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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T-Series & Reliance Entertainment Collaborate To Produce A Slate Of Films Worth Over INR 1000 Crores
1737 days ago
Bollywood

T-Series & Reliance Entertainment Collaborate To Produce A Slate Of Films Worth Over INR 1000 Crores

Mumbai, September 13, 2021: In a big development, two of India's biggest production houses, T-Series and Reliance Entertainment have joined hands to produce a slate of films over the next 2-3 years. During this period, the two companies will jointly produce more than 10 films across different genres that include big-budget tentpoles as well as mid and small-budget content-rich films. ## The two studios have worked together on the music marketing front for more than 100 films. And now, they will jointly be venturing into film production and will be investing over INR 1000 crores over the course of the next 24 to 36 months. ## The extensive line-up of films is in various stages of development which includes Hindi remakes of Tamil blockbuster drama and action thrillers, a mega historic biopic, espionage thriller, courtroom drama, satire comedy, romance drama, and a film based on shocking true events, amongst others.## Given the pace of the developments, confirmed alignments with some of India’s biggest stars, four to five films will have a comfortable big-screen release worldwide, starting next year-2022. To give the audiences a larger-than-life experience, Reliance, and T-Series partnered with filmmakers like Pushkar and Gayatri, Vikramjit Singh, Mangesh Hadawale, Srijit Mukherji, and Sankalp Reddy. ## Bhushan Kumar, Chairman and Managing Director, T-Series, said in a statement, "After working on music marketing together, this collaboration has happened at the right time and this will just strengthen our ties. Shibasish and I hope to give our Hindi film audiences new and unconventional films". ## Shibasish Sarkar, the Group CEO, Reliance Entertainment, said, "I really look forward to our partnership with T-Series. This partnership with Bhushan will surely mark the beginning of a great feat in the Indian film industry as we move on to offer a bouquet of path-breaking and momentous films to our audience". ## Two of the nation’s top studios, T-Series & Reliance Entertainment are coming together to produce a slate of films at an investment of over ₹1,000 crore.#BhushanKumar @TSeries #TSeries @RelianceEnt @Shibasishsarkar #KrishanKumar pic.twitter.com/KVlrG3xmIf— T-Series (@TSeries) September 13, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: Disney's 'Free Guy' Remains Solid To Cross $100M Domestic Gross
1738 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: Disney's 'Free Guy' Remains Solid To Cross $100M Domestic Gross

Los Angeles, September 12, 2021: While everyone is talking about "Shang-Chi" performing very well at the box office, another Disney release that continues to prove its holding power. In its fifth week in theaters, Ryan Reynolds fronted "Free Guy" has grossed another $5.8 million and crossed a rare $100M milestone. ## The science fiction action-comedy, "Free Guy" has surprised trade analysts with its continuous solid hold at the box office, even after the fifth weekend. The movie fell just 32 percent in its 5th week at the North America box office as it takes its total domestic collection to $101.8 million. ## Worldwide, "Free Guy" has grossed around $280 million thus far. Domestically, "Free Guy" becomes the just 7th film to reach the $100 million figure during the covid-19 pandemic. Before "Free Guy" - "Black Widow", "F9", "A Quiet Place 2", "Jungle Cruise", "Shang-Chi", "Godzilla vs. Kong", have already surpassed the milestone figure. ## Talking about the India release date of "Free Guy", 20th Century Studios will release the movie on September 17 in English and Hindi. ## Stay tuned...

