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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Vaazha 2 Box Office Day 7: The Sequel Stuns With All-Time Biggest Second Thursday In Malayalam Language
64 days ago
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Vaazha 2 Box Office Day 7: The Sequel Stuns With All-Time Biggest Second Thursday In Malayalam Language

Kochi, April 10 - The Malayalam cinema is having a box office storm in the form of Vaazha 2: Biopic of a Billion Bros, which is breaking records at the home turf. The coming-of-age comedy drama has taken the trade by storm by entering the 100 crores club within the first week. Headlined by Hashir, Vaazha 2 outgrossed its predecessor's lifetime worldwide total of 38 crores gross in the first three days, and went past the 100 crores mark globally in seven days. However, instead of showing a drop, the film witnessed growth during the weekdays, which is quite unreal for a non-star film. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Biggest Second Thursday In Malayalam Language After the second biggest first Wednesday, the mega blockbuster sequel showed a remarkable growth to score the biggest second Thursday in the original Malayalam language. It jumped by around 85% from the first Thursday, and around 12% from Wednesday to score gross over 9 crores. While a well-received film tends to see a strong hold, such a jump mid-week without any holiday advantage is very rare, and this suggests that Vaazha is on something very special box office run. In its extended 8-week day, the film has grossed around 64 crores domestically and 116 crores worldwide. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Heading Towards 100 Crore Gross In Kerala The film is bringing real carnage in the home state, Kerala, where it is challenging all-time biggest blockbusters. On the second Thursday, it grossed a stunning 8.50 crores, pushing the total extended first week gross to 57+ crores in the state. It is already among the biggest grossers in Kerala. The movie is now certain to enter the 100 crore gross club in Kerala, and it will be very close to this milestone at the end of the second weekend. So far, only two films have managed to hit the mark - Lokah Chapter 1 and Thudarum, and Vaazha is set to become the third film to achieve this rare feat.

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Vaazha 2 Box Office: Hashir Starrer Tops 100 Crore Worldwide In 7 Days And Joins Elite List of Mollywood Blockbusters
65 days ago
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Vaazha 2 Box Office: Hashir Starrer Tops 100 Crore Worldwide In 7 Days And Joins Elite List of Mollywood Blockbusters

Kochi, April 9 - The Malayalam film industry has found its newest box office sensation as Vaazha II: Biopic of a Billion Bros has stormed past the coveted 100 crore mark worldwide within just seven days of its release. The film's phenomenal performance has placed it among the all-time fastest-grossing hits in Mollywood. Headlined by Hashir and others, Vaazha 2 witnessed an exceptional opening weekend, followed by excellent weekday collections. The film's relatable coming-of-age storyline has struck a chord with audiences across Kerala and overseas markets, especially in the Gulf region. In 7 days so far, Vaazha has grossed approximately 55 crores at the Indian box office, including around 48.50 crores gross in Kerala state alone. The film's overseas performance is equally exceptional, with around 49 crore, and a major chunk of this has come from the Gulf, despite the region being at war. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Vaazha 2 Joins Elite Mollywood 100 Crore Grosser Club With around 104 crores at the worldwide box office in 7 days, Vaazha 2 has become the 15th Malayalam film of all-time to enter the 100 crore club. Interestingly, in just a week, it has already earned 2x of its predecessor, which ended with around 38 crores at the worldwide box office. Mohanlal's Pulimurugan was the first Mollywood film to hit the milestone of 100 crores gross globally. However, the real peak for Malayalam cinema came after the COVID-19 pandemic, especially after the 2018 Movie (2023), which was the third Mollywood 100 crore grosser. Vaazha 2, with very little competition at the box office, is expected to be a dominant force in the coming days, particularly at the Kerala box office, where it is expected to enter the rare 100 crore club. If the momentum continues, which is expected, the film is heading towards 200+ crore worldwide, which will be an exceptional result. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 100 Crore Malayalam Films Worldwide (Highest to Lowest) S. No. Movie Worldwide Gross 1Lokah Chapter 1₹ 303.86 Cr 2Empuraan₹ 266.81 Cr 3Manjummel Boys₹ 241.03 Cr 4Thudarum₹ 235.38 Cr 52018₹ 180.03 Cr 6Aadujeevitham₹ 157.62 Cr 7Aavesham₹ 154.80 Cr 8Sarvam Maya₹ 151.25 Cr 9Pulimurugan₹ 139.50 Cr 10Premalu₹ 131.50 Cr 11Lucifer₹ 127.50 Cr 12Aadu 3₹ 119.37 Cr 13ARM₹ 107.32 Cr 14Vaazha 2₹ 104 Cr 15Marco₹ 102.55 Cr Data as of April 8 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) What makes Vaazha 2 even more impressive is the speed at which the film achieved the 100 crore milestone. Crossing 100 crore in a week makes Vaazha 2 the third fastest Malayalam 100 crore grosser, behind Thudarum (6 days) and Empuraan (2 days). With the momentum still going strong, Vaazha 2 is expected to continue its impressive run in the coming days, potentially aiming for even bigger milestones at the global box office.

