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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Dhurandhar Box Office Day 5 (Early Trends): Ranveer Singh-Starrer Heads Toward Another 23+ Crore Day
186 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar Box Office Day 5 (Early Trends): Ranveer Singh-Starrer Heads Toward Another 23+ Crore Day

Mumbai, December 9 - Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar is turning out to be an unstoppable force as it continues its terrific run at the box office. The film had terrific opening weekend, followed by excellent Monday and the latest early trends indicate a strong, bigger than Monday, Tuesday on the cards. As of 5 PM, the spy action thriller is showing a 30% jump compared to yesterday's numbers at the same time, signalling an impressive weekday hold that many big films fail to achieve after their opening weekend. The afternoon and early evening occupancy has recorded a noticeable uptick, which has placed the film on course to comfortably beat its Day 4 collection of 23+ crore net. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) If the current momentum sustains through the crucial night shows, Dhurandhar is looking at a 25 crore or higher Day 5. Tuesday usually remains a discounted day, but the makers have opted for regular prices, knowing the growing interest among the audiences. Such growth on a Tuesday is a clear indication of excellent word-of-mouth and widespread acceptance of the film across metros, tier-2, and mass belts. With today's strong performance, the film is also set to cross the 150 crore net mark by the end of Day 5, making it one of the fastest to breach the milestone this year. As per the current trend, the film could close its first week at around 175 crore net (+/-). That would put Dhurandhar among the top-performing Bollywood films, reaffirming its status as a major box office winner and giving Ranveer Singh one of the biggest successes of his career. Note: Final estimate by 10 PM Stay tuned...

Dhurandhar Box Office Day 4 (Early Trends): Ranveer Singh-starrer Passes Monday Test With Flying Colours
187 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar Box Office Day 4 (Early Trends): Ranveer Singh-starrer Passes Monday Test With Flying Colours

Mumbai, December 8 - Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar is having a superb first Monday at the domestic box office with early trends suggesting 16+ crores net day. The spy action thriller, which enjoyed tremendous momentum over its first three days, has passed the Monday test with flying colours. Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar delivered one of the biggest opening weekends of the year with over 100 crores net. The growth over the weekend was a clear indication of the strong acceptance among the audiences, but you always want to want and see how the movie fares on the crucial working days, which ultimately determine the final fate of the films. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) As of 5 PM, the actioner has minted over 8 crores net collection, and the final collection of the day often gets doubled up from this. At this point, the movie seems to be having a 40% drop from the first Friday, but if the momentum continues, the final collection might go on to touch 20 crores or more, with under 30% drop, which is an extraordinary hold. Top 5 Indian Film Opening Weekend of 2025: Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar Fifth While the pre-release buzz for the movie was good, it wasn't extraordinary, but all the chatter around it has made sure the movie reaches every member of its target audience. It looks like the film is turning into a phenomenon, and with minimal competition and a clear window till Avatar: Fire and Ash, it is only going to get stronger. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dhurandhar's 4 days total will be over 120 crores net, putting it on course to score 160+ crores net first weekend, which is an excellent total. The movie has firmly established itself with strong word of mouth, setting itself up for a superb run at the box office. Stay tuned...

Rajkumar Hirani Locks Script for 3 Idiots 2 As Aamir Khan and Team Set To Reunite
187 days ago
Bollywood

Rajkumar Hirani Locks Script for 3 Idiots 2 As Aamir Khan and Team Set To Reunite

Mumbai, December 8 - The sequel to director Rajkumar Hirani's iconic blockbuster 3 Idiots is reportedly in the works and is set to go on floors in the second half of 2026. The comedy drama will mark the reunion of superstar Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, R. Madhavan and Sharman Joshi, who will return to reprise their roles. According to the report by Pinkvilla, the script of 3 Idiots 2 has been locked, and the team is extremely excited for it. It is said that the team feel that the magic of the first film has returned, and is as funny, as emotional, and as meaningful as the first part. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The sequel will reportedly be the continuation of the first part, picking up nearly 15 years after the characters went their separate ways in the climax scene and reunite for a new adventure. The movie will be packed with new humour that will reflect their grown-up journeys of Rancho, Farhan, and Raju. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The report further said that Rajkumar Hirani had been working on the idea of 3 Idiots 2 for a long time, and he finally found the right moment to revisit it only recently, after his Dadasaheb Phalke biopic with Aamir went on hold. He dedicated time to expanding the 3 Idiots sequel into a full-fledged screenplay. Released in 2009, 3 Idiots has been hailed as one of Indian cinema's masterpieces. It not only shattered box office records by becoming the first Indian film to enter the 200 crores club, but also started a discussion around the Indian education system with its unique humour to highlight it. Stay tuned...

