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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Filmmaker Gunasekhar Indirectly Fires On Rana Daggubati and Trivikram For 'Hiranyakashyap' Announcement
1070 days ago
Tollywood

Filmmaker Gunasekhar Indirectly Fires On Rana Daggubati and Trivikram For 'Hiranyakashyap' Announcement

Hyderabad, July 20 - Filmmaker Gunasekhar has reportedly slammed Rana Daggubati and filmmaker Trivikram for the recently announced magnum opus project "Hiranyakashyap". The project was announced ahead of San Deigo Comic-Con event where more details about it will be revealed. ## Rana Daggubati will be bankrolling as well as headlining the movie while Trivikram is penning the script and will also be directing it. Gunasekhar had earlier announced the Hiranyakashyap project. It is said that Rana was Gunasekhar's first choice for Hiranyakashyapa. ## Gunasekhar reportedly had locked the final draft of the script and according to him, Trivikram himself approached him to write the dialogues for the film, but now, Rana announced the movie without Gunasekhar which didn't go well with the filmmaker.## Gunasekhar took to Twitter to vent out his anger saying, "While making God the central theme of your story, you must also keep in mind that God keeps an eye on your integrity. Unethical acts will be answered through ethical means". ## While making God the central theme of your story, you must also keep in mind that God keeps an eye on your integrity. Unethical acts will be answered through ethical means 🙏 pic.twitter.com/jc72pEsZb9— Gunasekhar (@Gunasekhar1) July 19, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

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Rumors About The Potential Title of Prabhas-Fronted 'Project K'
1070 days ago
Tollywood

Rumors About The Potential Title of Prabhas-Fronted 'Project K'

Hyderabad, July 20 - The official title of the highest-anticipated sci-fi epic movie "Project K" is set to be launched during the San Diego Comic-Con event on July 21 (IST). The Prabhas-fronted movie is directed by Nag Ashwin and produced by Vyjayanthi Movies. ## Meanwhile, many are wondering what is "K" in the title stands for. Ahead of the official title launch, rumors are making rounds on social media about the potential title of the film. There is not just one but multiple titles that are being circulated across social media platforms. ## One of the heavily spread titles is "Kaal Chakra". Multiple trusted sources are also optimistically sharing the same title, however, no one is fully sure about the same. Earlier, it was revealed that "Kaalki" or "Kaashi" might be the official title. ## Now, the latest rumors are saying that "K" in "Project K" stands for "Kalyuga" but just like the earlier two rumors, sources are not at all sure about it as well. The characters of the film are said to be inspired by Indian mythologies and it is said to be about the rise of a hero who fights evil, so it might be one of the "Kaal Chakra" or "Kalyuga".## Prabhas plays the leading role alongside Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani. Along with the title, the makers will also reveal the first look glimpse/teaser as well as a new release date. ## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar's Comedy Film 'Khel Khel Mein' With Director Mudassar Aziz Is The Remake of A Blockbuster Italian Movie?
1070 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar's Comedy Film 'Khel Khel Mein' With Director Mudassar Aziz Is The Remake of A Blockbuster Italian Movie?

