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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Critically Acclaimed 'Asur 2' On Jio Cinema Scores Huge Viewership
1107 days ago
Digital Media

Critically Acclaimed 'Asur 2' On Jio Cinema Scores Huge Viewership

Mumbai, June 13 - Jio Cinema's Asur 2 is one of the most appreciated Indian web shows of all time. The crime thriller series boasts a stellar cast, including Arshad Warsi and Barun Sobti along with Anupriya Goenka, Ridhi Dogra, and Amey Wagh in prominent roles. ## The show has been the talk of the town for the last couple of weeks after debuting on June 1 on the streamer, and not surprisingly, it has been the most-watched Indian show since its launch. According to Ormax Media, a media consulting firm, "Asur 2" topped the Indian streaming chart in the last two weeks. ## During the week of May 29th - June 4th, "Asur 2" scored 5 million views. These 5 million views only consist of the first 5 episodes which were dropped daily after the first two episodes premiered simultaneously on June 1st. ## The show scored a jump in viewership in the following week after all the episodes were made available to stream simultaneously. During the week of June 5th - June 11th, "Asur 2" attracted 7 million views, pushing the total viewership to 12 million in the first 11 days. ## "Asur 2" is expected to score huge viewership in the coming days as word of mouth is extremely positive for it.## Created by Gaurav Shukla and Vibhav Shikdar, and directed by Oni Sen, "Asur 2" is set in the backdrop of the mystical city of Varanasi. It follows Nikhil Nair, a forensic expert turned teacher, who returns to his roots at the Central Bureau of Investigation, and along with his former mentor Dhananjay Rajpoot, finds himself caught in a cat-and-mouse game with a brutal serial killer. ## Stay tuned...

Prabhas-Fronted 'Adipursh' Overseas Advance Booking Status
1107 days ago
Bollywood

Prabhas-Fronted 'Adipursh' Overseas Advance Booking Status

Mumbai, June 13 - Superstar Prabhas-fronted Adipurush is having a good response in advance booking collection, domestically and overseas. In India, the movie already has sold over 150K tickets for the opening day and is looking to score one of the biggest pre-sales by the time it releases. ## While the epic drama was expected to have good pre-sales in India, it is also seeing encouraging responses in the key international markets. In the USA, it has so far scored approx. $800K (6.60 crores) with 42K advance tickets sold for the opening day, including premiere.## In Australia, the pre-sales for the opening day is approx. A$150K (83 lacs) so far while in the UK, the pre-sales are around £55K (50 lacs) and around €5K (4.5 lacs) in Germany. In Canada, the advance booking sales so far are around $30K (25 lacs). ## Talking about the USA, "Adipurush" is expected to score $1+ million through the premiere. It scored a very good jump after the XD shows got opened. The distributors are asking the theater chains to add more XD shows which could give it a further push. ## "Adipurush" is directed by Om Raut and produced by T-Series, Retrophiles, and UV Creations. It stars Prabhas as Lord Ram alongside Kriti Sanon as Sita, Saif Ali Khan as Raavan, Sunny Singh as Laxman, and Devdutt Nage as Hanuman, among others. It is scheduled to release on June 16 worldwide in multiple languages. ## Stay tuned...

Ali Abbas Zafar Intends To Make Shahid Kapoor's 'Bloody Daddy' Sequel For Theaters
1107 days ago
Bollywood

Ali Abbas Zafar Intends To Make Shahid Kapoor's 'Bloody Daddy' Sequel For Theaters

Mumbai, June 13 - Director Ali Abbas Zafar hasn't come up with a theatrical release since Salman Khan-fronted "Bharat" in 2019. His next big screen release is Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff-fronted "Bade Miyan Chote Miyan" which is slated for Eid 2024. ## Meanwhile, the filmmaker may have been away from theaters, but he wasn't away from filmmaking during these last couple of years. He came up with three OTT titles, including the recently released "Bloody Daddy" with Shahid Kapoor. ## "Bloody Daddy" was directly released on Jio Cinema and got mixed responses from the viewers. However, the movie left the director's core audiences asking if the movie could have a theatrical release and if there could be a sequel to it. ## During a recent interview with Hindustan Times, Ali Abbas Zafar said that "It's a big compliment when people watch your content and say it's a big-screen experience", however, he cleared that the movie was always going to be an OTT release since it deals with rough scenes which were important for its storytelling. ## The filmmaker further said that he would love to make a sequel to "Bloody Daddy" if the audience feels associated with the characters for a long time. "People have to be talking about it six months or a year after the release. Then it's a validation that the film and the character have stayed with the audience". He said that if the sequel is made, he will try to make it as a theatrical release.## Ali Abbas Zafar also revealed that he has completed principal photography of "Bade Miyan Chote Miyan" and has started editing the film. It will have a grand release on Eid next year. ## Stay tuned...

