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: 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' Re-Release Second Day Collection
531 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' Re-Release Second Day Collection

Mumbai, January 4 - After a very good opening of around 1.20 crores net collection, Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone's 2013 romantic-comedy Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani scores an almost 100% jump on its second day of re-release. ## The Ayan Mukerji's directorial blockbuster had over 750 shows on the first day and with demand rising, the shows doubled on its second day at around 1600 shows. The movie minted an approximately 2.25 crores net collection on Saturday, pushing 2 two-day re-release total of the film to around 3.45 crores. ## The film has good pre-sales for Sunday which should mean another good day at the box office. It is looking for a 6+ crores net opening weekend which will take its total collection (including the original run) to around 195 crores and then break into a 200 crore club by next weekend or before. ## There are a couple of new films releasing next weekend, however, the lack of buzz for them might help YJHD to have an extended re-release run till Republic Day. The popularity of Ranbir Kapoor among the young generation is certainly helping the biz and this is expected to continue for a few weeks to come. ## Stay tuned...

Makers Unveil Striking First Look Motion Poster of Akshay Kumar's 'Sky Force'; Release Date Confirmed
531 days ago
Bollywood

Makers Unveil Striking First Look Motion Poster of Akshay Kumar's 'Sky Force'; Release Date Confirmed

Mumbai, January 4 - The long wait for Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar's much-awaited action thriller Sky Force as the makers have unveiled a striking first-look motion poster. The film is directed by Sandeep Kewlani and Abhishek Anil Kapur. ## The motion poster features Akshay Kumar and debutant Veer Pahariya in the Indian Air Force uniforms and offers a glimpse into a gripping tale of courage and dedication. The poster has an intriguing tagline which reads, "Some missions end, while others last a lifetime".## Apart from the impressive first look, the motion poster involves a patriotic song which is sung by B Praak. The singer has previously delivered a few of the biggest blockbuster songs for Akshay and this one also gives the vibes of another massive chartbuster.## Produced by Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films in association with Jio Studios, the Sky Force trailer will be launched on January 5 during a grand event. The makers have also unveiled the official release date of the film which is January 24, during the Republic Day weekend. ## Sky Force is said to be inspired by 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 will showcase many aerial action sequences that will be high on VFX.## Besides Akshay Kumar and debutant Veer Pahariya, the film also stars Sara Ali Khan, Nimrat Kaur, and Sharad Kelkar in pivotal roles.## This New Year, soar into the skies with #SkyForce ✈️ – the untold story of India’s first and deadliest airstrike ever.Trailer out tomorrow. In cinemas on 24th January 2025. pic.twitter.com/LsoBwvbANq— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) January 4, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

Ram Charan's 'Game Changer' Trailer Scored A Massive 180+ Million Views In The First 24 Hours
531 days ago
Tollywood

Ram Charan's 'Game Changer' Trailer Scored A Massive 180+ Million Views In The First 24 Hours

Hyderabad, January 4 - Telugu superstar Ram Charan's political action drama Game Changer is all set to hit the big screens on January 10, during Sankranthi festival week in multiple languages. S. Shankar directs the film which also stars Kiara Advani and SJ Suryah in prominent roles. ## Meanwhile, the trailer of Game Changer was launched on January 2 and it has received massive viewership. The makers officially announced that the trailer scored 180+ million views in the first 24 hours across social media platforms in all versions, making it one of the most-watched Indian film trailers ever. ## On YouTube, the trailer generated 62+ million views in 24 hours in all versions, becoming the 7th most-watched Indian trailer on the platform. In the original Telugu language, the trailer got 36+ million views and the Hindi version scored 13+ million views while the Tamil trailer hit 11+ million views.## Produced by Dil Raju under the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations, Game Changer stars Ram Charan in dual roles. In the movie, Ram Nandan, an IAS officer with anger issues, strives to combat corrupt politicians, including CM Bobbili Mopidevi, for destroying his father Appanna's dream of a corruption-free country. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' Re-Release Scores A Very Good Opening
532 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' Re-Release Scores A Very Good Opening