Mumbai, July 19 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar would be teaming up with "Pati Patni Aur Woh" director Mudassar Aziz for a comedy-drama film. The movie is reportedly titled "Khel Khel Mein" and has Tapsee Pannu and Vaani Kapoor as the female leads. ## According to Pinkvilla, "Khel Khel Mein" is the official Hindi adaptation of a blockbuster Italian movie "Perfect Strangers" (2016). It was a critically as well as commercially successful movie, grossing over $32 million, and has already been remade in more than 20 countries. ## "Mudassar Aziz has been eager to make an Indian version of it for a long time and has adapted the screenplay in a desi style to suit the sensibilities of Indian audiences", the report says, adding that the shoot will commence in October this year and it will be shot in a two-month straight schedule in the UK. ## The movie was supposed to go on floors early this year but the production got delayed due to Akshay's other commitments. Produced by Ashwin Varde and Bhushan Kumar, the pre-production of the movie is happening at a brisk pace to start shooting on schedule. ## Akshay Kumar, meanwhile, is currently gearing up for the release of his much-awaited "OMG 2" which is scheduled for August 11 release. The actor also has Tinu Suresh Desai's "The Great Indian Rescue", scheduled to release on October 5, and the "Soorarai Pottru" remake on February 16, 2024. ## Apart from the aforementioned films, Khiladi Kumar has Ali Abbas Zafar's highly-awaited "Bade Miyan Chote Miyan" with Tiger Shroff (Eid 2024), the C. Shankaran Nair biopic, and Maddock Films' "Sky Force", "Jolly LLB 3", "Welcome 3", Housefull 5", and Hera Pheri 3" in the pipeline.## Stay tuned...

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Sithara Entertainments Acquire Telugu States Rights of Thalapathy Vijay's 'Leo' At a Huge Price
1071 days ago
Kollywood

Sithara Entertainments Acquire Telugu States Rights of Thalapathy Vijay's 'Leo' At a Huge Price

Hyderabad, July 19 - Thalapathy Vijay's upcoming gangster drama film "Leo" with director Lokesh Kanagaraj continues to make headlines regarding its theatrical business. The movie is in high demand across the country as well as in overseas markets.## Now, the makers have locked the theatrical rights of the film in the two Telugu states. Noted Telugu production house Sithara Entertainments will distribute the movie in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The studio has reportedly acquired the rights in huge 21 crores, making it the highest pre-release theatrical business for Vijay in Telugu states.## The movie stars Thalapathy Vijay in the title role while Trisha Krishnan plays the female lead. It also features Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Sarja, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Mansoor Ali Khan, and Mysskin in key roles. The shoot of the movie was recently completed and it is currently in the post-production stage.## "Leo" is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, who co-wrote it with Rathna Kumar and Deeraj Vaidy. It is produced by S. S. Lalit Kumar of Seven Screen Studio while Jagadish Palanisamy serves as co-producer. The makers recently launched the first look poster of Thalapathy Vijay and it was received very well by the audiences.## The movie is scheduled to release on October 19, 2023, in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayala, and Kannada languages.## Stay tuned...

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Rana Daggubati To Produce and Headline An Epic Film Titled 'Hiranyakashyap', To Be Directed by Trivikram
1071 days ago
Tollywood

Rana Daggubati To Produce and Headline An Epic Film Titled 'Hiranyakashyap', To Be Directed by Trivikram

Hyderabad, July 19 - Baabubali star Rana Daggubati is all set to produce a magnum opus movie on Hiranyakashyap, an asura king of the daityas in the Puranic scriptures of Hinduism. The actor-filmmaker will unveil multiple projects under his Spirit Media company at San Diego Comic-Con event. ## According to Variety, the movie project "Hiranyakashyap" is being developed by Spirit Media and is set to be directed by Trivikram. The picture is inspired by Amar Chitra Katha's comics of the mythological figure, the powerful demon Hiranyakashyap, and his plan to achieve vengeance by destroying Lord Indira's kingdom.## Some of the details about the "Hiranyakashyap" movie are expected to be revealed at the Comic-Con. Rana Daggubati will play the titular role while Trivikram is writing the script and will also be directing it.## Meanwhile, Rana's Spirit Media has teamed up with streamer SonyLIV on the historical epic action-drama "Lords of the Deccan". Based on the novel of the same title, the show takes audiences back in time to witness the birth of the Chalukyas, a dynasty that shaped southern India for centuries.## Apart from the aforementioned two projects, the Malayalam superhero Minnal Murali, played by Tovino Thomas, is set to be launched as a comic book character, which will find its home in the popular Indian comic magazine Tinkle. Spirit Media has partnered with Weekend Blockbusters for the same.## Stay tuned...