Shehnaaz Gill Featuring 'Kurta Pajama' Music Video Hits A Whopping 200 Million Views On Youtube
1738 days ago
Youtube

Shehnaaz Gill Featuring 'Kurta Pajama' Music Video Hits A Whopping 200 Million Views On Youtube

Mumbai, September 12, 2021: Singer-composer Tony Kakkar's music video "Kurta Pajama" featuring social media sensation Shehnaaz Kaur Gill has crossed a whopping 200 million views on Youtube. The much-loved music video was released on July 17 last year and took the internet by storm soon after it came to YT. ## Shehnaaz Gill and Tony Kakkar's chemistry is one of the main highlights of this peppy dance number crooned by Tony Kakkar. Shehnaaz added the much-need tadka in the video song, produced by Anshul Garg of Desi Music Factory. The song is sung and composed as well as lyrics panned by Kakkar.## Tony Kakkar, on Sunday (September 12), took to Twitter and share the news of kurta Pajama crossing 200 million views. He dedicates the success of the song to the late Sidharth Shukla as it was one of his favorite songs. Sidharth, who was one of the closest friends of Shehnaaz, died recently of a heart attack. ## 200 million views on #KurtaPajama @ishehnaaz_gill love you. You are the strongest girl I know. I wanna dedicate the success of the song to #SiddharthShukla bhai . As it was his favorite song. He gave me so much love always. Love you forever 🙏— Tony Kakkar (@TonyKakkar) September 12, 2021 ## This, however, is not the ideal time for Shehnaaz Gill to celebrate the success of her song reaching a milestone. The Punjabi singer-actress is still mourning the demise of Sidharth Shukla and hasn't come out in public since the actor's death.## Meanwhile, it is the first music video featuring Shehnaaz Gill to cross 200 million views. Her "Shona Shona" again sung by Tony Kakkar, is the second most viewed music video of her on Youtube with 194 million views. The song featured Shehnaaz Gill with Sidharth Shukla and their chemistry won the hearts of their fans. ## Stay tuned...

Shah Rukh Khan's Next With Director Atlee Is A Robbery Drama Film?
1738 days ago
Bollywood

Shah Rukh Khan's Next With Director Atlee Is A Robbery Drama Film?

Mumbai, September 12, 2021: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's one of the upcoming films with Tamil director Atlee has been in the media headlines, even though it is yet to be announced officially. The yet-untitled film has an ensemble cast including Southern actress Nayanthara as the female lead. She marks her Bollywood debut with this film. ## Reportedly, SRK's film with Atlee has commenced filming recently in Pune. Nayanthara and Priyamani also joined the first schedule. While it is the first film of Nayanthara with SRK, Priyamani had previously worked with the actor in Chennai Express in a song. ## The complete details about the upcoming film are yet to be revealed but the movie is said to be a robbery drama with a mixture of Netflix's series Money Heist. The first shot of the Pune schedule was filmed in a metro, which also hinted a little bit about the film's plot. Atlee has written the script of this film, and knowing his previous works, his next is also going to be mass-oriented.## Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment is producing this film and has invested a big budget. It is a Pan India film that will also feature Sanya Malhotra, Priyamani, Sunil Grover, Yogi Babu, and Rutuja Shinde in key roles.## Meanwhile, apart from Atlee's film, Shah Rukh Khan is simultaneously shooting for Siddharth Anand's actioner "Pathan". This Yash Raj Films production marks SRK's comeback to the big screen after Zero. Most of the shoot has been completed. Other than SRK, Pathan also stars John Abraham and Deepika Padukone in the lead roles. Salman Khan is also playing a cameo role. ## Stay tuned...

Vicky Kaushal's Sardar Udham Singh Takes Direct-To-Digital Route On Amazon Prime Video
1738 days ago
Bollywood

Vicky Kaushal's Sardar Udham Singh Takes Direct-To-Digital Route On Amazon Prime Video

