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: Top 10 Opening Day For Hollywood Movies In India; 'Deadpool and Wolverine' 6th
695 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: Top 10 Opening Day For Hollywood Movies In India; 'Deadpool and Wolverine' 6th

Mumbai, July 27 - Marvel studios' superhero comedy Deadpool and Wolverine, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, has taken a very good opening at the Indian box office with approximately 25.50 crores gross collection in all versions. ## The Shawn Levy's directorial blockbuster came a little above the projection to score the 6th biggest opening day for a Hollywood movie in India. It is easily the biggest Hollywood start in India for an A-rated title, beating Christopher Nolan's last year blockbuster Oppenheimer which minted approximately 17.25 crores gross.## For the Deadpool franchise, the third instalment has more than 2X opening of Deadpool 2 which opened to approximately 12.75 crores in 2018. For an MCU title, Deadpool 3 has the best opening since Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness which scored 36+ crore in 2022.## Here are the top 10 biggest opening days for Hollywood in India (gross collection) -## 1. Avengers: Endgame - 65 crores## 2. Avatar: The Way of Water - 48.75 crores## 3. Spider-man: No Way Home - 41.50 crores## 4. Avengers: Infinity War - 41 crores## 5. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness - 36.25 crores## 6. Deadpool and Wolverine - 26.80 crores## 7. Thor: Love and Thunder - 22 crores## 8. Oppenheimer - 17.25 crores## 9. Furious 7 - 16.75 crores## 10. Captain Marvel - 15.75 crores## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Deadpool and Wolverine' Scores Record Previews For An R-Rated Film; 8th Biggest Ever For All Movies
696 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: 'Deadpool and Wolverine' Scores Record Previews For An R-Rated Film; 8th Biggest Ever For All Movies

Los Angeles, July 26 - The third Deadpool movie, Deadpool and Wolverine celebrated its Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) debut with the record-breaking opening for an R-rated movie ever after scoring a monstrous $38.5 million on Thursday previews at the domestic (North America) box office.## The high-profile Deadpool threequel, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman as Deadpool and Wolverine, respectively, beats its predecessor, Deadpool 2's previews earning of $18.6 million to score the biggest start for an R-rated title by more than a double margin. ## Other than being a record start for an R-rated, Deadpool & Wolverine is at 8th on the list of top previews among all films, not adjusted for inflation. It is a little short of Avengers: Infinity War ($39 million) and ahead of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness ($36 million). ## Here are the top 10 biggest previews at the North American box office (via The Numbers) - ## 1. Avengers: Endgame - $60 million## 2. Star Wars Ep. VII: The Force Awakens - $57 million## 3. Spider-Man: No Way Home - $50 million## 4. Star Wars Ep. VIII: The Last Jedi - $45 million## 5. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II - $43.5 million## 6. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker - $40 million## 7. Avengers: Infinity War - $39 million## 8. Deadpool & Wolverine - $38.5 million## 9. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness - $36 million## 10. The Dark Knight Rises - $30.6 million## Deadpool 3 was projected to earn $160+ million in its 3-day+Thursday previews domestic opening weekend but it is now aiming $200+ million start as projected by very few tracking sites. Meanwhile, at the worldwide box office, it has already crossed $100 million and is aiming for $400+ million opening weekend. ## Stay tuned...

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Top 5 Biggest South Indian Grosser In Hindi In 4th Week; Kalki 2898 AD 5th
696 days ago
Tollywood

Top 5 Biggest South Indian Grosser In Hindi In 4th Week; Kalki 2898 AD 5th

Mumbai, July 26 - Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted Kalki 2898 AD reached 280 crores net after a good fourth week at the Hindi box office. The film's collection was hit by Bad Newz which scored over 40 crores net in the first week but still, Kalki was the second choice of the moviegoers. ## Directed by Nag Ashwin, the sci-fi epic scored approximately 14 crores net collection, making it the 5th biggest South Indian grosser in the 4th week in the dubbed Hindi version. Baahubali 2 remains the top South Indian grosser, followed by KGF: Chapter 2, Kantara, and RRR in the 4th week.## Rishab Shetty's Kantara is the new entry in the top 5 South Indian grossers in Hindi in the weekly chart. It was a word-of-mouth sensation which went on to score 85 crores net collection in Hindi in its lifetime run, creating enough buzz for its upcoming prequel to go bang bang in the dubbed version. ## Top 5 South Indian Grossers in Hindi in The 4th Week (Net Collection) - ## 1. Baahubali 2 - The Conclusion - 29.40 crores## 2. KGF: Chapter 2 - 22.75 crores## 3. Kantara - 18.10 crores## 4. RRR - 14.72 crores## 5. Kalki 2898 AD - 13.90 crores## Kalki 2898 AD remains in the race of hitting 300 crores net in Hindi, however, its pursuit to enter this prestigious box office club may get a hit by Marvel Studios' highly-anticipated Deadpool and Wolverine which has been released on July 26.## Stay tuned...

