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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Arijit Singh Becomes First Artist To Hit 150 Million Followers On Spotify; Beats Taylor Swift
348 days ago
Bollywood

Arijit Singh Becomes First Artist To Hit 150 Million Followers On Spotify; Beats Taylor Swift

Mumbai, July 1 - Legendary Indian playback singer Arijit Singh has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first artist in the world to surpass 150 million followers on Spotify, the popular global music streaming platform. The National Award-winning vocalist, composer, and producer has overtaken international music icon Taylor Swift to claim the top spot. ## As of July 1, 2026, Arijit Singh boasts 151 million followers on Spotify. Swift holds the second position with 139.5 million, followed by Ed Sheeran (121 million), Billie Eilish (114 million), and The Weeknd (107.2 million). Singh first rose to the top of the Spotify follower charts in August 2023, when he overtook Swift to become the most followed artist for a short period of time. ## In August 2024, Singh again became the top artist and, since then, has managed his lead over Swift. At that time, only three artists—including Ed Sheeran—had crossed the 100 million mark. A year later, the number of artists with over 100 million followers has expanded to seven, with Ariana Grande (105.8 million) and Eminem (101.7 million) joining the ranks. ## Arijit Singh's rise reflects the growing global reach of Indian music. Known for his breathtaking, soul-stirring voice and chart-topping Hindi film tracks, Singh's international appeal continues to grow. His achievement is particularly remarkable considering Spotify launched in India only in February 2019, making his follower growth within just six years all the more impressive. This landmark moment further cements Arijit Singh's position as one of the most influential music artists of the 21st century, especially in India and a symbol of India's cultural imprint on global streaming platforms. Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar's 'Kesari Chapter 2' Crosses 15 Million Views On JioHotstar
348 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar's 'Kesari Chapter 2' Crosses 15 Million Views On JioHotstar

Mumbai, July 1 - Dharma Productions' biographical drama Kesari Chapter 2, starring superstar Akshay Kumar, has turned out to be a big success on JioHotstar. The movie was originally released in theatres on April 18 this year and was a success at the box office with close to 150 crores gross collection worldwide.## Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, Kesari 2 was released on JioHotstar after an 8-week theatrical run on June 13. The movie instantly caught the attention of the digital audience as it generated over 8 million views in the first 3 days. Even after the weekend, the movie continued to score on the platform. ## As of June 29, Kesari 2 has garnered 15.3 million views in 16 days, according to Ormax Media. This makes it the most-watched Indian film of 2025 on the digital platform, among the films which first released in theatres. Overall, it is the second most-watched title of the year, behind Netflix's Jewel Thief (18+ million views). ## The film won over critics and audience alike when it was released theatrically, as it was hailed as one of the best films of the year. Produced by Dharma Productions, Leo Media Collective, and Cape of Good Films, the film is based on the life of C. Sankaran Nair, a lawyer who took on the British Empire to reveal the truth behind the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre. ## Stay tuned...

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Ranbir Kapoor, Yash's 'Ramayana' First Glimpse To Be Released On July 3rd: Report
349 days ago
Bollywood

Ranbir Kapoor, Yash's 'Ramayana' First Glimpse To Be Released On July 3rd: Report

Mumbai, June 30 - The long wait is finally coming to an end, as the highly anticipated first glimpse of the grand cinematic adaptation of the epic Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, and Sunny Deol, is set to be unveiled in just a week. ## Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana has remained a hot topic ever since it was first reported a couple of years ago. The film began shooting last year, and now, fans are eagerly awaiting their first look at what is being touted as one of the greatest spectacles in Indian cinema history. ## According to reports, the official announcement promo titled "Ramayana: The Introduction" will be revealed on July 3rd at a multiplex in Mumbai. The publicity team has reportedly informed media outlets of the exclusive unveiling, which will offer a first look into the world of producer Namit Malhotra's ambitious vision. ## While it's still unclear whether the film’s cast or crew will attend the event, excitement is building up, especially after news broke that the announcement promo of the movie was recently cleared by the censor board. The teaser is expected to showcase the film's massive scale, emotional tone, and the visual grandeur being crafted by Tiwari. ## Ramayana stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, and KGF star Yash as the formidable Ravana. The epic saga will be released in two parts: Part 1 is scheduled for Diwali 2026, while Part 2 will follow on Diwali 2027. ## With a stellar cast and a visionary director at the helm, Ramayana is shaping up to be a landmark moment for Indian cinema. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Housefull 5' 4th Weekend Collection; Nears 300 Crore Worldwide
349 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Housefull 5' 4th Weekend Collection; Nears 300 Crore Worldwide

