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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The 'Breathe' Star Amit Sadh Rejects An Alcohol Brand Advertisement
1379 days ago
Bollywood

The 'Breathe' Star Amit Sadh Rejects An Alcohol Brand Advertisement

Mumbai, September 6 - Actor Amit Sadh recently turned down the endorsement for an alcohol brand despite a tempting offer. The actor, who is known for his work in the streaming series "Breathe" and the Bollywood film "Kai Po Che", rejects the brand as he doesn't want to upset his fans.## When asked about his take on rejecting the same, Amit said, "I work for my fans and my audience. I cannot work on something that will hurt their sentiments or is likely to cause any kind of harm. I am also utterly against promoting a brand that has the potential to become an addiction or an unhealthy habit than benefiting the consumers".## Recollecting an incident from the past, the actor further mentioned, "I remember doing a digital ad campaign last year where the act of it had actually offended a few fans of mine. I immediately decided that I won't take up anything that will hurt them and also chose not to endorse any alcohol brands as well. So, recently when this particular brand offered, I knew what I had to say".## Lately, there have been a few controversies surrounding the actors endorsing several health-affecting brands. While a few superstars, including Akshay Kumar, were slammed for endorsing a Pan Masala Brand, various other actors were also ridiculed for signing several tobacco brands.## Stay tuned...

Kangana Ranaut's 'Tejas' Release Date To Be Delayed To January 2023?
1380 days ago
Bollywood

Kangana Ranaut's 'Tejas' Release Date To Be Delayed To January 2023?

Mumbai, September 6 - Kangana Ranaut-fronted hotly-awaited Tejas, based on Air Force pilot Tejas Gill, is all set to be postponed from the October 5th, 2022, release. It is believed that the movie will not meet its earlier announced release date deadline as some VFX work is still pending. ## Directed by Sarvesh Mewara and produced by Ronnie Screwvala under his banner RSVP Movies, "Tejas" will now reportedly be released in January 2023 in theaters. It was recently reported that the makers might take the direct-to-digital route for the movie, however, the latest reports suggest that it will release in theaters only. ## "Tejas was to release in October. However, since the film is very VFX there is still quite a bit of work pending. However, the work pending isn’t much yet it will still take a while. So to avoid doing a rushed job on the film, it was decided to defer the release date. Right now the makers are looking at a release in either December 2022 or January 2023", reports Bollywood Hungama. ## The film showcases the story of a woman pilot in the Indian Air Force being played by Kangana Ranaut. The Indian Air Force was the first of the country's defense forces to induct women into combat roles in 2016. The film reportedly takes inspiration from this landmark event.## Speaking about the movie, Kangana had previously said, "Tejas is an exhilarating story where I have the privilege of playing an air force pilot. I am honored to be a part of a film that celebrates these brave men & women in uniform who make immense sacrifices in the line of duty every day. Our film celebrates the armed forces and their heroes. Excited to take this journey with Sarvesh and Ronnie". ## The movie also stars Anshul Chauhan, Varun Mitra, and Pankaj Tripathi, among others in key roles.## Stay tuned...

Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan Opens Up On Why Most of The Bollywood Films Are Not Working At The Box Office
1380 days ago
Bollywood

Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan Opens Up On Why Most of The Bollywood Films Are Not Working At The Box Office

