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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Varun Dhawan Confirms His Next Theatrical Film; Release Date Locked
1080 days ago
Bollywood

Varun Dhawan Confirms His Next Theatrical Film; Release Date Locked

Mumbai, July 2 - Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan is gearing up for the release of the comedy-drama film "Bawaal" which will be directly released on Amazon Prime Video later this month. The direct OTT release of the film disappointed the actor's fans who wanted it to release in theaters as was originally planned. ## Nonetheless, Varun has locked his next theatrical film that is with Tamil filmmaker Atlee. The yet-untitled movie will be directed by a Tamil director Kalees while Murad Khetani of Cine1 Studios and Priya Atlee of A For Apple Studios will produce it. Atlee will present the action drama film. ## It is the 18th film of the actor and the first with Atlee. As per the recent reports, the movie is said to be the adaptation of Atlee's Tamil blockbuster "Kathi" starring Thalapathy Vijay. The shoot of the movie will start soon as the makers have locked the release date on May 31, 2024.## VARUN DHAWAN TO STAR IN ATLEE PRESENTATION… 31 MAY 2024 RELEASE… Murad Khetani [Cine1 Studios] and Priya Atlee [A For Apple Studios] join hands for an action-entertainer, which will star #VarunDhawan… Not titled yet [#VD18].An #Atlee presentation, the film will be directed… pic.twitter.com/SoaQUUWmaZ— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) July 2, 2023 ## Varun Dhawan's last film was the monster comedy "Bhediya" which was released in November last year in theaters. Going forward, the actor will be seen headlining Amazon Prime Video's "Citadel", co-starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu. It will premiere later this year. ## Stay tuned...

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Tabu, Kriti Sanon, Kareena Kapoor's 'The Crew' Release Date Locked
1081 days ago
Bollywood

Tabu, Kriti Sanon, Kareena Kapoor's 'The Crew' Release Date Locked

Mumbai, July 2 - Producers Ekta Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor reunite for the comedy-drama film "The Crew" starring Tabu, Kriti Sanon, and Kareena Kapoor along with Diljit Dosanjh and Kapil Sharma. ## Directed by Rajesh Krishnan ("Lootcase"), the movie follows three women who work and hustle to move on with life. But as they try to make their way forward, their destinies lead them to some unexpected and unwarranted situations, leading them to get caught in a web of lies.## "The Crew" has been confirmed to release in cinemas on March 22, 2024. Billed as a comedy set in the Indian aviation industry, the movie has been filmed in Mumbai and Abu Dhabi. It marks the second collaboration between Ektaa and Rhea post the 2018 female buddy comedy "Veere Di Wedding".## TABU - KAREENA - KRITI SANON - DILJIT DOSANJH - KAPIL SHARMA: ‘THE CREW’ RELEASE DATE LOCKED… 22 March 2024 is the release date of #TheCrew… Stars #Tabu, #KareenaKapoorKhan, #KritiSanon, #DiljitDosanjh and #KapilSharma… Filmed in #Mumbai and #AbuDhabi.#TheCrew is produced by… pic.twitter.com/MxqRiDm9Vb— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) July 2, 2023 ## "I believe that the magic of cinema lies in the collaborative efforts of every member. With 'The Crew', I am excited to embark on a journey with my team to create a story that will not only entertain but also inspire. With an incredible cast and crew, I am confident that this film will be a testament to the power of collaboration and creativity", Ekta previously said in a statement.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Satyaprem Ki Katha' and 'Carry on Jatta 3' Third Day/First Saturday Early Estimates
1081 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Satyaprem Ki Katha' and 'Carry on Jatta 3' Third Day/First Saturday Early Estimates

Mumbai, July 1 - After putting a decent hold on its second day, Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani's musical romantic film "Satyaprem Ki Katha" has witnessed a good jump of around 40% today and is flirting with the double-digit mark.## The film has scored the biggest day of its run so far with an estimated 10-10.50 crores net collection (final number may vary) on its first Saturday/third day. This takes the total collection to over 26 crores net and tomorrow it will have a further jump as the 4-day weekend is likely to be around 38 crores net. ## Meanwhile, the Punjabi movie "Carry on Jatta 3" is continuing its dream run and has battered its opening day collection today. After taking the all-time biggest opening for a Punjabi movie with a sensational 4.55 crores net, followed by an excellent hold with 3.85 crores net yesterday, the movie has scored an estimated 5 crores net today, on its third day.## The estimated third-day collection of "Carry on Jatta 3" is bigger than the first-day collections of all the previous Punjabi movies. The three days total collection of the movie is around 13.40 crores net. The 4-day opening weekend is likely to be around 18 crores net which will be the biggest opening weekend for a Punjabi movie ever. ## Stay tuned...

