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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'Housefull 5' Eyes Record Opening In The Franchise
373 days ago
Bollywood

'Housefull 5' Eyes Record Opening In The Franchise

Mumbai, June 6 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar-led comedy entertainer Housefull 5 hits the big screen today, June 6, amid huge anticipation. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, it is the costliest film of the franchise, and the expectations are huge from this at the box office. ## Housefull 5 scored one of the biggest advances of the year for a Bollywood title, with approximately 2.50 lakh tickets sold worth approximately 8 crore gross collection (without block seat) for the opening day. The pre-sales, however, are not as big as it was expected given the franchise value and huge star cast. ## Despite pre-sales falling short of expectations, Housefull 5 is eying the record opening in the franchise. In comparison to one of the recent films, Sikandar, the advance booking of HF5 is slightly behind, but it needs to be noted that the Salman Khan-starrer had a Sunday release. ## It has also been observed that the Housefull franchise is not usually an advance-heavy franchise and has relied on spot bookings, and this seems to be the case with the latest instalment. The urgency in booking tickets is much higher on the release day than on the previous days, which shows the strong response in spot booking. ## At this point, Housefull 5 is looking to score the biggest opening of the franchise, beating Housefull 4, which scored around 19 crore net. The pre-sales response suggests the opening in the range of 23-25 crores net, however, it might vary depending on how the day progresses in terms of walk-ins. ## Housefull 5 is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under the banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. It features a huge cast, also including Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Shreyas Talpade, Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, Dino Morea, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Chitrangada Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Soundarya Sharma, Chunky Pandey, Nikitin Dheer, and Johnny Lever. ## Stay tuned...

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Aamir Khan Confirms Superhero Film With Director Lokesh Kanagaraj
374 days ago
Bollywood

Aamir Khan Confirms Superhero Film With Director Lokesh Kanagaraj

Mumbai, June 5 - Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan and Tamil director Lokesh Kanagaraj are officially teaming up for the first time. The project in question has been in the news since last year, when it was reported that the duo would collaborate on two films, including a full-fledged one. ## Usually, Aamir Khan decides on his next film after the release of the in-production title, but this time, the actor already has a couple of films in the pipeline. He is gearing up for the release of "Sitaare Zameen Par", which is set to hit the big screen on June 20. ## Recently, the Dangal star announced his reunion with director Rajkumar Hirani for the biopic of Dadasaheb Phalke, who is known as the father of Indian cinema, and now he has confirmed another project, this time with Lokesh Kangaraj. ## When asked about a film with Lokesh Kanagaraj, he replied during a group interaction with journalists, "Lokesh and I are working on a film. It belongs to the superhero genre. It's a big-scale action film and will go on floors in the second half of 2026". ## There were rumours that Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani also discussed "PK 2"; however, the actor has denied it and said it is just a rumour. Lokesh's film will start after Dadasaheb Phalke's biopic, which begins production in October this year. ## Meanwhile, Aamir is also doing a cameo role in Lokesh Kanagraj's "Coolie", starring superstar Rajinikanth. It will be released on August 14 this year and will clash with Yash Raj Films' "War 2". ## Stay tuned...

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'Housefull 5' To Be Akshay Kumar's Widest Release; Budget Details Also Revealed
376 days ago
Bollywood

'Housefull 5' To Be Akshay Kumar's Widest Release; Budget Details Also Revealed

Mumbai, June 3 - The much-awaited comedy entertainer Housefull 5, starring superstar Akshay Kumar, is all set to hit the big screen on June 6, and it is going to be the first of its kind film for its genre as well as for Akshay. ## Housefull 5 is the fifth instalment of the blockbuster franchise, and according to the reports, it is set to be the widest release for the franchise. It is said that the film will be released on over 5000 screens across the country. Overseas, it will release on over 2000 screens. This makes it the widest release for Akshay as well as for the comedy genre in India. ## It is to be noted that Housefull 5 will clash with Kamal Haasan's Thug Life (June 5), and despite that, the former has managed to lock a huge screen count nationwide. If the movie manages to get positive word of mouth, then it has all the ingredients to become the highest-grossing film of the franchise. ## Apart from getting the huge release, Housefull 5 is also the costliest film of the series. It is revealed that the film's total budget is 225 crores (without print and advertisement costs), which also makes it the costliest Indian comedy film. ## Earlier, there were reports and the makers also revealed that Housefull 5 was to be made in a budget of 350 crores, however, the film reportedly went through casting changes, which reduced the cost significantly. It is also said to be one of Akshay's costliest films to date after Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Sooryavanshi. ## Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, Housefull 5 features a massive ensemble cast, which also includes Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Shreyas Talpade, Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, Dino Morea, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Chitrangada Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Soundarya Sharma, Chunky Pandey, Nikitin Dheer, and Johnny Lever. ## Stay tuned...