Mumbai, September 6 - Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan, who gave India its first big screen superhero "Krrish", opened up on the sluggish response to most of the Bollywood movies at the box office post-pandemic. Rakesh Roshan, whose next film will be "Krrish 4", revealed where Bollywood filmmakers are going wrong which is resulting in the failure of their films. ## During an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Rakesh Roshan said that the filmmakers of Hindi cinema are not making films to which a large audience can relate. He also slammed the filmmakers for not giving enough attention to the songs in the movies, which, many believe, used to be Bollywood's USP. ## "That is because people are making films that they and their friends like to watch. They are picking subjects that appeal to a very minuscule section of the audience. A big chunk of the audience cannot relate to it", he said when asked why Hindi films have not worked at the box office recently. ## "Another major problem is that the songs are going out of the film. Earlier, there used to be 6 songs. These songs would help the actors turn into superstars. Whenever you listen to old classics, you remember the heroes who were featured in those songs. Nowadays, since there are no songs, toh hero yaad nahi aate hai. As a result, becoming a superstar is very difficult at present", he added. ## Post-pandemic, South Indian films have worked really well at the box office and a few of them have also done very good business in the Hindi market. Rakesh Roshan said that the filmmaker in the South are "still sticking to rooted stories and they are presenting them in a very upgraded way, keeping in mind the commercial sensibilities". ## "Our Bollywood filmmakers have drifted away from the roots of Indianness. They try to make so-called 'modern cinema' but it works with only 1% of the population. It does not cater to B and C centers. So if you pick subjects that cater to the C, B, and A centers and present them in a very novel way, it'll appeal to everyone", he added. ## Stay tuned...

Govinda And Raveena Tandon's 'Dulhe Raja' To Be Remade With Modern Sensibilities?
1380 days ago
Bollywood

Govinda And Raveena Tandon's 'Dulhe Raja' To Be Remade With Modern Sensibilities?

Mumbai, September 5 - Govinda and Raveena Tandon's Dulhe Raja (1998) holds a special place in the comedy genre in Bollywood cinema history. Produced and directed by Harmesh Malhotra, "Dulhe Raja" was one of the highest-grossing films of the year and it followed with a tremendous response on television over the years. ## "Dulhe Raja" will complete 25 years in 2023 and if all goes well, the movie could get its modern-day version. According to Pinkvilla, Shah Rukh Khan's production house, Red Chillies Entertainment has acquired the negative and remake rights of the movie and is working on the idea of how to adapt it to modern sensibilities. ## "Very few know that Shah Rukh Khan is indeed a big fan of the comedy genre and Dulhe Raja is one of those popcorn entertainers that he likes. When one of the associates suggested the idea of acquiring the blanket rights of Dulhe Raja, SRK was game on for the idea", reports Pinkvilla. ## The report also states that the remake rights were acquired a long time back and Farhad Samji, who is currently working with Salman Khan on "Kabhi Bhai Kabhi Jaan", has been attached to make a fresh screenplay of the movie by retaining the world of the original and its work in progress at the moment. ## The original movie, apart from Govinda and Raveena Tandon, also starred Kader Khan, Prem Chopra, Johnny Lever, Asrani, Viju Khote, and Mohnish Behl among others in key roles. ## Stay tuned...

'Brahmastra Part One: Shiva' Becomes The Highest Advance Sales Scorer Bollywood Movie Post Pandemic
1380 days ago
Bollywood

'Brahmastra Part One: Shiva' Becomes The Highest Advance Sales Scorer Bollywood Movie Post Pandemic

Mumbai, September 5 - Director Ayan Mukerji's passion project Brahmastra Part One: Shiva is all set to take the biggest opening for a Bollywood movie in 2022 and has an outside chance to top "Sooryavanshi" to become the biggest Bollywood opener post-pandemic. ## The fantasy adventure film based on Ancient Indian Astras has become the biggest Bollywood film post-pandemic in advance booking sales for the opening day, 2 days ahead of the official release. So far, the movie has scored 10 crores in gross advance sales, outscoring Ranveer Singh's "83" (8.14 crores). ## The 3D format of the movie is leading the advance booking of the movie with 8.30 crores gross so far while the 2D format has so far generated 86 lakh for all languages. Meanwhile, the IMAX format has crossed 1 crore advance sales for the opening day. It has managed to score 1.05 crores so far.## The movie has so far sold approx. 2,17,000 tickets for all formats and this number may reach over 4 lakh by the time the first show begins.## The biggest opening post-pandemic is currently with Akshay Kumar-fronted "Sooryavanshi" with approx. 26 crores, and at this point in time, "Brahmastra" is flirting to outshine that to become the biggest opener since Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff's "War" in 2019. ## The movie, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Nagarjuna Akkineni, and Mouni Roy, to release on September 9.## Stay tuned...

