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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'War 2' and 'Coolie' Trailer Dates Revealed
335 days ago
Bollywood

'War 2' and 'Coolie' Trailer Dates Revealed

Mumbai, July 14 - With exactly a month to go for the release, Yash Raj Films and Sun Pictures are gearing up to launch all important trailers of their respective movies - War 2 and Coolie, which are confirmed to clash at the box office on August 14 this year. ## According to the report by Pinkvilla, YRF has locked a nearly 3-minute-long trailer, which will be released by mid-next week, around July 24/25. The action-packed trailer has reportedly been cut with the intent of taking hype and curiosity to another level. ## On the other hand, director Lokesh Kanagaraj confirmed in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India that the Coolie trailer will be released on August 2nd. There were rumours that the makers would launch a teaser also, but Lokesh refuted by saying that he would only release a trailer before the film's release. ## About War 2 ## The spy action thriller is directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Aditya Chopra under the banner of Yash Raj Films. It stars Hrithik Roshan, who returns to reprise his role as Kabir from the first movie, Jr. NTR in his Bollywood debut and Kiara Advani in the leading roles. The movie is scheduled to hit the big screen in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. ## About Coolie ## Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie is a gangster action drama produced by Sun Pictures. It stars Rajinikanth in the lead role alongside Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, and Aamir Khan (cameo), in prominent roles. It will be released in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada. ## Stay tuned...

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War 2 vs Coolie: Which Star-Studded Film Could Emerge Victorious at the Box Office?
335 days ago
Bollywood

War 2 vs Coolie: Which Star-Studded Film Could Emerge Victorious at the Box Office?

Mumbai, July 14 - The stage is set for two of Indian cinema's most awaited blockbusters, YRF's War 2 and Lokesh Kanagaraj's Coolie, which hit the big screens in one month, during the Independence Day weekend. The films are gearing up to battle it in a direct clash at the box office on August 14 in multiple languages. ## Both films are headlined by massive stars, backed by successful franchises or filmmakers, and are positioned to make massive dents in the box office charts. But the question remains: which film has the edge? Even though both movies are from different industries, they carry enough power to dent each other's box office potential in some regions. ## Star Power ## War 2: The 6th film in YRF's Spy Universe brings together Hrithik Roshan, reprising his role as Kabir from the first movie, and Jr. NTR, who's making his Bollywood debut with this. The north-south combination is a major highlight of Ayan Mukerji's directorial, with fan bases across India. ## Coolie: The action drama film features Rajinikanth in a massy, larger-than-life avatar, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, whose last two directorial works were huge blockbusters in the form of Leo and Vikram. Plus, the presence of Aamir Khan, even if it is a cameo role, could make an impact in North India. ## Edge: War 2 has an edge due to its pan-India appeal with the presence of Hrithik and Jr. NTR in the leading role, but Coolie can make inroads purely because of star aura and cult following, especially in Tamil and Telugu states. ## Franchise Factor ## War 2: The film is a part of the hugely popular franchise, Spy Universe, and also serves as a sequel to the blockbuster film, War (2019). The potential crossover between the actors of other films in the universe makes it further appealing. Coolie: Despite the rumours, the makers have confirmed that Coolie is not a part of Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU), and serves as a standalone film. ## Edge: War 2 benefits from being part of a shared cinematic universe with established audience expectations. ## Box Office Potential ## War 2: The blockbuster sequel is expected to dominate in North India and overseas, especially due to YRF's strong distribution and Jr. NTR's debut in the Hindi belt. The latter's presence also makes the film a priority in Telugu states. Coolie: South India is expected to go berserk for Coolie. Despite Jr. NTR's War 2, the Rajinikanth-starrer is likely to take a good opening in Telugu states as hype is already there. It is unlikely to challenge War 2 in the Hindi belt, but could find some success if marketing is spot-on with Aamir Khan. ## Edge: War 2 might take the lead globally and in multiplex circuits. Coolie could dominate in the South and single screens. ## Who Could Emerge on Top? ## If War 2 manages to stay true to its franchise's strength by nailing its action, hitting emotional beats, and leveraging the Spy Universe well, it could become one of Bollywood's biggest blockbusters. Coolie, on the other hand, if it delivers the "Rajinikanth x Lokesh" experience fans are dreaming of, it could become a phenomenon in the South and surprise everyone in the North too. ## Conclusion ## War 2 looks winner at the moment (if both films score positive reception) as it has the broader pan-India commercial appeal due to various reasons (Spy Universe, sequel, and star power), but Coolie carries the weight of a mass revival moment for Rajinikanth, backed by a director who understands the pulse of today's audience. It can be said that the film that best balances content and hype will emerge victorious in the star-studded showdown. ## Stay tuned...

