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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Box Office: 'Sitaare Zameen Par' Third Day (Day 3) Early Estimates
357 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Sitaare Zameen Par' Third Day (Day 3) Early Estimates

Mumbai, June 22 - Superstar Aamir Khan's comedy drama Sitaare Zameen Par scored a good opening weekend after another big jump on Sunday at the domestic box office. The film witnessed almost 200% growth from Friday to Sunday, which is excellent. ## According to early estimates, R.S. Prasanna's directorial venture scored in the range of 28-30 crores net on its third day, pushing the total domestic opening weekend to around 60 crores. The movie really turned the tide after the low opening with massive growth on Saturday and Sunday, as the weekend, which looked like it might finish in the 40s, has come up much higher. ## The opening weekend trend of the movie has stunned the trade, first with the opening and then with what followed next. It is the first instance that a movie, which opened to around 10.50 crores net, went on to score 60 crores weekend, and this is a big positive sign for the film going forward. ## The things now rest on Monday, which has become a crucial factor for a film's success in recent times. A good hold is a must for longevity, but the kind of weekend it has had, indicates that SZP is likely to have a good run during weekdays. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Sitaare Zameen Par' Second Day (Day 2) Early Estimates
358 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Sitaare Zameen Par' Second Day (Day 2) Early Estimates

Mumbai, June 21 - Superstar Aamir Khan's comedy drama Sitaare Zameen Par goes overdrive on the second day and scores an almost perfect 100% growth after the double-digit opening day. This is the biggest second-day jump for a Bollywood movie with a double-digit start. ## According to early estimates, the film has scored in the range of 21-22+ crores net on Saturday, which takes its total collection to around 32 crores net in 2 days. The opening weekend, which looked like it might finish in the mid-40s, is now aiming for 55 crores net or might be even higher as pre-sales for Sunday are excellent. ## The huge second-day growth has made up for most of the lost ground of the opening day, which saw a decent start, but it couldn't be called good, given the fact that Aamir's film used to take much bigger openings in the past. However, the openings, even for a superstar movie, haven't been the same post the Covid-19 pandemic, especially for non-mass movies, so considering that, SZP's weekend can be called decent to good. ## The success of the movie will depend on how strong the hold will be on Monday, which has become a crucial factor for all the movies with low openings. However, the audience's word of mouth is highly positive, which indicates strong legs beyond the weekend. ## Stay tuned...

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Ajay Devgn's 'Drishyam 3' Shooting Details Revealed
358 days ago
Bollywood

Ajay Devgn's 'Drishyam 3' Shooting Details Revealed

Mumbai, June 21 - Ajay Devgn has been among the most successful Bollywood actors in recent times, and his upcoming line-up promises to take things a notch higher for him. The actor has nearly half a dozen films in the pipeline, and one of the hugely anticipated ones is Drishyam 3. ## Drishyam is among the most successful film franchises of Indian cinema with immense repeat value. The third instalment of it was recently confirmed for October 2, 2026, release. According to the report by Pinkvilla, the movie will start its shooting journey exactly a year before its theatrical debut. ## "The Gandhi Jayanti date holds a lot of significance for the Drishyam franchise (those who have watched would know why), and hence, the makers are embarking on the journey for the final Drishyam film from October 2, 2025", says the report. ## Ajay Devgn has already reportedly allotted his dates for Drishyam 3, which will be shot at real locations of Maharashtra, as well as the studio set up during a marathon schedule, spanning 3 months. The script of the film is already locked, and the makers are working on the dialogue draft at the moment. ## The entire cast of the franchise, along with director Abhishek Pathak, will return for the third instalment. The report further states that it's not clear if Drishyam 3 is a remake of the Malayalam film or an original script, as the makers were also working on an original draft at some point in time. There will be clarity on the same in the next few weeks. ## Meanwhile, the Malayalam version of Drishyam 3, starring superstar Mohanlal, is expected to go on floors in September this year and be released early next year. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Sitaare Zameen Par' Opening Day Early Estimates
359 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Sitaare Zameen Par' Opening Day Early Estimates

