and stylised brutality. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Produced by T-Series and Bhadrakali Pictures, Animal will be released in Japan by Geek Pictures, which has been the regular collaborator of Indian films in the country. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor alongside Anil Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Bobby Deol, and Triptii Dimri. At the time of writing this piece, Animal is the highest-grossing A-rated Indian film with 915 crores gross worldwide. With its striking visuals, intense narrative, thunderous background score, and Ranbir Kapoor's career-defining performance and incredible rest of the cast, the film is expected to attract both Indian cinema followers and Japanese audiences interested in stylised international action films. Stay tuned...

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Baahubali The Epic OTT Release Date: When and Where To Watch SS Rajamouli's Record-Breaker
168 days ago
Tollywood

Baahubali The Epic OTT Release Date: When and Where To Watch SS Rajamouli's Record-Breaker

Hyderabad, December 24 - Maverick director SS Rajamouli's Baahubali: The Epic, the single part cut of his path-breaking Baahubali duology, had a release in October last week this year. The action drama has been one of the most talked about Indian re-releases, and didn't disappoint with a record-breaking box office run, even though the film didn't perform to the level of high expectations. Starring Prabhas in the title role alongside Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Ramya Krishnan, Nasser, Sathya Raj, and Tamannah Bhatia, among others, Baahubali: The Epic grossed over 50 crores worldwide and became the highest-grossing Indian re-release of all time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) After its successful theatrical run, the 3-hour and 40-minute-long blockbuster is now set for its OTT release. According to the latest update, Baahubali: The Epic will start streaming on Netflix from December 25, coinciding with the Christmas festival. While almost every South Indian film arrives on OTT after 4 weeks, The Epic will stream after 56 days of theatrical run. The digital response of this Prabhas-led epic is eagerly awaited, as Rajamouli's last film, RRR, was a massive blockbuster for Netflix with one of the highest digital viewership ever for an Indian film. However, it needs to be seen if the audience is still excited for the story they already know. Released to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Baahubali: The Beginning (2015), The Epic is a re-edited and remastered single-film version of the two-part epic saga, The Beginning (2015) and The Conclusion (2017), combining footage from both films with technical enhancements and a previously unreleased scene. The film follows Sivudu, a young warrior raised in a tribal village, who learns of his royal heritage and aims to liberate the kingdom of Mahishmati from its oppressive ruler. His journey involves conflicts, alliances, and revelations about the kingdom's past. Stay tuned...

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Dhurandhar Overseas Box Office: Becomes First Indian Film of 2025 To Top 200 Crore Gross
169 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar Overseas Box Office: Becomes First Indian Film of 2025 To Top 200 Crore Gross

Mumbai, December 23 – Ranveer Singh-fronted action spectacle Dhurandhar continues its dream run at the global box office and has now stormed past a major milestone. The Aditya Dhar directorial has become the first Indian film of 2025 to cross the 200 crore gross mark in overseas markets, underlining its massive international appeal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film has been performing exceptionally well in key international territories such as North America, the UK, Australia, and parts of Europe. Its North America performance has been nothing short of exceptional, with already over $12 million. Strong opening weekends followed by steady weekday collections, coupled with positive word-of-mouth, have ensured sustained footfalls in overseas markets. With this feat, Dhurandhar has comfortably outperformed all other Indian releases of the year in overseas circuits, emerging as the undisputed leader of 2025 so far. The second biggest grosser is superstar Rajinikanth's Coolie, which minted 180.50 crores gross in international markets. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The overseas milestone further strengthens Dhurandhar's position as the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025 worldwide. Its overall global total is racing towards the next major benchmarks of 1000 crores gross, with the film already sitting among the biggest Indian overseas grossers of recent times. Backed by strong production values and a powerful ensemble cast featuring, the film has been a word of mouth phenomena. The momentum is expected to continue over the coming days, especially with holiday periods boosting collections in select territories. With 200 crore overseas now in the bag, Dhurandhar has only raised the bar for upcoming films. Stay tuned...