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'Son of Sardaar 2' Trailer Scored 28+ Million Views In The First 24 Hours: Top 10 Most-Watched Bollywood Trailer List
337 days ago
Bollywood

'Son of Sardaar 2' Trailer Scored 28+ Million Views In The First 24 Hours: Top 10 Most-Watched Bollywood Trailer List

Mumbai, July 12 - Bollywood star Ajay Devgn's much-awaited action-comedy drama, Son of Sardaar 2, is gearing up for its theatrical release on July 25. In the lead-up to the big day, the makers dropped the official trailer on July 11, which quickly gained traction online. ## In the first 24 hours, the trailer amassed an impressive 28.70 million views on YouTube, across two channels — 28 million via Jio Studios and 700K through Ajay Devgn Films' official channel. The trailer, infused with slapstick humour, has been met with a positive response from viewers, boosting anticipation around the sequel. ## Despite not breaking into the top 10 most-watched Bollywood trailers, Son of Sardaar 2 has comfortably outperformed many recent biggies, including Akshay Kumar's Housefull 5 trailer, which managed just 9.5 million views in comparison. With this momentum, SOS2 is poised for a strong opening at the box office later this month. ## Here is the list of top 10 most watched Bollywood trailers (Hindi) - ## 1. Dunki – 58.5 million ## 2. SkyForce – 57.65 million ## 3. Adipurush – 52.2 million ## 4. Singham Again – 52 million ## 5. Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar – 50.95 million ## 6. Animal – 50.6 million ## 7. Sikandar – 48 million ## 8. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 – 45.9 million ## 9. Jawan (Prevue) – 45.6 million ## 10. Baby John – 45.2 million ## About Son of Sardaar 2 ## Directed by Vijay Kumar Arora, SOS2 is a spiritual sequel to the 2012 film Son of Sardaar. It stars Ajay Devgn alongside Mrunal Thakur, Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Mishra, Deepak Dobriyal, Chunky Panday, Neeru Bajwa, Kubbra Sait, Vindu Dara Singh, and Mukul Dev, among others. ## Produced by Devgn Films and Jio Studios, the film is scheduled to release on July 25. ## Stay tuned...

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'Ramayana' Complete Star Cast Details Seemingly Revealed
338 days ago
Bollywood

'Ramayana' Complete Star Cast Details Seemingly Revealed

Mumbai, July 11 - One of Indian cinema's most ambitious projects, director Nitesh Tiwari's epic adaptation of Ramayana, has become the talk of the town following the release of its first look teaser. The brief glimpse, which introduced Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash as Raavan, has sent anticipation soaring, with a wave of unanimous praise across the board. ## Primary Cast Confirmed ## The teaser officially revealed Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, joined by Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, Yash as the fearsome Raavan, and Sunny Deol in the powerful role of Hanuman. The visual introduction of Ranbir and Yash has already generated tremendous excitement among fans. ## Rumoured Full Cast Line-Up ## According to Letterboxd, the complete cast has now surfaced. Notably, Arun Govil, who famously portrayed Rama in Ramanand Sagar's iconic TV series, returns to the epic as King Dasharath. He will be joined by Indira Krishnan as Mata Kaushalya and Lara Dutta as the scheming Kaikeyi. ## The cast reportedly also includes: ## Sheeba Chaddha as Manthra ## Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari ## Rakul Preet Singh as Shurpanakha ## Vivek Oberoi as Vidyutjiva ## Adinath Kothare as Bharat ## Mohit Raina as Lord Shiva ## Kunal Kapoor as Indradeva ## Amitabh Bachchan lending his voice for Jatayu ## Other listed cast members on LetterBoxd in undisclosed roles include Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Vikrant Massey, Meghna Malik, Harman Baweja, Samarth Kaimliya, Kurangi Vijyashri Nagraj, Ajinkya Rao, Sandeep Kumar, Pravin Manjrekar, and Satyen Chaturvedi. ## Production & Release Timeline ## Produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studio in association with Yash's Monster Mind Creations, Ramayana will unfold in two parts, with Part 1 slated for Diwali 2026 and Part 2 expected in Diwali 2027. The epic will be released globally in multiple languages and formats, including 3D and IMAX. ## The film's visual effects are being handled by DNEG, the studio behind numerous global blockbusters. Musical legends Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman are collaborating on the score, setting the stage for a truly cinematic mythological experience. ## Stay tuned...