Mumbai, June 30 - Superstar Akshay Kumar's comedy-thriller Housefull 5 is losing momentum at the domestic box office amid growing competition, as the film collected approximately 1.50 crore net collection in its fourth weekend.## Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, the fifth instalment in the popular franchise has amassed around 182 crore net (217 crore gross) in India over 24 days. Despite the slowdown, the film remains the second-highest-grossing Bollywood release of 2025, trailing only Vicky Kaushal's "Chhaava". ## Globally, Housefull 5 has earned an estimated 287 crore gross, including about ₹70 crore from overseas markets. With this, it is on course to finish just below "Sooryavanshi" (₹293 crore gross) as Akshay Kumar's second-biggest worldwide hit post-COVID. ## Within the franchise, Housefull 5 stands as the second-highest grosser, behind Housefull 4 (296 crore worldwide, 2019). In Akshay Kumar's overall filmography, it is projected to be his sixth biggest grosser, following, "2.0" (744 crore), "Toilet: Ek Prem Katha" (316.50 crore), "Good Newwz" (316 crore), "Housefull 4" (296 crore), and "Sooryavanshi" (293 crore). ## Despite being mounted on an estimated budget of 250 crore, Housefull 5 has managed to turn in a decent performance, although the expectations were much higher given the massive scale, ensemble cast, and brand value. However, mixed word-of-mouth has impacted its long-term legs at the box office. ## Produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, the film features an ensemble star cast that includes, Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, Shreyas Talpade, Dino Morea, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Chitrangada Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Soundarya Sharma, Chunky Pandey, Nikitin Dheer, and Johnny Lever. ## As it heads into the final stretch of its theatrical run, Housefull 5 is likely to settle as a commercially successful, albeit underwhelming, chapter in the long-running franchise. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Sitaare Zameen Par' Scored A Good Second Weekend; Nears 200 Crore Worldwide
349 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Sitaare Zameen Par' Scored A Good Second Weekend; Nears 200 Crore Worldwide

Mumbai, June 30 - Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has finally managed to score a success in nearly a decade, with his latest comedy drama Sitaare Zameen Par. This is the actor's first successful film since sports drama "Dangal" (2016) as a lead hero. ## Directed by RS Prasanna, Sitaare Zameen Par had a good second weekend at the domestic box office, scoring approximately 33.50 crores net (40 crores gross), pushing total domestic cume to around 122 crores net (147 crores gross). The drop from the opening weekend (58+ crores net) is around 40%, which can be called a superb hold. ## The movie is going from strength to strength as the movie jumped solidly over the second weekend, despite the competition with new movies. This suggests that the movie has found acceptance among the movie-going audience, which should lead it to a strong finish at the Indian box office. ## While SZP is doing very well domestically, it is also seeing good business at the overseas box office, with an estimated gross of around 50 crores in 10 days so far. The worldwide cume total of the movie is around 198 crores gross, and it will be topping the 200 crores mark on its 11th day. ## Produced by Aamir Khan Productions, SZP is an official remake of the 2018 Spanish film "Champions". It follows a suspended basketball coach who must serve community service by helping a team of players with disabilities prepare for a tournament. Genelia D'Souza plays the female lead role. ## Stay tuned...

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'Hera Pheri 3' Is Back On Track As Paresh Rawal Confirms Re-Entry
350 days ago
Bollywood

'Hera Pheri 3' Is Back On Track As Paresh Rawal Confirms Re-Entry

Mumbai, June 29 - The drama around the hugely anticipated comic caper Hera Pheri 3 continues to unfold. The movie has been in the news for the past couple of years for various reasons. One of the biggest reasons the movie has been in media headlines is the suspense over Paresh Rawal, who is an integral part of this iconic franchise. ## Earlier this year, the movie was confirmed to go on the floors soon, and everyone was excited for the same. However, just when things were looking all good, Paresh Rawal dropped a bomb by announcing his exit from the film, leaving everyone, including fans, hugely disappointed. ## The sudden exit of Paresh Rawal left the makers with no choice but to file a lawsuit against the actor for all the alleged losses incurred due to him. Beyond this legal battle, it was the fans who felt disheartened with the fact that the movie might not be made in the absence of Rawal. ## And just when fans were becoming hopeless, the veteran actor dropped a bomb again, this time to the delight of the fans. During a recent podcast at The Himanshu Mehta Show, Rawal confirmed that all the issues he has had with the Hera Pheri 3 makers have been resolved. ## The actor seemingly revealed the reason behind his exit earlier, as he said that he doesn't want to do the movie just because of the huge hype around it. "There's no controversy. I believe that when people love something so much, then you have to be extra careful. It is our responsibility toward the audience. The audience has given you so much adulation. You can't take things for granted", he said. ## He added, "So, I was of the opinion that sab saath mein aaye, mehnat karein. Aur kuch nahin. It is all resolved now". ## Paresh Rawal went on to add that Hera Pheri 3 will 100% be made and return to the big screen. "It was happening earlier also, but it's just that we had to fine-tune ourselves (laughs). After all, all of them are creative, be it Priyadarshan, Akshay or Suniel. They are friends for many, many, many years", he added. ## The franchise features Akshay Kumar, Suneil Shetty, and Paresh Rawal in the leading roles. Now, the fans are eager for this iconic trio on the big screen soon. Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal will next be seen together in horror comedy, Bhooth Bangla, directed by Priyadarshan, who will also be directing Hera Pheri 3. Bhooth Bangla will be released in April 2026. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Sitaare Zameen Par' Hits 100 Crore India Net
350 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Sitaare Zameen Par' Hits 100 Crore India Net