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'Deadpool and Wolverine' Opening Day Box Office Expectations In India
697 days ago
Hollywood

'Deadpool and Wolverine' Opening Day Box Office Expectations In India

Mumbai, July 25 - It hasn't been a great year for Hollywood movies at the Indian box office with only Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire managing to hit 100 crores net collection in the first 6 months so far. However, things are expected to change in the second half of the year, starting with Marvel Studios' highly-anticipated Deadpool and Wolverine. ## The third Deadpool movie, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, is scheduled to hit the big screen on July 26. The anticipation for the movie among Indian audiences is as high as some of the biggest Marvel movies in the past and the pre-sales response indicates the same. ## The Shawn Levy's A-rated directorial, which is reportedly releasing on over 3000 screens across the country, has scored one of the biggest pre-sales of the year in India and one of the biggest for a Marvel title in recent times.## As of 9 PM on July 25, Deadpool 3 sold approximately 360K tickets worth 10+ crores gross collection (12.60+ crores gross with block seats) for the opening day in all versions. This sort of advance could have easily ensured a 30+ crores gross opening, but an 'A' rating of the movie may prove to be a hurdle. ## Marvel has an incredible fan following in India and the performances of its films in the past prove the same. Deadpool 3, despite age restrictions, is still expected to take 25+ crores gross (21+ crores net) opening in all versions. Last year, Ranbir Kapoor-fronted Animal took an earth-shattering start in India despite an A-rating with excellent advance and spot booking. ## If Deadpool 3 follows the same trend as Animal in the Spot booking (walk-ups), then the opening can be 30+ crores gross and beyond. The positive reviews, which have already started hitting online, will help the spot booking in some capacity and if the content clicks, then the sky is the limit for this Marvel tentpole. ## Stay tuned...

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'Deadpool and Wolverine' Trailer Becomes The Most Viewed Trailer Of All-Time In The First 24 Hours
697 days ago
Hollywood

'Deadpool and Wolverine' Trailer Becomes The Most Viewed Trailer Of All-Time In The First 24 Hours

Mumbai, July 25 - Marvel Studios' Deadpool & Wolverine final trailer has created a Guinness World Record by becoming the most viewed trailer of all time in the first 24 hours, beating Marvel/Sony's Spider-Man: No Way Home. ## Starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, Deadpool 3 final trailer which was released on July 19, scored a whopping 365 million views across social media platforms in the first 24 hours. Tom Holland's No Way Home had garnered 355 million views.## Directed by Shawn Levy, Deadpool 3 is the 34th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and the sequel to Deadpool (2016) and Deadpool 2 (2018). Scheduled to be released on July 26 in North America, the movie is tracking to earn $350+ million in its worldwide opening weekend. ## It stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman as Deadpool and Wolverine, respectively, alongside Emma Corrin and Matthew Macfadyen. In the film, the Time Variance Authority (TVA) pulls Deadpool from his quiet life and sets him on a mission with Wolverine that will change the history of the MCU.## Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman have achieved two Guinness World Records. First, DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE's trailer broke the record for the most views in 24 hours, reaching 365 million globally.Second, Reynolds' Racecourse Ground in Wrexham was recognized as the oldest… pic.twitter.com/AyniBXNEK1— MCU Film News (@MCUFilmNews) July 24, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Inside Out 2' Becomes All-Time Highest-Grossing Animated Movie, Beating 'Frozen 2'
698 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: 'Inside Out 2' Becomes All-Time Highest-Grossing Animated Movie, Beating 'Frozen 2'

