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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Border 2 Box Office: Sunny Deol's War Drama Tops 200 Crore Net After Superb Tuesday Hold
136 days ago
Bollywood

Border 2 Box Office: Sunny Deol's War Drama Tops 200 Crore Net After Superb Tuesday Hold

Mumbai, January 28 - Sunny Deol's war drama Border 2 continues its superb run at the box office, scoring a strong hold on Tuesday. After a very good extended Republic Day weekend, the film displayed a fantastic hold on Tuesday, collecting approximately 20 crore net, a remarkable feat on a working day. With this solid Tuesday performance, Border 2 has taken its 5-day total India net collection to 200 crore, becoming the first Indian film of 2026 to do so. The film's sustained momentum post-holiday underlines strong word of mouth, mass appeal, and Sunny Deol's unmatched pull in patriotic action dramas. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Border 2 marks Sunny Deol's second 200 crores net gross, after Gadar 2, which is one of the biggest Hindi grossers with over 500 crores net. For Varun Dhawan, the blockbuster sequel opened his account in the double century club, and so is for director Anurag Singh. On the global front, Border 2 is firing on all cylinders. The film has topped 277 crore worldwide gross mark, driven by massive domestic business and good overseas contributions. There is Rani Mukerji's Mardaani 3 releasing this week, which will take away some screens, but Border 2 is expected to remain the top choice in the coming days. Border 2 has already become Sunny Deol's second-highest-grossing film of all time, trailing only Gadar 2. The film's extraordinary acceptance across single screens and mass belts has been the key driver behind its solid run, while multiplexes have also shown strong occupancy during evening and night shows. With the crucial second weekend ahead, Border 2 is expected to register another big jump. Stay tuned...

Dhanush, Kriti Sanon's Romantic Drama Tere Ishk Mein Debuts With 3.8 Million Views On Netflix
136 days ago
Bollywood

Dhanush, Kriti Sanon's Romantic Drama Tere Ishk Mein Debuts With 3.8 Million Views On Netflix

Mumbai, January 28 - Dhanush and Kriti Sanon's romantic drama Tere Ishk Mein made its Netflix debut this past weekend, after the successful theatrical run. The goodwill gained by the box office performance has delivered good viewership for the movie, as it clocked 3.8 million views in its first weekend. With this, the film enters among the top-performing Bollywood Netflix premieres from 2024 onwards, reinforcing its post-theatrical pull on OTT. The Aanand L. Rai directorial finds itself ranked 9th overall, joining the top 10 big-ticket theatrical successes like Animal, Fighter, Dunki, and Crew since 2024. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) While Tere Ishk Mein may not be a mass-action spectacle, it has clearly benefited from strong word-of-mouth, music recall, and the star pairing's pan-India appeal. Interestingly, the film has outperformed several mainstream entertainers, including De De Pyaar De 2 (3.5 million) and matched closely with titles like Khel Khel Mein (4 million). With sustained viewership expected in the coming days, Tere Ishk Mein could further strengthen its OTT footprint, proving once again that box-office-proven love stories still command attention in the streaming era, even amid big-scale, action-heavy releases. Produced by T-Series and Colour Yellow Productions, Tere Ishk Mein was a box office hit, grossing over 160 crores worldwide. The film was heading towards the 200 crore milestone, but Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar, which arrived a week later, stole the show with an exceptional performance. Stay tuned...

Welcome 3 and Dhamaal 4 Set For Box Office Battle As Official Release Date Locked
137 days ago
Bollywood

Welcome 3 and Dhamaal 4 Set For Box Office Battle As Official Release Date Locked