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John Abraham's 'The Diplomat' Gets A Release Date
1081 days ago
Bollywood

John Abraham's 'The Diplomat' Gets A Release Date

Mumbai, July 1 - Actor John Abraham team with "Naam Shabana" director Shivam Nair for a drama film titled The Diplomat. Based on an incredible true story, the film is produced by T-Series, JA Entertainment, Wakaoo Films, Fortune Pictures, and Seeta Films. ## The movie is currently in production and now, the makers have locked the release date. On Saturday, the makers took to social media to announce that "The Diplomat" will be hitting worldwide theaters on January 11, 2024, during the Sankranthi weekend. ## The release date was announced with a poster that reads "A true hero needs no weapon". It is based on a story of an Indian diplomat who attempts to repatriate an Indian girl from Pakistan, where she was presumably subjugated and deceived into marrying against her own wish. ## Directed by Shivam Nair & written by Ritesh Shah, "The Diplomat" stars John Abraham, Kumud Mishra, Sharib Hashmi, Sadia Khateeb, and Jagjeet Sandhu, among others in key roles.## Some wars are fought even outside the battlefield. Prepare for a new kind of a hero as #JohnAbraham’s high-octane drama, #TheDiplomat, gets a release date! The film will release globally on 11th January 2024. Based on an incredible true story, #TheDiplomat is directed by… pic.twitter.com/kEe2JWEaz4— T-Series (@TSeries) July 1, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

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Ranveer Singh Confirmed To Headline Third Installment of The 'Don' Franchise
1081 days ago
Bollywood

Ranveer Singh Confirmed To Headline Third Installment of The 'Don' Franchise

Mumbai, July 1 - The third installment of director Farhan Akhtar's gangster drama film "Don" has been in the news for a long time now. Producer Ritesh Sidhwani previously confirmed that Farhan has been working on the script and the official announcement will follow once he is done writing it. ## "Don 3", however, won't be led by superstar Shah Rukh Khan who backed out from the project after leading the first two installments. It was revealed that the makers approached Ranveer Singh to turn next Don, and now, the latest reports say that he has officially been confirmed on board the movie. ## The "Padmaavat" actor is signed on to lead "Don 3" which will be the reboot of the Don franchise. The official announcement of the film with Ranveer's casting is expected to be made on the actor's birthday on July 6, according to Hindi film journalist Rahul Raut. ## #RanveerSingh CONFIRMED for #Don3... Farhan Akhtar's action-packed #Don franchise is getting a MAKEOVER, and @RanveerOfficial has been roped in to carry forward the legacy... The official announcement comes out on Ranveer's birthday next week!— Rahul Raut (@Rahulrautwrites) July 1, 2023 ## The shoot of "Don 3" will commence later next year after Ranveer completes Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Baiju Bawra" which is currently in the pre-production stage. Farhan Akhtar will also reportedly headline Aamir Khan's production "Campeones" remake before committing to his next film. ## Ranveer Singh, meanwhile, is currently gearing up for the release of Karan Johar's directorial "Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani", co-starring Alia Bhatt, on July 28. ## Stay tuned...

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Ranbir Kapoor and Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Much-Awaited 'Animal' Gets Postponed
1081 days ago
Bollywood

Ranbir Kapoor and Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Much-Awaited 'Animal' Gets Postponed

Mumbai, July 1 - Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor's much-awaited gangster-drama film with director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, "Animal" has been postponed from August 11, 2023. It is said that the delay in the post-production work has caused the postponement. ## The shoot of "Animal" was recently wrapped up and the makers also released a pre-teaser video with the original release date of August 11. The teaser received a rousing reception from fans and neutral audiences who were excited for the film to come on the originally planned date, but now, the wait has gotten longer. ## The "Animal" team was working day and night to complete the film, but the action scenes are so grand that it is not possible to have their best version ready for August 11. The producers, Bhushan Kumar and Murad Khetani along with Ranbir Kapoor and Sandeep Vanga took a collective call to delay the film to December. ## The official confirmation regarding the postponement is yet to be made but it is said that the movie will now be released on December 1st this year which is three weeks later than Salman Khan's "Tiger 3" (Diwali) and a week later than Kangana Ranaut's "Emergency" (November 24). ## Since the release date of "Animal" has been postponed, 11th August 2023 will be a clean date for two other major films, Akshay Kumar's "OMG 2" and Sunny Deol's "Gadar 2: The Katha Continues". Both the sequels are highly-awaited and will have a big opportunity to score big at the box office. ## Stay tuned...