Mumbai, June 20 - Superstar Aamir Khan's comedy drama Sitaare Zameen Par has taken a decent start at the domestic box office. The film picked up well towards the evening and night shows, and managed to cross the double-digit mark by a decent margin. ## According to early estimates, SZP has scored in the range of 11-12 crores net collection. It was also released in Telugu and Tamil, in which, it has earned around 15-20 lakh collection. The trade was expecting an 8-9 crores opening, so considering that, it is a decent start. ## The opening of Sitaare Zameen Par is almost in the same range as Aamir's last film, Laal Singh Chaddha, which scored around 11.75 crores net in all versions. Another similarity between both films is that their genre are the same, and both performed best in urban centres. ## The audience word of mouth for SZP is on the positive side, and the advances for the weekend are much better, which indicates solid growth on Saturday and Sunday. Although it needs to be seen how big the growth will be, the movie will be aiming for 40-45 crores net weekend. ## Stay tuned...

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Ajay Devgn's 'Son of Sardaar 2' To Have A Solo Release As Maddock Films' 'Param Sundari' Postponed
359 days ago
Bollywood

Ajay Devgn's 'Son of Sardaar 2' To Have A Solo Release As Maddock Films' 'Param Sundari' Postponed

Mumbai, June 20 - Bollywood star Ajay Devgn's romantic action comedy Son of Sardaar 2 is reportedly getting a solo release as Maddock Films' romantic comedy Param Sundari is set to be delayed, according to the report by Peepingmoon.com. ## There had been speculation about the postponement of Param Sundari for some time, but the makers recently announced that it would be released on July 25, on the same day SOS2 hits the big screen. But the Maddock has now decided to postpone Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor's film. ## Producer Dinesh Vijan of Maddock believes that Param Sundari has a strong chance of succeeding at the box office, and he doesn’t want it to get lost in a crowded release schedule. Both SOS2 and Param Sundari are in the same genre, but the former has more face value due to star power and franchise. ## Vijan has strategically opted to reposition the film to ensure it receives the attention it deserves, both for its narrative and its music. While the new date hasn't been finalised yet, the makers are considering bringing Param Sundari in late August or September this year. ## Meanwhile, there is Marvel Studios' "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" also arriving on July 25, but it is unlikely to make much dent in Son of Sardaar 2, which is one of the movies with strong box office potential. ## Stay tuned...

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After Box Office, Akshay Kumar's 'Kesari 2' Emerges A Success On OTT
360 days ago
Bollywood

After Box Office, Akshay Kumar's 'Kesari 2' Emerges A Success On OTT

Mumbai, June 19 - Hailed as one of the best films of the year, superstar Akshay Kumar's historical biographical drama Kesari: Chapter 2 has found double success after landing on the digital platform following the theatrical release. ## Originally released on April 18, the Karan Singh Tyagi's directorial did well at the box office, grossing around 150 crores worldwide. It was made available on JioHotstar on June 13, following an 8-week theatrical run, and is doing well on the streamer. ## It was revealed that the movie garnered 5.7 million views in its first two days, making it one of the most-watched Indian titles of the year during its first week of release. It has been trending at the number 1 spot since the day it debuted on the platform. ## Kesari 2 was reportedly sold to Hotstar for a substantial sum of around 100 crores, which is among the highest for this kind of film. It has received a unanimous positive reception from the OTT audience, and this is expected to attract huge viewership in the coming days. ## Produced by Dharma Productions, Leo Media Collective, and Cape of Good Films, the Kesari 2 plot is based on the book The Case That Shook The Empire by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat, centred around C. Sankaran Nair, a lawyer who fought against the British Empire, to reveal the truth behind the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre. ## Stay tuned...