Mumbai, January 27 – The Hindi film audiences are in for a laughter-packed summer as two of Bollywood's most successful comedy franchises have officially locked their theatrical release dates. Welcome 3 and Dhamaal 4 are set to arrive on the big screen within a week of each other, with the former coming first. The makers of Welcome 3, officially titled Welcome to the Jungle, have confirmed that the film will hit cinemas on June 26. Headlined by Akshay Kumar with a massive ensemble cast, the third instalment of the blockbuster franchise brings back the trademark chaos and slapstick humour that made the franchise a cult classic. With a huge star cast and large-scale production, Welcome 3 is expected to be one of the biggest comedy releases of the year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Following closely on its heels, Dhamaal 4 is slated for a July 3 theatrical release. Led by Ajay Devgn, the fourth chapter of the popular franchise continues the madcap comedy formula that has consistently worked with audiences. The Dhamaal series enjoys a strong recall value, and expectations are high for another fun-filled ride driven by situational humour and familiar characters. The close release window will surely spark discussions, especially since both are comedies and cater to the mass comedy audience. While Welcome 3 will enjoy a one-week solo run, Dhamaal 4 is expected to bring healthy competition at the box office in its second weekend. Meanwhile, there is Jr. NTR's Dragon slated to release in the last week of July, but rumours say it might be postponed. Stay tuned...

Border 3 Officially Announced: Sunny Deol's Patriotic Franchise Set To Continue After Border 2's Success
137 days ago
Bollywood

Border 3 Officially Announced: Sunny Deol's Patriotic Franchise Set To Continue After Border 2's Success

Mumbai, January 27 - Producers Bhushan Kumar of T-Series and Nidhi Dutta of JP Films are set to reunite for the third instalment of the war drama Border franchise. The makers have officially confirmed the continuation of the iconic patriotic franchise amid the blockbuster success of Border 2, which is currently playing in theatres in its first week. The success of Border 2 has firmly re-established the franchise as a major theatrical brand. Directed by Anurag Singh, the film delivered excellent numbers over the extended opening weekend and once again proved the enduring appeal of large-scale war dramas anchored in nationalism. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Encouraged by this momentum, the makers have decided to push forward with Border 3, with early development expected to begin once the right script is locked. The details about the next chapter of the franchise will be unveiled in due course. Sunny Deol has been an integral part of the Border franchise, with his larger-than-life screen presence continuing to be the biggest commercial pull, and it remains to be seen if he will return for Border 3. The first film in the series was released in 1997, with a sequel coming nearly three decades later. Stay tuned...

Border 2 Vs Gadar 2 Box Office Comparison: Sunny Deol Rules The Biggest Patriotic Weekends With The Iconic Sequels
137 days ago
Bollywood

Border 2 Vs Gadar 2 Box Office Comparison: Sunny Deol Rules The Biggest Patriotic Weekends With The Iconic Sequels

Mumbai, January 27 - Sunny Deol has once again proved that when it comes to patriotic cinema, he remains an undisputed force at the Indian box office. With Border 2 making a roaring debut over Republic Day 2026 weekend and Gadar 2 rewriting records during Independence Day 2023, the veteran actor has now delivered two of the biggest extended holiday weekends in Hindi cinema history. Released on January 23 during the blockbuster holiday frame, Border 2 opened to a thunderous response across mass belts and single screens, driven by strong patriotic sentiment and nostalgia attached to the iconic 1997 classic. The war drama took a solid start with around 30 crore net, followed by strong growth on Saturday and Sunday. The Republic Day holiday further boosted collections, pushing the 4-day extended holiday weekend well past 150 crores net, including over 100 crores in the traditional Friday to Sunday weekend. Worldwide, the film grossed around 250 crore in just four days holiday frame, emerging as one of the biggest Republic Day openers of all time and Sunny Deol's second-highest opening weekend ever. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) If Border 2 opening is massive, Gadar 2 was historic. Released on August 11, 2023, ahead of Independence Day, the Anil Sharma-directed sequel witnessed an unimaginable audience euphoria. The film collected around 135 crore net in its first weekend (Fri-Sun), and with the Independence Day holiday falling mid-week, the 5-day extended opening was around 229 crore net in India. Worldwide, the period action drama delivered 270+ crores gross over the 5-day extended holiday period, which remains Sunny Deol's biggest opening weekend. Gadar 2 eventually went on to collect over 525 crore net in India and 685+ crore worldwide, becoming one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of all time and Sunny Deol's biggest blockbuster by a huge margin. Sunny Deol struggled to bring audiences to cinemas in the last decade, but with the Gadar and Border franchises, he has created a legacy that no other actor in Hindi cinema can match when it comes to patriotic mass entertainers, even though the Gadar franchise is primarily a love story but with the patriotic elements. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Border 2 vs Gadar 2 Box Office Opening Weekend Comparison Category Gadar 2 Border 2 India Net (Fri–Sun Opening Weekend) ₹ 135.00 Cr ₹ 121.00 Cr Worldwide (Fri–Sun Opening Weekend) ₹ 179.00 Cr ₹ 172.00 Cr India Net (Extended Opening Weekend) ₹ 229.00 Cr (5D) ₹ 180.00 Cr (4D) Worldwide (Extended Opening Weekend) ₹ 270.20 Cr (5D) ₹ 247.20 Cr (4D)