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Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri Box Office (Advance Booking): Kartik Aaryan-starrer Heads For Single-Digit Opening
169 days ago
Bollywood

Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri Box Office (Advance Booking): Kartik Aaryan-starrer Heads For Single-Digit Opening

Mumbai, December 23 - Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday-fronted romantic comedy Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri is heading towards a single-digit opening at the domestic box office, considering the current scenario of limited screen availability and restricted showcasing across major centres. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Directed by Sameer Vidwans, the film has been finding it difficult to carve out space amid the overwhelming box office dominance of Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar, which continues to pull in strong footfalls, and James Cameron's Hollywood specatcle Avatar: Fire and Ash, which has occupied a significant chunk of premium screens nationwide. As a result of the box office dominance of the other two films, TMMTMTTM has been allotted fewer shows so far, especially in key urban centres. The advance booking for the movie opened recently, but the momentum has remained on the lower side. The film is clearly struggling to generate buzz, with multiplexes opting for other strong-performing titles over the romantic comedy. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) TMMTMTTM being an urban-centric film, strong multiplex support was expected to drive its opening numbers. However, the lack of enough screens in premium properties has put the film in a tricky position ahead of its December 25 release. Even with the limited shows currently available, the pre-sales trend has been underwhelming, with overall advance collections struggling to touch the 1 crore mark. There is still a day left, and if it manages to get some more screens, which it should with credible stars featuring in it, then it can hope for a decent start. However, if things don't improve, TMMTMTTM is likely to open in the range of 5 crore net, which will be disappointing. Stay tuned...

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Avatar Fire and Ash Box Office: Tops 100 Crore Gross In India In 5 Days
169 days ago
Hollywood

Avatar Fire and Ash Box Office: Tops 100 Crore Gross In India In 5 Days

Mumbai, December 23 - Director James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash had a good hold on Monday at the Indian box office. The sci-fi epic grossed nearly 11 crores, pushing its 4-day total to 92.50 crores gross (76 crores net) in India. The third instalment had a good opening weekend given the circumstances, but as compared to Avatar: The Way of Water, the opening was a bit underwhelming with 82 crores gross. As said, the film's collection was affected by Dhurandhar, which is clearly dominating the box office at the moment. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) However, Avatar 3 managed to hold nearly 50% collection on its opening day on Monday, which indicates positive word of mouth and popularity of the Avatar franchise. On Tuesday, the film is showing good hold again, and will top 100 crores gross mark at the end of the day. With the Christmas and New Year holidays ahead, Avatar 3 should hold well in the coming days. Strong footfalls in premium formats such as IMAX and 3D played a key role in driving collections, with metro cities contributing heavily to the overall numbers. Fire & Ash is likely to finish its opening week in the range of 125+ crores gross, which is a good total. The trade is optimistic that the movie will continue to perform decently, even though it will fall well short of Way of Water, which nearly grossed 500 crores in India. Stay tuned...

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Don 3 Cast: Ranveer Singh Steps Back From Farhan Akhtar's Gangster Film
169 days ago
Bollywood

Don 3 Cast: Ranveer Singh Steps Back From Farhan Akhtar's Gangster Film

Mumbai, December 23 - The massive success of director Aditya Dhar's spy action thriller Dhurandhar has taken everyone by surprise, and actor Ranveer Singh is reportedly in no mood to let the momentum fade away anytime soon. The film has grossed nearly 900 crores worldwide, heading towards 1000 crores. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Ranveer Singh was supposed to start director Farhan Akhtar's Don 3 post Dhurandhar; however, the success of the film has made the actor rethink his strategy. According to the report by Pinkvilla, Singh has opted out of the gangster action drama, as he doesn't want to be seen in back-to-back gangster films. It is said that the Gully Boy star has decided to back out of Don 3, and is now looking to fast-track his Zombie movie with director Jai Mehta. Since the actor already has Dhurandhar 2 scheduled for March 19, 2026, release, he asked Jai Mehta to prepone the shoot of the zombie thriller, reportedly titled Pralay. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The Applause Entertainment-backed film, Pralay, tells a human story about how far a man will go to save his family in the most difficult circumstances. He is personally involved in aligning dates and schedules for Jai Mehta's film to ensure the film moves quickly and starts production sooner than originally planned. Meanwhile, the makers have already reportedly started scouting for a new actor to step into the role of Don, with the intention of taking the film on floors by the end of January 2026. The film has Kriti Sanon as the female lead. Stay tuned...

