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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Sandeep Reddy Vanga Ignites Frenzy With The Sound Story Of Prabhas' Spirit
230 days ago
Tollywood

Sandeep Reddy Vanga Ignites Frenzy With The Sound Story Of Prabhas' Spirit

Hyderabad, October 24 - Love him or hate him, but no one can ignore Sandeep Reddy Vanga. The filmmaker, known for his unapologetic, unfiltered, and intense brand of storytelling, has once again become the talk of the nation after unveiling the Sound Story of his upcoming film Spirit, starring Prabhas, which has sent fans into a frenzy across the internet. The short yet powerful Sound Story offers a glimpse into the world Vanga is creating with Spirit, and it's everything one would expect from him. Without showing a single frame, the teaser managed to raise goosebumps, setting social media abuzz and trending within hours of release. The sound story offers a key dialogue sequence of Spirit without showing any frame. The teaser confirms that Prabhas plays an IPS officer who was once an academy topper but turns a remand prisoner because of his 'one bad habit', which has left everyone guessing. In his signature bold style, Sandeep Reddy Vanga also referred to Prabhas as "India's biggest superstar" — and it's hard to argue with that. Over the past decade, no actor has delivered the kind of box office dominance that Prabhas has, from Baahubali to Kalki 2898 AD. The collaboration between SRV and Prabhas is being hailed as one of the most explosive combinations in contemporary Indian cinema. SRV has also revealed the majority of the main cast of Spirit, produced by T-Series and Bhadrakali Pictures. Alongside Prabhas, the film stars Tripti Dimri as the female lead, Vivek Oberoi, Prakash Raj, and veteran South Indian actress Kanchana in key roles. Fans are calling Spirit "the next cinematic storm," with expectations skyrocketing for what Vanga will deliver after Kabir Singh and Animal. The director, who thrives on polarising opinions, seems set to push boundaries once again — this time on a much grander scale with Prabhas leading the charge. Spirit is expected to start rolling by the end of this year or early 2026. The film will be released in multiple Indian and international languages, most likely in 2027. The system knows his record.The streets know his rage.Now the world will know his #OneBadHabit. #Spirit Sound Story Out Now in all Languages 🔥#HappyBirthdayPrabhas ❤️#Prabhas @imvangasandeep pic.twitter.com/B2iPMGKn0P— Spirit (@InSpiritMode) October 23, 2025 Stay tuned...

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Director Amar Kaushik Breaks Silence On Vicky Kaushal's Mahavatar Shoot Schedule and Key Developments
230 days ago
Bollywood

Director Amar Kaushik Breaks Silence On Vicky Kaushal's Mahavatar Shoot Schedule and Key Developments

Mumbai, October 23: Maddock Films announced its most ambitious film yet, Mahavatar with Vicky Kaushal last year. Director Amar Kaushik, known for blockbusters like Stree and Stree 2, has been attached to helm this mega project, which was announced for a Christmas 2026 release. Recently, it was reported that Mahavatar wouldn't be ready by Christmas 2026 and was postponed to 2027, due to a delay in the shoot. During a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, Amar Kaushik finally shared a major update on his upcoming magnum opus, as he admitted that Mahavatar is a major responsibility. Speaking about the project's scale and preparation, Amar revealed that the team has been deeply involved in pre-production for several months. "The prep is going on for 6-7 months. We have worked on the set design, weapon design, how every character would look, etc. The scripting is done. Yet, we need more time," he said. The filmmaker also confirmed that Vicky Kaushal will join the prep phase once he wraps up his ongoing commitments. "Vicky will finish his other commitments, and after that, he'll also start his preparation. Hence, we hope to go on floors by mid-next year," Amar added. Mahavatar marks Amar Kaushik’s most ambitious venture yet, said to be a large-scale mythological action drama with a unique blend of spirituality and visual spectacle. With the director's proven storytelling finesse and Vicky Kaushal's commanding screen presence, expectations are sky-high for this collaboration. As of now, the team is taking its time to perfect every element — from the look and design to the tone and world-building — ensuring that Mahavatar lives up to its title. If all goes as planned, the film is expected to begin shooting by mid-2026, setting the stage for one of the most anticipated Hindi films in the coming years. Stay tuned...