Mumbai, September 12, 2021: Vicky Kaushal starrer long-awaited biographical film "Sardar Udham Singh" becomes the latest Bollywood biggie to take the direct-to-digital route. Directed by Shoojit Sircar, the movie has been ready for release for quite some time now. ## The producers of the film were reportedly not willing to hold the release of the film anymore and they have sold the movie to Amazon Prime Video. On Thursday, Amazon Prime Video officially announced the premiere of the film in October this year.## you know the man but not his story.bringing to you the story of India's freedom fighter, this october.watch #SardarUdhamOnPrime@vickykaushal09 #ShoojitSircar @ronnielahiri #SheelKumar @writish #ShubenduBhattacharya @filmsrisingsun @Kinoworksllp @veerakapur7 @BanitaSandhu pic.twitter.com/MB4xSWpiAx— amazon prime video IN (@PrimeVideoIN) September 23, 2021 ## It is said that director Shoojit Sircar and co. had sold Gulabo Sitabo to Amazon Prime Video in the early days of the pandemic only because they could hold on to Sardar Udham Singh for a theatrical release. However, with Maharashtra theaters are yet to open, the makers have taken this tough call to release the movie on Prime Video. ## Vicky Kaushal plays the role of Udham Singh, a revolutionary freedom fighter best known for assassinating Michael O'Dwyer in London to take revenge for the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar. The movie also stars Banita Sandhu as the female lead. It is produced by Ronnie Lahiri and Sheel Kumar. ## While the shoot of Sardar Udham Singh was wrapped up in December 2019, the team took almost a year and a half of the post-production. ## Stay tuned...

Ajay Devgn To Feature In 'Into The Wild With Bear Grylls' Adventure Show
1738 days ago
Bollywood

Ajay Devgn To Feature In 'Into The Wild With Bear Grylls' Adventure Show

Mumbai, September 12, 2021: After Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar, the next Indian movie star going to be featured in Bear Grylls's reality tv show "Into The Wild", is Ajay Devgn. Into The Wild With Bear Grylls is a survival skills reality show that involves Indian celebrities venturing into the wilderness with the famous British survivalist and adventurer. ## On Sunday (September 12), Ajay Devgn off to the Maldives to shoot for Into The Wild With Bear Grylls. The superstar of Indian cinema, Ajay Devgn will reportedly be shooting in the tropical and exotic locations of this island country. ## Previously, Bear Grylls had hosted Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, in a special episode called Man vs Wild with Bear Grylls and PM Modi in 2019. The Discovery show is similar to Grylls’ other international show for NBC and National Geographic called Running Wild with Bear Grylls. ## Meanwhile, Ajay Devgn has a busy schedule with his upcoming film projects. He was last seen in the war movie "Bhuj: The Pride of India" on Disney+Hotstar. He will next be seen in films like Gangubai Kathiawadi, RRR, Maidaan, Thank God, and Mayday. The Drishyam actor will also be making his digital debut with Rudra – The Edge of Darkness on Disney Plus Hotstar. ## Stay tuned...

'Mad Max: Fury Road' Prequel 'Furiosa' Delayed By A Year By Warner Bros.
1738 days ago
Hollywood

'Mad Max: Fury Road' Prequel 'Furiosa' Delayed By A Year By Warner Bros.

Mumbai, September 12, 2021: The wait for the prequel of the 2015 Australian post-apocalyptic action film "Mad Max: Fury Road" - "Furiosa" is getting longer than expected. The much-awaited prequel isn't coming to theaters anytime soon as it has been delayed by a year to May 24, 2024, by Warner Bros. ## Touted to be Australia's biggest production ever, the spin-off was originally slated for June 2023 release with George Miller is returning to write and direct the film. The production of "Furiosa" will cost at least $350M AUD into the local economy and is expected to create 850 jobs. The filming is expected to begin next year in New South Wales and it will be produced by George Miller and Doug Mitchell. ## Anya Taylor-Joy, the "The Queen's Gambit" star, will be playing the title role of Imperator Furiosa in the prequel, instead of Charlize Theron who originated this role in "Fury Road". The prequel will also star Chris Hemsworth and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in prominent roles.## "Mad Max: Fury Road" is one of the most celebrated films at the Oscars. It got 10 nominations in the Oscars 2016 including Best Picture and Miller as director and went on win 6 Oscars. It was also commercially successful with a worldwide gross collection of over $375 million in a budget of around $160 million. ## The original Mad Max movie starred Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Riley Keough, Zoë Kravitz, Abbey Lee, and Courtney Eaton. The prequel will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures internationally and Village Roadshow Pictures in Australia. ## Stay tuned...