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'Oppenheimer' and 'Barbie' Advance Booking Status and Opening Day Box Office Expectations
1071 days ago
Hollywood

'Oppenheimer' and 'Barbie' Advance Booking Status and Opening Day Box Office Expectations

Mumbai, July 19 - Hollywood films have done well at the Indian box office this year and the momentum continued with Tom Cruise's Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One. It was released on July 12 and is doing very good business, grossing over 85 crores so far. ## The month of July is particularly going to be a major period for Hollywood titles as next in the month are Christopher Nolan's atom bomb movie Oppenheimer and Greta Gerwig's fantasy comedy film Barbie. Scheduled to release on July 21, both Oppenheimer and Barbie are set to spring a big surprise at the Indian box office. ## Oppenheimer is particularly having an excellent response in the advanced sales in India as far as the national multiplex chains are concerned. It has sold approx. 200K tickets in three national chains (PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis) for the opening day which is among the top advances post the covid-19 pandemic. ## The IMAX format of the movie is almost witnessing a near-sold-out opening day while the English 2D format is also having a very good response. With these sorts of pre-sales, the opening of 20 crores would have been a sure shot given but the movie is expected to have low spot booking. However, it will still be eyeing a 15-17 crores start which will be termed very good. ## Meanwhile, Warner Bros. Pictures' Barbie starring Margot Robbie in the title role and Ryan Gosling as Ken, also has good pre-booking despite the competition as it has sold approx. 80K tickets for the opening day in three national chains. The advance sales of the film got momentum over the last 48 hours. ## Barbie is expected to score around 6-7 crores which will be a good opening. Had it been a solo Hollywood release, an opening of 10+ crores net was given with these sorts of advances, but due to the competition, the Hollywood audiences will be divided with most of them likely to prefer Oppenheimer. Also, there will be Mission Impossible 7 which is also likely to retain a decent amount of screens. ## The combined opening of both films should be around 20-23 crores net in India and if they receive positive talks, the opening weekend could well be around 75-90 crores net. Meanwhile, in the domestic (North America), Barbenheimer is projected to score $150+ million opening weekend ($110+ M for Barbie, and $50 M for Oppenheimer).## Stay tuned...

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Vivek Agnihotri Announces Docu-Series 'Kashmir Files Unreported' On ZEE5
1071 days ago
Digital Media

Vivek Agnihotri Announces Docu-Series 'Kashmir Files Unreported' On ZEE5

Mumbai, July 19 - The National-award-winning filmmaker shook the nation by bringing a film on the exodus of the Kashmiri Pandits in the form of "The Kashmir Files" last year. The movie not only struck the chord of the audiences but also emerged as one of the biggest box office blockbusters of all time. ## The filmmaker has now announced the follow-up to "The Kashmir Files", titled "Kashmir Files Unreported". However, this time, the focus shifts to real-life victims as their personal accounts will be detailed in the docu-series which will premiere on ZEE5. ## On Wednesday (July 19), Agnihotri shared the trailer which also includes scenes from The Kashmir Files. The docu-series aims to shed light on the untold stories and experiences of the Kashmiri Hindu community during the tumultuous time when they were forced to leave Kashmir valley in the 90s by radicals.## Sharing the trailer, the filmmaker wrote, "A lot of Genocide Deniers, terror supporters & enemies of Bharat questioned The Kashmir Files. Now bringing to you the VULGAR truth of the Kashmir Genocide of Hindus which only a devil can question".## One of the victims says in the trailer, "India has a duty to give us back, at least, justice to this".## PRESENTING:A lot of Genocide Deniers, terror supporters & enemies of Bharat questioned The Kashmir Files. Now bringing to you the VULGAR truth of Kashmir Genocide of Hindus which only a devil can question.Coming soon #KashmirUNREPORTED. Be ready to cry.Only on @ZEE5India… pic.twitter.com/DgGlnzSKwA— Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) July 19, 2023 ## In an interview with Republic Media, the director mentioned that "Kashmir Files Unreported" will be even more disturbing than the movie and has the potential to rattle many. It will premiere on ZEE5 and the date will be announced soon.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Ram Charan's 'Rangasthalam' and Yash's 'KGF' Films' Opening Weekend Collection In Japan
1071 days ago
Tollywood