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Dhurandhar Box Office: Ranveer Singh-starrer Beats Pushpa 2 To Score Biggest Third Week In 4 Days In Hindi
169 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar Box Office: Ranveer Singh-starrer Beats Pushpa 2 To Score Biggest Third Week In 4 Days In Hindi

Mumbai, December 23 - Ranveer Singh-fronted Dhurandhar has once again topped Allu Arjun's action drama Pushpa 2 - The Rule before the deadline ends, by becoming the biggest third week grosser at the Hindi box office in just 4 days. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the spy action thriller has minted approximately 111.75 crores net in just 4 days of the third week, outgrossing the entire third week collection of Pushpa 2, which minted 103 crores net in Hindi in December last year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Earlier, Dhurandhar had recorded the biggest second week also in just 5 days, showing a trend like no other film in Indian cinema history. The movie continues to exceed expectations, defying the trade projections by a margin. In 18 days so far, the film has scored 572 crores net, which is the highest of the year in Hindi. Dhurandhar has already become the highest-grossing Indian film of the year at the overseas and worldwide box office. So far, it has grossed over 875 crores in 18 days and is expected to cross the 900 crore mark by the end of the day, followed by the 1000 crore mark, mostly over the Christmas weekend. Stay tuned...

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Avatar Fire and Ash Box Office: James Cameron's Film Debuts With $345 Million Worldwide
170 days ago
Hollywood

Avatar Fire and Ash Box Office: James Cameron's Film Debuts With $345 Million Worldwide

Mumbai, December 22 - It has been more than a decade since James Cameron's Avatar franchise kicked off in 2009, and it still carries that fire when it comes to the box office as the latest instalment - Avatar: Fire and Ash just broke the bank at the worldwide weekend box office. The third film in Cameorn's planned 5-part sci-fi epic has one of the biggest openings for a 2025 title, even when it couldn't match the opening of its predecessor - Avatar: Way of Water. Touted as the darkest chapter of the franchise yet, Fire and Ash delivered a worldwide opening weekend of $347.30 million. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Avatar: Fire & Ash has had the third biggest global opening of 2025, behind only Zootopia 2 ($560.30 million) and China's animated title Ne Zha 2 ($431.20 million). In comparison to the other Avatar movies, the latest instalment lands in between Avatar ($232 million) and Avatar: Way of Water ($441.70 million). The film's domestic (North America) opening weekend lended at $89.20 million, which took a big dip from Way of Water's $134.10 million launch but better than the original Avatar's $77 million debut. Overseas, the film minted $258.10 million, against Way of Water's $307.60 million. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) China was the biggest international market for the film in its opening weekend, with $57.6 million, followed by France with $21.4 million, and Germany with $18 million. In India, the sci-fi epic debuted with $9.2 million (82+ crores gross) over the 3-day weekend, which is a good collection but significantly down from Way of Water's 157 crore gross opening weekend. Avatar films are known for their longevity at the global box office, and the trade is already on the job to understand how far it can go. While the trade is ruling out the $2 billion club, the movie is still expected to make $1.5+ billion worldwide, which is roughly 4x its budget. Stay tuned...

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Dhurandhar Overseas Box Office: Ranveer Singh-fronted Becomes Highest Indian Grosser of 2025, Beating Rajinikanth's Coolie
170 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar Overseas Box Office: Ranveer Singh-fronted Becomes Highest Indian Grosser of 2025, Beating Rajinikanth's Coolie

Mumbai, December 22 - Director Aditya Dhar's spy action thriller Dhurandhar has shattered a major record by becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of the year at the overseas box office, beating superstar Rajinikanth's gangster action drama, Coolie. The Ranveer Singh-starrer has been a word-of-mouth sensation, not just in India but also internationally. The film has grossed approximately 186 crores overseas through the third Sunday (17 days), outgrossing Coolie's entire overseas run of 180.50 crores and becoming the number 1 Indian blockbuster. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The trade was bullish on the film, but it didn't expect it to become this big internationally. Dhurandhar started on a decent note, but became a beast after word of mouth spread like wildfire. The film is now heading towards the 200 crore mark and will be the first 200 crore overseas grosser for Ranveer Singh. Produced by Jio Studios and B62 Studios, Dhurandhar is also set to become the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025 at the worldwide box office by today. It has minted 845+ crores gross in 17 days, just behind Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1, which minted around 852 crores gross globally earlier this year. Stay tuned...