Marvel Studios Adds Four More Untitled Films To Its Current Release Schedule As Part Of Phase Four
1739 days ago
Hollywood

Marvel Studios Adds Four More Untitled Films To Its Current Release Schedule As Part Of Phase Four

Los Angeles, September 11, 2021: Marvel Studios has already an impressive line-up of its superhero movies for the next couple of years. Making the list marvelous, the studio has added four more new films to its current theatrical release schedule through 2024.## Among the four untitled Marvel movies, the first has been slated for February 16, 2024, release while two summer blockbuster dates are reserved on both May 3rd and July 26th. The 4th and final release will fall on November 8. ## The studio currently has 7 untitled films with confirmed release dates, all fall in 2023 and 2024. Apart from the above-mentioned films, the rest of the three movies will hit theaters on July 28, 2023, October 6, 2023, and November 10, 2023. ## The three untitled Marvel movies releasing in 2023, means it will be the first time when 5 Marvel pics will release in a year as Ant-Man and Guardians of The Galaxy sequels are already scheduled to release in 2023 on February 17, and May 5, respectively. ## At this point, there are three officially announced Marvel films without release dates - Jon Watts' Fantastic Four reboot, the Mahershala Ali-starring Blade, and Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool 3. Then, on top of that all, it was recently reported that Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson will lead Captian America 4. There are also reports saying Marvel is very much on for the sequel of "Shang-Chi" which is currently running in theaters. ## Stay tuned...

RRR Will Release Only When Worldwide Theaters Are Up And Running, Confirms The Makers
1739 days ago
Tollywood

RRR Will Release Only When Worldwide Theaters Are Up And Running, Confirms The Makers

Hyderabad, September 11, 2021: SS Rajamaouli directorial, RRR movie has officially been postponed from October 13. The team of this magnum opus film recently concluded the filming after being in production for nearly three years. It was all set for October 13 release worldwide, but as theaters are not fully operational yet, the makers have decided to push the release date further. ## Taking to Twitter, the makers have confirmed that the post-production work is going on in full swing and the movie will be ready by October 2021. However, the new release date will be announced only when theaters around the world are up and running in as pre-covid era. ## "Post production nearly done to have #RRRMovie ready by October’21. But as known to many, we are postponing the release but cannot announce a new date with theatres indefinitely closed. We will release at the earliest possible date when the world cinema markets are up and running", read a tweet from the official Twitter handle of the RRR movie. ## Post production nearly done to have #RRRMovie ready by October’21.But as known to many, we are postponing the release but cannot announce a new date with theatres indefinitely closed.We will release at the earliest possible date when the world cinema markets are up and running.— RRR Movie (@RRRMovie) September 11, 2021 ## RRR is a fictional story about two Indian revolutionaries, Alluri Sitarama Raju played by Ram Charan and Komaram Bheem played by Jr. NTR, who fought against the British Raj and Nizam of Hyderabad respectively. The movie also stars Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn in prominent roles along with Olivia Morris, Samuthirakani, Ray Stevenson, and Alison Doody.## The story of the film is written by Rajamouli's father K. V. Vijayendra Prasad while the screenplay is penned by Rajamouli himself. It is produced by D. V. V. Danayya under the banners of DVV Entertainments. Jayantilal Gada of Pen Studios will be releasing this movie in the Hindi market. ## Stay tuned...

Marvel Studios To Release Record Five Films Including Ant-Man And Guardians of The Galaxy Sequels In 2023
1739 days ago
Hollywood

Marvel Studios To Release Record Five Films Including Ant-Man And Guardians of The Galaxy Sequels In 2023