Border 2 Box Office (Worldwide): Sunny Deol's War Drama Nears 250 Crore After Excellent Extended Weekend
137 days ago
Bollywood

Border 2 Box Office (Worldwide): Sunny Deol's War Drama Nears 250 Crore After Excellent Extended Weekend

Mumbai, January 27 - Sunny Deol's much-awaited war drama Border 2 is putting up a show at the box office and has emerged as one of the biggest successes of early 2026. Released amid the extended four-day Republic Day weekend, the film has posted big numbers both domestically and overseas. The sequel to the iconic 1997 film has grossed an estimated 210+ crores in India over its first four days, while the overseas markets have contributed around 35 crores. This takes the film's total worldwide gross close to the 250 crores gross mark, a sensational total for a sequel of three decades old blockbuster. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The Anurag Singh directorial witnessed strong momentum right from its opening day and showed solid growth across Saturday, Sunday, and the Republic Day holiday. The patriotic theme, large-scale war sequences, and Sunny Deol's mass appeal have struck a chord with audiences, especially in the North Indian circuits and mass belts, where occupancies remained exceptionally high throughout the extended weekend. With this performance, Border 2 has already become Sunny Deol's second biggest grosser of all time, surpassing several of his past blockbusters and sitting only behind the historic Gadar 2, which remains his career-best. The weekdays will now be crucial, but given the strong advances for today and positive word of mouth, Border 2 is expected to hold well and continue its dream run at the box office. Stay tuned...

Dhurandhar Box Office: Ranveer Singh's Spy Actioner Scored Superb 8th Weekend
138 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar Box Office: Ranveer Singh's Spy Actioner Scored Superb 8th Weekend

Mumbai, January 26 - Ranveer Singh's spy action thriller Dhurandhar continues its extraordinary box office run, showing remarkable staying power even amid stiff new competition. Despite the arrival of Border 2, which stormed the box office with an opening weekend of around 120 crore net, Dhurandhar remained firm and recorded a superb eighth weekend at the ticket counters. The film collected approximately 3 crore net in its eighth weekend, an impressive figure for a movie in its eighth week. While Dhurandhar went below the 1 crore mark for the first time on its eighth Friday, the film witnessed a strong weekend jump and returned to crore collections, underlining its strong word of mouth and sustained audience interest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) After 52 days of its theatrical run, Dhurandhar has amassed a massive 833.50 crore net at the domestic box office and is now heading towards a lifetime finish of around 840 crore net. The film has already secured its place as the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time. On the worldwide front, the Aditya Dhar-directed flick has grossed approximately 1,294 crore so far and is on course to finish its global run at around 1,300 crore worldwide. With anticipation already building for the sequel, the film's historic box office journey continues to reinforce its all-time blockbuster status. Stay tuned...