Disney Studios 'Black Panther 2' And 'Avatar 2' Trailers Attached To The 'Brahmastra' In Theaters
1380 days ago
Bollywood

Disney Studios 'Black Panther 2' And 'Avatar 2' Trailers Attached To The 'Brahmastra' In Theaters

Mumbai, September 5 - Ayan Mukerji's Brahmastra Part One: Shiva is so close to its worldwide release on September 9 and early signs are highly encouraging. The fantasy adventure film has undoubtedly been one of the most anticipated Indian films and the wait is finally going to end soon. ## Meanwhile, the teaser/trailers of Disney Studios' two of the most-awaited Pan world movies, Avatar 2 and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever are also attached and will be shown with the movie in theaters. "Brahmastra" will be distributed by Disney in the international markets on over 3000 screens. ## "Brahmastra" is produced by Dharma Productions, Starlight Pictures, and Prime Focus in association with Star Studios. It stars Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Mouni Roy, and Nagarjuna Akkineni in prominent roles.## The movie is scheduled to release on September 9 in Hindi along with dubbed versions of Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam languages on 2D, 3D, and IMAX screens.## Stay tuned...

Kartik Aaryan To Headline Third Installment of Aashiqui Franchise
1381 days ago
Bollywood

Kartik Aaryan To Headline Third Installment of Aashiqui Franchise

Mumbai, September 5 - Young Bollywood superstar Kartik Aaryan has been roped in to headline the third installment of the hit Aashiqui franchise. Anurag Basu has been attached to direct this musical romantic film to be produced by Bhushan Kumar's T-Series in association with Mukesh Bhatt's Vishesh Films. ## "The timeless classic 'Aashiqui' is something I grew up watching and working on 'Aashiqui 3' is like a dream come true. I feel privileged yet grateful for collaborating with Bhushan Kumar and Mukesh Bhatt for this opportunity. I've been a big fan of Anurag Basu's work and collaborating with him on this one will definitely shape me in many ways", Kartik was quoted by Variety. ## T-Series made the film announcement via Twitter and wrote, "The biggest announcement of the year is here! We're ecstatic to collaborate with #MukeshBhatt once again with the much-anticipated #Aashiqui3 starring our favorite Aaryan Kartik directed by Anurag Basu with music by Pritam. After Aashiqui and Aashiqui 2 took the film industry by storm, the next in this musical franchise is set to win us all over again!". ## After Aashiqui and Aashiqui 2 took the film industry by storm, the next in this musical franchise is set to win us all over again! #Aashiqui3#BhushanKumar #MukeshBhatt @TSeries @VisheshFilms @visheshb7 @sakshib8 #KrishanKumar #ShivChanana— T-Series (@TSeries) September 5, 2022 ## The third film in this popular film franchise is coming after almost a decade of Mohit Suri-directed "Aashiqui 2" in 2013, starring Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor in the lead role. The film successfully carried the legacy of the first part "Aashiqui" (1990) and became a huge hit at the box office while Aashiqui 2's soundtrack received acclaim from music critic. ## The lead actress of "Aashiqui 3" is yet to be announced. Previously there was buzz that Sidharth Malhotra and Alia Bhatt may step in for the third part but the film never went on floors, and eventually, it has been been announced with Kartik who is in top form. ## Stay tuned...

'Radhe Shyam' Producers Acquire Telugu Theatrical Rights of Prabhas-Fronted 'Adipurush'?
1381 days ago
Bollywood

'Radhe Shyam' Producers Acquire Telugu Theatrical Rights of Prabhas-Fronted 'Adipurush'?

Mumbai, September 4 - Superstar Prabhas is preparing himself for the release of one of the biggest films of his career, Adipurush, based on the epic Ramayana. ## The Om Raut-directed film is scheduled to release on January 12, 2023, and there is already massive anticipation for the movie in the trade. ## Prabhas' last "Radhe Shyam" was produced by UV Creations and T-Series, and according to Telugu 360, UV Creations has acquired the Telugu theatrical rights of the movie. ## Prabhas shares a very good bond with the producers and it is said that he has asked them to grab the film's distribution rights for the Telugu version. ## The report says that UV Creations bagged the rights for Rs 100 crores and they are expected to score a big profit from this particular movie. Produced by T Series and Retrophiles, "Adipurush" is the costliest Bollywood film to date with a budget of whopping 500 crores. ## The VFX-heavy film stars Prabhas in the title role along with Kriti Sanon, Saif Ali Khan, and Sunny Singh, among others in prominent roles. ## Stay tuned...