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Prabhas, SS Rajamouli's Baahubali - The Epic: Here Is When The Trailer Will Release
230 days ago
Tollywood

Prabhas, SS Rajamouli's Baahubali - The Epic: Here Is When The Trailer Will Release

Hyderabad, October 23 - It has been a decade since SS Rajamouli changed the Telugu cinema forever with Baahubali - The Beginning, which became a cult blockbuster, before Baahubali - The Conclusion (2017) took things to an unprecedented level, which became a benchmark for not just Telugu but also for Indian cinema. To make the 10th anniversary a grand event, the makers announced the re-release of the Baahubali duology, and unlike anything before, both films have been remastered in a single cut, titled Baahubali - The Epic with a theatrical runtime of 3 hours and 44 minutes. Baahubali - The Epic is scheduled to hit the worldwide theatres on October 31st in multiple languages, and will reportedly feature some new footage. Ahead of the grand release, it has been announced that an epic trailer of the film will be dropped online on October 24. Fans are anticipating that the trailer will feature some unseen footage and will generate some serious curiosity. Meanwhile, the advance booking of the film is already open in North America, and the response is robust with record sales for a re-release film. Produced by Shobu Yarlagadda and Prasad Devineni under the banner of Arka Media Works, the movie stars Prabhas in the title role of Baahubali alongside Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Sathyaraj, Ramya Krishnan, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Subbaraju in pivotal roles. MM Keeravani composed the music. Stay tuned...

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Maddock Films' Shakti Shalini Shooting Timeline Revealed As Amar Kaushik Explains How Aneet Padda Came On Board
231 days ago
Bollywood

Maddock Films' Shakti Shalini Shooting Timeline Revealed As Amar Kaushik Explains How Aneet Padda Came On Board

Mumbai, October 23 - Aneet Padda shot to nationwide fame after the mega blockbuster success of Yash Raj Films' Saiyaara, which marked her memorable debut. It didn't take long for the actress to land her second major role, after Maddock Films announced her as the face of its next horror comedy film, Shakti Shalini. Touted as the biggest role yet, the actress replaced Kiara Advani to headline the upcoming film, which is set to release on December 24, 2026. Amar Kaushik, the architect behind Maddock Horror Comedy Universe and the mentor of the universe, explained how Padda came on board as the lead of such a big project. "When we were writing the script, we realised that we needed a younger actor. Meanwhile, we saw her film Saiyaara and realised that she suits the part perfectly for that character. She heard the story and came on board", Kaushik said in an interview with Bollywood Hungama. The director of Shakit Shalini is not locked yet, as the makers are still in discussion. There are rumours that either Kaushik or Thamma fame Aditya Sarpotdar will helm the project, but nothing is confirmed yet. Meanwhile, Kaushik confirmed that the film will go on floors in January 2026. Shakti Shalini will be the only release in Maddock's Horror Comedy Universe, as Amar Kaushik said that they don't want an overdose of MHCU films. "We feel that there should not be an overdose, and we should not give too many films in a short period. Hence, as of now, the plan is to only bring Shakti Shalini next year", he said. Stay tuned...