Mumbai, June 29 - Superstar Aamir Khan's comedy drama Sitaare Zameen Par has topped 100 crores net collection, becoming the 6th Bollywood movie of the year to do so. The movie achieved the milestone on its 9th day. ## Directed by RS Prasanna, Sitaare Zameen Par has earned approximately 109 crores net in 9 days. It is the 7th movie of Aamir Khan and his first in 7 years to enter the 100 crores net. The actor's last movie to hit the milestone was Thugs of Hindostan. ## Sitaare Zameen Par is overall 131st movie in Hindi to cross 100 crores net collection. Interestingly, it was Aamir Khan's Ghajini, directed by A R Murugadoss, which was the first Indian movie to hit the hundred crore net milestone in 2008. ## Meanwhile, at the worldwide box office, SZP has grossed approximately 165 crores, which makes it the 5th highest-grossing Bollywood movie of the year. It will be crossing Salman Khan's Sikandar (185 crores gross) in the next couple of days to become the 4th biggest grosser. ## Stay tuned...

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Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's 'War 2' Confirmed For IMAX Release
353 days ago
Bollywood

Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's 'War 2' Confirmed For IMAX Release

Mumbai, June 26 - The countdown has begun for Yash Raj Films' mega-budgeted spy action thriller War 2, which is set to hit the big screen in 50 days on August 14. Starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR, and Kiara Advani, it is easily the most anticipated Bollywood movie of the year, carrying massive hype among the audience. ## On Thursday (June 26), the makers dropped new posters featuring the lead trio and confirmed that War 2 will also be released in IMAX along with other formats in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil languages. It is said that YRF has already booked all the IMAX screens available in India for the movie. The film is directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films. ## War 2 is the second instalment of the franchise and 6th film in YRF's Spy Universe after Tiger 3 (2023), Pathaan (2023), War (2019), Tiger Zinda Hai (2017), and Ek Tha Tiger (2012). The upcoming movie marks Jr. NTR's debut in Bollywood. ## HRITHIK VS NTR IN 'WAR 2': EXPERIENCE THE CLASH IN IMAX – CHECK OUT BRAND-NEW POSTERS HERE... 50 days to #War2... #YRF's #War2 is all set to release in #IMAX screens worldwide on [Thursday] 14 Aug 2025.Stars #HrithikRoshan, #NTR and #KiaraAdvani... Directed by #AyanMukerji,… pic.twitter.com/2tbNh9KoW6— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) June 26, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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Ajay Devgn's 'Son Of Sardaar 2' Complete Cast Details Revealed
354 days ago
Bollywood

Ajay Devgn's 'Son Of Sardaar 2' Complete Cast Details Revealed

Mumbai, June 25 - Bollywood star Ajay Devgn returns as Jassi Randhawa in the upcoming romantic action comedy Son of Sardaar 2, which is slated to hit the big screen on July 25 amid big expectations. Directed by Vijay Kumar Arora, it is a spiritual sequel to the 2012 film Son of Sardaar. ## Son of Sardaar 2 will see mostly a new-looking star cast as Sanjay Dutt, Sonakashi Sinha, and Juhi Chawala, who were part of the first movie, won't be returning for the sequel. It was already confirmed that Mrunal Thakur is the female lead this time, alongside others. ## Meanwhile, ahead of exactly a month before the release date, the makers have revealed the complete star cast of Son of Sardaar 2 with a new poster. The cast features a few familiar faces, while most of the actors are new to the franchise. ## Apart from Ajay Devgn, SOS2 will see Vindhu Dara Singh and Mukul Dev returning to reprise their roles from the first movie. The new cast members of the movie are Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Mishra, Chunky Panday, Neeru Bajwa, Deepak Dobrial, Kubbra Sait, Sharat Saxena, Ashwini Kalsekar, Roshni Walia, and Sahil Mehta. ## The film is produced under Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Deshpande under the banners of Devgn Films and Jio Studios, and co-produced by NR Pachisia and Pravin Talreja. ## Yeh family photo nahi…Yeh hone wale dhamaake ki warning hai⚠️🤪#SonOfSardaar2 in cinemas this 25th of July! #SardaarIsBack #SOS2@ajaydevgn @ravikishann @mrunal0801 @Deepakdobriyaal @KubbraSait @ChunkyThePanday @SaxenaSharat #MukulDev @RealVinduSingh #RoshniWalia… pic.twitter.com/P5B8ABtZwi— Jio Studios (@jiostudios) June 25, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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Ranbir Kapoor, Yash's 'Ramayana' Announcement Is On The Way
355 days ago
Bollywood