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Vaazha 2 Box Office: Hashir Starrer Run Riot To Score 65+ Crore Weekend Worldwide As Kerala Gross Tops 25+ Crore
68 days ago
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Vaazha 2 Box Office: Hashir Starrer Run Riot To Score 65+ Crore Weekend Worldwide As Kerala Gross Tops 25+ Crore

Kochi, April 6 - Malayalam comedy drama Vaazha 2: Biopic of a Billion Bros is turning out to be a big blockbuster in the making, delivering a sensational opening weekend at the worldwide box office. Headlined by Hashir, the film has shown consistent growth across all four days, driven by strong word-of-mouth and youth appeal. After opening at over 10 crore worldwide on Day 1, the film witnessed impressive jumps over the next three days, taking its extended 4-day weekend total to approximately 67+ crore globally. This puts it among the biggest opening weekends for a Malayalam title. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Kerala Box Office Dominance The biggest domestic boost has come from the home state Kerala, where Vaazha 2 has struck gold. The sequel closed the opening weekend at around 26.30+ crores gross in the state, a phenomenal number considering its relatively modest scale and cast. Day-wise growth in Kerala has been particularly strong, with collections rising sharply through the weekend, indicating excellent audience acceptance and repeat value. With 26+ crore gross, Vaazha is among the top 5 biggest opening weekend grossers in the state. Overseas & Worldwide Performance (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) International markets, especially the Gulf, have contributed significantly. Despite the grim situation in the Middle East due to war, Vaazha 2 has been the number 1 film in the region. The total overseas collections are 37 crore in 4 days, pushing the worldwide total to 67+ crore gross. While it might miss the top 3 biggest opening weekend Malayalam grossers, the film has really pushed its limit to deliver one of the biggest weekends for Mollywood. In fact, it already outgrossed the entire run of its predecessor's 38.25 crores gross in just 3 days. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) What's Driving the Success? Strong youth connect and relatability Sequel advantage after the success of Vaazha Positive word-of-mouth from Day 1 Consistent day-on-day growth Vaazha 2 has clearly outperformed expectations, turning into a major box office success within just its opening weekend. With such momentum, the film is now well on track to enter the 100 crore club and beyond worldwide.