Mumbai, July 24 - Disney/Pixar has done it again as the studio's latest blockbuster Inside Out 2 has become the highest-grossing animated movie of all-time at the worldwide box office, beating Disney's Frozen 2. ## The sequel to Inside Out (2015), IO2 has grossed $1.46 billion (12245 crores), surpassing Frozen 2's $1.45 billion final gross on July 23. This is the 7th Disney movie and 5th for Pixar in the top 10 animated highest-grossing movies ever globally. ## In the process of outgrossing Frozen 2, the Inside Out sequel had surpassed Margot Robbie's Barbie ($1.44 billion) a day earlier to become the 13th highest-grossing movie ever, behind Tom Cruise's Top Gun Maverick ($1.49 billion). It can enter the top 10 movies in history by topping Top Gun 2, Furious 7 ($1.51 billion), and The Avengers ($1.51 billion). ## Directed by Kelsey Mann (in his feature directorial debut), Inside Out 2's domestic total stands at $601 million (5030 crores) while it has grossed $862 million (7215 crores) at the overseas box office. Mexico has been the biggest international market for the movie with $98.6 million. In India, the movie has grossed approximately $4+ million (35 crores gross). ## Note: As per Deadline, Disney's 2019 film The Lion King is not considered an animated film by the studio which made it under the Disney Live Action umbrella, rather than either of its animated labels.## Stay tuned...

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Thalapathy Vijay's 'GOAT' Cracks Record-Breaking Deal For Kerala Theatrical Rights
698 days ago
Kollywood

Thalapathy Vijay's 'GOAT' Cracks Record-Breaking Deal For Kerala Theatrical Rights

Kochi, July 24 - Thalapathy Vijay's mega-stardom has once again shaken Kerala's trade with the record-breaking theatrical deal for his upcoming movie The Greatest of All-Time. Gokulam Movies, the leading distribution studio in Kerala has grabbed theatrical rights of the movie. ## According to the Kerala film industry tracker AB George, GOAT Kerala theatrical rights have been sold for 17 crore which is a record deal for a non-Malayalam movie. The previous record also belonged to Vijay when his Leo was sold for 16 crores and it was also bought by Gokulam Movies. ## Thalapathy Vijay is arguably the biggest non-Malayalam superstar in Kerala with an incredible box office pull. Leo, which was released in October last year, did wonders at the Kerala box office by grossing approximately 60 crores which is a record for a Tamil title in the state. ## Talking about GOAT, it is a science fiction action film directed by Venkat Prabhu and produced by AGS Entertainment. The movie stars Thalapathy Vijay in dual roles, leading an ensemble cast which includes Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, Mohan, Jayaram, Sneha, Meenakshi Chaudhary, and Yogi Babu, among others.## The film is scheduled to be released on September 5, 2024, in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada. ## Stay tuned...

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Prashanth Neel To Collaborate With Ajith Kumar For Two Back-To-Back Films: Report
698 days ago
Kollywood

Prashanth Neel To Collaborate With Ajith Kumar For Two Back-To-Back Films: Report

Chennai, July 24 - Amid the speculations of which film, between Prabhas-fronted Salaar 2 and Jr. NTR-starrer Dragon (NTR 31) director Prashanth Neel will start next, a new report has emerged that the blockbuster filmmaker is already in talks with Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar for not one but two movies. ## Earlier this year, it was reported that Neel would be collaborating with Ajith Kumar for a standalone movie, and now, according to the report by DT Next, the duo may also do one more film in Prashanth Cinematic Universe which could pave the way for Yash-fronted KGF: Chapter 3.## "Ajith and Prashanth had a meeting during the Vidaa Muyarchi schedule break last month. Prashanth has asked over three years of Ajith's time. Their first collaboration, which could be AK 64, will be a standalone project. This will go on floors in 2025 and be released in 2026", says the report.## The report further said that Hombale Films will bankroll both projects and the climax of the second film will lead to KGF 3 and Ajith Kumar's character is touted to be the biggest of them in Prashanth Cinematic Universe. ## It is, however, to be noted that neither Prashanth Neel nor Hombale Films have confirmed the existence of the Prashanth Cinematic Universe. However, there have been many reports and speculations along with fan theories which suggest there might be this KGF universe where its characters might collide at some point. But as said, there is no official confirmation about the same yet.## Ajith Kumar, meanwhile, recently wrapped up the shoot of Vidaa Muyarchi, scheduled to be released later this year and will join the sets of Adhik Ravichandran’s Good Bad Ugly soon which will hit big screens on Pongal 2025. Neel, on the other hand, has Salaar 2 and Dragon as his next two movies.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Marvel Studios 'Deadpool and Wolverine' Projected To Take $350+ Million Worldwide Opening
699 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: Marvel Studios 'Deadpool and Wolverine' Projected To Take $350+ Million Worldwide Opening

