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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Kareena Kapoor Teases A Sequel To All-Time Blockbuster '3 Idiots'
1181 days ago
Bollywood

Kareena Kapoor Teases A Sequel To All-Time Blockbuster '3 Idiots'

Mumbai, March 24 - Director Rajkumar Hirani's comedy-drama 3 Idiots starring Aamir Khan, R Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Kareena Kapoor, and Boman Irani is one of the most loved Bollywood films of all time, and even after 15 years of release, the magic of this classic blockbuster remains intact. ## Over the years, the fans have been demanding the sequel to "3 Idiots" and after 15 years, we finally might have gotten a hint at the same. Earlier in the day, Kareena Kapoor took to Instagram to post a video. In the video, the actress reveals that she is sensing a sequel, which Aamir and the other two male stars have been keeping a secret from her, Boman Irani, and from the audience too. ## "I just got to know that when I was on holiday that these three (pointing up on the frame of Aamir, Sharman, and Madhavan) were up to something. This press conference ka clip that is going around is from the secret that these three are keeping from us".## "Something is fishy and please don't say this is Sharman ka some movie promotion. I think they are coming for a sequel. But only these three, without me? I don't think even Boman knows about this. Calling Boman right now to check aakhir chal kya raha hai. This smells like a sequel for sure", the actress said.## She captioned the video, "I can't believe this!! How can they do this without me? @boman_irani have they kept this a secret from you also?"## View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kareena Kapoor Khan (@kareenakapoorkhan) ## It is to be known that the makers have never talked about the sequel and they have been tight-lipped about it. However, the times have changed and the demand for the next installments of the classic blockbusters has been increasing. We are already seeing the effect of it with the development of "Hera Pheri 3", "Awara Pagal Deewana 2" and "Welcome 3", and now, we might see another in the list in the form of "3 Idiots 2".## Stay tuned...

Director Farhan Akhtar Gives A Big Update On Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, And Katrina Kaif's 'Jee Le Zaraa'
1182 days ago
Bollywood

Director Farhan Akhtar Gives A Big Update On Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, And Katrina Kaif's 'Jee Le Zaraa'

Mumbai, March 23 - Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar is returning to the director's chair with another road trip movie Jee Le Zaraa, starring Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, and Katrina Kaif in the leading roles. ## The movie was announced in August 2021 and was supposed to kickstart filming in 2022. However, due to the then commitments of the lead trio, the movie couldn't get rolling and later, there were reports stating that the film has been put on hold indefinitely. ## Now, Farhan Akhtar has provided a big update on the much-awaited project. Akhtar is currently on the location hunt for the movie and he shared a picture in which he can be seen in the desert area of Rajasthan. He captioned the picture, "Searching for gold". ## Having already explored the road trip films with Dil Chahta Hai and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Farhan Akshatar's Jee Le Zaraa falls in the same genre, this time with the girls. The shoot of the movie will start soon and it will be released next year.## The script is written by Zoyaa Akhtar, Farhan Akhtar, and Reema Kagti while it will be produced by Reema Kagti, Zoya Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani, and Farhan Akhtar under their banners Tiger Baby, and Excel Entertainment. ## View this post on Instagram A post shared by Farhan Akhtar (@faroutakhtar) ## Stay tuned...

Natural Star Nani Reacts On Bholaa Vs Dasara Clash At The Hindi Box Office
1182 days ago
Bollywood

Natural Star Nani Reacts On Bholaa Vs Dasara Clash At The Hindi Box Office

Mumbai, March 23 - Telugu star Nani is heavily promoting his upcoming period action drama film Dasara in the Hindi belt. Directed by debutante Srikanth Odhela, "Dasara" is scheduled to release on March 30 in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada languages. ## "Dasara", which also stars Keerthy Suresh as the female lead, is expected to take a bumper opening at the Telugu box office, however, it won't be that easy in Hindi as it will be clashing with Ajay Devgn's mass action entertainer Bholaa which is slated for same day release. ## "Bholaa" is easily one of the most-anticipated Bollywood films but Nani seems confident about "Dasara". During a recent interview, Nani was asked to comment on Dasara clashing with Bholaa at the Hindi box office to which the Natural Star gave a heartfelt response. ## Nani said that when he came to Mumbai for the first time to promote "Makkhi" (Eaga), Ajay sir was also present in that press conference, so I was introduced here with his support. That's why I am feeling the same now, with his help I am moving forward this time as well. If I was in Mumbai, I would have gone to see Bhola first and then Dasara. ## Stay tuned...