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Ajay Devgn Officially Announces Drishyam 3 With Release Date
170 days ago
Bollywood

Ajay Devgn Officially Announces Drishyam 3 With Release Date

Mumbai, December 22 - One of the most successful film franchises, Drishyam, is returning for the possibly final chapter as Bollywood star Ajay Devgn has officially announced Drishyam 3 on December 22 amid the months of speculation. Ajay Devgn returns as Vijay Salgaonkar in Drishyam 3, which has been in the news ever since the second part was released in 2022. Director Abhishek Pathak returns to helm the third film, which has already commenced filming recently. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Apart from Ajay Devgn, the original ensemble star cast, including Tabu, Shriya Saran, Rajat Kapoor, and other celebrated actors, will be seen in Drishyam 3, which has been confirmed to hit the big screens on October 2, 2026, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. Presented by Star Studio18, the Panorama Studios production is written by Abhishek Pathak, Aamil Keeyan Khan, and Parveez Shaikh. Reportedly, the film will be different from the original Malayalam version of Drishyam 3, for which the shoot has already completed. Stay tuned...

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Dhurandhar Box Office: Aditya Dhar's Directorial Becomes The Highest-Grossing Indian Film of 2025 Worldwide
170 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar Box Office: Aditya Dhar's Directorial Becomes The Highest-Grossing Indian Film of 2025 Worldwide

Mumbai, December — Director Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar, headlined by Ranveer Singh, has scripted history at the worldwide box office. The high-octane spy action thriller has become the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025 worldwide, outperforming Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 (852 crores gross). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dhurandhar's extraordinary theatrical run has pushed its worldwide gross beyond 850 crore in 17 days, cementing its position at the top of the 2025 box office charts. With robust footfalls in India and a phenomenal response in overseas markets, the film has shown rare consistency, registering strong weekday numbers even after record-breaking weekends. In India, the Aditya Dhar directorial has benefited from repeat audience turnout, backed by extremely positive word of mouth. It has performed exceptionally well in both mass and multiplex centres, and the trend suggests it is unlikely to stop anytime soon. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Overseas, Dhurandhar has delivered one of the strongest performances ever for a Hindi-language action thriller. Markets such as North America, the UK, and Australia have played a crucial role in pushing the film past every other film. It is the highest-grossing Indian title of the year at the overseas box office. The milestone marks a defining moment for actor Ranveer Singh as well as for director Aditya Dhar, whose vision and scale have translated into both critical appreciation and box office dominance. With its sustained run and minimal drop-offs, Dhurandhar is now eyeing the next major benchmark, which is 1000 crores global haul. As 2025 draws to a close, Dhurandhar stands tall as the undisputed box office king of the year, redefining the commercial potential of Indian action cinema on the global stage. With upcoming films unlikely to make this much, Dhurandhar will finish the year as the biggest Indian grosser of the year. Stay tuned...

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Akhanda 2 Box Office (Hindi): Nandamuri Balakrishna-Fronted Sequel Is A Massive Disaster
170 days ago
Tollywood

Akhanda 2 Box Office (Hindi): Nandamuri Balakrishna-Fronted Sequel Is A Massive Disaster

Mumbai, December 22 - Telugu veteran actor Nandamuri Balakrishna's much-anticipated sequel Akhanda 2: Thaandavam, which was released amid a big hype in Telugu states, has failed to make any impact at the Hindi box office, turning out to be a massive disaster in the North Indian market. Despite strong pre-release hype in Telugu states and the success of the first Akhanda, the Hindi-dubbed version of the sequel was a non-starter and ended up as one of the biggest dubbed sequels. The film opened to extremely low numbers in Hindi circuits, with collections remaining negligible throughout its short theatrical run. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) After the release of Akhanda in 2021, the film generated hype with its limited theatrical run and on OTT, presumably setting the base for a sequel to stand a real chance to perform at the Hindi box office. However, due to delayed release and Dhurandhar phenomena, Akhanda 2 found negligible audience in North India. Directed by Boyapti Srinu, Akhanda 2 has always wrapped up its Hindi theatrical run with daily collection falling below 1 lakh. In 10 days so far, action drama has grossed around 85 lakh, heading towards finishing under 1 crore in Hindi. Reportedly, the makers spent 2-3 crores on print and publicity of the film in the Hindi belt, which the movie has failed to recover. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) A major reason behind the poor performance is the lack of connect with the Hindi audience. While Balakrishna enjoys a cult following in Telugu states, his brand of high-octane mass cinema has struggled to translate into success in North India. Negative reviews and word of mouth further dented the film's prospects, leading to sharp drops in collection. The disappointing Hindi performance stands in stark contrast to the film's expectations, especially considering its grand scale, heavy budget, and sequel factor. Even in the all-India context, despite crossing the 100 crores mark, Akhanda 2 has underperformed relative to its cost, making recovery almost impossible for distributors. Stay tuned...

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