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Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 Remains Rock Solid Amid Competition At The Hindi Box Office: Set To Enter 200 Crore Club
231 days ago
Sandalwood

Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 Remains Rock Solid Amid Competition At The Hindi Box Office: Set To Enter 200 Crore Club

Mumbai, October 23: Rishab Shetty's mega blockbuster Kantara Chapter 1 is set to enter the 200 crores net club at the Hindi box office in the coming days as it continues its glorious march, showing remarkable resilience. Despite new competition from Bollywood Diwali releases, the period action drama has managed to hold its ground strongly across the northern circuits. After two weeks of consistent performance, Kantara Chapter 1 faced competition from Thamma and Deewaniyat during the Diwali festive week. Yet, the Hindi-dubbed version of the film remained strong, scoring approximately 26 crores net from the third Friday to Wednesday. In 21 days so far, the film has scored approximately 189 crore net in Hindi and is inching towards the coveted 200 crore milestone. The film's positive word-of-mouth and devotional storytelling have contributed to its sustained success across regions. In multiplexes and single screens alike, Kantara Chapter 1 continues to draw crowds, with minimal drops even during weekdays. The film's blend of spirituality, folklore, and raw action has struck a universal chord with audiences across languages. Kantara 2 will become only the second Kannada movie after KGF 2 to reach 200 crores net in Hindi. With this feat, Rishab Shetty has reaffirmed his status as one of the most formidable creative forces in Indian cinema. The film has already surpassed the lifetime Hindi collections of several major pan-India titles, including 2.0, which minted around 188 crores net. Meanwhile, the blockbuster prequel is heading towards the 800 crores milestone at the worldwide box office and has become the biggest Indian grosser of the year. It has grossed over 770 crores after 21 days, and will become the biggest grosser of 2025 during the 4th weekend. Stay tuned...

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Prabhas In and As Fauzi In Director Hanu Raghavapudi's Period Action Drama
231 days ago
Tollywood

Prabhas In and As Fauzi In Director Hanu Raghavapudi's Period Action Drama

Hyderabad, October 23 — Pan India superstar Prabhas' highly-awaited period action drama with director Hanu Raghavapudi, has officially been titled Fauzi. The announcement, made on October 23 on Prabhas' birthday, has taken the internet by storm. Presented by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series Films in association with Mythri Movie Makers, the Fauzi marks a powerful collaboration between the Sita Ramam director Hanu Raghavapudi and the pan-India superstar. The first look poster exudes intensity and patriotism — half of Prabhas' face dominates the frame, his fierce eyes conveying grit and defiance. Draped beside him is a burning British flag, symbolising resistance against colonial rule. The tagline, "A Battalion Who Fights Alone," hints at a tale of bravery, sacrifice, and solitary struggle set against the backdrop of 1940s colonial India. The film's title, Fauzi, meaning soldier, aptly captures its essence — a warrior's journey in a time when loyalty and rebellion collided. The visual tone and fiery textures suggest a blend of historical drama and action, promising an epic-scale narrative. Produced by Naveen Yerneni, Y Ravi Shankar, and Bhushan Kumar, the film is poised to be one of the most ambitious period dramas in Indian cinema. The credits reveal a strong technical team, with Vishal Chandrashekhar handling the music and PS Vinod on cinematography. Fauzi — A story set in 1940s colonial India, also stars Imani in her debut alongside Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher and Jaya Parda in prominent roles. The film is reportedly slated for a multilingual release in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam in August 2026. पद्मव्यूह विजयी पार्थःपाण्डवपक्षे संस्थित कर्णः।गुरुविरहितः एकलव्यःजन्मनैव च योद्धा एषः॥#PrabhasHanu is #FAUZI ❤‍🔥The bravest tale of a soldier from the hidden chapters of our history 🔥Happy Birthday, Rebel Star #Prabhas ❤️#HappyBirthdayFAUZI#HappyBirthdayPRABHAS… pic.twitter.com/R7hjLRSFfF— Mythri Movie Makers (@MythriOfficial) October 23, 2025 Stay tuned...