Anubhav Sinha's 'Bheed' Projected To Take A Dull Start At The Box Office
1182 days ago
Bollywood

Anubhav Sinha's 'Bheed' Projected To Take A Dull Start At The Box Office

Mumbai, March 23 - Director Anubhav Sinha's drama film Bheed seems to be going nowhere with its pre-sales and chances for its dull start at the box office looming large. ## Starring Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar, "Bheed" is set during the events of the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown in India. It tells the story of how several characters in the film deal with the covid-19 lockdown and migrate to a place they feel safe. ## The movie did hit by controversy, however, despite the desperate attempt, it failed to generate any sort of buzz which was clearly visible in the advance booking which finished below 10 lac gross for the opening day. ## Given the fact that there was hardly any awareness among the moviegoers and dull response in the pre-booking, "Bheed" was always going to struggle at the box office and that's what happened with it with the opening of around 30 lacs. Sinha's last directorial, "Anek" (2022) too bombed at the box office and the prospects are not looking promising for his upcoming film either. ## The lack of curiosity for "Bheed" is set to benefit Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor's "Tu Jhoothi Mein Makkaar" for another week before Ajay Devgn's "Bholaa" arrives on March 30. There is Keanu Reeves' "John Wick 4" this weekend but that will mainly acquire the premium screens. Rani Mukerji's "Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway", which is performing at a decent level, might also get the benefit this weekend.## Stay tuned...

Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor's 'Bawaal' Gets A New Theatrical Release Date
1183 days ago
Bollywood

Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor's 'Bawaal' Gets A New Theatrical Release Date

Mumbai, March 22 - Director Nitesh Tiwari's much-awaited romantic-action drama film Bawaal starring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor has been announced to release in theaters on October 6, 2023. ## The movie was supposed to release in April this year, however, due to the delay in post-production, the makers decided to postpone the release. In between, there were rumors that Bawaal would be released directly on digital platforms before makers denied such development. ## The movie marks the second collaboration between producer Sajid Nadiadwala and Nitesh Tiwari after their National award-winning film "Chhichhore". Also, it is the first time that Varun, Janhvi, and Nitesh Tiwari have teamed up.## "Bawaal" is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under the banner of Nadiadwala Grandson, and is co-produced by EarthSky Pictures. It will be out in cinemas one week after the highly-anticipated Pan India blockbuster "Salaar" starring Prabhas.## National Award-Winners #SajidNadiadwala & @niteshtiwari22 are back with #BAWAAL. Watch their epic creation on 6th October 2023 in theatres near you! Starring @Varun_dvn & #JanhviKapoor @earthskynotes @ashwinyiyer @WardaNadiadwala— Nadiadwala Grandson (@NGEMovies) March 22, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

Akshay Kumar's 'Soorarai Pottru' Hindi Remake Gets A Theatrical Release Date
1184 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar's 'Soorarai Pottru' Hindi Remake Gets A Theatrical Release Date

Mumbai, March 21 - The Hindi remake of Tamil movie Soorarai Pottru has been confirmed to release in theaters, putting all the rumours about the direct-to-digital release to rest. ## The Akshay Kumar-fronted drama movie, directed by Sudha Kongara, will be hitting worldwide theaters on September 1, 2023. The yet-untitled movie also stars Radhika Madan as the female lead along with Paresh Rawal in a key role. ## Produced by Suriya and Jyothia's 2D Entertainment in association with Vikram Malhotra's Abundantia Entertainment and Cape of Good Films, the movie has been in production since last year. There were rumors that it would be a direct OTT release as a limited series but the makers have stuck to the conventional theatrical release.## The story of the original movie featured a small-town man who dreams of starting his own airline. This ex-air force pilot fights the odds to realize his dream and in the process ends up experiencing a business adventure of a lifetime.## We are ready for take off! ✈️Production No. 27 (Untitled) releases in theatres worldwide on 1st September, 2023. #RadhikaMadan@SirPareshRawal@Sudha_Kongara #Jyotika@Suriya_offl @vikramix @rajsekarpandian @Abundantia_Ent@2D_ENTPVTLTD@CaptGopinath@sikhyaent@gvprakash pic.twitter.com/OW9NjKkmAy— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) March 21, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

Superstar Salman Khan Rejects Aamir Khan's Offer Of Doing RS Prasanna's Film?
1184 days ago
Bollywood

Superstar Salman Khan Rejects Aamir Khan's Offer Of Doing RS Prasanna's Film?