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Jayasurya's Aadu 3 Delivers Second Biggest Opening Weekend For A Malayalam Film
82 days ago
Mollywood

Jayasurya's Aadu 3 Delivers Second Biggest Opening Weekend For A Malayalam Film

Kochi, March 23 - At the time when Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is ruling the nationwide box office, Malayalam cinema has quietly delivered another major success with the fantasy comedy Aadu 3. The film adds to the industry's impressive streak of consistent hits in recent years. Headlined by Jayasurya, the third instalment of the popular franchise benefited from the makers' bold decision to stick to its original release date, despite the ongoing tensions in the Gulf region, traditionally the biggest overseas market for Malayalam films. The gamble paid off handsomely, as the film opened to strong box office numbers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Aadu 3 recorded one of the biggest opening days ever for a Malayalam film, collecting nearly 18 crores worldwide. It then showed an excellent hold over the Eid holiday period, ultimately delivering the second-biggest opening weekend in Mollywood history with an impressive around 85 crores gross in its extended 4-day run. Domestically, the film has earned approximately 31.25 crores, including over 27 crores from Kerala alone. Overseas, it has contributed an estimated 53 crores, with the Gulf region accounting for the majority of that total. Mohanlal's Empuraan remains the biggest opener in Malayalam cinema with a massive 174 crores worldwide gross during its 4-day opening weekend. Stay tuned...

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Sarvam Maya Box Office: Beats Lucifer and Premalu To Enter The Top 10 Highest-Grossing Malayalam Films Worldwide
151 days ago
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Sarvam Maya Box Office: Beats Lucifer and Premalu To Enter The Top 10 Highest-Grossing Malayalam Films Worldwide

Kochi, January 13 - Nivin Pauly's supernatural comedy film Sarvam Maya is scripting history at the box office with each passing day. The movie has emerged as a surprise blockbuster and has now entered the list of the top 10 highest-grossing Malayalam movies of all time at the worldwide box office. Directed by Akhil Sathyan, Sarvam Maya has outgrossed Mohanlal's Lucifer's 127.50 crore worldwide cume to become the 10th biggest Malayalam grosser. It has also topped romantic comedy Premalu (131.50 crores) in 19 days, and is now the 9th biggest grosser from the industry. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Sarvam Maya has been on a dream run since the day it was released. After taking the excellent opening of over 10 crores gross, the film has shown remarkable consistency and strong legs, both at the domestic and worldwide box office, to reach where it currently stands. The film has grossed approximately 132 crores, including 78.25 crores gross approx. at the domestic box office so far. With not much competition ahead, Sarvam Maya should be able to beat Mohanlal's Pulimurugan (139.50 crores) to climb one more step among the all-time biggest grossers. Stay tuned...

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Mohanlal To Have Back-To-Back Releases In April 2026 With Drishyam 3 and Patriot
151 days ago
Mollywood

Mohanlal To Have Back-To-Back Releases In April 2026 With Drishyam 3 and Patriot

Kochi, January 13 - Superstar Mohanlal is all set to dominate the box office in 2026 with two of highly anticipated releases arriving back-to-back. The legendary actor will be seen in Drishyam 3, the third instalment of the blockbuster thriller franchise, followed closely by the big-budget multi-starrer Patriot. Drishyam 3, directed by Jeethu Joseph, will see Mohanlal reprise his iconic role as Georgekutty, a character that has become one of the most celebrated in Indian cinema. The Drishyam franchise enjoys massive popularity not only in Malayalam but also across multiple languages, making the third chapter one of the most anticipated films of 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The makers have confirmed an April 3rd release, ensuring a strong holiday window for the thriller, which is expected to once again rely on sharp writing and gripping storytelling rather than spectacle. The Hindi version of the movie, headlined by Ajay Devgn, will be released on October 2nd. Soon after, Mohanlal will return to the big screen with Patriot, a large-scale political-espionage thriller directed by Mahesh Narayanan. The film boasts a powerhouse ensemble cast featuring Mammootty alongside Mohanlal, marking one of the most talked-about collaborations in Malayalam cinema in recent years. On Monday (January 26), the makers officially announced that the movie will be hitting the big screens on April 23, three weeks after Drishyam 3's global rollout. This strategic April 2026 lineup not only strengthens Mohanlal's box office presence but also sets the stage for one of the most exciting months for Malayalam cinema in recent times. Stay tuned...