Box Office: Ram Charan's 'Rangasthalam' and Yash's 'KGF' Films' Opening Weekend Collection In Japan

Tokyo, July 19 - Telugu superstar Ram Charan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu's period action drama film "Rangasthalam" was released in Japan on July 14 and did decent business in the opening weekend on the limited screens. ## Directed by Sukumar, the all-time blockbuster movie reportedly grossed ¥10.1 million or approx. 60 lacs on its 3-day opening weekend with approx. 7200 admissions. The opening weekend collection of the movie failed to beat the opening day numbers of Ram Charan and Jr. NTR's "RRR" which grossed ¥18 million in October last year.## "Rangasthalam" was released around 70 screens in Japan and grossed 2.5 million yen on its opening day. It is expected to have a good run as the word of mouth among the Japanese audiences is super positive.## Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, "Rangasthalam" was an industry hit during its release in 2018 in Telugu. It grossed over 200 crores at the worldwide box office and became the highest-grossing film in Ram Charan as well as Samantha's career. ## Meanwhile, the all-time blockbuster period action drama Kannada movies, "KGF 1" and "KGF 2", starring superstar Yash were also released in Japan on July 14 and they combined grossed ¥11 million or 65 lacs in the opening weekend with approx. 7840 admissions.## The original KGF movie grossed ¥5.8 million (35 lacs) with 4120 admissions while its sequel earned ¥5.2 million (30 lacs) with 3720 admissions. The word of mouth is decent for both the films and it will be interesting to see how they perform going forward.## Directed by Prashanth Neel, the two KGF films grossed approx. 1450 crores at the worldwide box office in their first runs. "KGF: Chapter 2" is the all-time highest-grossing Kannada and the 4th highest-grossing Indian title with approx. 1210 crores gross.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Mission Impossible 7' First Tuesday Early Estimates
1071 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: 'Mission Impossible 7' First Tuesday Early Estimates

Mumbai, July 18 - Tom Cruise's latest blockbuster Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One has a decent first Tuesday at the Indian box office with the collection dropping around 10-15% from Monday which is a good hold. ## The 7th installment in the Mission Impossible franchise scored an estimated 4.25-4.50 crores net today/first Tuesday which takes the total collection to around 73 crores net in the first 7 days. The extended 9-day first week is looking in the range of 80 crores net. ## MI7 is set to emerge as the 4th Hollywood hit in India this year after Fast X, John Wick 4, and Evil Dead Rise and is likely to top 100 crores net to become the second Hollywood film to do so this year after Fast X. ## The Tom Cruise-starrer movie will see competition this weekend from its fellow Hollywood movies, Oppenheimer and Barbie. The Christopher Nolan's directorial Oppenheimer will make a bigger impact on MI7. The premium screens, where MI7 is performing well, will get divided once Nolan's movie, which is having better advances in multiplexes, releases. ## Stay tuned...

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Kartik Aaryan To Reunite With Director Sameer Vidwans After The Success of 'Satyaprem Ki Katha'?
1072 days ago
Bollywood

Kartik Aaryan To Reunite With Director Sameer Vidwans After The Success of 'Satyaprem Ki Katha'?

