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: Re-Release Run Helps 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' To Top 200 Crore Net Collection
525 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: Re-Release Run Helps 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' To Top 200 Crore Net Collection

Mumbai, January 10 - Bollywood stars Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone's 2013 blockbuster romantic-comedy Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani has had a superb first-week collection at the domestic box office upon its re-release on January 3rd.## Directed by Ayan Mukerji, YJHD opened with approximately 1.15 crores net collection and followed it with a good jump on Saturday and Sunday to score around 2.25 crores and 3 crores net collection, respectively for 6.40 crores net opening weekend.## The movie remained rock solid during the weekdays and minted approximately 6 crores net from Monday to Thursday for around 12.50 crores net, which is the second biggest first week for a Bollywood re-release after Tumbbad which scored 13.15 crores net last year. ## The superb first-week re-release collection of YJHD has helped it to enter the 200 crores club. In its original run, the film earned 188.60 crores net. With this, it has become the 43rd Hindi film to cross double century. It is the 4th film of Ranbir Kapoor and 5th for Deepika Padukone to achieve the feat. ## YJHD is showing a very good trend and is sure to do well during the Sankranthi weekend. Depending on how new films perform, it may finish with 25+ crores net which is a fantastic total for a re-issue title. ## Stay tuned...

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Allu Arjun Sparks Collaboration Rumours With Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali
526 days ago
Bollywood

Allu Arjun Sparks Collaboration Rumours With Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Mumbai, January 10 - Superstar Allu Arjun is on cloud nine after the monstrous success of Pushpa 2 - The Rule which has grossed over 1700 crores at the worldwide box office. The movie, directed by Sukumar, has established AA as an Indian sensation and the actor seems to be leaving no stone unturned to build bigger things. ## It is already known to everyone that the Icon Star would next be reuniting with his Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo director Trivikram Srinivas for a big-budget entertainer. While this project is expected to take in the next few months, AA is reportedly trying to set up one of his next films in Bollywood. ## On Thursday (January 9), the Pushpa star met with maverick Bollywood director Sanjay Leela Bhansali at his office in Mumbai. While the deets about their meeting and the agenda are not known yet, rumours making rounds that the duo have been discussing a possible collaboration soon. ## Not long ago, there were reports that AA and SLB would be collaborating on a film and their meeting might indicate the same. The actor is a well-known face and commands a huge fan following in the Hindi audience. If the duo collaborates, it will certainly generate huge buzz among the cine lovers.## Meanwhile, SLB is currently doing epic romantic drama, Love & War, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal. It is scheduled to be released on March 20, 2026. ## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar's 'Welcome 3' Eyes A Major Box Office Clash
526 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar's 'Welcome 3' Eyes A Major Box Office Clash

Mumbai, January 9 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is gearing up for another busy year with multiple films of his lined up for release in 2025. The actor is working on some of the most-anticipated Bollywood films and one of them is the third instalment of the iconic comedy entertainer franchise Welcome. ## Directed by Farhad Samji, Welcome To The Jungle has been in production since last year and as per the latest update, 75% of the total shoot has been completed and the remaining portions are expected to be wrapped by June this year. According to the report by Pinkvilla, Welcome 3 is heading for a Christmas 2025 release. ## The report states that the team has locked a nearly 2-hour edit of the entire footage shot to date and the stakeholders are extremely happy with everything that they have seen on the edit table so far. The film involves heavy VFX and the same is happening at a brisk pace for the already shot portions. ## The Christmas 2025 release of Welcome 3 will put it in an intense clash at the box office as Yash Raj Films' spy action thriller Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh is already slated for a December 25 release. Additionally, there is James Cameron's Avatar 3 on December 19 and it is likely to make a massive dent in domestic releases. ## Apart from the aforementioned films, superstar Yash's Toxic is also eyeing a December 2025 release, though the exact date is not locked yet. Furthermore, there is Maddock Films' supernatural comedy Shakti Shalini, starring Kiara Advani on December 31. ## However, one can expect a shift in the release dates of the aforementioned films as it is not a wise move to bring these many films during a single holiday frame from a business point of view. It will be interesting to see which movie (movies) takes the first move. ## Stay tuned...