Mumbai, January 3 - Bollywood stars Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone's coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani makes a blockbuster return to the big screen after more than 11 years since its original release back in 2013. ## The year 2024 saw a few Bollywood films testing successes at the box office in their re-release run and continuing that momentum, Karan Johar's Dharma Productions re-release YJHD on January 3 and to no surprise, the film opened to packed boards all across. ## On its first day of re-opening, the cult classic minted approximately 1.20 crores net collection with more than 65K tickets sold. This is one of the biggest openings for a re-release Bollywood title and with good pre-sales, the movie is set to have a very good weekend total. ## In its original run, YJHD minted approximately 188.50 crores net collection and now, it has a chance to enter the 200 crores club after re-issue. The movie also had a limited re-release last year where it minted around 75 lakh net collection. ## Stay tuned...

'Pushpa 2 - The Rule' Sells 20+ Million Tickets On Book My Show; Crosses 60+ Million Overall Footfalls
532 days ago
Tollywood

'Pushpa 2 - The Rule' Sells 20+ Million Tickets On Book My Show; Crosses 60+ Million Overall Footfalls

Mumbai, January 3 - There is no stopping Pushpa 2 - The Rule which continues to script new records with each passing day. It has become the highest-grossing film ever at the Indian box office after surpassing Baahubali 2 - The Conclusion in 29 days. ## The Allu Arjun-fronted blockbuster has crossed 6 crores (60 million) footfalls in India in 29 days, becoming the first film since Baahubali 2 (2017) to achieve the feat. BB2 had sold over 100 million tickets in India and is among the very few films to do so. ## Pushpa 2 - The Rule is among the top 10 most-watched films in India. Iconic Sholay (1975) continues to remain the number 1 film with well over 12 crore tickets sold.## On the online ticketing platform Book My Show, Pushpa 2 has sold 20+ million tickets so far and this is the first time when a movie to done this in the platform's history. KGF: Chapter 2 was previously the number 1 movie on BMS with 17.1+ million tickets getting sold. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Pushpa 2' Beats 'Baahubali 2' To Become The Biggest Grosser In India
533 days ago
Tollywood

Box Office: 'Pushpa 2' Beats 'Baahubali 2' To Become The Biggest Grosser In India

Hyderabad, January 2 - Pushpa 2 has now officially become the highest-grossing film ever at the Indian box office, beating SS Rajamouli's epic blockbuster Baahubali 2 - The Conclusion. The Allu Arjun-starrer had already crossed BB2 in terms of net collection in 16 days. ## Starring Prabhas, Baahubali 2 grossed approximately 1417 crores (1030 crores net) in India back in 2017. This record remained unbeatable for more than 7 years and at once, looked like would remain untouched for some more time but Pushpa 2 had other ideas. ## The action drama film has topped BB2 on its 29th day, becoming the biggest blockbuster in India. Apart from these two films, Yash-fronted KGF: Chapter 2 has also grossed 1000 crores in India, however, Pushpa 2 and BB2 are the only films to earn 1K crore in terms of net collection. ## At the worldwide box office, the Sukumar's directorial venture is marching towards 1700 crores gross, having earned around 1685 crores in 29 days. It is currently the third biggest Indian grosser after Baahubali 2 (1790 crores) and Dangal (2070 crores) globally. ## Stay tuned...