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Sunny Deol's 'Gadar 2' Gets NOC From The Indian Army
1081 days ago
Bollywood

Sunny Deol's 'Gadar 2' Gets NOC From The Indian Army

Mumbai, July 1 - The sequel to Sunny Deol-fronted all-time blockbuster "Gadar: Ek Prem Katha" is one of the most-anticipated Bollywood movies. Directed by Anil Sharma, "Gadar 2: The Katha Continues" is scheduled to release on August 11 this year and the preparations are being made for a grand release. ## Now, according to Pinkvilla, the first cut of "Gadar 2" has been locked and was screened for the Indian Army. It is compulsory for any army-based film in India to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of Defence Preview Committee before the release. ## The "Gadar 2" team screened the film for the Indian Army to get a NOC and not only did they get clean chit but also received a positive reception from the Indian Army. The Ministry of Defence Preview Committee has given clearance to the film without raising any issues and shared positive words of appreciation with the team. ## Produced by Zee Studios and Anil Sharma Productions, "Gadar 2" recently launched and got a thunderous response. While the teaser and a song have already been launched, the makers will soon be launching the grand theatrical trailer of Gadar2 for the audience. ## The movie also stars Ameesha Patel and Utkrasha Sharma in prominent roles. It will clash will be Akshay Kumar-fronted "OMG 2". Ranbir Kapoor-starrer "Animal" is also slated for an August 11 release but the reports say it will postpone to a new date due to a delay in the post-production work. ## Stay tuned...

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Superstar Mohanlal's Pan India Movie 'Vrushabha' Movie To Be Made In 200 Crores Budget?
1081 days ago
Bollywood

Superstar Mohanlal's Pan India Movie 'Vrushabha' Movie To Be Made In 200 Crores Budget?

Mumbai, July 1 - In August last year, Malayalam superstar Mohanlal announced his Pan India film "Vrushabha. Nanda Kishore, who directed the hit Kannada movie "Pogaru", was attached to direct this big-budget high-octane drama film. ## Now, it is revealed that Bollywood producer Ekta Kapoor has joined this project as one of the producers of the movie which will be co-produced by Abhishek Vyas of AVS Studios in association with Praveer Singh and Shyam Sunder of First Step Movies. ## According to reports, "Vrushabha" will be made on a budget of 200 crores, and the shoot for the same will commence in London next week. The film is to be made in South Indian languages as well as in Hindi and is said to be an emotional-action drama between a father and son.## Meanwhile, Mohanlal was spotted with producer Ekta Kapoor yesterday at Yash Raj studio in Mumbai and it is said that he has also been dubbed for the promo of "Vrushabha" in Hindi. The Hindi release of the film will be under Ekta Kapoor's production house. ## The rest of the cast will be announced soon and the movie will have a grand release in the summer of 2024 in multiple languages.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Satyaprem Ki Katha' and 'Carry On Jatta 3' Second Day/First Friday Early Estimates
1082 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Satyaprem Ki Katha' and 'Carry On Jatta 3' Second Day/First Friday Early Estimates

Mumbai, June 30 - Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani's musical romantic drama film "Satyaprem Ki Katha" has held well today after taking a good start on a partial holiday.## The film witnesses a drop of around 25% on its second day for an estimated 7-7.25 crores net collection (final collection may vary a little bit). The drop is in the expected lines as today was a working day. The movie was released on Thursday, on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, and scored 9.25 crores net. ## SPK is a multiplex-friendly film where it remained strong today while mass belts remained low. The two days collection stands at around 16.50 crores net, and tomorrow and Sunday, the movie will see a big jump as word of mouth is positive. The 4-day opening weekend could be around 38 crores net which will be a good result. ## Meanwhile, the Punjabi movie "Carry on Jatta 3" has historic collections on the second day in a row. After taking the all-time biggest opening for a Punjabi movie with a sensational 4.55 crores net, the movie has shown a super solid hold for an estimated 3.50 crores net. ## The estimated second-day collection of "Carry on Jatta 3" is bigger than the first-day collections of all the previous Punjabi movies. The two days total collection of the movie is around 8 crores net and it will score jump tomorrow and Sunday to post an excellent weekend. ## Stay tuned...

