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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After Pushpa 2, Vijay Sethupathi In Talks To Play Baddie In Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan'?
1441 days ago
Bollywood

After Pushpa 2, Vijay Sethupathi In Talks To Play Baddie In Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan'?

Mumbai, July 6 - Tamil star Vijay Sethupathi is proving to be the first choice to play gray roles in top stars' films, be it Tamil, Telugu, or even Hindi. The actor, who amazed one and all with his negative roles in "Master" and "Vikram", is reportedly in talks for multiple films to take the lead heroes. ## Vijay Sethupathi has reportedly been approached to play one of the main villains in Allu Arjun's "Pushpa - The Rule" and industry trackers say that he has been confirmed for that role. Now, the latest surfaced online that the supremely talented actor will also be acting in Shah Rukh Khan's mega-movie, "Jawan". ## "Jawan" is being directed by Tamil director Atlee and it is said that he approached Sethupathi to play baddie against SRK. While the official announcement is yet to be made, Tamil industry trackers have confirmed the development. Interestingly, in a recent media interaction, SRK praised Vijay Sethupathi and called him one of the finest actors he has ever seen. ## Confirmed! #Makkalselvan #VijaySethupathi to act in #KingKhan's #Jawan 👍🔥#Atlee #SRK— Kaushik LM (@LMKMovieManiac) July 6, 2022 ## Produced by Shah Rukh Khan, and Gauri Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment, "Jawan" will feature some of the biggest names in Indian cinema. Nayanthara, who recently got married to Vignesh Shivan, is playing the female lead while Deepika Padukone is said to be doing a cameo role. It will also star Sanya Malhotra and Sunil Grover in key roles. Anirudh Ravichander composed the music and he is already winning praise for the film's theme track. ## "Jawan" will be released on June 2, 2023, in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. ## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar's Next Film Based On Indian Air Force To Be Directed By Sandeep Kewlani
1442 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar's Next Film Based On Indian Air Force To Be Directed By Sandeep Kewlani

Mumbai, July 5 - It was recently reported that Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar would be doing a film based on the Indian Air Force. Dinesh Vijan will reportedly be producing this film under his production banner Maddock Films. ## The official announcement regarding the movie is yet to be made but the movie is certainly confirmed which was also hinted at by Akshay himself during a recent interview. Now, according to the latest reports, the movie, which is tentatively titled "SkyForce", will be directed by Sandeep Kewlani. ## The movie will mark Sandeep Kewlani's directorial debut and he couldn't have asked for a better film and actor to begin with. He was the writer of Ajay Devgn's aviation-based "Runway 34" and also assist Ajay in the direction department. By looking at his past experience, Kewlani seems to be the right man for Akshay's film. ## The film will see Akshay Kumar as an Indian Airforce Officer and it's set in the period set up recreating one of the aerial warfare from the time gone by. The preproduction of the film is expected to start in September this year as the makers are all geared up to take the film on floors in early 2023. It will most likely to release in 2024. ## Stay tuned...

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu And Ayushmann Khurrana To Headline Maddock Films' Next Production
1442 days ago
Bollywood

Samantha Ruth Prabhu And Ayushmann Khurrana To Headline Maddock Films' Next Production

Mumbai, July 5 - South Indian actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu's Bollywood debut has been one of the most discussed topics on social media. There have been many reports stating her Hindi film debut after getting much-deserved appreciation for her role in Amazone Prime Video's "The Family Man 2". ## Actor-producer Taapsee Pannu has already confirmed a movie with Samantha under her own production, however, when the movie will go on floors, is yet to decide. And now, according to the latest reports, Samantha has finally finalized her Bollywood debut and that too opposite supremely talented Ayushmann Khurrana.## It has been reported that Dinesh Vijan of Maddock Films has signed Samantha alongside Ayushmann for a big commercial film. The details of the project are yet to be known but it is said that the paperwork on this film has been completed and the makers are now discussing shooting timelines with the actors' respective teams.## Samantha has been a part of many blockbusters and thought-provoking South Indian films. Since the success of "The Family Man 2", she has reportedly been receiving big Bollywood offers. While most of the scripts couldn't excite her, Dinesh Vijan's film is one of the most exciting scripts Samantha has come across, and immediately said yes to it. The movie is expected to go on floors by the end of this year. ## Meanwhile, there are rumours that Samantha will be headlining Dharma Productions' next romantic comedy along with Akshay Kumar. However, there is no confirmed development yet on the same but we might have some clarification on it in the next couple of weeks. Apart from this rumored project, the actress has multiple Telugu and Tamil films in the pipeline. She will next be seen in the pan-India movie "Yashoda" and then "Shaakuntalam", and "Kushi". ## Ayushmann Khurrana, on the other hand, has a social comedy-drama film "Doctor G" and "An Action Hero", both scheduled to release later this year. He will also start filming for the sequel to "Dream Girl" in August. ## Stay tuned...