Maddock Films Announces 8 New Films In The Horror-Comedy Universe With Release Dates
533 days ago
Bollywood

Maddock Films Announces 8 New Films In The Horror-Comedy Universe With Release Dates

Mumbai, January 2 - Producer Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films is upping the ante and creating its own MCU in the form of a horror-comedy universe. The studio has already released 4 films of the horror-comedy universe with Stree 2 being the game-changer after the massive blockbuster success at the box office last year. ## The response the previous 4 films got at the box office made Maddock Films dream big and in that aspect, the studio has announced 8 more films in the horror-comedy universe which will be interconnected to each other. The universe will conclude in 2028 with the final two films, along the lines of Avengers movies. ## Among the 8 new films announced, the studio has confirmed Bhediya 2 for 2026 release and Stree 3 for 2027 debut on the big screen while the Munjya sequel is also greenlit for 2027 launch. The first to release is Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna's Thama, on Diwali this year. ## Here are 8 new films coming in the horror-comedy universe by Maddock Films - ## Thama - Diwali 2025## Shakti Shalini - December 31st, 2025## Bhediya 2 - August 14th, 2026## Chamunda - December 4th, 2026## Stree 3 - August 13th, 2027## Maha Munjya - December 24th, 2027## Pehla Mahayudh - August 11th, 2028## Doosra Mahayudh - Diwali, October 18th, 2028## Dinesh Vijan presents the genre-defining lineup of #MaddockHorrorComedyUniverse 8 theatrical films that will take you on a wild ride of laughter, spooks, thrills, and screams! #DineshVijan #MaddockHorrorComedyUniverse #Announcement #MaddockFilms #NewReleases #UpcomingMovies… pic.twitter.com/wCuAGL9pV9— Maddockfilms (@MaddockFilms) January 2, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Pushpa 2' Hindi Version Crosses 1000 Crore Gross Worldwide
533 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Pushpa 2' Hindi Version Crosses 1000 Crore Gross Worldwide

Mumbai, January 2 - Superstar Allu Arjun's action drama Pushpa 2 - The Rule has achieved a crazy milestone as it has become only the third movie ever to cross 1000 crore gross collection at the worldwide box office in Hindi after superstar Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan and Jawan. ## The Hindi version of this mega-blockbuster has grossed approximately 925 crores at the domestic box office and over 115 crores overseas for around 1040 crores gross globally. The movie is heading towards finishing its total run with over 1100 crores gross worldwide which will make it the biggest Hindi grosser ever. ## Overall, Pushpa 2 has minted an estimated 1675+ crores worldwide, including around 1410 crores gross in India and 266+ crores at the overseas box office in all versions. It is currently the third biggest Indian grosser, behind Baahubali 2 (1790 crores) and Dangal (2070 crores) of all time.## The Sukumar's directorial has been on a record-breaking run in Hindi at the box office and has already attained the status of being the biggest grosser in India. It is the first film ever to cross 600 crores net, followed by 700 crores in Hindi and is likely to open the 800 crore net club in the coming days. ## Stay tuned...

SSMB 29 To Be A Two-Part Epic Adventure, To Be Made On 1000 Crore Budget
534 days ago
Tollywood

SSMB 29 To Be A Two-Part Epic Adventure, To Be Made On 1000 Crore Budget

Hyderabad, January 1 - The wait for maverick director SS Rajamouli's next film with superstar Mahesh Babu is finally coming to an end with the movie officially getting launched on January 2 in a private ceremony in Hyderabad in the presence of a few people. ## It was recently revealed that India's global icon Priyanka Chopra plays the female lead role opposite Mahesh Babu while Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran is the lead antagonist. Now, according to the latest report by Pinkvilla, the yet-untitled epic jungle adventure will be made into two parts. ## The report states that SSMB29 will be made on a budget of 1000 crore, making it the most expensive Indian film. Both SS Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu won't be taking fees, instead, the duo has entered into a backend deal and has struck a 40% profit-sharing deal with the producers. ## The shoot of the film is expected to kick-start in April this year and the makers are planning to release the first part in 2027, followed by the second part in 2029. It is said that the makers will be partnering with a global studio, either Sony or Disney, for the distribution. ## Stay tuned...