Aamir Khan's Superhero Film With Lokesh Kanagaraj Is On? Superstar Shares Exciting Update
187 days ago
Bollywood

Aamir Khan's Superhero Film With Lokesh Kanagaraj Is On? Superstar Shares Exciting Update

Mumbai, December 8 - The mystery around superstar Aamir Khan as well as director Lokesh Kanagaraj's next ventures continues to deepen. The duo has been working on locking their next projects since their respective last films. In between, news of their possible collaboration has resurfaced amid continued rumours. Earlier in the year, Aamir Khan officially confirmed to the media that he would be teaming up with director Lokesh for a superhero film. However, after the underperformance of the director's Coolie, in which Aamir played a cameo, the rumours started gaining momentum that the superhero project was shelved. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The rumours only gained further momentum after it was reported that Lokesh has been in talks with Telugu superstar Allu Arjun for his next. But now, another twist in the tale has emerged as Aamir Khan reportedly confirmed that his movie with the Tamil director is still on, and narration will take place soon. According to the latest reports, Aamir Khan said that he is supposed to meet Lokesh soon for the script narration. He further said that the Leo director called him last month and he will meet him soon, so yes, the project is not shelved and is still on. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) If it comes true, it will be a powerful collaboration as Lokesh has made his mark with back-to-back big successes in Tamil cinema, despite Coolie not living up to the expectations. The filmmaker has proved that his style of filmmaking has connected with the audience, who have embraced his films with open arms. It needs to be seen what the future has in store regarding his collaboration with Mr. perfectionist. Stay tuned...

Top 5 Indian Film Opening Weekend of 2025: Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar Fifth
187 days ago
Bollywood

Top 5 Indian Film Opening Weekend of 2025: Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar Fifth

Mumbai, December 8 - Director Aditya Dhar's spy action thriller Dhurandhar stormed the box office with one of the biggest opening weekends of 2025 for an Indian title. Indian cinema in 2025 has seen some major releases opening to extraordinary numbers, and now, the Ranveer Singh-starrer joins the elite league. Released amid big expectations, Dhurandhar opened to better-than-expected box office numbers, before seeing a major surge on Saturday, followed by an explosive Sunday. Overall, the movie made a mark at the box office, collecting approximately 123.50 crores gross domestically and a strong 34.50 crores overseas for the worldwide opening weekend of 158 crores. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Singh's high-octane A-rated actioner clocked the 5th biggest Indian film and third biggest Bollywood opening weekends of 2025. It also marked the biggest debut for Ranveer Singh and director Aditya Dhar, whose Dhurandhar is the second directorial venture after URI: The Surgical Strike (2019). Among the biggest opening weekends, Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 is certain the finish the year as the number 1; however, superstar Rajinikanth's Coolie dominated the chart in terms of extended weekend with nearly 400 crores worldwide. Top Worldwide Opening Weekend of 2025 Rank Film Opening Weekend (Fri-Sun) Extended Weekend 1 Kantara Chapter 1 ₹ 238.25 crores ₹ 326.00 crore 2 Coolie ₹ 231.50 crores ₹ 385.00 crore 3 War 2 ₹ 185.00 crores ₹ 269.75 crores 4 Chhaava ₹ 164.75 crores — 5 Dhurandhar ₹ 158.00 crores —

Dhurandhar Box Office (Worldwide): Ranveer Singh-starrer Tops 150 Crores After Big Opening Weekend
188 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar Box Office (Worldwide): Ranveer Singh-starrer Tops 150 Crores After Big Opening Weekend