Mega Blockbuster 'Pathaan' Final Worldwide Box Office Collection and Records
139 days ago
Bollywood

Mega Blockbuster 'Pathaan' Final Worldwide Box Office Collection and Records

Mumbai, October 28 - Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan landed a knockout punch in 2023 with spy action thriller Pathaan after coming from nearly four years of break. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the film was a kind of much-needed comeback for one of India's biggest superstars after not so pleasing outing with his last few films. "Pathaan" was released during the Republic Day weekend of 2023 amid huge anticipation and as expected, it scored the biggest opening ever for a Bollywood movie at the domestic as well as the overseas box office. There was no stopping the movie after that as it kept demolishing record after record. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) From the very first day, "Pathaan" was chasing history at the box office and without much support from other languages, it managed to score the biggest opening week collection the then for a Bollywood movie with 697 crores worldwide, including 437 crores gross domestically, before continued its dreamy run in the next weeks as well. Produced by Yash Raj Films, "Pathaan" went on to become the highest net-grossing film ever in Hindi before it was recently outscored by another Shah Rukh Khan-starrer "Jawan" and Sunny Deol-fronted "Gadar 2". At the worldwide box office, the film was truly a sensation and became the first Bollywood movie to gross 1000+ crores without China which is not the traditional market for Indian movies. Here is the final box office breakdown of Pathaan India Net Collection - 543.10 Cr India Gross Collection - 657.50 Cr Overseas Collection - 397.50 Cr Worldwide Collection - 1055.00 Cr Box Office Verdict - All-Time Blockbuster (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) "Pathaan", which is a part of YRF's ambitious Spy Universe, was on a record-breaking spree from the first day itself. Here are some of the box office records created by Pathaan - - Highest-grossing Bollywood movie at the worldwide box office without China. - First Bollywood movie to top 1000 crores worldwide without China. - Second-highest-grossing Indian movie of 2023 at the overseas box office. - The first film ever to touch 60 crores net mark in Hindi. - Highest-grossing film for Shah Rukh Khan, John Abraham, and Deepika Padukone. - Highest-grossing film for director Siddharth Anand. - Highest-grossing Yash Raj Films production. - Sixth Indian film to hit 1000 crores worldwide gross mark. Stay tuned...

Border 2 Box Office Day 3 (Early Trends): Sunny Deol Starrer Explodes On Sunday; Eyes 50 Crore Net
139 days ago
Bollywood

Border 2 Box Office Day 3 (Early Trends): Sunny Deol Starrer Explodes On Sunday; Eyes 50 Crore Net

Mumbai, January 25 - Sunny Deol-starrer Border 2 has exploded on its third day with monsterious jump of over 35%. The war drama is eyeing a huge 50 crore net collection on Sunday, driven by strong word of mouth and packed shows across mass circuits. After opening to an impressive 30 crores net on Friday and witnessing solid growth on Saturday with around 36.50 crores net, Border 2 has gained unstoppable momentum as it went into offensive mode on Sunday. The Republic Day holiday falling on Monday helps the film in a big way as it recorded excellent occupancy in night shows across single screens and multiplexes (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) With Sunday's expected numbers, the total collection of Border 2 after three days is likely to land in the 115–120 crores net range. This puts the film firmly on track for a 175+ crore 4-day extended Republic Day weekend, making it one of the biggest weekend grosses for a Sunny Deol film. Directed by Anurag Singh, the film's patriotic theme and emotional high points have strongly connected with audiences, particularly during the Republic Day weekend. With Monday being a national holiday, Border 2 is now flexing its muscles with extraordinary collections. Stay tuned...

Border 2 Box Office Day 2 (Early Trends): Sunny Deol Starrer Heads For 100+ Crore Weekend After Big Saturday
140 days ago
Bollywood

Border 2 Box Office Day 2 (Early Trends): Sunny Deol Starrer Heads For 100+ Crore Weekend After Big Saturday

Mumbai, January 24 - Sunny Deol’s much-anticipated war drama Border 2 is showing strong momentum at the domestic box office after big growth on Saturday, backed by solid audience response in mass belts. After taking a good start on Friday, the film has clearly benefited from positive word of mouth and the Republic Day weekend factor. Border 2 scored approximately 30 crore net on Day 1, marking one of Sunny Deol's biggest openings and the strongest start for a Hindi film since the recent big-ticket releases. Despite being a working day, the film held well across single screens, especially in North India, while multiplex performance remained steady. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) On its second day (Saturday), the war drama sequel is expected to earn around 35 crore net, jumping by around 15%, as per early estimates. With this, the total collection after two days stands at around 65 crore net, putting the film in a very strong position going into Sunday. Looking ahead, the Friday-to-Sunday opening weekend is heading towards the 100 crore net mark, a significant milestone for the film. With Republic Day falling on Monday, a big boost is expected, and as a 4-day extended weekend total is projected to be around 150 crore net. If the film sustains well post-holiday, Border 2 could be headed for a long and successful theatrical run at the box office. Stay tuned...