'Squid Game' Season 2 Records Biggest Streaming Debut For Netflix With 68 Million Views
534 days ago
Digital Media

'Squid Game' Season 2 Records Biggest Streaming Debut For Netflix With 68 Million Views

Mumbai, January 1 - The second season of smash hit Korean series, Squid Game is off to a record-breaking start as expected. The survival thriller's second instalment debuted with a massive 68 million views in the first 4 days globally. ## This is the biggest debut for any Netflix series in its premiere week, beating a record that Wednesday set with 50.10 million views in 2022. The show from creator/director Hwang Dong-hyuk and starring Lee Jung-jae ranked number 1 in 92 countries.## Since its release on December 26, 2024, Squid Game 2 has become Netflix's seventh most popular/viewed non-English TV show in record time. Squid Game Season 1 is currently at the top with 265.2 million views. The most viewed titles were measured across each series' first 91 days of viewership. ## The anticipation for season 2 also benefitted the first season which was back among the top 10 this past week with 8.1 million views at number 3 in the non-English category. Meanwhile, the season has enough time to become the most popular show on Netflix as it is likely to beat the viewership of season 1. ## Stay tuned...

Superstar Yash's 'Toxic' To Release In December 2025
535 days ago
Sandalwood

Superstar Yash's 'Toxic' To Release In December 2025

Mumbai, December 21 - The Indian box office once again is set to be on fire in December 2025 as superstar Yash-fronted gangster action drama Toxic is more or less confirmed to hit the big screen during the month. There is James Cameron's Avatar 3 already slated to release. ## Toxic, directed by National Award-winning director Geethu Mohandas, is currently on floors. It was originally announced for an April 2025 release but due to the delay in production, the film was pushed back. According to the latest report by Pinkvilla, the makers are now aiming to release it in December while the exact date will be locked soon. ## Yash who has also produced the film with KVN Productions, is reportedly in talks with 20th Century Fox for overseas distribution. "The discussions are in very nascent stages but the intent is to make Toxic a global project. Yash strongly believes that the story-telling pattern and visuals of Toxic are right up there with international projects and is exploring the possibilities of partnering with a global giant for a massive release", reports Pinkvilla. ## Meanwhile, Yash also has a mega project Ramayana in the production stage. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the epic is being made in two parts with both parts scheduled to hit the big screens on the occasion of the Diwali festival in 2026 and 2027. Ramayana has Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, and Sunny Deol in main roles. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Pushpa 2' Tops $15 Million In North America
536 days ago
Tollywood

Box Office: 'Pushpa 2' Tops $15 Million In North America

Los Angeles, December 31 - Superstar Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 - The Rule has ended the year 2024 by topping $15 million at the North American box office, becoming the 7th Indian and 4th South Indian title of all-time to achieve the feat. ## Directed by Sukumar, Pushpa 2 joins the elite league of Baahubali 2, Kalki 2898 AD, Pathaan, RRR, Jawan, and Animal in the prestigious box office club. It is likely to beat Animal ($15.02 million) and Jawan ($15.23 million) at the end of its run to become the 5th biggest Indian grosser in NA. ## The action drama is the second biggest Indian grosser of 2024 after Kalki 2898 AD and by far the biggest for Allu Arjun in NA. Overall, it is also currently the second-biggest Indian title with approximately 265 crores gross, behind Kalki which minted around 275 crores gross. ## Pushpa 2, meanwhile, is marching towards becoming the second biggest Indian-grossing film of all time at the worldwide box office. In 26 days so far, the film has grossed over 1650 crores globally and now needs around 135 crores more to beat Baahubali 2 (1788 crores gross) to become the second biggest grosser. ## Indian films with $15+ million at the North American box office - ## 1. Baahubali 2 - $22 million## 2. Kalki 2898 AD - $18.55 million ## 3. Pathaan - $17.50 million ## 4. RRR - $15.34 million## 5. Jawan - $15.23 million ## 6. Animal - $15.02 million## 7. Pushpa 2 - $15+ million## Stay tuned...