The Success of 'Brahmastra' Will Pave The Way For 'Ram Setu' And 'Adipurush'?
1382 days ago
Bollywood

The Success of 'Brahmastra' Will Pave The Way For 'Ram Setu' And 'Adipurush'?

Mumbai, September 3 - The Bollywood film industry is having some nervy moments ahead of the big release of director Ayan Mukerji's Brahmastra Part One: Shiva. Arguably the biggest Hindi film ever, the fantasy adventure film tells the story of Ancient Indian Astras, led by Brahmastra, which is considered the most powerful Astra among all of them. ## "Brahmastra" carries a lot of expectations regarding its box office potential. The Bollywood industry hasn't had a great time at the box office during the post-pandemic era but "Brahmastra" is the film that actually can change the fortune and pave the way for a couple of upcoming films as well. ## The makers have been promoting the film heavily and leaving no stone unturned to make the film reach every person in the country. The excitement among the audiences is high and it can be understood by the fact that the advance booking of the film is off to a flier and is looking to score one of the biggest pre-sales records for a Bollywood movie. ## The success of "Brahmastra" is very important for the industry considering there are at least two more films of a similar genre - Ram Setu (Diwali 2022) and Adipurush (Jan. 12, 2023), lined up for release in the next 5 months. It is not that these films need any kind of validation to succeed at the box office, but the success of "Brahmastra" will mean that the audience is ready to accept these kinds of films that haven't been made in Indian cinema before. ## "Ram Setu" is arguably Akshay Kumar's biggest film to date and as of now, it seems to be one of the films to watch out for this year. It is a historical action-adventure film, which is based on one of the most important chapters of the epic Ramayana (7th century BCE to 3rd century CE). The plot involves an archaeologist, who has set out to check out whether "Ram Setu" is a myth or a reality. ## The Prabhas-fronted "Adipurush", on the other hand, is a movie that is already seen as a potential global blockbuster, and "Brahmastra" success could further validate this fact. The adaptation of Ramayana, "Adipurush" is the most expansive Indian film to date with an estimated budget of 500 crores. Shot simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu languages, the film stars Prabhas as Raghava, Kriti Sanon as Janaki, and Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh. ## This is the first time that multiple films based on Ramayana and other Hindu mythology are coming out on a regular space. "Ramayana" has been a massive hit on television in the 1980s and now, it is coming to the big screen. However, the only thing that might make the industry nervous regarding "Ram Setu" and "Adipurush" is that they are yet to know how the audience is going to accept these films. That's where "Brahmastra" is going to play a massive role in that process. ## "Brahmastra" is produced by Dharma Productions, Starlight Pictures, and Prime Focus in association with Star Studios. It stars Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Mouni Roy, and Nagarjuna Akkineni in prominent roles. It is scheduled to release on September 9 in Hindi along with dubbed versions of Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam languages. ## Stay tuned...

Superstar Hrithik Roshan To Don Three Different Looks In 'Vikram Vedha': Report
1382 days ago
Bollywood