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Ranbir Kapoor's 'Dhoom 4' To Go On Floors In April 2026
377 days ago
Bollywood

Ranbir Kapoor's 'Dhoom 4' To Go On Floors In April 2026

Mumbai, June 2 - Yash Raj Films' action thriller Dhoom 4 is among the most-anticipated Bollywood movies. It was announced many moons back, but there hasn't been much development until recently, when it was reported that Ranbir Kapoor was roped in to play the lead role. ## According to the latest report by Pinkvilla, the script of Dhoom 4 is currently being developed at YRF. Aditya Chopra, along with writer Shridhar Raghavan, has teamed up to lock in the script for Dhoom 4, and they are working on a story draft worthy of the hype surrounding the blockbuster. ## It is reported that the shoot for Dhoom 4 is expected to commence in April 2026, with the makers aiming to complete it by the end of the year for a 2027 release. Ayan Mukerji will reportedly direct the film, which will go into pre-production after the release of YRF's War 2 during Independence Day weekend 2025. ## Meanwhile, Ranbir is currently shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War, and on calling it a wrap, he moves on to complete Ramayana 2. He will start Dhoom 4 after completing his current commitments. The actor also has Brahmastra 2 with Ayan Mukerji and Animal Park with Sandeep Reddy Vanga in the pipeline. ## Stay tuned...

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Ajay Devgn's 'Drishyam 3' Locks Release Date
380 days ago
Bollywood

Ajay Devgn's 'Drishyam 3' Locks Release Date

Mumbai, May 30 - Ajay Devgn is all set to return as Vijay Salgaonkar in the third instalment of the family crime thriller, Drishyam. Amid the months of speculation, the makers confirmed Drishyam 3 via Bombay Stock Exchange disclosure. ## While the movie is currently in the scripting stage, the makers have already locked the release date. It is revealed that the highly anticipated blockbuster will be hitting worldwide theatres on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti 2026, on October 2. ## The film will be produced by Panorama Studios in association with Viacom18 Studios. The shoot of the movie is expected to begin by the end of this year, and it will be directed by Abhishek Pathak with the rest of the cast set to return. ## Currently, there is no other film scheduled on Gandhi Jayanti 2026, but there are rumours that superstar Shah Rukh Khan's "King" with director Siddharth Anand is also eyeing the same date. However, there hasn't been any official announcement regarding the same yet. ## Meanwhile, the original Malayalam version of Drishyam 3 starring Mohanlal was also announced recently, but the shooting timeline is not set yet. It is said that both the Malayalam and Hindi versions might be different this time. ## #Xclusiv... AJAY DEVGN - ABHISHEK PATHAK ANNOUNCE RELEASE DATE OF NEXT FILM... #AjayDevgn and director #AbhishekPathak's much anticipated family thriller locks the release date: 2 October 2026 #GandhiJayanti.The film will be jointly produced by #PanoramaStudios and #Viacom18. pic.twitter.com/bNHIpEl3Xw— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) May 30, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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Salman Khan In Talks With Malayalam Director Mahesh Narayanan For An Action Thriller
380 days ago
Bollywood

Salman Khan In Talks With Malayalam Director Mahesh Narayanan For An Action Thriller

Mumbai, May 30 - Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is gearing up to start his next film, which is with director Apoorva Lakhia, about the Galwan Valley Clash between India and China. While the movie is slated to go on floors in a couple of months, Salman is actively in talks with several other directors. ## It is said that Salman Khan has reportedly been talking to Kabir Khan, Ali Abbas Zafar, Anees Bazmee, and Rajkumar Periasamy. Now, according to the report by PeepingMoon.com, the "Sultan" star is in talks with Malayalam director Mahesh Narayanan for an action thriller film. ## The report states that Narayanan held talks with Salman in Mumbai for a large-scale action thriller. While the discussions are still at a preliminary stage, the actor is believed to be intrigued by the story's premise and has expressed interest in hearing a full script narration in the coming months. ## The project in question will be produced by Salman's sister, Alvira Khan Agnihotri and her husband, Atul Agnihotri's banner, Reel Life Productions. It is said to be a more commercially oriented script of Mahesh Narayanan, who is best known for acclaimed Malayalam films like "Take Off," "CU Soon," and "Malik". ## Meanwhile, Salman Khan will be playing Colonel B. Santosh Babu, who led the 16 Bihar Regiment during the clash and was martyred while confronting Chinese troops during the Galwan Valley Clash in 2020. The film will start shooting in July and release in the first half of 2026. ## Stay tuned...