Mumbai, March 21 - The Hindi remake of the Spanish film Campeones, which was supposed to be Aamir Khan's next after Laal Singh Chaddha, is still struggling to find its lead hero.## The sports drama movie was to be headlined by Aamir, however, he backed out after his Laal Singh Chaddha tanked at the box office. The actor wanted some time off from acting though he still wants to produce this film under his banner Aamir Khan Productions. ## A few weeks ago, Aamir reportedly offered the script to superstar Salman Khan who liked the idea initially. However, as per the latest reports, Salman might turn it down as things not falling in place.## According to Peepingmoon.com, "Salman recently watched the original Spanish film and suggested some changes in the Hindi adaptation. Aamir and the director are not happy with the changes he has asked for, while Salman also doesn't seem particularly optimistic about the film". ## The report further adds that even though Salman hadn't rejected the movie yet officially, he is unlikely to do due to the disagreement over the script.## Meanwhile, Salman Khan is currently gearing up for the release of "Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan" on Eid 2023. He will then resume the final leg of "Tiger 3" which is slated for Diwali 2023 release. On the other hand, the actor is going through multiple scripts and looking to finalize one of them to release on Eid 2024.## Stay tuned...

'Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar' Crosses 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' and 'Barfi!' At The Domestic Box Office
1184 days ago
Bollywood

'Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar' Crosses 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' and 'Barfi!' At The Domestic Box Office

Mumbai, March 21 - Ranbir Kapoor-fronted romantic-comedy Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar is keeping up with study run at the box office during the weekdays. ## After scoring 92.31 crores net in the extended first week, Luv Ranjan's directorial movie did well on the second weekend to score 16.83 crores, a drop of approx. 61% from like-for-like first Fri-Sun weekend. It held well on its second Monday for approx. 2.40 crores, pushing total net collection to over 111.50 crores in 13 days.## TJMM has entered among the top 5 highest-grossing films of Ranbir Kapoor at the domestic box office. On its second Tuesday, the movie crossed the lifetime net collection of Ranbir's "Barfi!" (112.10 crores) and "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" (113.20 crores) to become his 4th biggest net scorer. ## Produced by Luv Films and T-Series, TJMM is Ranbir's 7th 100 crores grosser. It will finish as the 4th biggest of him as it is still approx. 75 crores away from topping "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani" which looks unlikely. ## Meanwhile, TJMM is the 6th 100 crores net-grossing film of Shraddha Kapoor's career. The movie has crossed the lifetime net total of "Ek Villain" (105 crores) and "ABCD 2" (106 crores) to become the 4th biggest for the actress and is likely to finish at number 3, ahead of "Stree" which scored approx. 130 crores net.## At the worldwide box office, TJMM is approx. 172 crores and has a shot at crossing 200 crores gross at the end of its run.## Stay tuned...

Ranbir Kapoor's 'Shamshera' Dialogue Writer Piyush Mishra Opens Up On Film's Box Office Failure
1185 days ago
Bollywood

Ranbir Kapoor's 'Shamshera' Dialogue Writer Piyush Mishra Opens Up On Film's Box Office Failure

Mumbai, March 20 - Ranbir Kapoor-fronted period action drama film Shamshera was one of the most anticipated movies of 2022, however, it bombed at the box office and turned out to be the biggest disappointment for Bollywood. ## Directed by Karan Malhotra, Shamshera met with poor reviews from critics which didn't help the movie to take a big opening and then, the poor reception from audiences as well made sure it go nowhere at the box office. The movie got criticism for poor writing and direction which led to its major disappointment. ## Now, the dialogue writer of the film, Piyush Mishra opened up about its failure at the box office. In a candid chat with Hindustan Times, the veteran actor and writer said that "I also didn't understand why it didn’t work. People said it didn’t work due to the script". ## "I think we have already seen fantastic stunts so many times. Now you will have to compete with them, the revolution in the South. Baahubali was not merely CGI, it also had a very solid script. To compete with a Baahubali, you will have to write an equally brilliant script. Pushpa also had a very good script, it wasn't made just like that. Adding CGI is only beneficial when you have a solid script, CGI without a script is of no use", he added.## Though there wasn't too much criticism for dialogues, Mishra said that it's the screenplay that decides the quality of dialogues in a film. "I derive my inspiration only from the screenplay. Dialogues depend on the screenplay. It's not possible to write dialogues for a bad screenplay, at least for me it's not possible", he concludes.## Produced by Yash Raj Films on a budget of around 150 crores, Shamshera did a worldwide business of approx. 60 crores, including approx. 48 crores domestically. It also starred Vaani Kapoor as the female lead along with Sanjay Dutt as the lead antagonist.## Stay tuned...

