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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Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's 'Jolly LLB 3' Is Based On True Events
364 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
364 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'
365 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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Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' Eyes Record Theatrical Business
365 days ago
Kollywood

Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' Eyes Record Theatrical Business

Chennai, June 17 - Superstar Rajinikanth's action drama Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is easily the most anticipated Tamil movie of the year with buzz is soaring with each passing day. It is scheduled to hit the big screen on August 14 this year. ## Coolie is a dream collaboration with some of best talents attached to it and the trade is highly optimistic about the same despite not much related to the film has been released yet. The movie is being seen as a potential highest-grossing Tamil title ever, and sensing that, the makers are getting record-breaking business offers worldwide. ## According to the Tamil trade reports, the overseas theatrical rights of the movie are quoted at a huge 80 crores, which is a record for a Tamil movie, beating Thalapathy Vijay's "Jana Nayagan", which has attracted 70+ crores (refundable advance structure) overseas business. ## Apart from overseas markets, Coolie has reportedly been offered a record deal for home state, Tamil Nadu's theatrical rights. The deal is expected to be confirmed shortly. Additionally, the theatrical rights for the rest of the Indian market are also being finalised for record business. ## The film features a Pan India star cast, including Nagarajuna, Aamir Khan (cameo), Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, and Shruti Haasan, among others, in prominent roles. Nagarjuna is playing the antagonist role, and the Telugu audience is excited to see him in this avatar, while Aamir Khan's presence is also expected to boost the film's box office prospects in the Hindi market. ## The biggest Tamil grosser of all time is Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar's "2.0" (745 crores gross worldwide), and Coolie will be eyeing this record if it manages to strike favourable word of mouth. It is produced by Sun Pictures, and will be hitting theatres globally on August 14 in multiple languages. ## Stay tuned...

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Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' Cleared By CBFC
365 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: 'How To Train Your Dragon', 'Ballerina' And 'Materialists' Opening Weekend Collection
366 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: 'How To Train Your Dragon', 'Ballerina' And 'Materialists' Opening Weekend Collection

Mumbai, June 16 - There were three new Hollywood releases this past weekend at the Indian box office. Despite the competition with Indian titles, all three films, which include "How To Train Your Dragon", "Ballerina", and "Materialists", did decent business in the opening weekend. ## How To Train Your Dragon, which is the live-action remake of the 2010 animated film, was the top Hollywood grosser among all the films. It took a decent opening of an estimated 2.60 crores gross before jumping over the weekend to collect an estimated 12.75 crores gross in 3 days in India in all versions. ## The word of mouth for HTTYD is positive, which should help the movie to continue doing steady business, though the competition will intensify once Aamir Khan's "Sitaare Zameen Par" arrives on June 20. The film will be looking to finish with 30+ crores gross, which is a good result. ## And de Armes' action thriller Ballerina, the spin-off of the John Wick franchise, grossed approximately 8.25 crores in the opening weekend. It is a decent result for the film, given its A-rated content and strong competition. It needs to be seen how the film performs in the coming days, as word of mouth is mixed. ## There is this romantic comedy Materialists, featuring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal, which was the biggest gainer in terms of showing growth. After opening to around 70 lakh gross collection on the first day, the movie scored 100% growth on Saturday, followed by a solid hold on Sunday with collection the same as the previous day, grossing approximately 3.60 crores in three days in India. ## Stay tuned...

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The Raja Saab Teaser: A Warm-up Before Box Office Juggernaut!
366 days ago
Tollywood

The Raja Saab Teaser: A Warm-up Before Box Office Juggernaut!

Hyderabad, June 16 - The teaser of Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted horror-comedy The Raja Saab has been released, and surprisingly, it seems to have exceeded the expectations with a solid impact on viewers. ## The Raja Saab, directed by Maruthi, is probably the least hyped movie of Prabhas in recent times, but everything is expected to change after the release of the teaser. In the post-COVID-19 world, horror-comedy films have worked wonders at the box office, and Raja Saab can be the next in the list. ## Normally, Prabhas' films open to a very good collection, due to the huge fan following he carries. The Raja Saab has all the elements a film needs to work at the box office, be it romance, comedy, horror, larger-than-life world-building, and a solid star cast. ## Backed by People Media Factory, The Raja Saab leads Prabhas into an uncharted territory of horror-comedy genre, and he seems to be having fun in the film. The actor's look in the film reminds of his vintage avatar, something his fans wanted to see. ## The VFX quality of the teaser is top-notch, and the story also seems to be superb, which promises non-stop entertainment. The background score by Thaman has elevated the teaser. Director Maruthi has promised that the teaser is just a small part of the fantastic world he has created, which will stun everyone when the trailer and film are released. ## There is still a long way to go as the film is slated to hit the big screen on December 5 this year, but looking at the teaser, it may open with a bang at the box office at the pan-India level, especially in the Telugu and Hindi versions. All eyes are now on the trailer and other assets to boost the hype further. ## The Raja Saab features Prabhas in the lead role alongside Sanjay Dutt, Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan, Riddhi Kumar, Boman Irani, Zarina Wahab, and Samuthirakani, among others, in key roles. It will hit the big screen on December 5 in multiple languages. ## ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Housefull 5' Scores A Good Second Weekend
366 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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Unni Mukundan's 'Marco 2' Shelved
367 days ago
Mollywood

