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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Coolie vs War 2 Box Office Day 1: Rajinikanth-starrer Leads By Big Margin Against Hrithik Roshan, and Jr. NTR-fronted
306 days ago
Bollywood

Coolie vs War 2 Box Office Day 1: Rajinikanth-starrer Leads By Big Margin Against Hrithik Roshan, and Jr. NTR-fronted

Mumbai, August 15 - The heavyweight box office clash between Coolie and War 2 turned into a one-sided battle, as far as the opening day is concerned, as the superstar Rajinikanth-fronted has taken a big lead over the Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR-starrer, worldwide. ## Riding on the massive pre-release buzz, both films, however, met with mixed reception from critics, but the record-breaking advance booking of Coolie proved to be the difference between the two films on the opening day, both domestically and overseas box office. ## Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the Tamil gangster action drama has created a record-breaking opening for Tamil cinema, with early estimates suggesting 155+ crores worldwide opening, including around a record 80 crores gross in India, and a record 75 crores gross in the international markets in all versions, including Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada. ## On the other hand, Ayan Mukerji's directorial underperformed on its first day, especially in Hindi, despite releasing on over 5000 screens nationwide. In India, the movie grossed an estimated 65 crores in all versions, including around an estimated 35 crores (29 crores net) in the original Hindi version. ## In terms of domestic Hindi, War 2 has the lowest opening in the Yash Raj Films' Spy Universe, behind Ek Tha Tiger (33 crores net). Worldwide, the film minted around 85 crores gross (final number awaited), which is the third biggest opening in the Spy Universe, after Tiger 3 (94 crores) and Pathaan (105 crores). War 2 is the sixth film in the universe. ## Turn of Tides on Day 2? ## After the below-par opening, War 2 is showing a strong turnaround on the second day, which is Independence Day, with much higher occupancy than Coolie. As reported yesterday, the Google and BookMyShow ratings are much stronger for the Bollywood tentpole than the Tamil blockbuster, and that might change the tides going forward. ## If this momentum continues, beyond the Holiday period, War 2 might emerge winner in this mega box office clash, but for now, Coolie has a clear lead over its rival in the overall collection. ## Stay tuned...

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Sunny Deol's Border 2 Release Date Moved Up As Makers Unveil The First Look Poster
306 days ago
Bollywood

Sunny Deol's Border 2 Release Date Moved Up As Makers Unveil The First Look Poster

Mumbai, August 15 - One of the most anticipated Indian films of next year, Sunny Deol-fronted war action drama Border 2, is now set to arrive in theatres a day earlier than originally announced. Directed by Anurag Singh, the movie is the sequel to the iconic 1997 blockbuster Border. The announcement came on the occasion of Independence Day (August 15), when the makers unveiled the film's first-look poster, confirming a new January 22, 2026, release date. The striking poster features Sunny Deol in full army gear, seemingly amidst the chaos of battle, evoking strong patriotic emotions and nostalgia for the original film with "Hindustan Meri Jaan" playing in the background. With the new date, Border 2 will enjoy a Thursday release, kicking off an extended five-day Republic Day weekend. If audience reception is strong, trade analysts believe the film could register one of the biggest opening weekends ever for a Hindi film at the domestic box office. Sunny Deol will reprise his legendary role of Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri, MVC, VSM, immortalised in the original. Joining him are Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, and debutante Medha Rana in pivotal roles, promising a blend of seasoned star power and fresh energy. Hindustan ke liye ladenge....phir ek baar! 🇮🇳🔥#Border2 hits theatres on Jan 22, 2026#HappyIndependenceDay!@iamsunnydeol @Varun_dvn @diljitdosanjh #AhanShetty #BhushanKumar #JPDutta @RealNidhiDutta #KrishanKumar @SinghAnurag79 @ShivChanana @binoygandhi @neerajkalyan_24… pic.twitter.com/9AIsZoj3NO— T-Series (@TSeries) August 15, 2025 Stay tuned...