Mumbai, July 23 - From its lowest opening ever in The Marvels ($110 million worldwide) in November last year to potentially one of the biggest in the MUC history in the upcoming Deadpool and Wolverine, Marvel Studios/Disney is about to change the fate within just 9 months.## Recently, the domestic (North America) box office projection for the third Deadpool movie was revealed at $160+ million, by far the biggest opening for an R-rated (equal to A rating in India) movie ever and now, there is more for the studios to keep their expectations high. ## According to Deadline, the Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman-fronted blockbuster are looking at $340 million - $360 million opening at the global box office, including $180 million - $190 million overseas start which would be the biggest for an R-rated. ## These projections seem to be conservative as a previous report by Deadline (quoting a tracking agency) projected a $200+ million domestic start before most of the tracking sites brought that projection down to $160+ million. Overseas, the movie can still open at $200+ million as reports suggest the pre-sales are exceptional everywhere, so a $400+ million worldwide start is very much a possibility. ## If the aforementioned projection holds, it would be the third biggest MCU opening post the COVID-19 pandemic after Spider-Man: No Way Home ($600 million) and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness ($452 million). The international rollout of Deadpool & Wolverine begins this Wednesday with India opening on Friday (July 26). ## Stay tuned...

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IMDb Unveils Top 10 Most Anticipated Upcoming Indian Movies of 2024
699 days ago
Bollywood

IMDb Unveils Top 10 Most Anticipated Upcoming Indian Movies of 2024

Mumbai, July 23 - IMDb has unveiled the top 10 most anticipated upcoming Indian movies of 2024, and not so surprisingly, superstar Allu Arjun-fronted Pan India action drama Pushpa 2 - The Rule takes the first spot. ## Directed by Sukumar, the sequel to the 2021 movie Pushpa - The Rise, Pushpa 2 has been the talk of the town ever since the first part was released. Also starring Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil, the blockbuster movie is scheduled to be released on December 6 in multiple languages.## The second most anticipated Indian movie of the year is superstar Jr. NTR's action drama, Devara: Part 1 which is again a Pan India title. It is directed by Koratala Siva and also stars Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan in their Telugu debut. The movie is slated to hit the big screen on September 28. ## Akshay Kumar-fronted comedy entertainer, Welcome To The Jungle (Welcome 3) is the third most anticipated movie of 2024. The multi-starrer tentpole is currently scheduled to be released during the Christmas weekend, however, it is likely to be postponed to next year. ## Thalapathy Vijay's sci-fi action thriller, The Greatest of All-Time (GOAT) is the 4th most-anticipated Indian title of the year. Directed by Venkat Prabhu, GOAT is the second last movie of Vijay before he enters politics. It is scheduled to be released on September 5. Another hugely-awaited Pan India movie, Suriya's Kanguva takes the 5th spot in the list. Directed by Siva, the film is slated to debut on the big screen on October 10. It also stars Bobby Deol and Disha Patani in their Tamil debuts. ## Ajay Devgn's cop action drama Singham Again, directed by Rohit Shetty and Kartik Aaryan's horror-comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, directed by Anees Bazmee, two of the potential highest Bollywood grossers of the year, is the 6th and 7th most-anticipated titles, respectively. Both movies will clash at the box office on Diwali this year. ## Actor Vikram's Tamil action-drama Thangalaan, directed by Pa. Ranjith is 8th on the list of the most-anticipated Indian title of 2024. It is scheduled to be released on August 15. Ajay Devgn and Tabu's romantic thriller, Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha, due on August 2, takes the 9th spot. ## Surprisingly, Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao's horror-comedy Stree 2, another potential box office blockbuster, is last on the list of the top 10 most anticipated Indian movies. Directed by Amar Kaushik and produced by Maddock Films and Jio Studios, the film is scheduled to be released on August 15. ## We’re so excited for what’s to come!🍿Are you?🌻 pic.twitter.com/ThlluhVNEM— IMDb India (@IMDb_in) July 23, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

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Maddock Films To Unveil Teasers of Akshay Kumar's 'Sky Force' And Vicky Kaushal's 'Chhava' With 'Stree 2' In Theaters
699 days ago
Bollywood