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Alia Bhatt's 'Darlings' To Be Released On August 5 On Netflix
1442 days ago
Bollywood

Alia Bhatt's 'Darlings' To Be Released On August 5 On Netflix

Mumbai, July 5 - Alia Bhatt's maiden production venture, "Darlings" will start streaming on Netflix on August 5. The Jasmeet K Reen-directed movie stars Alia Bhatt, Shefali Shah, Vijay Varma, and Roshan Mathew in prominent roles. ## Alia Bhatt took to social media and announced the release date with a teaser that is full of mystery. "It's just a tease Darlings. Arriving 5th August #DarlingsOnNetflix", she wrote. ## It’s just a tease Darlings. Arriving 5th August#DarlingsOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/6vx2fOVN0k— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) July 5, 2022 ## Produced by Gauri Khan, Alia Bhatt, and Gaurav Verma under the banners of Red Chillies Entertainment, and Eternal Sunshine Productions, "Darlings" is a dark comedy that explores the lives of a mother-daughter duo trying to find their place in Mumbai, seeking courage and love in exceptional circumstances while fighting against all odds. ## "Darlings" is Alia Bhatt's second direct-to-digital release after "Sadak 2" which was released in 2020 on Disney Plus Hotstar. ## Stay tuned...

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Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan To Reunite To Headline YRF's Next In Spy Universe
1443 days ago
Bollywood

Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan To Reunite To Headline YRF's Next In Spy Universe

Mumbai, July 4 - The Karan - Arjun of Indian cinema are coming together once again to thrill the nation in full-fledged roles for India's one of the biggest production studios Yash Raj Film. Both SRK and Salman are already doing YRF's "Pathaan" and "Tiger 3" and also have cameos in each other's films that are scheduled to release in January and April next year. ## Yash Raj Films has been working on its spy universe which also includes "War". Now, it has been reported that YRF wants to take the spy universe to the next level and brings two of India's biggest superstars together for what could be the biggest Indian film ever. ## According to Himesh Mankad of Pinkvilla, Aditya Chopra of YRF has been working on this project for a while now and he will be extensively working on the script, screenplay, and dialogues. YRF plans to take this mega movie on floors by the end of 2023 or early 2024. ## "Both SRK and Salman have kept their bulk dates vacant in the tentative period and the exact logistics will be locked once a combined narration takes place later this year. The director is also undecided, however, the entire creative control on the writing front is by the head of YRF - Aditya Chopra. He is keeping everything close to his chest at the moment", reveals the report. ## The movie is expected to be one of the costliest films ever in Indian cinema, which will obviously be needed to bring SRK and Salman together. Meanwhile, the same reports also revealed that "War 2" is also in development with Hrithik Roshan. ## Stay tuned...

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu To Headline A Bollywood Movie Under Taapsee Pannu's Production
1443 days ago
Bollywood

Samantha Ruth Prabhu To Headline A Bollywood Movie Under Taapsee Pannu's Production

Mumbai, July 4 - South Indian sensation Samantha Ruth Prabhu is seen evolving a lot of Bollywood activities and is reportedly in talks to headline multiple Bollywood films. One of them will be with actress-turned-producer, Taaspee Pannu. ## There have been reports stating Samantha working for Pannu's production venture for a long time now. Recently, Taaspee herself confirmed in an interview with Pinkvilla that she will be backing another film which will be headlined by Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Taapsee is already producing a road trip film, "Dhak Dhak". ## "There is something that we are working together on. We will announce what it is very soon. But yes, we are working on something together. I will be producing it", Taaspee said on Samantha's film. She added that she might also act in the movie but Samantha will still be leading the film and she is very excited about it. ## Meanwhile, Taapsee will next be seen in the biopic of former Indian woman cricketer, Mithali Raj. The movie titled "Shabaash Mithu" is scheduled to release on July 15 in theaters. It is directed by Srijit Mukherji. The actress also has multiple films under her kitty, including Shah Rukh Khan-fronted biggie, "Dunki", directed by Rajkumar Hirani. ## Stay tuned...