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Coolie Opening Day (Day 1) Early Estimates: Rajinikanth-starrer Shatters Box Office With Possible Record Start
306 days ago
Kollywood

Coolie Opening Day (Day 1) Early Estimates: Rajinikanth-starrer Shatters Box Office With Possible Record Start

Chennai, August 14 - Superstar Rajinikanth has stormed the box office with his latest gangster action drama Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. As far as the opening is concerned, the film has lived up to its massive pre-release hype by delivering a sensational collection. ## According to early estimates, the film has registered the biggest opening ever for a Tamil film, with historic numbers across key markets. In Tamil Nadu, Coolie dominated with an estimated around 28-30 crore gross, which is one of the biggest starts in the state. ## The buzz extended beyond the home turf, with the film scoring big in other southern territories as early estimates suggest 16-18 crore gross in Andhra Pradesh/Telangana, 14-15 crore gross in Karnataka, and around 10 crore gross in Kerala. ## Coolie is one of the rare Tamil movies which managed to make a mark in the Hindi belt. Outside South Indian states, the Rest of India opening day collection is estimated to be around 7-8 crore gross, driven mainly by the Hindi belt, which saw good occupancy in metro cities. ## Overall, Coolie has scored an estimated 75-80+ crores gross on its first day in India. Thalapathy Vijay's Leo is currently the record Tamil opener domestically with around 76 crores gross. At the overseas box office, early estimates suggest 75+ crores opening for Coolie, making it a 150+ crores worldwide debut, which is a record for Tamil cinema. ## Trade experts believe that the Independence Day holiday and positive audience reception will help Coolie maintain this momentum; however, poor critics' reviews and the mixed audience reception might spoil the party, which needs to be seen. ## Stay tuned...

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War 2 Opening Day (Day 1) Early Estimates: Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR-starrer Underperforms At The Box Office
306 days ago
Bollywood

War 2 Opening Day (Day 1) Early Estimates: Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR-starrer Underperforms At The Box Office

Mumbai, August 14 - Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR-fronted spy action thriller has opened to lower-than-expected numbers in the Hindi version, and is in real danger of scoring the lowest opening of YRF's Spy Universe, according to early estimates. ## Despite massive buzz, a holiday period, and being part of YRF's successful Spy Universe, the film is estimated to have collected 29-31 crore net in Hindi on its opening day. If the estimates hold, it will be the lowest debut in Spy Universe, behind Ek Tha Tiger, which opened to around 33 crores net in 2012.## Trade analysts were expecting the film to debut closer to the last Spy Universe film, Tiger 3 (43 crores net) or even higher, given the scale, star power, and pre-release marketing push. However, mixed factors such as competition from Rajinikanth's Coolie in southern markets, and slightly cautious audience reception seem to have impacted its performance. ## While the Hindi version has underperformed compared to expectations, the film is seemingly performing much stronger in the Telugu version, thanks to Jr. NTR's massive fan base. The total India gross for Day 1 is expected to be higher once all language versions are accounted for, as estimates suggest 60+ crores gross. ## With the Independence Day holiday boost and the weekend ahead, War 2 still has a chance to recover ground. Interestingly, the film has much better ratings than Coolie on BookMyShow and Google, so the hope is still there for a turnaround if those ratings turn into footfalls. ## Stay tuned...

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Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's War 2 Dominates Rajinikanth's Coolie in Early Google and BookMyShow Ratings
306 days ago
Bollywood

Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's War 2 Dominates Rajinikanth's Coolie in Early Google and BookMyShow Ratings

Mumbai, August 14 - Two of the biggest movies of the year, YRF's spy action thriller War 2 and Sun Pictures' gangster action drama Coolie finally hit the big screens on August 14 amid huge fanfare and buzz. Before debuting, it was Coolie which was single-handedly dominating War 2 in pre-sales, but things might change going forward. ## The highly anticipated box office clash between Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR-starrer and Rajinikanth-fronted have taken an intriguing turn. While critics' reviews for both titles are poor, the audience reception is not aligning with them, at least, as far as ratings are concerned. ## If Coolie dominated the pre-sales, things have taken an intriguing turn, with early audience ratings showing a surprising lead for the YRF Spy Universe entry. On Google reviews, War 2 has emerged as the early favourite, securing an impressive 4.6/5 rating from around 13K votes, while Coolie, has opened to a respectable but lower 4.1/5 rating from nearly 8K votes.## A similar trend is visible on BookMyShow, where War 2 currently boasts an 8.8/10 audience score from 24K votes, edging out Coolie's 7.8/10 from 33K votes. The higher word-of-mouth index for War 2 indicates that early viewers are responding strongly to the action-packed spy thriller's scale, visuals, and the powerhouse pairing of Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR. ## While Coolie has been breaking advance booking records for Tamil cinema, these early rating numbers suggest that War 2 might have the upper hand in the post-release perception battle. However, with both films riding on massive star power and fan bases, the real test will unfold over the extended Independence Day weekend, when walk-in audiences and repeat viewers could shift the momentum. ## Stay tuned...