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'Housefull 5' Advance Booking Update
381 days ago
Bollywood

'Housefull 5' Advance Booking Update

Mumbai, May 29 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar-fronted Housefull 5 is set to hit the big screen on June 6, and the trade is bullish on this comedy entertainer, directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under the banner of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. ## The Bollywood box office has been in good shape for the last couple of months, and the trade is expecting Housefull 5 to extend this good run. Before the movie hits the big screen, all eyes will be on how the advance booking of it goes. ## According to the latest reports, the makers are set to open advance booking of the film by Saturday evening or Sunday morning (May 31/June 1). The buzz for the movie is positive, and the trade is expecting it to emerge as Akshay's biggest opening, which will, however, depend on how pre-sales perform. ## Meanwhile, the advances for Housefull 5 have already opened in some international markets, and the initial response is reportedly positive. If the momentum continues, it can emerge as one of Akshay's biggest openers at the overseas box office. ## In the post-COVID-19 era, franchise-based films or sequels have performed very well at the box office. Housefull is among the biggest franchises in Bollywood, so there is genuine excitement among the fans for it, something which is expected. ## The film features a massive ensemble cast, which also includes Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Shreyas Talpade, Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, Dino Morea, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Chitrangada Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Soundarya Sharma, Chunky Pandey, Nikitin Dheer, and Johnny Lever. ## Stay tuned...

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Kartik Aaryan, Sreeleela's Untitled Love Story With Director Anurag Basu To Be Postponed?
381 days ago
Bollywood

Kartik Aaryan, Sreeleela's Untitled Love Story With Director Anurag Basu To Be Postponed?

Mumbai, May 29 - Bollywood heartthrob Kartik Aaryan and director Anurag Basu have teamed up for the first time for an untitled musical love story film. The film, which was originally supposed to be titled Aashiqui 3, features Sreeleela as the female lead, also marking her Bollywood debut. ## The film was announced earlier this year with a Diwali 2025 release date. However, according to the latest report by The Hollywood Reporter India, the love story is set to be delayed to a new date, possibly to 2026. ## It is said that Anurag Basu has completed 40% of the total shoot of the film after it went on floors in March this year. Kartik, meanwhile, recently started filming for Dharma Productions' "Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri," while Basu is also busy in the post-production of his next, "Metro... In Dino,". ## Given the current commitments of both Kartik and Basu, the report states that the next schedule of their film is likely to kick off in August this year, and this makes things difficult to ready the film by October, which means the film is unlikely to be released on Diwali this year. ## THR India reports that the makers are likely to look for a Valentine's Day 2026 release, however, that date is also impossible as Kartik Aaryan's "Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri" is already scheduled for February 13, 2026, release. ## Meanwhile, with the postponement of Kartik's film is certain, Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna's "Thama" with Maddock Films is set to get a solo release this Diwali. ## Stay tuned...

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Adivi Sesh, Mrunal Thakur's Dacoit Postponed From Christmas 2025; Locks A New Date
384 days ago
Bollywood

Adivi Sesh, Mrunal Thakur's Dacoit Postponed From Christmas 2025; Locks A New Date

Mumbai, October 28 - Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur's romantic action drama Dacoit - Ek Prem Katha has been postponed from the Christmas 2025 release. The film is directed by Shaneil Deo and also stars Anurag Kashyap in a prominent role. On Tuesday (October 28), the makers unveiled a new poster of the movie and also confirmed that it will now hit the big screen on March 19, 2026, in Hindi and Telugu. The poster features Sesh and Thakur in an intense look, which promises an action-packed ride revolving around two ex-lovers. Dacoit is being shot simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu. It is produced by Annapurna Studios, S.S. Creations, and Suniel Narang Productions. It will be Adivi Sesh's first release since HIT: The Second Case in December 2022. ## EXperience EXplosive drama with #DACOIT ❤‍🔥GRAND RELEASE WORLDWIDE ON MARCH 19th, 2026 in Hindi & Telugu 💥#UgadiWithDACOIT#GudiPadwaWithDACOIT#EidWithDACOIT@AdiviSesh @anuragkashyap72 @Deonidas #BheemsCeciroleo @Gyaani_official @danushbhaskar @abburiravi… pic.twitter.com/sqRDSfg9x7— Mrunal Thakur (@mrunal0801) October 28, 2025 Stay tuned...