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Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat Day 2 Early Estimates: Harshvardhan Rane's Romance Drama Scores An Excellent Hold
231 days ago
Bollywood

Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat Day 2 Early Estimates: Harshvardhan Rane's Romance Drama Scores An Excellent Hold

Mumbai, October 22 — Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa's romantic drama Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat is emerging as one of the biggest surprises of the year at the box office. After taking a better-than-expected start, the film is holding impressively well on its second day, showing that audience word of mouth is turning in its favour, while having the festive advantage. As per early estimates, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat has collected around 7–8 crores net on Day 2, following its solid 9 crores net opening day. This takes its two-day total to approximately 16+ crores net, a strong result for a film with limited pre-release buzz and no major star power. The festive advantage continues to boost the collections, but more importantly, the film seems to be benefiting from positive audience feedback, especially among younger viewers and in tier-2 cities. The romantic drama's intense storyline and soulful music have reportedly struck a chord with its target audience. With a stable second day and encouraging trends across mass belts and multiplex chains, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat is now well-positioned for a strong weekend. If the word of mouth continues to hold, it could emerge as a sleeper hit of the season. Stay tuned...

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Thamma Day 2 Early Estimates: Ayushmann Khurrana-Starrer Sees Good Hold
231 days ago
Bollywood

Thamma Day 2 Early Estimates: Ayushmann Khurrana-Starrer Sees Good Hold

Mumbai, October 22 — Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna's vampire horror comedy Thamma is maintaining a good grip at the box office after a solid opening day. The Maddock Films release has managed to hold well on its second day, continuing to benefit from the Diwali festive period. According to early estimates, Thamma collected 17.50-18.50 crores net on Day 2, showing a decent hold after its impressive 24 crores net opening. This takes the film's two-day total to over 41 crores net, which is a good start for the entertainer and marks one of the best openings for Ayushmann Khurrana. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, Thamma continues to enjoy the Diwali post-holiday advantage, with strong family turnout across major circuits and good word-of-mouth driving footfalls. The drop from Day 1 is reasonable, especially given that the second day is a working day in several parts of the country. With holiday fever still in the air, the 5th film in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU) is expected to maintain its momentum through the extended festive week. The film has been praised for its quirky humour, visual style, and unique blend of horror and comedy — a formula that continues to resonate well with audiences. Stay tuned...

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Thamma vs Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat: Ayushmann Khurrana and Harshvardhan Rane Starrers Light Up Box Office With 40 Crore Gross Post-Diwali Day
231 days ago
Bollywood

Thamma vs Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat: Ayushmann Khurrana and Harshvardhan Rane Starrers Light Up Box Office With 40 Crore Gross Post-Diwali Day

Mumbai, October 22 - Unlike 2024, Bollywood didn't witness a high-profile clash this Diwali, yet there were enough fireworks at the ticket windows to light up the box office. Ayushmann Khurrana's vampire comedy Thamma, which is part of Maddock's expanding horror-comedy universe, faced unexpected competition from Harshvardhan Rane's romantic drama Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat. Despite belonging to entirely different genres, both films managed to draw audiences post-Diwali, resulting in a collective box office gross of around 40 crore. While Thamma attracted family crowds and youth with its quirky premise and humour, Deewaniyat found love among urban audiences for its music and emotional storytelling. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, Thamma, which also stars Rashmika Mandanna and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, carried good pre-sales and opened on the expected lines. The 5th movie in Maddock Horror Comedy Universe grossed approximately 28.75 crores (24 crores net) on its opening day, which is the second biggest start in the MHCU, behind Stree 2. The real surprise, however, was Deewaniyat, which opened to better than expected collections. The success of Rane's Sanam Teri Kasam re-release earlier this year seems to have worked in the actor's favour, as the movie grossed approximately 10.75 crores (9 crores net) on its post-Diwali day. The opening of Deewaniyat is easily the biggest for Rane, who, otherwise, doesn't have much in the box office menu to showcase. The initial reception for the film, however, is on the mixed to negative side, though it is expected to score decently with the holiday period still going on. Overall, it was a good day at the Hindi box office with nearly 50 crores gross collection, as other movies contributed to around 10 crores gross, including Kantara Chapter 2, which minted around 5 crores gross on the day. But, going forward, focus will be on Thamma and Deewaniyat on how they perform and make the most of the holiday frame. Stay tuned...