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Kartik Aaryan, Sreeleela's Musical Love Story With Director Anurag Basu Locks Christmas 2025 Release
306 days ago
Bollywood

Kartik Aaryan, Sreeleela's Musical Love Story With Director Anurag Basu Locks Christmas 2025 Release

Mumbai, August 14 - One of the most-anticipated romantic films of the year, starring Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela in the leading roles, has locked its release date. The untitled film is directed by Anurag Basu and produced by Bhushan Kumar of T-Series. ## According to the latest report by Bollywood Hungama, the musical love story will be hitting worldwide theatres on December 25, 2025, on the occasion of Christmas. With this, it has confirmed a clash with Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh's spy action thriller Alpha, which is slated to release on the same day. ## While the plot details of the movie are kept under wraps, the report hints at a narrative that combines strong drama with Anurag Basu's signature blend of whimsy and human connection. The production is already being touted as a large-scale, big-screen experience with music and visuals crafted to match the grandeur of its release window. ## It will be Kartik's immediate next after the superhit Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, which was released in November last year. The movie was supposed to be released on Diwali, in a clash with Maddock Films' Thama, but due to a delay in the shoot, it will now be released on Christmas. ## Stay tuned...

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Coolie Final Advance Booking: Rajinikanth-starrer Scored Record First Day Pre-Sales For Tamil; Falls Short of Thalapathy Vijay's Leo For The Weekend
307 days ago
Kollywood

Coolie Final Advance Booking: Rajinikanth-starrer Scored Record First Day Pre-Sales For Tamil; Falls Short of Thalapathy Vijay's Leo For The Weekend

Chennai, August 14 - The D-day is here as superstar Rajinikanth's much-awaited gangster action drama Coolie hits the big screens amid huge hype. The film has set the Tamil film industry buzzing with its historic advance booking numbers for the opening day. ## Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie will start the day with 100+ crores already in the bag as it has shattered all previous opening day pre-sales records for the Tamil cinema, cementing its place as a monumental box office force.## As per the final tracked booking, Coolie has scored a massive 108+ crores for the opening day, including around 50 crores in India and 58 crores overseas, for the opening day. This makes it the highest first-day booking ever for a Tamil film, surpassing the previous benchmark set by Leo in single-day ticket sales (100+ crores). ## However, when looking at the overall opening weekend bookings, Coolie (183 crores) fell a little short of Thalapathy Vijay's Leo, which still holds the crown with 188 crores worldwide. While Coolie dominated with unprecedented Day 1 momentum, it fell slightly short of Leo’s cumulative opening pre-sales record. ## Still, the feat is nothing short of spectacular for Rajinikanth, whose box office pull remains unmatched after decades in the industry. With Coolie releasing amid huge anticipation and clashing with Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR's War 2, all eyes are now on how the film converts its massive pre-sales into record-shattering collections once the final numbers roll in. ## Stay tuned...