Mumbai, July 18 - Actor Kartik Aaryan is back to winning ways with his latest musical romantic hit "Satyaprem Ki Katha" which marks the Bollywood debut of director Sameer Vidwans. The movie, also featuring Kiara Advani as the female lead, has grossed over 115 crores worldwide so far and still doing decent business at the box office. ## Both Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani are winning praise for their roles as Satyaprem aka Sattu and Katha. Now, according to TOI, Kartik is super impressed with director Sameer and has asked him to find another love story for him. ## It is said that the "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2" actor is keen on reuniting with the director for another movie and if the report is to be believed, the filmmaker has already begun working on a good script. The report reveals that the duo may start their new film as soon as Kartik finishes Kabir Khan's "Chandu Champion" which is currently on floors. ## Meanwhile, Kartik Aaryan already has a couple of films in the pipeline. Apart from "Chandu Champion", the actor has "Aashiqui 3" with director Anurag Babu and "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3" with Anees Bazmee. Both films will go on floors next year. ## Stay tuned...

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Alia Bhatt To Headline An Action Thriller Film, To Be Produced By Karan Johar
1072 days ago
Bollywood

Alia Bhatt To Headline An Action Thriller Film, To Be Produced By Karan Johar

Mumbai, July 18 - Bollywood star Alia Bhatt is extending her association with producer Karan Johar as the duo is reportedly set to join hands for their 12th film together. Alia is currently gearing up for the release of Karan Johar's directorial "Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani", also starring Ranveer Singh, which is slated to release on July 28. ## According to Pinkvilla, the SOTY actress will headline an action thriller film that will be produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions and to be directed by Vasan Bala. The yet untitled project is said to be a jail-break story and is currently in the pre-production stage. ## "Alia will be seen playing one of the most challenging roles of her career in this movie, and she is excited to go on this new adventure and explore a genre she hasn't attempted before. Bala has written a cracking jailbreak story, and people who are aware of this project are already excited about it. This is going to be a heck of an interesting movie", the report reveals. ## The casting of the other actors is currently underway as the makers are planning to take the movie on floors by September this year. Before starting this untitled movie, Alia will have two releases. While "Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani" is a big-screen entertainer, Alia's Hollywood debut movie "Heart of Stone", co-starring Gal Gadot, will release on Netflix on August 11. ## After wrapping up Vasan Bala and Karan Johar's film, Alia will move to one of the most-anticipated films, "Baiju Bawra", to be directed by blockbuster filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The movie will reunite the actress with Ranveer Singh after "Gully Boy" and "Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani" and will go on floors early next year. ## Apart from the aforementioned films, the "Raazi" actress will be joining Yash Raj Films' ambitious Spy Universe and will headline the studio's first solo female-led Spy movie. The shoot for the same will commence in 2024. ## Stay tuned...

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Keerthy Suresh To Make Her Bollywood Debut Opposite Varun Dhawan In Atlee's Action Entertainer
1072 days ago
Bollywood

Keerthy Suresh To Make Her Bollywood Debut Opposite Varun Dhawan In Atlee's Action Entertainer

Mumbai, July 18 - South Indian star and one of the supremely talented actresses, Keerthy Suresh is all set to make her Bollywood debut soon opposite Varun Dhawan in producer Atlee Kumar's action entertainer, according to Pinkvilla. ## Keerthy has been a top name in South Indian film industries and has been eyeing to make her mark in Bollywood too for a long time. It is said that the National award-winning actress has been roped in to play the female lead in Varun Dhawan's next which will be directed by Tamil director Kalees.## "She will portray a strong and glamorous character in this commercial flick filled with emotions, drama, and action. After establishing herself down South with her exceptional acting prowess and natural charm, Keerthy is all set to spread her wings pan-India, and #VD18 is just the first step towards that", reports Pinkvilla.## The yet-untitled movie will have two heroines and the casting for the second female lead is still underway. The shoot of the movie will commence in Mumbai next month and is expected to finish by November this year. It will have a grand theatrical release on May 31, 2024. ## Presented by Atlee Kumar, "VD18" is to be produced by Murad Khetani of Cine1 Studios and Priya Atlee of A For Apple Studios. Meanwhile, Keerthy is currently gearing up for the release of the Chiranjeevi-led Telugu movie "Bhola Shankar" which is slated to release on August 11. ## Stay tuned...

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