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Sitaare Zameen Par 3-Week Collection: Crosses Five Films' Lifetime Total In 150 Crore Net Club
338 days ago
Bollywood

Sitaare Zameen Par 3-Week Collection: Crosses Five Films' Lifetime Total In 150 Crore Net Club

Mumbai, July 11 - Superstar Aamir Khan's comedy drama Sitaare Zameen Par had a decent third week at the domestic box office, which took its total India net collection to past 150 crores. It is among the 65 films to achieve the milestone of 150 crore net in the Hindi language. ## The RS Prasanna directorial scored approximately 19 crores net in the third week, dropping around 60% from the second week. The drop in collection in the third week was higher than it was in the second week (47.69%), which shows the legs are slowing down as competition is increasing. ## What is the total India net collection of Sitaare Zameen Par? ## After three weeks of running, the total India net collection of the film is around 154 crores. With this, it has beaten the lifetime collection of five movies in the 150 crores net club in Hindi - "Tanu Weds Manu Returns" (150.71 crores), "OMG 2" (151.16 crores), "Salaar: Cease Fire - Part 1" (152.65 crores), "Chhichhore" (153.16 crores), and "Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani" (153.55 crores). ## What is the overseas and worldwide collection of the film? ## SZP has done well at the international box office, scoring an estimated 54 crores gross in three weeks. Worldwide, it has grossed approximately 238 crores, crossing the lifetime collection of Ajay Devgn's "Raid 2" (237.50 crores worldwide) and becoming the third biggest Bollywood grosser of the year behind "Housefull 5" (289 crores) and "Chhaava" (808 crores). ## Stay tuned...

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Housefull 5 Five-Week Box Office Collection: To Beat Bajirao Mastani and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 To Enter Top 50 Highest Net-Grossing Hindi Movie List?
338 days ago
Bollywood

Housefull 5 Five-Week Box Office Collection: To Beat Bajirao Mastani and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 To Enter Top 50 Highest Net-Grossing Hindi Movie List?

Mumbai, July 11 - Akshay Kumar's comedy thriller Housefull 5 has completed five weeks at the box office. Despite the mixed reception, the movie has managed to earn a decent success. It has emerged as the biggest grosser for Akshay Kumar since Sooryavanshi (2021) at the global box office. ## At one point, it looked like Housefull 5 would be able to outgross Sooryavanshi's final worldwide gross of 293 crores, but due to competition and mixed word of mouth, the pace got slow at the box office. It will finish as the second biggest grosser for the superstar in the post-pandemic world, just short of Sooryavanshi at around 290 crores. ## Nonetheless, Housefull 5 has an outside chance to beat Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, and Priyanka Chopra's Bajirao Mastani (184.30 crores net) and Kartik Aaryan's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (184.32 crores net) at the domestic box office to enter the top 50 biggest Hindi net grosser list. The movie needs another 1 crore net to surpass these two films, which looks extremely difficult, but might get there if it manages to stay in theatres for a few more weeks on limited theatres. In terms of India gross collection, Bajirao Mastani will remain ahead as tax rates were much higher when it was released in 2015. ## How much did Housefull 5 earn at the Indian box office in 5 weeks (35 days)? ## Housefull 5 is nearing its box office journey as it earned around 35 lakh in its 5th week, a massive drop of around 85% from the last week. It has earned approximately 183.30 crores net collection (218.35 crores gross) at the domestic box office and around 289 crores worldwide after 5 weeks. ## As said, the movie will finish below the 290 crores gross mark globally, as the second biggest Bollywood grosser of the year behind Chhaava (808 crores worldwide). With this collection, HF5 could have emerged as a box office hit, but the cost involved was much higher than any other comedy entertainer. ## Stay tuned...