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Ajay Devgn's Action-Adventure Film With Director Abhishek Kapoor Gets A Release Date
1082 days ago
Bollywood

Ajay Devgn's Action-Adventure Film With Director Abhishek Kapoor Gets A Release Date

Mumbai, June 30 - Bollywood star Ajay Devgn's yet-untitled film with director Abhishek Kapoor has confirmed its theatrical release date.## The action-adventure film, which marks the acting debut of Raveena Tandon's daughter Rasha Thadani and Ajay Devgn's nephew Aaman Devgan, will be hitting worldwide theaters on February 9, 2024. The movie is produced by Ronnie Screwvala and Pragya Kapoor.## Meanwhile, Rasha recently graduated from high school. She was studying at Dhirubhai Ambani International School in Mumbai. She plays the female lead role opposite Aaman Devgan while Ajay Devgn is said to have an extended appearance in the film. ## AJAY DEVGN - AAMAN DEVGAN - RASHA THADANI: RELEASE DATE LOCKED… Director #AbhishekKapoor’s next film - an action-adventure starring #AjayDevgn and introducing #AamanDevgan [nephew of #AjayDevgn] and #RashaThadani [daughter of #AnilThadani and #RaveenaTandon] - to release on 9… pic.twitter.com/GAQpyHEqMW— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) June 30, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

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Superstar Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan' Music Rights Get Sold At Record Price?
1082 days ago
Bollywood

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan' Music Rights Get Sold At Record Price?

Mumbai, June 30 - As the anticipation is skyrocketing for superstar Shah Rukh Khan's action drama film "Jawan", the makers have reportedly sealed a mega deal for the film's music rights. ## Directed by Atlee Kumar, "Jawan" has music scored by Anirudh who has been in top form for the last couple of years. According to Box Office Worldwide, Red Chillies Entertainment has sold the music rights of the film to T-Series at a record price of 36 crores. The official confirmation, however, is awaited.## "Jawan" reportedly has a couple of romantic songs as well as item numbers. One of the songs is said to be sung by Arijit Singh who previously scored a huge chartbuster "Gerua" with Shah Rukh Khan in Rohit Shetty's "Dilwale". The same is expected from the duo in the upcoming film which is otherwise a mass entertainer. ## Bhushan Kumar-headed T-Series is the most subscribed channel on YouTube and is the number 1 music company in India. It is expected to elevate the project's prospects further. ## Produced by SRK's Red Chillies Entertainment, "Jawan" is scheduled to release on September 7 this year in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages. It also stars Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Sanya Malhotra, Priyamani, Sunil Grover, and Ridhi Dogra, among others in key roles. Sanjay Dutt and Deepika Padukone will featuere in cameo roles. ## Stay tuned...

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Big Box Office Clash: Akshay Kumar's 'Housefull 5' To Clash With Kartik Aaryan's 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' On Diwali 2024
1082 days ago
Bollywood

Big Box Office Clash: Akshay Kumar's 'Housefull 5' To Clash With Kartik Aaryan's 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' On Diwali 2024

Mumbai, June 30 - Blockbuster Bollywood producer Sajid Nadiadwala and superstar Akshay Kumar surprised fans with the sudden announcement of the fifth installment of their popular comedy franchise "Housefull". ## As reported earlier, "Housefull 5" has been in development for quite some now and the makers finally made it official. The other cast members of the Housefull franchise are expected to join Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh while it will be directed by "Dostana" fame Tarun Mansukhani. ## The makers haven't revealed much details about the upcoming film but they have confirmed that the movie will hit big screens on Diwali 2024. However, it won't be a solo release as there is Kartik Aaryan's "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3" is already placed during the same holiday period. ## "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3", which will be directed by Anees Bazmee, will start filming early next year. The second installment was released last year and scored a big box office win by grossing over 260 crores worldwide, and was one of the highest-grossing Bollywood movies of the year.## Both "Housefull" and "Bhool Bhulaiyaa" are popular film franchises with a 100% success ratio. While 4 Housefull films have grossed over 785 crores at the worldwide box office, the two BB movies have done business for close to 350 crores. Interestingly, the last films of both series are the highest-grossing, hence the anticipation for the upcoming movies is sky-high. ## It is still over a year left for Diwali 2024, but there might be a couple more films joining the aforementioned two films. ## Stay tuned...

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