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'War 2' Teaser Clocks 70+ Million Views In The First 24 Hours
389 days ago
Bollywood

'War 2' Teaser Clocks 70+ Million Views In The First 24 Hours

Mumbai, May 21 - The first teaser of Yash Raj Films' highly anticipated spy action thriller War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, has received a thunderous response across social media platforms, with mostly positive talk around it. The teaser was launched on May 20, on the occasion of Jr. NTR's birthday. ## Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the teaser scored a huge 70+ million views on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook in the first 24 hours. On TY alone, the blockbuster promo scored 25+ million views, including 20+ million views in the Hindi version. ## The talk around the teaser is mostly positive, with the main criticism being for VFX, which looked subpar. However, the social media users are praising Hrithik and NTR, who have been pitched against each other in this high-octane actioner, which is the 6th film in the YRF Spy Universe. ## War 2 marks Jr. NTR's Bollywood debut, and trade believes that his casting can prove to be a game-changer. It also stars Kiara Advani in the female lead role, along with Ashutosh Rana, while the rest of the cast has not been revealed yet. ## Produced by Yash Raj Film, War 2 is scheduled to hit the big screen on August 14, 2025, in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. ## ## Stay tuned...

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Shah Rukh Khan's 'King' Shoot Begins; Release Date Revealed
389 days ago
Bollywood

Shah Rukh Khan's 'King' Shoot Begins; Release Date Revealed

Mumbai, May 21 - After months of preparations, the shoot of superstar Shah Rukh Khan-fronted action thriller King has commenced on May 21 in Mumbai. As per the reports, Suhana Khan and Abhay Verma have started shooting for the film in Mehboob Studio, and the rest of the cast will join them soon. ## Directed by Siddharth Anand, King is easily among the most anticipated Indian movies. The film boasts a massive ensemble cast, which also includes Rani Mukerji, Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Abhishek Bachchan, Arshad Warsi, and Jaideep Ahlawat, in prominent roles. ## According to the latest report by Peepingmoon.com, King Khan and director Siddharth Anand are looking to release the film on October 2, 2026, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti next year. "This date aligns perfectly for a grand Bollywood spectacle like King. Falling on a Friday and coinciding with a national holiday, this date positions the film for a strong box office opening", says the report. ## King is said to be a revenge drama featuring Shah Rukh Khan as a seasoned assassin who embarks on a vengeful journey alongside Suhana Khan's character after a devastating tragedy upends her life. Deepika Padukone plays the female lead, while Abhishek Bachchan essays the antagonist. ## It will be SRK's first film since Dunki in December 2023. It will be produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Raid 2' Hits 200 Crore Gross Collection Worldwide
391 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Raid 2' Hits 200 Crore Gross Collection Worldwide

Mumbai, May 19 - Bollywood star Ajay Devgn-fronted Raid 2 has topped 200 crores gross collection at the worldwide box office, becoming only the second Hindi movie of the year to achieve the feat after Vicky Kaushal-fronted Chhaava. ## Directed by Rajkumar Gupta, the crime drama thriller has grossed approximately 201.50 crores worldwide, including around 177.50 crores in India and 24 crores overseas in 18 days. The film has performed better than expected to emerge as a clean box office hit. ## Raid 2 is the 8th movie of Ajay Devgn to top 200 crores globally, and the first since Singham Again in November 2024. It had already surpassed the lifetime worldwide gross collection of the first movie, Raid, which minted approximately 154 crores gross collection. Overall, Raid 2 is the 6th Indian movie of 2025 to go past 200 crore worldwide. ## Produced by T-Series and Panorama Studios, Raid 2 is a sequel to Raid (2018). Set 7 years after the events of the first film, it follows the return of IRS officer Amay Patnaik (Devgn), who tracks another white-collar crime. It also stars Riteish Deshmukh and Vaani Kapoor in prominent roles.## Stay tuned...

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