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Record Viewership For Yash's 'Toxic' First Look Glimpse
526 days ago
Sandalwood

Record Viewership For Yash's 'Toxic' First Look Glimpse

Bengaluru, January 9 - After scripting history 3 years ago with KGF: Chapter 2, Kannada superstar Yash will return to the big screen with gangster action drama Toxic - A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, directed by national award-winning director Geetu Mohandas. ## Produced by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, Toxic is currently being wrapped and is expected to be released in December this year. Meanwhile, the makers of the film treated fans with the first look glimpse on the occasion of Yash's birthday on January 8. ## While the first look glimpse didn't reveal much about the plot, it has helped raise the buzz after the blockbuster response on social media. The look of Yash, which is very similar to his widely popular Rocky Bhai in KGF, and the background music have increased expectations. ## On YouTube, the blockbuster Glimpse scored a huge 36+ million views in the first 24 hours which is said to be the highest for an Indian film first Look Glimpse on a single channel. The previous highest was Pushpa 2 which generated 27.65 million views for the Hindi version. ## Toxic is said to be based on the backdrop of a drug mafia in Goa. It also stars Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, and Huma Qureshi, among others in prominent roles. The movie will be released in multiple languages, including Hindi. ## ## Stay tuned...

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'Game Changer' Worldwide Pre-Release Theatrical Business Details
527 days ago
Tollywood

'Game Changer' Worldwide Pre-Release Theatrical Business Details

Hyderabad, January 9 - Telugu superstar Ram Charan teamed up with maverick director S. Shankar for the first time for a political action thriller Game Changer. Produced by Dil Raju, the movie also stars Kiara Advani and SJ Suryah in prominent roles. ## Game Changer is one of the most anticipated movies, and as expected, it has scored fantastic pre-release theatrical business in all major areas. According to the trade report, the Game Changer theatrical business in Telugu states (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) has been valued at 122 crore. ## The 122 crore AP-TG business includes approximately 43 crores in the Nizam area. The film will need to score around 225 crores gross collection to break even in the home states. Apart from AP/TG, Game Changer's business in Karnataka is valued at around 14 crore, followed by 15 crore in Tamil Nadu and around 2 crore in Kerala. The movie has been locked at around 42 crore in the Hindi belt. ## The overseas business is done at 25 crores, and worldwide theatrical rights are valued at around 220 crores. Game Changer will need to score around 221+ crores worldwide share or around 425+ crores gross collection in order to break even and emerge as a box office hit.## GC will have to become Ram Charan's highest-grossing solo film by more than double margin to emerge as a success. The current biggest solo grosser of the actor is Rangasthalam which grossed around 220 crores worldwide and was a big blockbuster. Otherwise, the biggest grosser of RC is RRR, which also starred superstar Jr. NTR, as it grossed around 1230 crores worldwide. ## Stay tuned...

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Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' To Clash With 'War 2'?
527 days ago
Bollywood

Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' To Clash With 'War 2'?

Mumbai, January 8 - Superstar Rajinikanth's action drama Coolie is nearing the shoot completion with 70% of filming already completed. The remaining shoot will be done this month in the next schedule, which is planned from January 13 to January 28. ## Directed by Lokesh Kanagraj, Coolie is easily one of the most anticipated Indian movies of 2025 with blockbuster talent attached to it. Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is playing a vital cameo in the movie which reunites him with Rajinikanth after nearly 3 decades. ## Meanwhile, the fans are eagerly waiting for the release date as Coolie was announced for the summer of 2025 debut. However, there is a change in plan as according to the latest Tamil media reports, the film will now be released in August during the Independence Day weekend. ## If the reports turn true, then Coolie will clash with Yash Raj Films' War 2 which is already confirmed for an August 14 release. Starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, the spy action thriller is one of the hugely-awaited films of the year. ## Both Coolie and War 2 have the potential to wreak havoc at the box office in multiple languages given the cast and crew they involve. The clash, which hasn't been official yet, may prove to be a big dent in the overall box-office potential of both films. ## Stay tuned...