Mumbai, December 7 - Director Aditya Dhar returned with a bang after 6 years with Dhurandhar, which has exploded at the global box office, delivering one of the most impressive opening weekends of the year. The spy-action thriller has not only exceeded trade expectations but also delivered a career best worldwide launch for actor Ranveer Singh. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Inspired by the incredible true events, Dhurandhar hugely benefited from all the chatter around it, as it off to over 150 crores worldwide opening weekend. In India, the film has demonstrated extraordinary pull, minting 123+ crore gross, driven by packed shows in major metros and strong turnout in Tier-2 and Tier-3 circuits. With word-of-mouth remaining solid and action entertainers traditionally showing good legs, the domestic performance is expected to maintain momentum through the week. Overseas as well, the performance has been solid. The film has collected an estimated 34.50 crore gross, with North America leading the charge with an estimated $2+ million debut. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The opening also makes this the biggest debut of Ranveer Singh's career, surpassing the numbers of Padmaavat and Simmba. For director Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar stands tall as a monumental achievement with record opening. It is his only second directorial, including URI: Surgical Strike (2019), which was a big blockbuster. With early trends extremely positive, Dhurandhar is poised to continue its blockbuster run in the coming days, raising anticipation about how high the film can soar in the weeks ahead. Stay tuned...

Tere Ishk Mein Box Office (Day 10): The Romantic Drama Becomes First 100 Crore Net Grosser For Dhanush
188 days ago
Bollywood

Tere Ishk Mein Box Office (Day 10): The Romantic Drama Becomes First 100 Crore Net Grosser For Dhanush

Mumbai, December 7 - National award-winning actor Dhanush finally has his first 100 crores net grosser at the domestic box office as his romantic drama Tere Ishk Mein, co-starring Kriti Sanon, has breached this major milestone on its second Sunday. Directed by Anand L Rai, the intense love story is looking to score around 6.75-7 crores net on its 10th day, which takes its total domestic haul to 100 crores net collection. The Hindi version has scored an estimated 95 crores net, while the Tamil version has minted 5 crores through the second Sunday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Tere Ishk Mein has done well in the second weekend despite the arrival of Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar, which has clearly dominated the weekend with over 75% market share. The positive word of mouth for Rai's directorial ensured the movie stayed afloat and unlocked a major box-office milestone. As said, TIK is the first 100 crores net grosser for Dhanush, whose previous record holder was A-rated action thriller Raayan, which managed to hit around 95 crores net across languages. Interestingly, the actor delivered his career-best grosser in a Hindi film, which is not his regular or primary language. TIK is only his third Bollywood theatrical movie after Raanjhanaa (2013) and Shamitabh (2015). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Tere Ishk Mein is being hailed for its intense narrative, chartbuster music and Dhanush's performance, which continues to receive widespread praise, while Kriti Sanon's role has been highlighted as one of her best, and their chemistry is being highlighted as one of the major factors behind the film's big success. Stay tuned...

Dhurandhar Day 2 Box Office Early Estimates: Ranveer Singh-starrer Goes Overdrive To Score Big Saturday
189 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar Day 2 Box Office Early Estimates: Ranveer Singh-starrer Goes Overdrive To Score Big Saturday

Mumbai, December 6 - Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar is showing excellent momentum at the box office, continuing the strong pre-release buzz. The spy actioner opened to a superb response, collecting approximately 27 crore net on opening day, marking one of the biggest starts for a Bollywood film in 2025. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The opening day collection reaffirmed audience curiosity for high-octane action cinema and signalled a promising weekend ahead. On Saturday, positive word of mouth came into play, which quickly translated into sharp growth. While morning shows began on a steady note, occupancies picked up rapidly from noon onward, with several centres registering impressive jumps. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Multiplexes and single screens both saw superb growth, showcasing the film's broad appeal among urban and mass audiences alike. As per early estimates, Dhurandhar has scored an excellent 30–32 crore net on Day 2, delivering a fantastic Saturday performance. The strong hold and upward trend suggest that viewers are resonating with the film's scale, action sequences, and Ranveer Singh's high-energy portrayal. This kind of second-day growth is often a key indicator of strong acceptance among the audiences. With two days bringing in around 57–59 crore net, Dhurandhar is now on track for a solid 90 crores net (+/-) opening weekend. If the current trajectory continues on weekdays, the spy thriller could emerge as one of Ranveer Singh's biggest commercial successes to date. Stay tuned...

