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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D54: Dhanush Teams Up With Director Vignesh Raja For His Next Film; Cast and Crew Details Revealed
340 days ago
Kollywood

D54: Dhanush Teams Up With Director Vignesh Raja For His Next Film; Cast and Crew Details Revealed

Chennai, July 11 - National-award-winning actor Dhanush has kicked off his next film, tentatively called D54, with director Vignesh Raja, who is best known for his work in the superhit movie "Por Thozhil" (2023). ## The film, produced by Vels Film International, was announced on Thursday (July 10) with a traditional pooja ceremony attended by the main team, including Dhanush, producer Dr. Ishari K. Ganesh, and director Vignesh Raja. ## The D54 is said to be a high-octane action entertainer, and the shoot for the same has also begun. The makers also released a poster which shows Dhanush standing in a cotton field being burnt down, with his head down. ## Cast and crew details of D54 ## Apart from Dhanush, the film will feature highly in-demand actress Mamitha Baiju in the female lead role alongside KS Ravi Kumar, Suraj Venjramoodu, and Jayaram in prominent roles. National-award-winning composer, GV Prakash Kumar, will score the music for this much-anticipated movie. ## The much awaited journey starts off 🔥 #D54 starring @dhanushkraja - Shoot begins today with a pooja. Produced by @VelsFilmIntl. A film by @vigneshraja89.A @gvprakash Musical 🎶@ThinkStudiosInd @alfredprakash17 @thenieswar @ksravikumardir @_mamithabaiju #Jayaram pic.twitter.com/yI5uI6G6Lj— Vels Film International (@VelsFilmIntl) July 10, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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'Ramayana' Complete Star Cast Details Seemingly Revealed
341 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
341 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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'Superman' Heads For $21+ Million In North America Previews: Comparison With James Gunn's Previous Comic Book Movies
341 days ago
Hollywood

'Superman' Heads For $21+ Million In North America Previews: Comparison With James Gunn's Previous Comic Book Movies

Los Angeles, July 11 - Director James Gunn's superhero movie Superman might top even the most optimistic box office projections after a huge start in previews at the domestic (North America) box office, thanks to the overwhelmingly positive audience reception and reviews. ## According to Deadline, the first film under James Gunn and Peter Safran's DC Universe (DCU) is heading for $21+ million in overall previews domestically. The figure includes Tuesday night's Amazon Prime members screenings cash of $2.8 million, plus monies from showtimes, which began today at 2 PM on Thursday. ## Warner Bros. projected $100+ million while tracking and exhibition were spotting around $130 million 3-day opening weekend domestically. However, Deadline reports that Superman looks to be leaving all those projections in the dust and might open even higher. ## In comparison to director James Gunn's previous comic book movies, Superman has the biggest previews, besting "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3"'s $17.5 million. It is also easily ahead of the preview box office of Zack Snyder's 2013 "Man of Steel" ($9 million). ## Here is a preview box office collection of James Gunn's all comic book movies - ## 1. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) - $11.2 million ## 2. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) - $17 million ## 3. The Suicide Squad (2021) - $4.1 million (covid pandemic) ## 4. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) - $17.5 million ## 5. Superman (2025)* - $21+ million ## 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?
341 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'
342 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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SS Rajamouli, Prabhas' 'Baahubali' Gets A New Re-Release Title And Release Date
342 days ago
Tollywood