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Drishyam 3 Release Date: Jeethu Joseph Confirms Release Date of Mohanlal-Starrer
157 days ago
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Drishyam 3 Release Date: Jeethu Joseph Confirms Release Date of Mohanlal-Starrer

Kochi, January 7 - The much-awaited next chapter of megastar Mohanlal-fronted iconic Malayalam crime suspense thriller franchise, Drishyam 3, has finally received a big update. Director Jeethu Joseph has officially confirmed the release window of the film, putting an end to months of speculation. There were speculations that the Malayalam version of the film might have a simultaneous release with the Hindi remake. However, in a recent event, Jeethu Joseph revealed that Drishyam 3 is slated to hit theatres in April 2026, most likely in the first week, putting simultaneous release speculations to rest. The exact date will be announced soon. The director also urged audiences to watch the film without preconceived expectations, stressing that the strength of Drishyam has always been its storytelling rather than hype-driven spectacle. Mohanlal will once again reprise his legendary role as Georgekutty, one of Indian cinema's most celebrated characters, along with the rest of the original cast. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The Drishyam series began in 2013 and went on to become a cultural phenomenon, with its sequel Drishyam 2 (2021) premiering directly on OTT and receiving widespread acclaim for its gripping narrative. Drishyam 3 is expected to continue the intense psychological and moral conflict surrounding Georgekutty and his family, bringing the trilogy to a decisive conclusion. The Malayalam version of Drishyam 3 will release nearly six months before the Hindi adaptation starring Ajay Devgn, which is confirmed for a 2 October 2026 release. This follows the pattern of previous instalments, where the original Malayalam films set the benchmark before being remade in multiple languages. Stay tuned...

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Lokah Chapter 2 Release Date: The Second Chapter of Superhero Saga Aims For Onam 2027 Release
159 days ago
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Lokah Chapter 2 Release Date: The Second Chapter of Superhero Saga Aims For Onam 2027 Release

Kochi, January 5 - Malayalam cinema witnessed its watershed moment last year with director Dominic Arun's superhero film Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra, starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, which went on to become the first 300 crores grosser from the industry, widely hailed as the content factory of Indian cinema. The first in the 5-part planned saga, Lokah Chapter 1, not only became the biggest Mollywood grosser, but also set up the stage for the upcoming films in the franchise to aim for bigger things. The buzz around the second part, which will be headlined by Tovino Thomas, is already sky high as the fans wait for what the next saga has in store. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) As the anticipation continues to build up, a big update regarding the production timeline of Lokah Chapter 2 has revealed. During a recent interview, director Arun had confirmed that he has started work on the script, and as per the latest report, the makers are set to take it on the floors by the last quarter of 2026. The buzz is that the makers are aiming to release the film during the Onam 2027 festive season, just like the first part, which was released on August 28, 2025. Onam has always been a lucrative period for Malayalam movies, and with already sky-high expectations, Lokah will be looking nothing less than box office mayhem. The Lokah franchise is backed by Dulquer Salmaan's Wayfarer Films. Dulquer himself is a part of the universe, and he will be seen headlining the third instalment of it. The actor made a special appearance in the first part and is likely to have an impactful cameo in Chapter 2 before leading the next chapter. Stay tuned...

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Sarvam Maya Box Office: Becomes Actor Nivin Pauly's First Film To Enter 100 Crore Club Globally
160 days ago
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Sarvam Maya Box Office: Becomes Actor Nivin Pauly's First Film To Enter 100 Crore Club Globally