Ranbir Kapoor, Yash's 'Ramayana' Announcement Is On The Way

Mumbai, June 24 - Director Nitesh Tiwari's epic Ramayana is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious Indian films with the potential to emerge as the biggest blockbuster ever. The movie features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Yash as Raavan, and Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita. ## Ramayana is produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios and Yash's Monster Mind Creations. In a major development, it seems the official announcement of the epic with a first look teaser is on the way. According to the reports, a 3-minute-long title announcement video of Ramayana was censored on June 23. ## The announcement of the movie was supposed to be made earlier, but was postponed. Ramayana is among the costliest Indian movies ever, with a projected budget of over 1000 crores. It will be released in two parts, with the first part slated to hit the big screen on Diwali 2026 and the second part on Diwali 2027. ## The shoot of Ramayana is happening at a brisk pace. It is said that the first part filming is wrapped. Namit Malhotra's DNEG is handling the VFX, while Hollywood stunt director Guy Norris is on board to choreograph action sequences. Oscar winners AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer are the music directors of the film. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Sitaare Zameen Par' Tops 100 Crore Worldwide
355 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Sitaare Zameen Par' Tops 100 Crore Worldwide

Mumbai, June 24 - Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan's comedy drama Sitaare Zameen Par scored a good hold on Monday after the better-than-expected opening weekend collection at the domestic and worldwide box office with around 96 crores gross. ## Enjoying the superb word of mouth, Sitaare Zameen Par has topped 100 crores worldwide gross collection on Monday, becoming the 8th Bollywood movie of the year to achieve the feat. In India, the film has minted around 80 crores gross, while overseas collection is an estimated 30 crores, for the worldwide cume total of around 110 crores in 4 days. ## Needless to say, Sitaare Zameen Par is one of the surprise box office successes of the year. Released amid low buzz, the film opened to around 13 crores gross, before showing near-perfect 100% growth on Saturday, followed by another solid jump on Sunday as the opening weekend finished around 69 crores in India. ## The good hold on Monday has ensured that SZP may have a solid run; however, there is Ajay Devgn's production horror thriller "Maa", starring Kajol, that is releasing this Friday amid a decent buzz. It needs to be seen the impact of Maa, but the Aamir Khan-starrer is still expected to retain a good number of screens to continue with a good collection. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' Surprises In The Opening Weekend; Records Near 100 Crore Gross Worldwide
356 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' Surprises In The Opening Weekend; Records Near 100 Crore Gross Worldwide

Mumbai, June 23 - Superstar Aamir Khan's comedy drama Sitaare Zameen Par, which unsurprisingly had low buzz before the release, has surprised the trade big time with its opening weekend business. The weekend biz of the movie is a classic case of the unpredictability of the box office, which can turn the tide either way of expectations. ## SZP, directed by RS Prasanna, scored the opening of a little over 10 crores net, something which would have been considered a disaster start for an Aamir Khan-starrer before the COVID-19 pandemic, but not in the present time, when big openings are no longer guaranteed, even for a superstar's film. ## It was still the lowest opening for Aamir Khan since Ghajini (10.20 crores net), but it can be called decent given the fact that there weren't high expectations from it, as trade was expecting below the double-digit start. However, what followed next is history, which has taken everyone by surprise. ## The film scored almost 100% growth on Saturday, which is the biggest second-day jump for an Indian title, which opened with double-digit numbers. It scored another solid growth on Sunday to clock in around 58-60 crores net opening weekend, which is the biggest opening weekend for an Indian movie, which scored the opening of 10-11 crores net. ## SZP did decently in international markets during the opening weekend, scoring around 27 crores gross, for a worldwide cume total of around 96 crores gross. There was hardly any person who would have bought this opening weekend collection of SZP before its release, but such has been a trend that the movie came very close to the 100 crores mark globally, which is a very good result. ## Stay tuned...

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