Los Angeles, September 11, 2021: The next few years are going to be Marvel(ous) for movie lovers around the world. On Friday (September 10), Marvel Studios has scheduled release dates of its upcoming movie through 2024. The studio behind Iron Man, Thor, and Spider-Man movies, has been releasing three films per year since 2017, which is going to be a record 4 films in 2021. ## Marvel has already released "Black Widow" and "Shang-Chi" through Disney so far in 2021, and the number will increase to four with Eternals (out November 5) and Spider-Man: No Way Home (out December 17). After the latest release schedule of Marvel movies, it looks like 4 Marvel movies in a year going to be a normal routine. ## The Kevin Feige-headed studio will release four more films in 2022 if there is no covid-19 issue. The 2022 schedule includes "Doctor Stange 2" (March 25) "Thor: Love And Thunder" (May 6), "Black Panther 2" (July 8), and "The Marvels" (November 11). While 4 Marvel movies are becoming normal from 2021 onwards, Marvel will go all out in 2023 with a record of 5 possible films releasing in a year. ## "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania", reuniting Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly's size-shifting superheroes against Jonathan Majors' Kang the Conqueror, is set for February 17, 2023. "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" follows on May 5, concluding the trilogy from writer-director James Gunn.## Apart from two already titled movies, Disney has reserved dates for three Untitled Marvel Studios Movies for July 28, October 6, and November 10, 2023. Marvel Studios will again release four untitled films in 2024. Among the untitled Marvel movies, Captain America 4 with Anthony Mackie, rebooted Fantastic Four, Deadpool 3, Mahershala Ali's Blade reboot, will be releasing in 2023 and 2024. ## According to Kevin Feige, Marvel Studios has plans for the next five to six years with different shows for Disney+ and movies for the big screen. Going by the recent talks, either "Shang-Chi 2" or "Spider-Man 4" could grab one of the seven TBA dates staked through 2024. ## Every Marvel Studios movie release date through 2024! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Q28zbe6WKc— Phase Zero - MCU (@PhaseZeroCB) September 10, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

The Theatrical Run-Time Of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Venom 2, And No Time To Die Revealed
1739 days ago
Hollywood

The Theatrical Run-Time Of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Venom 2, And No Time To Die Revealed

Mumbai, September 11, 2021: The next couple of months are going to be thrilling for movie lovers around the world. As theaters have reopened in most parts of the world, that big movies with universal appeal have scheduled their release date. A week ago, Marvel Studios' "Shang-Chi" opened in theaters and done a fantastic business at the box office. ## The success of "Shang-Chi" inspired Sony Pictures to move up the release date of the superhero movie "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" from October 15 to October 1. Earlier, "Venom 2" was scheduled for September 24 release. Meanwhile, the run-time of Tom Hardy starrer has also been revealed, and surprisingly, it is too short. ## In fact, the run-time of "Venom 2", which is said to be just 90 minutes (1 hour and 30 minutes), is significantly shorter than the first movie, which was 1 hour and 52 minutes long. On the other hand, Sony and Marvel Studios' "Spider-Man: No Way Home", is reportedly the longest non-avengers movie with a reported run-time of 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes). The Tom Holland-led fan-favorite superhero movie is scheduled to release on December 17, 2021, worldwide. ## Despite the shorter run-time, "Venom 2" is expected to take a good start at the box office. According to the early predictions, it is anticipated to earn between $45M - $65M at the domestic opening weekend. Internationally, it will debut in theaters two weeks after the US release. ## Moving to spy action thriller film, Daniel Craig will be returning as James Bond in his fifth and last outing as the fictional British MI6 agent in the upcoming "No Time To Die". It has been in production for a long time after development began in 2016. The Cary Joji Fukunaga directorial was first slated for April 2020 release but kept postponing because of the covid-19 pandemic. ## Well, after many delays and postponements, the 25th film in the Bond franchise is all set to release in theaters worldwide on October 8. For high-expectation films like "No Time to Die", studios provide early information to theaters. United Artists has revealed that the run-time of the film is 163 minutes (2 hours and 43 minutes), making it the longest James Bond movie ever. ## On the larger note, whatever the run-time of these films is, movie lovers around the world are on for a treat to witness their favorite superheroes and spy agents on the big screen. And not to forget, there are "Eternals", "Dune", "Matrix 4" are also lined up to release this year to keep the fans on edge of their seats. ## Stay tuned...