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Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's War 2 vs YRF Spy Universe: Opening Day Box Office Battle
307 days ago
Bollywood

Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's War 2 vs YRF Spy Universe: Opening Day Box Office Battle

Mumbai, August 13 - The Spy Universe from Aditya Chopra's Yash Raj Films has completed over a decade with five blockbuster titles during this time. The studio has delivered many iconic blockbusters, from romantic to family dramas, and action entertainers, but Spy Universe is a whole new world altogether, with some of the biggest blockbusters coming from it. ## The YRF Spy Universe has delivered some of Bollywood's biggest opening days, and with the upcoming War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, the franchise is once again in the spotlight. The film has generated significant attention as it marks the first collaboration between North and South in the spy universe. ## Despite the powerhouse collaboration, the film opened lower than initial expectations. The opening of this spy action thriller is still big enough to set the base for an excellent Independence Day opening weekend (if WOM is positive), but as far as Spy Universe is concerned, War 2 debuted lower than Salman Khan's Ek Tha Tiger, making it the lowest opener in the spy universe. ## Have A Look At The Opening Day India Net Collection of Spy Universe Films (Hindi)Movie TitleYearDay 1 CollectionChange (%) From Last FilmEk Tha Tiger2012₹ 32.93 Cr-Tiger Zinda Hai2017₹ 34.10 Cr+3.55%War2019₹ 51.60 Cr+51.32%Pathaan2023₹ 55.00 Cr+6.59%Tiger 32023₹ 43.00 Cr-21.82%War 22025₹ 29.00 Cr-32.56%## Since its inception with Ek Tha Tiger in 2012, the franchise has steadily grown in scale and box office impact. Tiger Zinda Hai in 2017 slightly upped the game with the bigger opening, but the real jump came in 2019 when War, featuring Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff, exploded with 50+ crore debut, setting a new record. ## In 2023, Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan pushed the ceiling even higher by becoming the biggest opener in the Spy Universe. Later that same year, Tiger 3 also made a strong impact, but failed to beat Pathaan and War. Against this backdrop, War 2 (2025) was expected to open around 35 crore net in India, but it failed to do so. ## The road to record-breaking glory is not without hurdles. The film faces stiff competition from Rajinikanth's Coolie, which dominated pre-release hype and advance sales. Additionally, while Jr. NTR's inclusion has boosted appeal in Telugu-speaking markets; the Hindi belt response has been more measured compared to past Spy Universe entries. ## Stay tuned...

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Coolie Mania Grips Box Office: Rajinikanth-starrer Hits 100 Crore Advance Booking Worldwide For The First Day
307 days ago
Kollywood

Coolie Mania Grips Box Office: Rajinikanth-starrer Hits 100 Crore Advance Booking Worldwide For The First Day

Chennai, August 13 - Superstar Rajinikanth is displaying the might of his raw stardom and is proving once again why he is called the Thalaivar (leader) of Indian cinema with his upcoming gangster action drama Coolie, which has smashed all records for a Tamil cinema in advance booking. ## The Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial has crossed 100 crores gross collection worldwide on the opening day through pre-sales only. With this, it has reportedly become the biggest pre-sales grosser for a Tamil movie of all time for the first day, beating Thalapathy Vijay's Leo. ## According to the latest update, Coolie has grossed 45+ crores pre-sales in India and 55+ crores overseas, for the worldwide cume total of 100+ crores for the first day. With this, the movie is expected to score the biggest opening ever for a Tamil title, and if it happens, Thalapathy Vijay's Leo (143 crores gross) record will be broken. ## Interestingly, Coolie opens on the same weekend as Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR's biggie War 2, leading to one of the most high-profile box office clashes in recent years. Despite the competition, Coolie is heading towards emerging as a bigger opener by a long margin, thanks to Rajinikanth's unmatched pull in the South and abroad. ## Produced by Sun Pictures, Coolie is releasing on August 14 in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada. ## Stay tuned...

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Jolly LLB 3 Teaser: Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi-starrer Storms Internet With 100+ Million Views In 24 Hours
307 days ago
Bollywood

Jolly LLB 3 Teaser: Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi-starrer Storms Internet With 100+ Million Views In 24 Hours