Adipurush Makers To Kick-Start Promotion From Ram Navami
1185 days ago
Bollywood

Adipurush Makers To Kick-Start Promotion From Ram Navami

Mumbai, March 20 - After the teaser launch last year, the makers of Adipurush have been mum about the updates and working silently to improve the quality of the movie. However, over the last few days, fans of Prabhas are demanding updates regarding the movie and it seems their wish has been fulfilled. ## According to Pinkvilla, director Om Raut and the team are planning to restart their promotional campaign on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami (March 30). It is said that the makers are working on a brand-new asset led by Prabhas and, the team is committed to launching it on March 30, 2023. ## Produced by T-Series and Retrophiles, Adipurush is one of the biggest films in Indian cinema. It is based on the epic Ramayana in which Prabhas plays the role of Lord Rama with Kriti Sanon playing Sita/Janaki and Saif Ali Khan playing Raavan/Lankesh. ## It is an important film for the makers and they are working hard to make it a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The trailer for the same is expected to be launched in May as the movie is getting ready to release on June 16, 2023, in theaters worldwide in multiple languages. ## Stay tuned...

Sanjay Dutt Begins Shoot For His Cameo With Shah Rukh Khan In Jawan
1185 days ago
Bollywood

Sanjay Dutt Begins Shoot For His Cameo With Shah Rukh Khan In Jawan

Mumbai, March 20 - Superstar Shah Rukh Khan's next action entertainer Jawan is getting bigger and bigger with each passing day as the buzz for the movie is skyrocketing. The Atlee Kumar's directorial is carrying huge expectations and he is making sure to deliver on them. ## It was recently revealed that Sanjay Dutt has been attached to play an important cameo role in Jawan. Now, as per Pinkvilla, the actor has commenced shooting for his portion today with SRK in a studio in Mumbai. The duo will be shooting together over the next 4 to 5 days. ## Sanjay Dutt's role in the movie is said to be effective and action-packed. The movie is currently in the last leg of its shoot and the same report says that Deepika Padukone will also be joining the team for a two-day shoot on March 27 and March 28.## Meanwhile, Sanjay Dutt has completed the first schedule of Thalapathy Vijay-fronted Tamil blockbuster Leo in Kashmir. It is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and is one of the most-anticipated films of the year, releasing on October 19, 2023, in multiple languages.## Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment, Jawan is currently scheduled to release on June 2. There are rumors that it might be pushed to October this year, however, there is no confirmation yet on the same. The final call regarding the postponement will be taken after the completion of the shoot. ## Stay tuned...

Malayalam Blockbuster 'Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey' To Get A Hindi Remake?
1186 days ago
Bollywood

Malayalam Blockbuster 'Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey' To Get A Hindi Remake?

Mumbai, March 19 - Malayalam family drama film Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey was one of the biggest Mollywood blockbusters of 2022. The Basil Joseph and Darshana Rajendran-fronted movie grossed over 43 crores worldwide and also received critical acclaim. ## Now, according to the latest reports, the movie is getting ready for its Hindi remake. It is said that Fatima Sana Shaikh has been attached to play the lead role while Vipin Das who wrote and directed the original movie, will also be helming the Hindi remake. ## There is no official confirmation regarding the Hindi remake yet but reports say that Aamir Khan Productions will bankroll the project. Meanwhile, the Hindi version of Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey is already available digitally. ## The movie is about an ambitious girl Jaya (Darshana Rajendran) who is married to Rajesh (Basil) who is abusive and arrogant. Jaya, rather than keeping mum, decides to revolt and takes matters into her own hand.## Stay tuned...