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'Brahmastra' Trailer, 'Avatar 2' Teaser, And 'Shamshera' Trailer Are Attached With 'Thor: Love and Thunder' In Cinemas In India
1443 days ago
Bollywood

'Brahmastra' Trailer, 'Avatar 2' Teaser, And 'Shamshera' Trailer Are Attached With 'Thor: Love and Thunder' In Cinemas In India

Mumbai, July 4 - Marvel Studios' next biggie Thor: Love and Thunder to getting ready to smash Indian theaters on Thursday, July 7. The superhero movie, starring Chris Hemsworth as Thor, will be released in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam languages. ## Now, there is more good news for the cinema lovers in India as the trailer of Ayan Mukerji's "Brahmastra Part One: Shiva", "Avatar The Way of Water" teaser, and YRF's "Shamshera" trailer are attached to the prints of "Thor 4" in Indian cinemas. This is surely a mega way to promote these movies as they promise larger-than-life cinematic experiences and are carrying a lot of expectations. ## 'SHAMSHERA' TOO... #YRF informs me that #Shamshera trailer attached to #Thor. pic.twitter.com/sMwyePF6Sw— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) July 4, 2022 ## "Avatar 2" is the most-anticipated film, not just in India but also the other parts of the world. The movie, directed by James Cameron, will be hitting theaters on December 16, 2022. "Brahmastra", starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna, and Mouni Roy, is seen as a game-changing cinema in India. It will be released on September 9, 2022, in multiple Indian languages. ## Ranbir Kapoor-fronted "Shamshera" is Yash Raj Films' best bet yet in its current slot. The movie has created enough buzz, thanks to the brilliant teaser and trailer cuts along with mind-blowing posters. It will be hitting theaters on July 24, in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. ## Stay tuned...

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Ajay Devgn Replaces Dharmendra Sharma To Direct Kaithi Hindi Remake, Bholaa
1443 days ago
Bollywood

Ajay Devgn Replaces Dharmendra Sharma To Direct Kaithi Hindi Remake, Bholaa

Mumbai, July 4 - Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn has begun working on his 4th directorial venture, "Bholaa". The Hindi remake of the Tamil hit "Kaithi", was supposed to be directed by Dharmendra Sharma, who has now reportedly been replaced with Devgn, who is also producing and playing the lead role in the movie. ## Ajay Devgn received praise for his recent directorial, "Runway 34". The movie performed decently in theaters but has been finding appreciation off late from the audience following its premiere on the OTT platform, especially Devgn's direction. He has previously directed "U Me Aur Hum", and "Shivaay". ## The actor took to Twitter and shared the news with a photo of himself sitting behind the camera. "It's time to say ACTION again! Bholaa releasing on March 30th, 2023", he wrote. ## It's time to say ACTION again!Bholaa releasing on March 30th, 2023. pic.twitter.com/fGyycOFPIT— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) July 4, 2022 ## The reason behind Devgn replacing Dharmendra Sharma is not known yet. Meanwhile, Devgn is set to finish principal photography on his fourth directorial Bholaa by August 20. Tabu is playing the female lead in the movie.## Bholaa is the remake of the Tamil action thriller "Kaithi", directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The original film revolves around a prisoner, played by Karthi, who comes to the aid of the police when they are attacked by a gang of smugglers. In exchange, the police help him reunite with his daughter.## The movie will release on March 30, 2023, in theaters worldwide.## Stay tuned...

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'Jugjugg Jeeyo' Races Past 100 Crores At The Worldwide Box Office
1444 days ago
Bollywood

'Jugjugg Jeeyo' Races Past 100 Crores At The Worldwide Box Office

Mumbai, July 3 - Director Raj Mehta's Jugjugg Jeeyo has crossed the 100 crores mark at the worldwide box office, becoming only the fourth Bollywood movie of 2022 to do so. ## The family comedy-drama film is having an unlike other Bollywood films' run at the box office. It is, after the opening weekend, having a decent but consistent run at the domestic box office, scoring 61.44 crores net through the second Saturday (9 days). ## "Jug Jugg Jeeyo" is having a good run internationally as compared to the other movies. North America is leading its overseas charge with approx. $1.5 million, followed by Australia with $576K, and the UK with $286K. Overall, the movie has grossed approx. 28 crores to date, taking the worldwide haul to 100 crores in 9 days. ## Produced by Dharma Productions and Viacom18 Studios, the movie stars Anil Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, and Kiara Advani, alongside Manish Paul and Prajakta Koli, marking the latter's feature film debut. The film revolves around the divorce concept which is the first of its kind in Indian cinema. ## Stay tuned...