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Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' Teaser Date Revealed
361 days ago
Bollywood

Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' Teaser Date Revealed

Mumbai, June 18 - After making his debut with URI: The Surgical Strike (2019), director Aditya Dhar took more than 5 years to set up his next directorial. He teamed with Ranveer Singh for a spy action thriller, titled Dhurandhar, which also stars Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, and R Madhavan in prominent roles. ## According to the report by Pinkvilla, Dhurandhar is a one-of-its-kind spy thriller, which is set against the backdrop of real-life incidents that took place in the regime of India's National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval. It is set in the era of the 1970s and 1980s in Pakistan when Doval worked as a spy. ## The shoot of the film is going on at a brisk pace, with nearly 75% of the total filming already completed. Now, the makers are gearing up to launch the teaser on Ranveer's birthday on July 6. "It's a birthday special unit that will introduce the world of espionage to the cinema-going audience", says the report. ## Dhurandhar has generated a serious, genuine buzz with all the leaks in the recent few months, and the makers are confident to take the audience on a thrilling ride with this one. The teaser will present all the stars in the largest-than-life avatars on the spectacle. ## The entire shoot of the film, produced by Aditya Dhar and Jio Studios, is expected to be wrapped by September this year. The makers are looking to release the film in the window of January to March 2026. ## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's 'Jolly LLB 3' Is Based On True Events
361 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's 'Jolly LLB 3' Is Based On True Events

Mumbai, June 18 - After Bachchhan Paandey, superstar Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi have reunited for the third instalment of the black comedy legal drama, Jolly LLB 3. It is both the actor's next release and there is huge anticipation around it among the fans. ## Jolly LLB 3 is the first time both "Jollys", Arshad Warsi and Akshay Kumar, cross each other's path, after leading the first two films solo, respectively. The first two films were based on some true incidents, and the third one is no different in this regard. ## During an interview with Pinkvilla, Akshay Kumar confirmed that Jolly LLB 3 is inspired by some true events. While he refused to share details, it is said that the movie is based on a farmer's issue. In the film, Arshad will reportedly be fighting for farmers in court before Akshay's entry. ## The film is written and directed by Subhash Kapoor and is produced by 20th Century Studios, Buena Vista International, Cape of Good Films, Star Studios, and Kangra Talkies. The film reportedly stays true to its roots, sharp writing and satirical takes on the legal system. ## Apart from two Jollys, the film also marks the return of Amrita Rao (1st film), Huma Qureshi, and Saurabh Shukla as Justice Sunderlal Tripathi. It is scheduled to hit the big screen on September 19, 2025. ## Stay tuned...

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Ajay Devgn's 'Shaitaan 2' Officially In Works For 2026 Production
361 days ago
Bollywood

Ajay Devgn's 'Shaitaan 2' Officially In Works For 2026 Production

Mumbai, June 18 - After scoring a big success with Shaitaan, which was the remake of the Gujarati movie Vash, Bollywood star Ajay Devgn is all set to thrill the audience with its sequel. The first film also starred R. Madhavan, Jyothika, and Janaki Bodiwala. ## According to the latest report by Peepingmoon.com, Shaitaan is being developed into a full-fledged franchise with a sequel officially in the works. Unlike the first movie, Shaitaan 2 won't be the remake of Vash Level 2, which is scheduled to hit the big screen in August this year. ## Slated to go on floors in the first quarter of 2026, the sequel will reportedly shift its setting to Konkan, a region in Maharashtra known as a hub for black magic practices, and it will be an original script. Vikas Bahl will return to direct Shaitaan 2. ## Aamil Keeyan Khan has been developing the sequel since last year, and he is believed to have nearly finished the scripting, with only minor refinements remaining. Bahl will start preparation for the film after the release of his upcoming romantic comedy, "Dil Ka Darwaaza Khol Na Darling". ## Shaitaan is one of Ajay Devgn's upcoming 6th franchise films, with others including "Son of Sardaar 2" (July 25), "De De Pyaar De 2" (November 14), "Dhamaal 4" (Eid 2026), "Drishyam 3" (October 2, 2026), and "Golmaal 5", which is expected to go on floors early next year for 2027 release. ## Stay tuned...