Seetimaarr Review: Check Out What Moviegoers Have To Say About Gopichand Starrer
1740 days ago
Tollywood

Seetimaarr Review: Check Out What Moviegoers Have To Say About Gopichand Starrer

Hyderabad, September 10, 2021: Gopichand and Tamannaah starrer sports action film "Seetimaarr" has been released in theaters on September 10 in Telugu. The movie, directed by Sampath Nandi and produced by Srinivasaa Chitturi under the banner of Srinivasaa Silver Screen, was supposed to release on September 3 but was postponed to give it a festival release on Ganesh Chaturthi. ## Seetimaarr carried a good buzz before the release, thanks to the massy songs and Gopichand's popularity as a mass actor. Due to the pandemic, there were rumours that the movie will go direct-to-digital release. However, the makers stuck to their theatrical release plans as they were confident that it will bring the audiences back to theaters. ## Upon the release in theaters, Seetimaarr is getting a very good response all around. Moviegoers are praising Gopichand and Tamannaah for their performances. Check out what public is talking about this film - ## It’s a Festival Blockbuster for #SeetiMaarr. A perfect commercial entertainer with right emotions,power-packed action sequences & Songs 🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/hIeLkzEpMk— Vamsi Kaka (@vamsikaka) September 10, 2021 ## #Seetimaarr : #Gopichand did well & #Tamannaah's dialogues and body language suit the role.Solid mass moments, neat emotions and good performances are basic assets. The action blocks are quite impressive and the masses will love it.Rating : 3/5 pic.twitter.com/fHJARHFQ85— Parota (@THEPAROTA) September 10, 2021 ## #Seetimaarr is a template film done almost right with commercial elements. Impressive action blocks, dialogues keeps us hooked for most of the time. Second half could have been better. A decent watch for those who can enjoy outright commercial genre with cinematic liberties.— aHf (@adhyayam) September 10, 2021 ## 1 time watchable. 😊👍. Nice one for the few entertainment elements . Same as bigil.Whistle=Seetimaarr story prakaram#Seetimaarr— Kalyan 🔔 (@Kalyanpandu7) September 10, 2021 ## Positive reports & good opening for #Seetimaarr.#GopiChand #TamannaahBhatia— Manobala Vijayabalan (@ManobalaV) September 10, 2021 ## #Seetimaarr#BiggBossTelugu5 Just Complited Show Massive Blackbuster 💯💥💥💥💥Don't Miss the movie watch in theatresGopichand career Biggest Blockbuster 💥💥💥🤙💪Goosebums seens 2nd half Overall My Rating 4/5 👌🔥Pakka seetimaarr movie pic.twitter.com/u9rpXJtmpn— Trends Shanmukh (@Trends_Shanmukh) September 10, 2021 ## #Seetimaarr @YoursGopichand First Half completed, With Intresting Interval Pre interval Fight 💥💥💥💥💥Bgm Highlight pic.twitter.com/WWUj3HrVOY— UrsTrulyMehraj 🔔🔔 (@mdgouse13116) September 10, 2021 ## శుభారంభం.... అవిజ్ఞమస్తు....It’s a Festival Blockbuster for #SeetiMaarr. A perfect commercial entertainer with right emotions,power-packed action sequences & Songs 🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/AOg7gUHXBq— Kasarla Shyam (@LyricsShyam) September 10, 2021 ## #Seetimaarr - don't miss in theatres1st half lo entertainment 👌10 mins before interval 🥵2nd half Mass audience ki aithe punakale 🔥Comeback Hit @YoursGopichand anna 👏— 🅃🄴🄹🄰_🅐🅐⛥🪓 (@TejaAAfan_) September 10, 2021 ## Correct bomma Gopi chand ki. Inko sari povali Mass entertainer#Seetimaarr#SeetiMaarrOnSept10 https://t.co/U60Rtq9YKU— Bhavadeeyudu (@introver_TL) September 10, 2021 ## Stay tuned...