SS Rajamouli, Prabhas' 'Baahubali' Gets A New Re-Release Title And Release Date

Hyderabad, July 10 - A decade ago in 2015, on this same day (July 10), director SS Rajamouli's epic action drama Baahubali - The Beginning, starring Pan India superstar Prabhas, was released in theatres worldwide, and changed the Indian cinema for its greater good. ## Baahubali grossed approximately 650 crores worldwide and was the second highest-grossing Indian movie at that time, behind Aamir Khan's "PK" (792 crores). 2 years later, the second part, Baahubali - The Conclusion was released in April 2017, and became much bigger blockbuster than the first part. ## The second part grossed nearly 1800 crores worldwide, but it was again finished as the second biggest-grosser, behind Aamir Khan's "Dangal" (2070 crores), which released in 2016. Now, 10 years after the first film, both films are returning to the big screen in a single epic cut. ## Earlier this year, the makers announced the re-release of Baahubali, and now, sharing more details, it has been confirmed that both Baahubali - The Beginning and Baahubali - The Conclusion will be re-released as one film, titled Baahubali - The Epic, worldwide on October 31st this year in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam. ## This is probably the first time that both parts of a movie are getting re-released as a single cut, and the fans are excited to see how it works out. Produced by Arka Media Works, the film also stars Rana Daggubati, Anushka, Tamannaah Bhatia, Ramya Krishnan, Sathyaraj, and Nassar in prominent roles. ## 10 years ago, a question united the nation…Now the question and the answer return together in ONE grand epic. #BaahubaliTheEpic releases worldwide on October 31st, 2025.#Celebrating10YearsOfBaahubali #DecadeofBaahubaliReign #Baahubali pic.twitter.com/iCdTyicF4F— Baahubali (@BaahubaliMovie) July 10, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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'Dune 3' Gets An Official Title As Filming Begins
342 days ago
Hollywood

'Dune 3' Gets An Official Title As Filming Begins

Los Angeles, July 10 - Director Denis Villeneuve is once again set to take the audience to Arrakis as he begins production for his much-awaited Dune 3. The final chapter of this sci-fi epic series will adapt Frank Herbert's Dune Messiah, but it hasn't taken its name as a title. ## Director Villeneuve shared a picture on social media and confirmed that the third movie has been titled Dune: Part 3. There were rumours that the upcoming film would keep the book's title as it is, but it is not the case. Instead, it follows the titling of its predecessor. ## The sequel to "Dune" (2021) and "Dune: Part Two" (2024), the film will cover the events of the 1969 novel Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert, the second novel in the Dune series. Other than the title, there were also rumours that the film would be entirely shot in IMAX, but the latest development confirms that it will have sequences filmed in IMAX, though it will not be filmed fully in the format. ## Dune: Part Three will see Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya reprising their roles as Paul Muad'Dib Atredies and Chani, and joining them from the previous films will be Jason Momoa and Florence Pugh, with Nakoa-Wolf Momoa and Ida Brooke featuring in the cast. ## The film will be released on December 18th, 2026. ## Stay tuned...

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Top 10 Most Anticipated Indian Movies of 2025, Per IMDb
342 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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AA22xA6: Rashmika Mandanna To Reunite With Allu Arjun In Director Atlee's Film
342 days ago
Tollywood

AA22xA6: Rashmika Mandanna To Reunite With Allu Arjun In Director Atlee's Film

Mumbai, July 9 - Pan-India superstar Allu Arjun's sci-fi film, tentatively called AA22xA6 with director Atlee has been a talk of the town ever since it was announced. It is a one-of-a-kind cinematic epic, and the makers are leaving no stone unturned to bring the best talent for the same. ## When it comes to the female casting for the movie, the makers have pulled off a casting coup by bringing Deepika Padukone, Janhvi Kapoor, and Mrunal Thakur on board. Now, according to the report by Pinkvilla, director Atlee has roped in Rashmika Mandanna to play a key role in the film. ## The film will reunite Rashmika with Allu Arjun after their all-time blockbuster, the Pushpa franchise. The report states that the actress will be seen in one of the most daring roles of her career. The dynamics of Rashmika and Allu will be very different from what they shared in the Pushpa films. ## It is said that Rashmika has already done her look test and body scan with Atlee in LA, and the pre-production work for her character is underway. Set in a parallel universe, AA22xA6 will feature some of the biggest male and female actors of Indian cinema. ## The shoot of this Sun Pictures' production has already begun recently, and the makers are expected to complete it by the second half of 2026, with post-production going on simultaneously. The movie is expected to be released by the end of 2026 or early 2027 in multiple Indian and international languages. ## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's 'Jolly LLB 3' To Clash With 'Kantara: Chapter 1'?
343 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'
343 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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