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Kiara Advani Opens Up On Working In Director Shankar's Film, Co-starring Ram Charan
1445 days ago
Bollywood

Kiara Advani Opens Up On Working In Director Shankar's Film, Co-starring Ram Charan

Mumbai, July 2 - Actress Kiara Advani is super excited about working in her first Pan-India film, starring opposite Ram Charan in "RC15". The movie is being directed by maverick S Shankar and this marks his maiden collaboration with both Ram Charan and Kiara. ## From the look at the world of the story, it was a very different journey for Kiara, who is currently enjoying the successes of "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2", and "Jug Jugg Jeeyo". In a recent interview with IANS, the actress opened up about her role in the movie and her working experience with director Shankar. ## "Even though I am not allowed to reveal much about the story and my character just now yet, I can say, it is a different world altogether. We know the genius Shankar sir is, he can turn any story and character larger than life. He is like a magician and working with him is a huge learning lesson for me". ## "I am like a sponge on the set, constantly observing everything happening around us. We have been shooting since November last year and I will go for our next schedule soon. It is my first pan-India film, super excited I am!", she added. ## Touted as a political action thriller, "RC15" (working title) is being produced by Dil Raju and Sirish under the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations. While the makers haven't announced the release date of the film, Ram Charan, in an interview with Variety, had said that the movie will be released in February 2023, in multiple languages. ## Stay tuned...

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Varun Dhawan And Director Anees Bazmee To Collaborate For A Comedy Entertainer
1446 days ago
Bollywood

Varun Dhawan And Director Anees Bazmee To Collaborate For A Comedy Entertainer

Mumbai, July 1 - Director Anees Bazmee is on cloud nine, thanks to the blockbuster success of his horror-comedy "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2". The film starring Kartik Aaryan, Kiara Advani, and Tabu has made over 260 crores worldwide and is one of the biggest Indian blockbusters of 2022. ## According to the latest report, Anees Bazmee will be joining hands with Varun Dhawan for a comedy entertainer. Varun has been a part of some of the hit comedies and romantic comedies like Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, Badrinath Ki Dulhania, Judwaa 2, and Coolie No. 1, among others. It is said that Varun and Anees have been in talks for a while now for their maiden collaboration. ## Anees will next be directing the long-awaited sequel to "No Entry" with the original male cast reprising their roles. Once he is done with "No Entry 2", the director will reportedly start work on Varun's film. According to Pinkvilla, "They recently met and discussed the idea of teaming up on a comic caper. They will be doing the film once their current commitments are wrapped up". ## The director has himself confirmed that he is looking forward to working with Varun Dhawan and details about the project will be made official at the right time. Bazmee said that he and Varun share an emotional bond, and hence, their first film together needs to have a fantastic script. ## Varun Dhawan, meanwhile, has multiple films in the pipeline. His "Jugjugg Jeeyo" is currently playing theaters and has had a decent box office run so far with a net collection approx 54 crores in the first week. He will next be seen in the horror-comedy "Bediya", which is scheduled to release in November this year. ## Stay tuned...

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Deepika Padukone And Rana Daggubati Roped In To Play Important Cameos In Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan'
1449 days ago
Bollywood

Deepika Padukone And Rana Daggubati Roped In To Play Important Cameos In Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan'

Mumbai, June 28 - Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming mass entertainer Jawan with director Atlee Kumar is getting bigger and bigger with each passing day. The movie, which marks the maiden collaboration between SRK and Atlee, has Nayanthara as the female lead along with Sanya Malhotra, Priyamani, Sunil Grover, and Yogi Babu, among others. ## While the movie is already looking big and solid on the casting front, the makers have now roped in Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone and Baahubali actor Rana Daggubati to play important cameos. According to Peepingmoon.com, Deepika has joined the explosive action thriller for a small but significant role. ## Deepika, who is currently shooting for Prabhas-fronted mega movie "Project K" will reportedly join the "Jawan" shoot in the Hyderabad schedule. "Deepika Padukone has a powerful character in Jawan, which features Shah Rukh in a double role as a father and son. She plays SRK's wife and features in the film's flashback sequences", per report.## Nayanthara is playing the main female lead and will be seen romancing the character of junior SRK in the movie. Meanwhile, Rana Daggubati has reportedly been roped in to play an extended cameo role and he will join the next schedule. He will reportedly be playing a negative role, however, the details about his role are yet to be known. ## "Jawan" is produced by SRK and Gauri Khan's home banner Red Chillies Entertainment. The Pan India biggie will be made on a whopping budget of Rs. 200 crores. The film will be released in theatres worldwide on June 2nd, 2023, in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. ## Stay tuned...

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