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Extended Version of Mega Blockbuster 'Pushpa 2 - The Rule' To Play In Theatres; Makers Announce Details
528 days ago
Tollywood

Extended Version of Mega Blockbuster 'Pushpa 2 - The Rule' To Play In Theatres; Makers Announce Details

Hyderabad, January 7 - The mega Pan India blockbuster Pushpa 2 - The Rule starring superstar Allu Arjun is all set to play in theatres with the extended version from director Sukumar's birthday. It is produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings. ## On Tuesday (January 7), makers announced the Pushpa 2 Reloaded version will play in theatres on January 17. The reloaded version will have 20 minutes of added footage to the original 200-minute-long theatrical runtime. After the latest version, it will become the longest Indian film with 3 hours and 40 minutes of runtime. ## Pushpa 2 - The Rule is the highest-grossing film ever at the Indian box office with over 1440 crores gross after beating superstar Prabhas-fronted Baahubali 2 - The Conclusion which grossed 1417 crores back in 2017 in all versions. Worldwide, the movie has grossed over 1700 crores and is the third biggest Indian grosser ever. ## It is the second instalment of the Pushpa film series and the sequel to Pushpa: The Rise (2021). The film follows Pushpa Raj, a coolie risen to the ranks of sandalwood smuggler, who begins to face tough opposition from enemies, including SP Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat IPS.## #Pushpa2Reloaded in cinemas from January 17th. #Pushpa2 #Pushpa2TheRule#WildFirePushpa https://t.co/rLmX4PECLf pic.twitter.com/XXcmRoOVts— Mythri Movie Makers (@MythriOfficial) January 8, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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Huge Budget For Superstar Ram Charan's 'Game Changer'
528 days ago
Tollywood

Huge Budget For Superstar Ram Charan's 'Game Changer'

Hyderabad, January 7 - The hugely-awaited political action drama Game Changer starring Telugu superstar Ram Charan is all set to hit the big screens on January 10. Directed by S. Shankar, the movie also stars Kiara Advani and SJ Suryah in prominent roles. ## Game Changer promises to be a visual treat with a gripping story and incredible performances. As it has been revealed, the movie has 4 songs which cost a whopping 75 crores to make. Among the 4 songs, "Jaragandi" song featured 600 dancers, while "Raa Macha Macha" shot with 1000 dancers using advanced technology.## Thaman S has composed the music of the film which is said to be the major highlight. Apart from songs, the movie was shot in rich locations and according to the reports, the film's total budget is in the range of 400-500 crores. This makes it one of the costliest Indian films ever.## The film is produced by Dil Raju under the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations. The promotion is in full swing as the makers are leaving no stone unturned to make it a wide release possible across the country and worldwide. Game Changer will be released on January 10 in Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil and will be available in IMAX, Dolby Cinema, and 4DX formats.## Stay tuned...

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Suriya's 'Kanguva' Joins Oscars 2025 Race
529 days ago
Kollywood

Suriya's 'Kanguva' Joins Oscars 2025 Race

Chennai, January 7 - Tamil star Suriya's fantasy action entertainer Kanguva has entered the Oscars 2025 shortlisted film. Directed by Siva, it was one of the most anticipated movies of 2024 but ended up as a massive failure at the box office, grossing a little over 100 crores worldwide. ## Kanguva got heavy criticism from critics and audiences alike but now, it has been included in the Oscars 2025 list among 323 films. The Indian netizens are surprised by this unexpected development, but it is a special achievement which is a source of happiness for the makers amid the gloomy box office performance. ## The Academy has listed 323 films that are eligible for Oscar Awards, to be held on March 3. Out of 323 movies, 207 films are eligible for Best Picture Award. It will be a monumental achievement if Kanguva manages to clinch the award but given how it was treated by critics, the chances look dim for that to happen.## Produced by Studio Green and UV Creations, Kanguva marked the Tamil debut of Bobby Deol and Disha Patani. The film follows Francis Theodore, a bounty hunter in 2024, whose connection with a child is mysteriously connected to a fierce tribal warrior's promise to a child in the year 1070. ## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar's 'Sky Force' Trailer Clocked 180 Million Views In The First 24 Hours
529 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar's 'Sky Force' Trailer Clocked 180 Million Views In The First 24 Hours