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Aamir Khan Sacrifices Prime Video's 120 Crore Offer For 'Sitaare Zameen Par'
362 days ago
Bollywood

Aamir Khan Sacrifices Prime Video's 120 Crore Offer For 'Sitaare Zameen Par'

Mumbai, June 17 - Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has often shown his love for big screen cinema, and he is doing the same for his upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par by protecting its exclusive theatrical window, even at the cost of crores of rupees. ## It is known to all that Aamir has not decided to sell the film's post-theatrical OTT rights, as he wants people to watch the film on the big screen without having any idea when it will be available on home media for free. While his decision is being cheered by the trade, he has sacrificed a huge sum to stand firm on his decision. ## According to trade analyst Komal Nahta, Aamir has turned down a huge 120 crore offer from Amazon Prime Video for the film's post-theatrical OTT release. The decision he has taken is not because he wanted more money from OTT platforms, but because he has decided to try and change the game. ## Normally, the films are made available on OTT after an 8-weeks of their theatrical release, and this is something Aamir is completely against. He believes that there should be no fixed window for any movie and that they should be played in theatres as long as possible. ## In the post-COVID-19 world, filmmakers started having pre-agreements with OTT platforms with a fixed theatrical window. Trade believes that this is one of the main reasons footfalls have reduced in cinemas, especially for mid-size films, as there is a section of audience which is ready to wait for 8 weeks to watch them for 'free', which was not the case before Covid-19. ## This is something Aamir wants to change, and he is leading by example by not selling OTT rights of Sitaare Zameen Par, and has vowed to do the same with his upcoming movies. By turning down a massive 120 crores offer, however, is a huge risk taken by the Dangal star, but if he succeeds, then it can be a game changer and might pave the way for other filmmakers to follow the same for the larger interest of the industry. ## Sitaare Zameen Par is scheduled to hit the big screen on June 20. ## Stay tuned...

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Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' Cleared By CBFC
362 days ago
Bollywood

Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' Cleared By CBFC

Mumbai, June 17 - Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan's much-awaited comedy drama Sitaare Zameen Par, which is the adaptation of the 2018 Spanish film Champions, has reportedly been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for June 20 release. ## Directed by RS Prasanna, the film was in trouble over a few scenes, as the CBFC stalled the censor formalities and requested a couple of cuts. However, Aamir and director Prasanna disagreed with the same, according to a report by Bollywood Hungama. ## It is said that the film has now been cleared by the CBFC, though it is not mentioned how both parties reached a consensus, as per the report. The film is reportedly 2 hours and 35 minutes long, making it shorter than Taare Zameen Par, of which the upcoming film is a spiritual prequel. ## Produced by Aamir Khan Productions, Sitaare Zameen Par follows a suspended basketball coach who must serve community service by helping a team of players with disabilities prepare for a tournament. It also stars Genelia Deshmukh alongside 10 newcomers in key roles. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Housefull 5' Scores A Good Second Weekend
363 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Housefull 5' Scores A Good Second Weekend

Mumbai, June 16 - Superstar Akshay Kumar-led Housefull 5 continues to do well and has crossed 150 crores net collection after scoring a good second weekend domestically. The film witnessed almost a 100% growth from the second Friday to Sunday. ## The comedy entertainer scored approximately 6 crore net on the second Friday, followed by a jump of around 60% for 9.50 crores net on Saturday, and another 20% jump on Sunday for around 11.50 crores net. It minted approximately 27 crores net in the second weekend, which is down by around 65% from the opening weekend. The total collection of the movie is around 154 crores net in 10 days. ## Housefull 5 has been enjoying almost a free run so far, but superstar Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par is coming next week, which means the screens will be shared. The good thing for HF5 is that the word of mouth is in favour, which should ensure enough number of screens to continue scoring steady collections at lower levels. ## At this point, the film is heading for 175+ crore net finish, but the entry into the 200 crore club can also not be ruled out, depending on how it performs after the arrival of SZP. Meanwhile, the film has grossed approximately 235 crores at the worldwide box office at the end of the second weekend (10 days). ## Stay tuned...

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