Unni Mukundan's 'Marco 2' Shelved

Kochi, June 15 - Actor Unni Mukundan's action thriller Marco proved to be one of the biggest blockbusters in the history of Malayalam cinema with the worldwide collection of over 100 crores. However, despite the big box office success, the movie also brought criticism for the actor. ## Marco attracted huge controversy and negativity for its violent nature, which many believe was below the belt and also put CBFC under scrutiny for passing the film. Despite all the noise surrounding the movie, it emerged as a huge box office success, leading the makers to announce Marco, with a promise that they would be extra careful in depicting the violence. ## There was a huge anticipation for the sequel among its targeted audience; however, in a surprising turn of events, Marco 2 has officially been dropped. Confirming the same, Unni Mukundan responded to a fan's comment on Instagram that the film has been shelved as there was too much negativity around it. ## "Apologies, but I have dropped plans to continue the Marco series. Too much negativity around the project. I'll try my best to bring something bigger and better than Marco. Thanks for all the love and positivity. Cheers", the actor said. ## Marco was directed by Haneef Adeni and produced by Cubes Entertainments. The plot follows Marco Jr (Unni), a ruthless gangster and the adopted son of the Adattu crime family, who goes on a bloody rampage after the brutal death of his blind foster brother Victor. ## Stay tuned...

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Malayalam 'Drishyam 3' To Release Before Hindi Version?
368 days ago
Mollywood

Malayalam 'Drishyam 3' To Release Before Hindi Version?

Kochi, June 14 - Superstar Mohanlal and director Jeetu Joseph reunited for the crime suspense thriller, Drishyam 3, which was officially announced earlier this year without any release date or shooting timeline. It is among the most anticipated films, and the stakes are all-time high for the film. ## The Hindi version of Drishyam 3, headlined by Ajay Devgn, has also been announced for a confirmed release date of October 2, 2026. The film will be directed by Abhishek Pathak, with the rest of the cast also expected to return. It will go on the floors towards the end of this year. ## Drishyam 3 Hindi will reportedly be different from the Malayalam version, unlike the first two films, which were remakes of the Malayalam films. It was supposed to hit the big screen first among other versions; however, the latest reports suggest otherwise. ## Reportedly, Jeetu Joseph and Mohanlal will begin shooting for the third instalment of this celebrated franchise in September this year, and if this happens, then it will likely hit the big screen ahead of the Hindi version. ## While the early release of Drishyam 3 Malayalam may not be a concern for the Hindi version, as both are reportedly different, it may prove to be a big advantage for the former if the makers decide to release it in the dubbed Hindi version. ## There is undoubtedly huge anticipation among the Hindi audience for the movie, and the Malayalam makers must be aware of it. Earlier, there were reports that both Malayalam and Hindi will be shot simultaneously, but it is not looking like the case anymore. It needs to be seen how things unfold going forward. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Housefull 5' Tops 200 Crore Worldwide
368 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Housefull 5' Tops 200 Crore Worldwide

Mumbai, June 14 - The comedy entertainer Housefull 5, starring superstar Akshay Kumar, has topped a gross collection of 200 crores at the worldwide box office, becoming only the third Bollywood movie of 2025, after Chhaava and Raid 2, to achieve this feat. ## Tarun Mansukhani's directorial hit the milestone of the double century on its 8th day, with a total worldwide collection of around 204 crores, including approximately 160 crores in India and around 44 crores at the overseas box office. ## Housefull 5 is the second fastest Bollywood title of the year to hit 200 crores gross globally, after Chhaava. It is also one of the fastest Akshay Kumar movies to do the same. Overall, it is Akshay's 11th movie in the 200 crore club worldwide, and third post the Covid-19 pandemic. ## HF5 will be crossing Raid 2 (236 crore) in the next few days to emerge as the second biggest Bollywood grosser of the year. It will also top OMG 2 (222 crore) to become Akshay's highest-grossing movie since Sooryavanshi in November 2021. ## Stay tuned...

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Allu Arjun To Team Up With Malayalam Director Basil Joseph?
369 days ago
Tollywood

Allu Arjun To Team Up With Malayalam Director Basil Joseph?

Hyderabad, June 13 - The social media is buzzing with a blockbuster rumour about an unexpected collaboration between superstar Allu Arjun and Malayalam director Basil Joseph. The rumour has spread like wildfire, with fans rejoicing over it. ## According to the reports, Basil Joseph narrated a script to Allu Arjun, and it is said to be a superb script. The actor has reportedly loved the idea, but the final decision to do the film is yet to be made. If things materialise, it will surely be one of the most unexpected yet exciting projects. ## It is to be noted that Joseph has been attached to direct the big screen version of the iconic superhero television show, Shaktimaan, which was supposed to be headlined by Ranveer Singh, but things didn't go as planned. However, the rumour about Allu Arjun doing the Shaktimaan movie is said to be false, as the script narrated by Joseph is different. ## Meanwhile, Allu Arjun is currently shooting for director Atlee's ambitious sci-fi film set in a parallel universe. Tentatively titled AA22xA6, the film went on floors on June 12 in Mumbai for a brief schedule involving Allu Arjun and Mrunal Thakur, who is playing one of the female leads alongside Deepika Padukone and Janhvi Kapoor. ## Stay tuned...

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