Mumbai, January 6 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar's war action thriller Sky Force trailer has received a blockbuster response on YouTube and other social media platforms in the first 24 hours of release. The film is directed by Sandeep Kewlani, and Abhishek Anil Kapur, and produced by Maddock Films and Jio Studios. ## The much-anticipated action-packed trailer of Sky Force was launched on January 5 during an event in Mumbai and as expected, it generated huge curiosity among the fans and general audience. According to the official data revealed by the makers, the trailer scored 180 million views across social media platforms in the first 24 hours, making it one of the most-watched Indian film trailers. ## On YouTube, the trailer was launched on Maddock Films and Jio Studios' channels on which it generated 57.65 million views combined in the first full day. Among the Indian films (for all languages), the Sky Force trailer has become the 9th most watched on YouTube. ## Sky Force stars Akshay Kumar and Veer Pahariya (in his acting debut), alongside Nimrat Kaur and Sara Ali Khan. It is about India's retaliatory attack on the Sargodha airbase of Pakistan in the Indo-Pakistani air war of 1965, described as India's first and deadliest airstrike.## The film is scheduled to be released on January 24. ## From ground zero to 180 Million views in 24 hours across all platforms! Thanking you for this sky-high success. 🥳❤️#SkyForceTrailer out now.🔗 -https://t.co/4PIh6mvBtbLanding in Cinemas on 24th January 2025. pic.twitter.com/GdgjzWkLNx— Maddockfilms (@MaddockFilms) January 6, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' Re-Release First Weekend Collection
530 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' Re-Release First Weekend Collection

Mumbai, January 6 - Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone's romantic comedy Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani is all set to enter the 200 crores net club after a very good New Year opening weekend upon its re-release at the box office. ## The Ayan Mukerji's directorial re-opened in cinemas on January 3rd and scored approximately 1.20 crores net collection on its first day. It showed a 100% jump on Saturday to collect approximately 2.25 crores net and there was another solid jump of 35% on Sunday for around 3 crores net.## The blockbuster film scored approximately 6.40 crores in its latest re-release run and including last year's limited re-release collection of around 75 lakh, YJHD's total domestic cume reached 195.75 crores net. It earned 188.60 crores in its original run back in 2013.## Last year, a couple of films witnessed a good response in their re-release run and YJHD followed to same. It opened on over 750 shows which increased to around 2200 shows on Sunday. The trend indicates the movie to have a good hold on Monday and is expected to remain for a couple of weeks to come. ## YJHD was declared a blockbuster in its original run and its re-release will make sure it attain what was left in the first place, that is 200 crores net collection. Worldwide, the movie has crossed 318 crores gross and is likely to finish with 335+ crores gross. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Vijay Sethupathi's 'Maharaja' Finishes With A Little Short of 200 Crore Worldwide
530 days ago
Kollywood

Box Office: Vijay Sethupathi's 'Maharaja' Finishes With A Little Short of 200 Crore Worldwide

Chennai, January 5 - Vijay Sethupathi's action thriller Maharaja missed out on entering the 200 crores club at the worldwide box office despite a superb run in China where it has become the highest-grossing Indian movie since 2018. ## Directed by Nithilan Swaminathan, Maharaja has been fantastic on the mainland, finishing with approximately 91.65 crores as the 10th highest-grossing Indian film there. The film was released on November 29 last year in China, and thanks to positive word of mouth, it kept climbing at the box office before running out of gas. ## Earlier, the blockbuster grossed approximately 107.50 crores worldwide and it looked like the China collection would take it past 200 crores gross. However, the film finished with a worldwide total of approximately 199 crores gross, which is nonetheless a blockbuster result. ## Maharaja has earned 83.50 crores gross in India and 115.50+ crores at the overseas box office. It is the 4th highest-grossing Tamil movie of 2024, behind Vettaiyan (253.70 crores approx.), Amaran (333.65 crores approx.) and The Greatest of All Time (457 crores approx.).## Stay tuned...

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