Tere Ishk Mein Box Office Day 9: Dhanush, Kriti Sanon-fronted Sees 50% Growth To Reduce Gap For 100 Crore Net Milestone
189 days ago
Bollywood

Tere Ishk Mein Box Office Day 9: Dhanush, Kriti Sanon-fronted Sees 50% Growth To Reduce Gap For 100 Crore Net Milestone

Mumbai, December 6 - Director Anand L Rai's romantic drama Tere Ishk Mein continues its strong run at the box office on the second Saturday, showing nearly 50% growth from Friday. After holding very well through weekdays, the film kicked off the second weekend with a decent hold, before seeing a solid jump the next day. Starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon in the lead roles, Tere Ishk Mein has minted an estimated 5.50 crores net on its 9th day, taking one more step towards the coveted 100 crores milestone. With approximately 93 crores so far, TIK will be looking to hit the milestone by tomorrow to become Dhanush's first film to do so. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Out of 93 crores net, the original Hindi version has clocked 88.50 crores after an estimated 5+ crores net on the second Saturday. The Hindi version alone is expected to enter the 100 crores club by the end of this week, which will be a major success given the genre and cast involved. The film's trending, backed by positive word of mouth and critics' reception, has been remarkably consistent, with collections refusing to slow down even in competitive markets. The superb growth indicates strong public reception despite the arrivel of Dhurandhar which is dominating this weekend with nearly 75% of the marke share. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dhanush's performance continues to receive widespread praise, while Kriti Sanon's role has been highlighted as one of her best in recent times. Their chemistry and the emotional depth of the narrative along with music have emerged as key factors in the film's sustained box office momentum. Stay tuned...

Romantic Wave Returns In 2025: Sanam Teri Kasam, Saiyaara, Deewaniyat, Tere Ishk Mein Revive Big-Screen Love Stories
189 days ago
Bollywood

Romantic Wave Returns In 2025: Sanam Teri Kasam, Saiyaara, Deewaniyat, Tere Ishk Mein Revive Big-Screen Love Stories

Mumbai, December 6 - In an era when the box office is dominated by high-octane action films, the resurgence of the romance genre has become one of 2025's most talked-about developments at the Indian box office. Amid the unpredictability of the box office, the romantic genre has emerged victorious and how. Titles like Sanam Teri Kasam, Saiyaara, Deewaniyat, and Tere Ishk Mein have sparked renewed excitement among audiences, proving that love stories still hold a special place in the hearts of moviegoers. This, once a dominant wave, has reignited conversations about the timeless charm of emotional storytelling on the big screen. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) It's not like the genre didn't have success in recent times, but the momentum was missing until this year, when multiple films found success at the box office. The revival began with the re-release of Sanam Teri Kasam, which drew footfall despite being nearly a decade old. Its cult status, combined with strong nostalgia factors, turned the film into a trending topic after going unnoticed back its original run. Sanam Teri Kasam grossed nearly 40 crores, and is among the top-grossing Indian re-release films. Soon after, Yash Raj Films' Saiyaara hit the big screen and stormed the box office by becoming the biggest Indian romantic drama ever. The film's old-school romantic drama struck a chord with the audience who thronged to cinemas in large numbers to make it a path-breaking blockbuster in this genre with nearly 600 crores worldwide. Top 10 Most Searched Movies in India on Google in 2025 Following the big success of Sanam Teri Kasam re-release, actor Harshvardhan's Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat continued the momentum by attracting younger audiences seeking heartfelt narratives, melodious soundtracks, and relatable portrayals of love. It not only crossed 100 crores worldwide but also became the actor's biggest grosser yet. As the year was approaching its end, there came Dhanush and Kriti Sanon's Tere Ishk Mein, which further cemented the success of this genre with its strong theatrical run so far. The movie is currently playing in theatres in its second week, already grossing nearly 120 crores worldwide in 8 days. Its success showcased that well-made romantic dramas still have the power to pull crowds and spark conversations, contrary to the belief that only mass action entertainers guarantee big openings and long legs at the box office. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Adding to this successful streak, the romantic-comedy Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, scheduled for release on December 25, is already buzzing among audiences. Early chatter within the trade suggests a promising run, with the film expected to close the year on a high note for the romantic genre. Together, these films have not only dominated social media chatter but also reshaped industry expectations. The box office performance of these romantic titles stands as a clear reminder that big-screen cinema thrives across genres. Stay tuned...