King Release Date: Shah Rukh Khan and Siddharth Anand Officially Lock Christmas 2026 Launch For Action Thriller
140 days ago
Bollywood

King Release Date: Shah Rukh Khan and Siddharth Anand Officially Lock Christmas 2026 Launch For Action Thriller

Mumbai, January 24 – Superstar Shah Rukh Khan's much-anticipated action thriller King, directed by Siddharth Anand, has officially locked its release date. The film will hit theatres worldwide on December 24, 2026, perfectly timed for the Christmas holiday season. The announcement was made on the evening of the third anniversary of Pathaan. King marks a major collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan and Siddharth Anand after the massive success of Pathaan. Positioned as a high-octane action thriller, the film is being mounted on a grand scale, with expectations of slick action set pieces, a strong emotional core, and a global cinematic appeal aimed at both domestic and overseas audiences. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The December 24 release date gives King a clear holiday window, traditionally considered one of the most lucrative periods at the Indian box office. With schools and offices shutting for Christmas and New Year, the film is expected to benefit from extended weekend footfalls and sustained holiday collections. With Shah Rukh Khan returning to the big screen in another tentpole project and Siddharth Anand once again at the helm, King is already being touted as one of the biggest Hindi releases of 2026. Trade expectations are sky-high, and the Christmas 2026 launch firmly positions the film as a marquee event for moviegoers. #KING is Ready to ROAR on 24.12.2026 in Cinemas#ItsKingTime#KingDateAnnouncement pic.twitter.com/a60zM0pc1s— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) January 24, 2026 Stay tuned...

3 Years of Pathaan: The Beginning of Shah Rukh Khan 2.0 and Defining Moment For Bollywood
140 days ago
Bollywood

3 Years of Pathaan: The Beginning of Shah Rukh Khan 2.0 and Defining Moment For Bollywood

Mumbai, January 24 - It has been three years since superstar Shah Rukh Khan's spy action thriller Pathaan hit the big screens on January 25. Released at a time when the Hindi film industry was struggling and in recovery phase post-pandemic, Pathaan emerged as a game-changer, reviving audience confidence, and reigniting box office momentum. The film's success also marked a turning point in Shah Rukh Khan's career. After the failure of Zero (2018), the superstar took a back seat to reassess his choices and rethink his strategy before returning to the silver screen. His comeback was further delayed by the unprecedented global health crisis, COVID-19, which extended his absence and growing anticipation around his return. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) When cinemas reopened and normalcy returned, SRK mania swept the nation with Pathaan. The Siddharth Anand-directed action spectacle proved to be the resurgence of an icon of Indian cinema, presenting the actor in a larger-than-life avatar that connected strongly with mass audiences. The film grossed over 1000 crore at the worldwide box office, becoming the first Bollywood movie ever (without China) to cross the historic four-figure mark. More than just a blockbuster, Pathaan proved to be the beginning of Shah Rukh Khan 2.0, which aligned the superstar with the evolving tastes of the audience. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Following on the historic success of YRF's production, Shah Rukh Khan delivered an even bigger blockbuster with Atlee's Jawan, underlining his unmatched star power. He then rounded off an extraordinary 2023 with Rajkumar Hirani's Dunki, a comedy-drama that did good business and showcased a different shade of his stardom. Three years on, Pathaan remains one of the most defining moments in recent Bollywood history. It stands tall not only as a milestone in King Khan's career but as the film that changed the fortunes of Bollywood, firmly re-establishing the Hindi film industry as the driving force of Indian cinema. Stay tuned...