Maddock Films To Unveil Teasers of Akshay Kumar's 'Sky Force' And Vicky Kaushal's 'Chhava' With 'Stree 2' In Theaters

Mumbai, July 23 - Produced Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films in the top form after the box office success of its horror-comedy Munjya. The studio's next release is Shraddha Kapoor-fronted Stree 2, which is the 5th instalment in Maddock Supernatural Universe. It is scheduled to be released on August 15.## Meanwhile, Maddock Films is gearing up to launch the teasers of Akshay Kumar's action thriller Sky Force and Vicky Kaushal-starrer historical action drama Chhava directly in theatres with Stree 2 which is one of the most anticipated movies of the year and is easily to biggest for Maddock Films. ## Sky Force is directed by Sandeep Kewlani and Abhishek Anil Kapur. The film also stars Veer Pahariya and Nimrat Kaur, among others in key roles. Produced by Maddock Films and Jio Studios, Sky Force is a take on India's retaliatory attack on Sargodha airbase of Pakistan in the Indo-Pakistani air war of 1965, described as India's first and deadliest airstrike. It is scheduled to be released on October 2 this year.## Director Laxman Utekar's historical action drama, Chaava is also one of the keenly-awaited movies of the year. It stars Vicky Kaushal as Maratha emperor Sambhaji, son of Shivaji. Rashmika Mandanna is playing the female lead while Akshaye Khanna, Ashutosh Rana, and Divya Dutta play supporting roles. ## Chhava is scheduled to be released on December 6 and will clash with Pan India movie Pushpa 2 - The Rule. ## #Xclusiv... AKSHAY KUMAR + VICKY KAUSHAL TO ARRIVE WITH 'STREE 2'... 15 Aug 2024 #IndependenceDay marks a significant milestone for enterprising producer #DineshVijan [#MaddockFilms].While his hugely-anticipated film #Stree2 invades cinemas on [Thu] 15 Aug 2024… pic.twitter.com/19YwbKpHC3— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) July 23, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

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Top 10 Most Popular Indian Movies of 2024 So Far; Prabhas-Fronted 'Kalki 2898 AD' Tops
699 days ago
Bollywood

Top 10 Most Popular Indian Movies of 2024 So Far; Prabhas-Fronted 'Kalki 2898 AD' Tops

Mumbai, July 23 - Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted epic blockbuster Kalki 2898 AD is the most popular Indian movie of 2024 so far, as per IMDb. It also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani, in prominent roles.## Directed by Nag Ashwin, the sci-fi epic recently became the 7th Indian movie of all time and the first of 2024 to cross 1000 crores gross collection at the worldwide box office. Released on June 27, it has so far grossed an estimated 1005 crores, including 735 crores in India. ## The second most popular Indian title is the all-time Malayalam blockbuster Manjummel Boys. Directed by Chidambaram, it was released on February 22 and went on to become the first Malayalam film ever to top 200 crores at the worldwide box office and is currently the highest-grossing Mollywood title with 241 crores gross.## Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone's aerial action thriller, Fighter takes the third spot in the most popular Indian movies list of 2024. Siddharth Anand's directorial is currently the highest-grossing Bollywood movie of the year with a worldwide gross collection of 350+ crores.## One of the biggest box office blockbusters of the year with a worldwide collection of close to 300 crores gross, director Prasanth Varma's superhero movie, Hanuman is the 4th most popular Indian title, followed by Ajay Devgn's horror-thriller, Shaitaan as 5th in the list. It scored over 210 crores worldwide and is one of the biggest Bollywood successes of the year.## The 6th most popular Indian movie of 2024 is Aamir Khan's Production venture, Laapataa Ladies, followed by Yami Gautam's Article 370, Malayalam blockbuster Premalu is 7th and 8th in the list, respectively, while Fahadh Faasil's Aavesham (4th highest Malayalam grosser) and horror-comedy Munjya are the 9th and 10th most popular titles. ## Note:- Of all the movies released in India between January 1, 2024, and July 10, 2024, that have an average IMDb user rating of 6 or higher with at least 10,000 votes, these titles were consistently the most popular with IMDb users, as determined by the actual page views of the more than 250 million monthly visitors to IMDb worldwide.## Take a seat & let’s relive the magic of this year’s Most Popular Indian Movies (so far!) 🎬✨Which one did you enjoy the most? pic.twitter.com/qGfJAPz302— IMDb India (@IMDb_in) July 23, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

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