Superstar Hrithik Roshan To Don Three Different Looks In 'Vikram Vedha': Report

Mumbai, September 3 - The release of the highly-anticipated action thriller Vikram Vedha is getting nearer and the excitement is building up for this Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan-starrer. Scheduled to release on September 30, Vikram Vedha is the remake of the Tamil movie of the same name. ## The teaser of the film was recently released and it left the audiences wanting more. The teaser gave audiences a glimpse of the characters, Vikram (Saif Ali Khan) and Vedha (Hrithik Roshan), and it is said that the trailer will be more intriguing and action-packed. ## According to the latest reports, Hrithik Roshan dons three different looks in the movie to show the back story of Vedha. "The voyage and origin tale of Vedha will be presented in Vikram Vedha. In the movie, Hrithik will appear in three different looks. The trailer provides a lot more insight into Vikram Vedha's universe and allows viewers to see Vedha in all of his splendour", the multiple reports say. ## "One of the most adaptable performers in India, Hrithik is recognized for giving his audience a visual treat with each of his film releases. In Vikram Vedha, the audience praised Hrithik as Vedha ever since the teaser and posters for the movie were released". ## Written and directed by Pushkar-Gayatri, in the film, a tough officer named Vikram sets out to track down and pursue a notorious mobster named Vedha. The plot of Vikram Vedha is filled with twists and turns. A cat-and-mouse game ensues, with Vedha, a skilled storyteller, assisting Vikram in removing layers through a succession of tales that lead to perplexing moral difficulties. ## The movie is produced by T-Series, Reliance Entertainment, Friday Filmworks, Jio Studios, and YNOT Studios. It also stars Radhika Apte and Rohit Saraf in key roles. ## Stay tuned...

Jr. NTR's Honest Advice To The Indian Filmmakers Amid Challenging Times
1383 days ago
Bollywood

Jr. NTR's Honest Advice To The Indian Filmmakers Amid Challenging Times

Hyderabad, September 2 - Superstar Jr. NTR has very honest advice to Indian filmmakers who are under extreme pressure to deliver good films in the post-pandemic era. The superstar attended the pre-release event of the upcoming Pan India biggie Brahmastra Part One: Shiva in Hyderabad. ## During the event, the "RRR" star gave a resounding speech that was a very honest reflection of what the Indian film industry is going through, especially the Bollywood industry, and what the industry needs to do going forward to make meaningful and entertaining cinema. ## It is a fact that the teste of the audiences has changed in the post-pandemic times and the filmmakers are the constant pressure to make films considering the changing times. Jr. NTR, in his speech, said that "Pressure is a good thing. Let's accept the challenge and make good films". ## "The film industries across the globe are under a lot of pressure now to deliver only content-rich films but nothing else. I feel we excel very well when we are put under pressure. Let's all come together and make great content-rich films for our audiences", he added. ## "Brahmastra" is a fantasy adventure film written and directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Dharma Productions, Starlight Pictures, and Prime Focus in association with Star Studios. It stars Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Mouni Roy, and Nagarjuna Akkineni in prominent roles. The film is scheduled to release on September 9 in Hindi along with dubbed versions of Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam languages. ## Stay tuned...

Jr. NTR Fans Become The Reason For 'Brahmastra' Pre-Release Event Cancellation In Hyderabad?
1383 days ago
Bollywood

Jr. NTR Fans Become The Reason For 'Brahmastra' Pre-Release Event Cancellation In Hyderabad?

Hyderabad, September 2 - The pre-release event of director Ayan Mukerji's highly-awaited Brahmastra Part One: Shiva, which was scheduled to take place on September 2 at Romoji Film City in Hyderabad, has been canceled due to unforeseen situations. ## The event was to be graced by superstar Jr. NTR as the chief guest and a huge set was also constructed for the event, but unfortunately, it had to cancel as permission was not granted. It has been reported that permission for the event was denied at the last moment due to the shortage of police personnel to handle the huge crowd. ## The fans of Jr. NTR were reportedly heading towards the event venue in large numbers and this could have resulted in an unfavorable situation as entire police machinery is on the ground due to recent communal tensions. It is also said that until Ganesh Nimajjanam is over, permission for the big-scale events will not be granted in the city. ## "Brahmastra" is a fantasy adventure film written and directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Dharma Productions, Starlight Pictures, and Prime Focus in association with Star Studios. It stars Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Mouni Roy, and Nagarjuna Akkineni in prominent roles. ## The film is scheduled to release on September 9 in Hindi along with dubbed versions of Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam languages. It intended to serve as the first film in a planned trilogy as part of its own cinematic universe called Astraverse. ## Stay tuned...