Kochi, January 4 - Director Akhil Sathyan's supernatural comedy Sarvam Maya has achieved a major milestone at the box office by entering the 100 crore club worldwide on its 10th day, emerging as a massive blockbuster for Malayalam cinema. With this feat, the film has become actor Nivin Pauly's first movie to cross the coveted mark globally, marking a major milestone in the actor's career. The film has grossed approximately 53 crores in India and 47+ crores gross at the overseas box office, for a worldwide cume total of 100+ crores so far. What makes the achievement even more impressive is the speed at which it was accomplished. Sarvam Maya is now the 5th fastest Malayalam movie of all time to hit the 100 crore milestone, underlining its phenomenal audience reception and strong word of mouth across markets. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In the context of the current year, the film stands tall as the 4th Mollywood release of 2025 to enter the 100 crore club, highlighting the strong resurgence of Malayalam cinema at the global box office. On a broader scale, Sarvam Maya has also etched its name in history as the 13th Malayalam film overall to achieve the prestigious 100 crore worldwide gross. The film's consistent performance in Kerala, coupled with solid overseas returns, especially during the holiday season, played a crucial role in reaching this landmark within just ten days. With no signs of slowing down, Sarvam Maya is expected to add significantly more to its tally in the coming days, further strengthening its blockbuster status. Stay tuned...

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Bha Bha Ba Box Office: Dileep-starrer Action Comedy Storms Kerala Box Office With Second Biggest Malayalam Opening
175 days ago
Mollywood

Bha Bha Ba Box Office: Dileep-starrer Action Comedy Storms Kerala Box Office With Second Biggest Malayalam Opening

Kochi, December 19 - Malayalam star Dileep's action comedy film Bha Bha Ba, also featuring superstar Mohanlal in an extended cameo role, has stormed the box office with the second biggest opening for a Malayalam title in Kerala, beating many biggies. Directed by Dhananjay Shankar, Bha Bha Ba delivered a big opening day of 7.20 crores gross as the second biggest Mollywood title in the state, behind only Mohanlal's Empuraan (14+ crores gross), and tied with Odiyan, which is also a Mohanlal-starrer, practically making it a hat-trick for the megastar. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Overall, the Dileep-fronted had the fifth biggest opening in Kerala, after Empuraan, Leo (12 crore), Coolie (9.75 crores) and KGF: Chapter 2 (7.30 crores). Additionally, Bha Bha Ba grossed approximately 70 lakh in the rest of India market, making it a 7.90 crores gross opening domestically. At the overseas box office, the film grossed approximately 7 crores for the worldwide opening day cume gross of nearly 15 crores. This makes BBB the 10th biggest Mollywood opener worldwide. It is also only the 17th Malayalam film of all-tiem and the fifth of 2025 to score double digit opening at the worldwide box office. Stay tuned

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Kalamkaval Box Office: Action Thriller Delivers Fastest Fifty For Mammootty
186 days ago
Mollywood

Kalamkaval Box Office: Action Thriller Delivers Fastest Fifty For Mammootty

Kochi, December 9 - In the golden era of Malayalam cinema, megastar Mammootty's unstoppable run at the box office continues as his latest action thriller Kalamkaval races past the 50-crore mark worldwide within just five days, delivering the fastest fifty of the superstar's illustrious career. The sleek action thriller, directed by Jithin K. Jose, opened to rave reviews from critics and has struck gold with both audiences, thanks to its high-intensity narrative, neat execution, and Mammootty's commanding performance, turning it into a major box office winner. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Produced under Mammootty's home banner, Kalamkaval had one of the biggest opening weekends for a Malayalam movie with over 44 crores gross worldwide. Thanks to the super positive word of mouth, the film showed no signs of slowing down on Monday and scored a rock-solid hold to get near the 50 crores mark. At the time of writing this piece, the film has topped 50 crores worldwide, becoming the fastest for Mammootty and the sixth fastest Malayalam movie of all time. The previous fastest 50 crore grosser of the megastar was Turbo, which released in May 2024, in 6 days. Superstar Mohanlal's Empuraan remains the fastest after topping this milestone with pre-sales only. Depending on how Kalamkaval performs in the second weekend, it has a chance to become Mammootty's first 100 crores grosser at the worldwide box office. The veteran actor's current biggest grosser is Bheeshma Parvam (2022) with 88.20 crores gross worldwide. Stay tuned...

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