Mumbai, August 13 - The teaser of Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi-fronted courtroom comedy drama Jolly LLB 3 has taken the internet by storm with huge viewership. Directed by Subhash Kapoor, the teaser was launched on April 12 and got a unanimous positive reception. ## Star Studios announced that the teaser of Jolly LLB 3 has generated massive viewership of 100+ million across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X in the first 24 hours, making it one of the most-watched Bollywood film teasers of all time. ## On YouTube, the teaser scored 20 million views with nearly 300K likes and just 1% dislikes in the first 24 hours. Reportedly, it is the 10th most-watched Bollywood teaser on YouTube in the first full day, just behind Kalank and Bharat. Prabhas' Adipurush remains the most-watched with 69 million views. ## The blockbuster response to the teaser has amplified the buzz for the film, which is already among the most-awaited Bollywood titles of the year. The humorous tone with courtroom drama has been the highlight of the franchise, and the teaser of the upcoming instalment is in sync with what previous movies offered. ## Produced by Star Studio18 and Kangra Talkies, Jolly LLB 3 brings both Jollys (Akshay and Arshad) together for the first time after headlining the first two films separately. It also stars Amrita Rao, Huma Qureshi, Saurabh Shukla, and Annu Kapoor, who reprise their roles from the previous films, while Gajraj Rao, Tej Sapru, and Sharat Saxena are the new cast members. ## Jolly LLB 3 is scheduled to release on September 19. ## Dono Jollys’ aur Judge Sahab ko itna pyaar dene ke liye shukriya! ❤️#JollyLLB3Teaser out now: https://t.co/d2DLO0ocYc #JollyVsJolly #JollyLLB3 in cinemas 19th September pic.twitter.com/VDmDrr6Shn— Star Studios (@starstudios_) August 13, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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Prabhas' The Raja Saab Lands In Legal Trouble
307 days ago
Tollywood

Prabhas' The Raja Saab Lands In Legal Trouble

Hyderabad, August 13 - Pan-India superstar Prabhas-fronted romantic horror comedy The Raja Saab has landed in legal trouble, over alleged contractual breaches. The film was already facing a delay, and now, the legal hurdle will further complicate things. ## Delhi-based Ivy Entertainment has filed a case in the Delhi High Court against co-producer People Media Factory (PMF). The production house claims it invested a staggering 218 crore for theatrical and non-theatrical rights, co-presenter credits, and guaranteed returns. ## According to reports, Ivy Entertainment alleged that PMF failed to fulfil several critical commitments, including completing and releasing the film within the agreed timeline, monthly production updates, disclosing how funds were being utilised, delivering agreed materials, and postponing the theatrical release without justification. ## The company has reportedly demanded either a full refund of 218 crores with 18% annual interest or control of the project to complete and release the film themselves to safeguard its substantial investment. The movie is reportedly being made on a 400 crore budget. ## Directed by Maruthi, The Raja Saab is scheduled to release on December 5, 2025, but reliable reports have confirmed that it will be postponed to January 9, 2026. The official confirmation, however, is not been made yet. ## Stay tuned...

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Rajinikanth's Coolie Shatters Records, Surpasses Ram Charan's Game Changer To Claim 2025's Biggest Opening For An Indian Movie With Advance Booking
308 days ago
Kollywood

Rajinikanth's Coolie Shatters Records, Surpasses Ram Charan's Game Changer To Claim 2025's Biggest Opening For An Indian Movie With Advance Booking

Chennai, August 13 - Superstar Rajinikanth's gangster action drama Coolie is yet to hit the big screen, and even before that, it has shattered the opening day record for an Indian movie of 2025 at the worldwide box office by beating Ram Charan's Game Changer. ## Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie has smashed over 80+ crores in advance bookings collection with still a day left, for the opening day, which is enough to eclipse Ram Charan's Game Changer, which debuted earlier this year with an 80 crore worldwide opening. ## Coolie has locked in over 35 crore gross in India and more than 45 crore overseas so far for the opening day, marching towards 100 crores advance booking gross at the end of the day. For the opening weekend, the film has already crossed 100 crores bookings, which is the highest of the year and one of the highest of all-time. ## Coolie is produced by Sun Pictures and is set to release on August 14, taking advantage of the extended Independence Day weekend, despite clashing with Yash Raj Films' War 2. The combination of Rajinikanth’s unmatched star power, Lokesh Kanagaraj’s action-packed storytelling, and a holiday release is expected to give Coolie a record-breaking opening for a Tamil title. ## Stay tuned...

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