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Yash To Have A Full-Length Role In Director Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana: Part 1'
339 days ago
Bollywood

Yash To Have A Full-Length Role In Director Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana: Part 1'

Mumbai, July 10 - Director Nitesh Tiwari's epic Ramayana has taken social media by storm ever since the first look introduction teaser was released recently. The film features Ranbir Kapoor as lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Raavan, and Sunny Deol as Hanuman. ## Over the last few days, there have been rumours that Yash as Raavan will have an extended cameo appearance with only 15 minutes of screen time in the first part of Ramayana, which releases on Diwali 2026. The reports left fans disappointed and disheartened. ## According to the latest report by Himesh Mankad for Pinkvilla, there is no truth in rumours as Yash will have a full-length role with Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi in Ramayana: Part One. The actor has reportedly shot for over 50 days since he started shooting on April 30, for just the first part of the movie. ## Contrary to the rumours, Yash reportedly has a screen time in excess of one hour in Ramayana: Part One, which acts as a build-up for the battle royale for Ramayana: Part Two. Meanwhile, shooting for the first part is already completed, while the second part filming will commence in August this year. ## Nitesh Tiwari is said to be treating Ramayana: Part One in a very interesting manner, as he is giving a proper build-up with back stories to the characters of Ram and Raavan, as that would make the impact of Ramayana: Part Two even bigger. The second part will hit the big screen on Diwali 2027. ## The film is produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studio in association with Yash's Monster Mind Creations. The film has music by Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman while the VFX is being done by DNEG. ## Stay tuned...

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Top 10 Most Anticipated Indian Movies of 2025, Per IMDb
339 days ago
Bollywood

Top 10 Most Anticipated Indian Movies of 2025, Per IMDb

Mumbai, July 10 - The second half of 2025 is loaded with many potential big blockbusters at the Indian box office. IMDb, one of the most trusted sources to know the hype for a movie, has unveiled the list of the top 10 most anticipated Indian movies from July to December 2025. ## The top 10 most-anticipated Indian movie list shared by IMDb includes movies of different Indian languages, with the Hindi film industry leading with seven movies, followed by one each from the Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam industries. ## Here are the Top 10 Most Anticipated Indian Movies (July–December 2025) according to IMDb page-view data ## 1. Coolie (Tamil) – Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, and starring superstar Rajinikanth alongside Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, and Aamir Khan (cameo), the action drama is scheduled to release August 14, 2025 in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada. It is produced by Sun Pictures. ## ## 2. War 2 (Hindi) – Starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani, the spy action thriller is directed by Brahmastra fame Ayan Mukerji and produced by Aditya Chopra of Yash Raj Films. The movie is scheduled to hit the big screens on August 14, 2025, in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. ## ## 3. The Raja Saab (Telugu) – The horror-comedy, starring Pan India superstar Prabhas alongside Sanjay Dutt, Malavika Mohanan, and Niddhi Agarwal, is directed by Maruthi. The movie is slated to debut in theatres on December 5, 2025, in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada. ## ## 4. Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan (Hindi) – The romantic drama stars Vikrant Massey and Shanaya Kapoor in the leading roles. It is directed by Santosh Singh and is scheduled to release on July 18, 2025. ## ## 5. Saiyaara (Hind) – Yash Raj Films' romantic film, which introduces Ahaan Panday in the Hindi film industry and also stars Aneet Padda as the female lead, is directed by Mohit Suri. It is set to release on July 18, 2025, in theatres worldwide. ## ## 6. Baaghi 4 (Hindi) – The fourth installment in the action thriller franchise brings Tiger Shroff to reprise his role, as the movie also stars Sanjay Dutt, Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu, and Sonam Bajwa in the leading roles. Directed by Ahmed Khan, the movie will release on September 5, 2025. ## 7. Son of Sardaar 2 (Hindi) – The Bollywood romantic comedy-action, starring Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur, is scheduled to hit the screens on July 25, 2025. It is directed by Vijay Kumar Arora and serves as the spiritual sequel to the 2012 film Son of Sardaar. ## ## 8. Hridayapoorvam (Malayalam) – The family drama, starring Mohanlal, Malavika Mohanan and Sangeeth Prathap in the lead roles, is the most anticipated Malayalam movie of the second half of the year. Directed by Sathyan Anthikad, it is scheduled for August 28, 2025, release. ## ## 9. Mahavatar Narsimha (Hindi) – It is an animated film in production by Hombale Films and Kleem Productions, part of a series bringing to life the stories of Lord Vishnu's avatars. Directed by Ashwin Kumar, it is slated for release on July 25, 2025, in Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam, as well as 3D. ## ## 10. Alpha (Hindi) – Starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh, Alpha is the 7th film and the first female-centric film in YRF's Spy Universe. Directed by Shiv Rawail, it is scheduled to hit the big screens on December 25. ## ## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's 'Jolly LLB 3' To Clash With 'Kantara: Chapter 1'?
340 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's 'Jolly LLB 3' To Clash With 'Kantara: Chapter 1'?