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Rishab Shetty's Blockbuster Kantara Chapter 1 Sets Up Release Date In English; Theatrical Runtime Reduced
232 days ago
Sandalwood

Rishab Shetty's Blockbuster Kantara Chapter 1 Sets Up Release Date In English; Theatrical Runtime Reduced

Bengaluru, October 22 - Kannada actor and filmmaker Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 is running riot at the box office, and heading towards becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of the year worldwide, having already grossed over 750 crores in 20 days. Produced by Hombale Films, Kantara Chapter 1 was released in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, and Tamil languages, and it has been performing well in every version. Now, to cash in on the glowing word of mouth among the international audience, the makers have set up a release in English. On Wednesday (October 22), Hombale Films took to social media to confirm the blockbuster prequel will be hitting worldwide cinemas on October 31st in the dubbed English version. It will release with a shortened runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes, while the original runtime is 2 hours and 49 minutes. It needs to be seen how this latest strategy works for the film, as most of the target audience has already watched it. Written, directed, and headlined by Shetty, Kantara Chapter 1 is the prequel to 2022's blockbuster Kantara, which grossed over 400 crores worldwide. The latest blockbuster was released amid solid buzz, which translated into massive footfalls in cinemas as it is currently the second most-watched Indian title of the year, behind Chhaava. It will become the biggest grosser as well as the most-watched in the coming days. Stay tuned...

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Dhanush-Kriti Sanon's Tere Ishk Mein Title Song Takes Over YouTube, Smashes Viewership Milestone
232 days ago
Bollywood

Dhanush-Kriti Sanon's Tere Ishk Mein Title Song Takes Over YouTube, Smashes Viewership Milestone

Mumbai, October 22 - Tamil star Dhanush's Bollywood film Tere Ishk Mein, co-starring Kriti Sanon, is generating massive anticipation ahead of its release next month. The national award-winning actor reunited with director Anand L. Rai after Atrangi Re (2021). As the movie is less than a month away from release, the makers recently dropped the teaser, followed by the hotly demanded title track, which has turned out to be a massive hit. Sung by Arijit Singh, the song has received an overwhelmingly positive response. Within 3 days of the release, Tere Ishk Mein title track has crossed 50 million views on YouTube, which is said to be the fastest for an Indian movie song. Composed by AR Rahman and written by Irshad Kamil, the song underlines the passionate love between Kriti and Dhanush. Produced by Colour Yellow Productions and T-Series, Tere Ishk Mein is from the same world as Dhanush and Rai's Raanjhana. The film promises yet another moving tale of love, loss, betrayal and heartbreak, in its most passionate way yet. With buzz picking up, the film is gearing up to hit the big screen on November 14. In the year where romantic films are minting big money, Tere Ishk Mein is expected to be a big box office blockbuster if the audience reception is favourable. Stay tuned...

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Thamma Day 1 Early Estimates: Ayushmann Khurrana-Rashmika Mandanna Starrer Opens On A Strong Note
232 days ago
Bollywood

Thamma Day 1 Early Estimates: Ayushmann Khurrana-Rashmika Mandanna Starrer Opens On A Strong Note

Mumbai, October 21 - Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna's much-awaited horror comedy Thamma has opened on a strong note at the domestic box office. The film, directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and produced by Maddock Films, benefited from the post-Diwali festive period and solid audience buzz around Maddock's expanding horror comedy universe. Thamma started on a good note during the morning shows with healthy occupancy across urban centres, and witnessed a significant jump as the day progressed. The film picked up very well from noon onward, both in multiplex chains and single screens. As per early estimates, Thamma has scored 23–25 crore net on its opening day, marking a strong start for the Ayushmann-Rashmika pairing. This makes it the second-biggest opener in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, only behind Stree 2, and also places it among the top 5 biggest Bollywood openings of 2025. The film's combination of horror, humour, and festive timing seems to have worked in its favour, with positive audience reactions reported from both family and youth demographics. If the trend continues over the weekend, Thamma could emerge as one of the most successful Bollywood releases of the season. Stay tuned...

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