Tere Ishk Mein Box Office: Dhanush, Kriti Sanon's Romance Drama Heading To Enter 100 Crore Club
189 days ago
Bollywood

Tere Ishk Mein Box Office: Dhanush, Kriti Sanon's Romance Drama Heading To Enter 100 Crore Club

Mumbai, December 6 - Dhanush and Kriti Sanon's Tere Ishk Mein has started the second weekend with a decent hold, scoring approximately 3.75 crores net collection in both Hindi and Tamil versions. The movie has a big competition this week in the form of Dhurandhar, which is clearly the number 1 movie of the weekend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Directed by Anand L Rai, Tere Ishk Mein lost around 60% shows in the second weekend from the first week due to the arrival of Ranveer Singh-starrer. In the original Hindi version, it raked in 3.50 crores net on the second Friday, dropping by around 77% from the first Friday, and approximately 25 lakh in Tamil. Overall, the romantic drama has piled up 83.25 crores net in Hindi and around 4.15 crores in Tamil, pushing the total domestic haul to 87.40 crores net (103.75 crores gross) through the second Friday. It will cross the 100 crores net mark by the second Sunday, and will become the first movie (Hindi or non-Hindi) of Dhanush to achieve the feat. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Tere Ishq Mein is also putting up decent performance at the overseas box office, grossing an estimated 14.25 crores in 8 days. Combined with domestic gross, it has minted 118 crores worldwide so far, heading towards 135 crores gross at the end of the second weekend. As said, TIK is a box office hit, continuing the good year for romantic dramas. At this point, the film is looking to finish its box office run around 175 crores worldwide, but it needs to be seen how it fares during the weekdays since Dhuradhar is expected to dominate with positive word of mouth by its side. Stay tuned...

Dhurandhar Box Office: Spy Actioner Emerges Ranveer Singh's Biggest Opener
190 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar Box Office: Spy Actioner Emerges Ranveer Singh's Biggest Opener

Mumbai, December 6 - Ranveer Singh's A-rated high-octane spy thriller Dhurandhar exceeded expectations, delivering the biggest opening day of the actor's career. The film arrived with solid buzz, but its real momentum began just a day before release, when advance bookings picked up sharply, pushing pre-sales to nearly 10 crore on opening day alone. This surge signalled that Dhurandhar was headed toward a significant start. On its opening day, Aditya Dhar's directorial scored an estimated 27 crores in net collection. There are allegations that the makers did some feeding, but the opening is good and career-best for Ranveer after beating Simmba, which minted 20.75 crores net and was the third-biggest Bollywood opening of 2025. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Initially, the trade expected an opening in the mid-teens, but the massive last-minute upswing changed the trajectory entirely. With strong pre-release excitement, the film's first-day projections quickly jumped to the 20 crore range. The anticipation around Ranveer's action-packed avatar and the sleek spy universe helped drive strong interest across metros and mass belts alike. What truly elevated Dhurandhar's opening-day numbers, however, was the strong spot-booking response. Positive early word-of-mouth fuelled walk-in audiences throughout the day, ensuring that the film didn't just rely on advance sales. The combination of action, style, and commercial storytelling appears to have clicked with viewers, resulting in packed shows across key centres. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Worldwide, Dhurandhar has grossed in the range of 40 crores, which is superb. With this impressive start, Dhurandhar becomes Ranveer Singh's biggest opener to date — a milestone that boosts both the film's momentum and the actor's box-office standing. If the audience reactions continue on the same positive note, the film is well-positioned for a strong weekend and potentially a robust lifetime run. Stay tuned...