Mumbai, July 9 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar's hugely anticipated courtroom comedy drama Jolly LLB 3, co-starring Arshad Warsi, is reportedly eyeing a Gandhi Jayanti 2025 release. The first is currently scheduled to hit the big screen on September 19.## According to a report by The Hollywood Reporter India, the Subhash Kapoor's directorial blockbuster is set to be postponed by two weeks. The report states that the makers are eyeing to bring the movie on October 2, 2025, as they feel it is a perfect holiday release. ## The team, including Akshay Kumar and director Subhash Kapoor, is confident that they have made an entertaining movie, and the discussions are going on to give it a holiday release, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, on October 2nd. ## Produced by Star Studios and Kangra Talkies, the film will pit Akshay and Arshad against each other in the movie as lawyers, with Saurabh Shukla returning to play Judge Sunderlal Tripathi. The movie will also feature Huma Qureshi, Amrita Rao, and Annu Kapoor in their respective roles. ## Jolly LLB 3 To Clash With Kantara: Chapter ## If the makers lock the October 2nd release for Jolly LLB 3, it could mean that the movie will clash with Rishab Shetty's Pan India movie, Kantara: Chapter 1. There were rumours of the postponement of the much-awaited Kannada title, but the makers dropped a new poster a couple of days ago and confirmed that the film is on track for October 2 release as the shoot is completed. ## Can Kantara Pose A Threat To Jolly LLB 3 or Vice Versa? ## Even though Kantara: Chapter 1 is not a direct Hindi film, it is carrying a big buzz in the dubbed version, especially since the first film, Kantara (2022), was a surprise hit in the Hindi market. The trade is optimistic about the film's box office prospects. However, Jolly LLB 3 is also a franchise film with a strong star cast and is easily one of the most anticipated Bollywood films. While the clash with Kantara 2 might reduce the full potential, Jollywood LLB 3 is expected to score a big opening. ## Stay tuned...

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'Drishyam 2' Hindi Cast To Reunite For 'Drishyam 3'
340 days ago
Bollywood

'Drishyam 2' Hindi Cast To Reunite For 'Drishyam 3'

Mumbai, July 9 - Bollywood star Ajay Devgn is gearing up for the final chapter of the crime suspense thriller franchise, Drishyam, which begins filming this October and releases in theatres worldwide on October 2, 2026, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. ## Directed by Abhishek Pathak, Drishyam 3 will reunite the cast of Drishyam 2. According to the report by Pinkvilla, actress Tabu, who has been a big part of the movie and featured in the first two movies, will return alongside Akshaye Khan, who featured in the second movie, for the third film. ## It is said that director Pathak recently discussed the idea of Drishyam 3 with Tabu and Khanna, and the actors were bowled over by the unpredictability of the screenplay, and instantly agreed to come on board the upcoming film. ## The report further stated that Drishyam 3 will most likely be the final film of the franchise, centring on the three main characters portrayed by Ajay Devgn, Tabu, and Akshaye Khanna. The story picks up directly after the second film. ## Apart from Tabu and Akshaye Khan, Drishyam 3 is also confirmed to feature Shriya Saran, who played Ajay Devgn's wife. Other family members of Ajay Devgn in the movie are also expected to make a comeback to the Drishyam saga. ## Stay tuned...

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IMDb Unveils Top 10 Most Popular Indian Movies of 2025 Till July 1st
340 days ago
Bollywood

IMDb Unveils Top 10 Most Popular Indian Movies of 2025 Till July 1st

Mumbai, July 9 - The half of the year has been completed, and IMDb has unveiled the list of the top 10 most popular Indian movies of 2025 so far. The list includes films released between January 1, 2025 and July 1, 2025, that have an average IMDb user rating of 6 or higher with at least 10,000 votes. ## Determined by the actual page views of the more than 250 million monthly visitors to IMDb worldwide, all the top 10 popular films had a theatrical release. Of the top 10 titles, six are Bollywood films, followed by three Tamil films, and one Malayalam movie. ## 1. Chhaava (Hindi) - Directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Maddock Films, the historical action drama features Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna, and Akshaye Khanna in the leading roles. It is currently the highest-grossing Indian film with over 800 crores gross collection at the worldwide box office. ## 2. Dragon (Tamil) - Directed by Ashwath Marimuthu and starring Pradeep Ranganathan, Anupama Parameswaran, Kayadu Lohar, Mysskin, and Gautham Vasudev Menon, Dragon is a coming-of-age comedy-drama released on February 21, 2025. It is the second-highest-grossing Tamil movie of the year so far, with over 150 crores worldwide collection. ## 3. Deva (Hindi) - The action thriller film, despite underperforming at the box office, remained one of the most popular Indian movies on IMDb. Directed by Rosshan Andrrews, the movie stars Shahid Kapoor and Pooja Hegde in the leading roles. It grossed around 56 crores worldwide. ## 4. Raid 2 (Hindi) - The crime action thriller, directed by Rajkumar Gupta and starring Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, and Vaani Kapoor, is one of the most successful Indian films of the year. The film delivered robust box office numbers, solidifying its success with over 200 cr in domestic gross and earnings of around 237 cr worldwide. ## 5. Retro (Tamil) - The romantic action thriller, starring Suriya and Pooja Hegde, was one of the most anticipated Tamil movies of the year, but it underperformed at the box office, despite grossing close to 100 crores worldwide. Directed by Karthik Subbaraj, Retro is among the most popular Indian titles of the year. ## 6. The Diplomat (Hindi) - John Abraham headlines this political thriller inspired by real events. Directed by Shivam Nair, the film was a decent success at the global box office, grossing over 50 crores gross collection in its full run. ## 7. L2: Empuraan (Malayalam) - The Mohanlal-starrer political action thriller, directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, was the most anticipated Malayalam movie of the year, and delivered box office performance accordingly by emerging as the biggest Malayalam grosser of all-time, with a worldwide collection of over 265 crores gross. The controversy helped the film perform in its home state, Kerala, where it grossed around 90 crores. ## 8. Sitaare Zameen Par (Hindi) - This comedy drama marked a comeback for superstar Aamir Khan by delivering at the box office. Directed by RS Prasanna, SZP is only the second movie of Aamir in the post-COVID-19 era, and it timely scored success for the actor, grossing over 235 crores worldwide (19 days) and is still playing in theatres. ## 9. Kesari Chapter 2 (Hindi) - Easily one of the best films of the year, this biographical drama, starring Akshay Kumar, Ananya Pandey, and R. Madhavan, won everyone's heart with its emotional subject, strong performance, and technical brilliance. The movie emerged as a success at the box office, grossing close to 150 crores worldwide. ## 10. Vidaamuyarchi (Tamil) - A major box office shock, this Tamil action thriller, starring Ajith Kumar, remained one of the most popular Indian titles in the first half of the year. Directed by Magizh Thirumeni, the film was penned by critics and was equally disliked by audiences. The movie emerged as a flop at the box office, grossing around 135 crores worldwide. ## Stay tuned...

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Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's 'War 2' Shoot Completed; Set To Hit Theatres On August 14
341 days ago
Bollywood

Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's 'War 2' Shoot Completed; Set To Hit Theatres On August 14

Mumbai, July 8 - Yash Raj Films' high-octane spy thriller War 2, one of the biggest Indian productions in recent times, has officially completed filming. The final shoot wrapped up on Monday, July 7, marking the end of an extensive 18-month-long production phase. ## Directed by Brahmastra filmmaker Ayan Mukerji, the film brings together Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan and Telugu cinema icon Jr. NTR (in his Bollywood debut) in a face-off fans have been eagerly waiting for. Joining the star-studded cast is Kiara Advani, who plays the female lead. ## In the final leg of production, the team reportedly shot a high-intensity prelude sequence along with an electrifying climactic dance number, both involving the lead actors and filmed over a span of more than seven days. ## Taking to X/Twitter, Jr. NTR expressed his excitement and gratitude. ## "It's always a blast being on set with @iHrithik Sir. His energy is something I have always admired. There is so much I have learned from him on this journey of War 2. Ayan has been amazing. He has truly set the stage for a big surprise package for the audience." ## “A big thanks to the entire @yrf team and all our crew for the love and effort. Can't wait for all of you to experience this high on August 14th!" he continued. ## War 2 is a sequel to the 2019 blockbuster War and the sixth instalment in the expanding YRF Spy Universe, following titles like Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, War, Pathaan, and Tiger 3. The film is set for a grand release on August 14, 2025, during Independence Day weekend. It will hit theatres in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil, with formats including Standard, IMAX, 4DX, and other premium options. ## With expectations sky-high and a fresh new pairing at the helm, War 2 is all set to raise the bar for Indian action cinema once again. ## And It’s a wrap for #War2!So much to take back from this one…It’s always a blast being on set with @iHrithik Sir. His energy is something I have always admired. There is so much I have learned from him on this journey of War 2. Ayan has been amazing. He has truly set the…— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) July 7, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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