Ravi Teja To Star In Director Karthik Gattamneni's 'Eagle'; Release Date Locked
1107 days ago
Tollywood

Ravi Teja To Star In Director Karthik Gattamneni's 'Eagle'; Release Date Locked

Mumbai, June 13 - Telugu star Ravi Teja will soon be seen in the Pan-Indian movie "Tiger Nageswara Rao" which is the biggest film of his career. While TNR is scheduled for October 2023, Ravi Teja has already locked his next film. ## On June 12, the Mass Maharaja announced his maiden collaboration with cinematographer-turned-director Karthik Gattamneni's action thriller film, titled Eagle. It is produced by People Media Factory which previously directed Ravi Teja's biggest grosser "Dhamaka" last year. ## "Eagle" will see Ravi Teja donning multiple characters. He is reportedly playing a most wanted painter and a cotton farmer and has other avatars too. The makers unveiled the title of the movie with a short glimpse which shows the actor standing near a lake, partially showing his face. ## The title logo and glimpses of "Eagle" are striking and promise an intriguing action thriller film with top-notch technical standards. The teaser also shows the other prominent cast such as Anupama Parameshwaran, Navdeep, and Madhubala. ## The shoot of the movie is currently underway in Hyderabad. TG Vishwa Prasad is producing the movie, while Vivek Kuchibhotla is the co-producer. It is scheduled to release on Sankranthi 2024 and joins a couple of other biggies on this festival release.## ## Stay tuned...

SSMB29: Mahesh Babu's Film With SS Rajamouli To Be Launched On The Superstar's Birthday?
1108 days ago
Tollywood

SSMB29: Mahesh Babu's Film With SS Rajamouli To Be Launched On The Superstar's Birthday?

Hyderabad, June 12 - The blockbuster Indian filmmaker SS Rajamouli will next be joining forces with Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu. Even though the movie is tentatively titled SSMB 29, moviegoers around the world are eagerly waiting to know what Rajamouli is going to do with this after setting high standards with "RRR" and "Baahubali" films. ## There is still some time left for the film to start rolling but Rajamouli and the team are reportedly gearing up to launch the movie officially soon. According to Pinkvilla, the makers of "SSMB29" will officially launch the movie on Mahesh Babu's birthday, which is on August 9. ## It is said that Rajamouli will take almost two months to fully get the storyline ready after which he will narrate it to Mahesh Babu again and will things further. After announcing the movie officially in August, Rajamouli will work on pre-visualization and pre-production of the film which is expected to go on floors in early 2024. ## Mahesh Babu is currently shooting for director Trivikram Srinivas' "Guntur Kaaram" which is scheduled to release on January 13, 2024. It has Pooja Hegde as the female lead among others in key roles. Meanwhile, "SSMB 29" is a jungle adventure film that will release in 2025 across the globe. ## Stay tuned...

Tamil Superstar Suriya In Talks To Headline Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's 'Karna'?
1108 days ago
Bollywood

Tamil Superstar Suriya In Talks To Headline Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's 'Karna'?

Mumbai, June 12 - In 2021, it was revealed that director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra was working on his dream project "Karna", based on one of the most complex characters of the epic Mahabharata. The movie went to many actors but things didn't work out and the movie was put on hold. ## Now, the latest reports suggest that the much-awaited project is back on track with a new actor. According to Pinkvilla, director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is in advanced talks with Tamil superstar Suriya to play this larger-than-life role. ## It is said that Suriya and Mehra already had multiple meetings and things are moving in the right direction quickly. The movie will be made in two parts and Suriya is said to be super excited to be a part of this magnum opus project. ## The film is expected to go on floors in 2024 after Suriya completes director Siva's Pan India movie "Kanguva" which is nearing its completion and Sudha Kongara's next which is expected to go on floors later this year. Meanwhile, Suriya's "Vaadivasal" with director Vetrimaaran has reportedly been pushed further and will take more time in going on floors. ## Mehra's "Karna" will mark Suriya's debut in Bollywood. It will be a Pan India release as a rough blue-print of ROMP’s vision to mount the film is already reportedly in place and it's all about executing the same to perfection now. ## Stay tuned...

Tom Hardy's 'Venom 3' Release Date Revealed
1108 days ago
Hollywood

Tom Hardy's 'Venom 3' Release Date Revealed

Los Angeles, June 12 - A new update regarding the release date of the third installment of the "Venom" franchise revealed when Sony Pictures is planning on releasing the film in theaters. ## The film was greenlit in April 2022 when Tom Hardy revealed that he was working on the script. Kelly Marcel, who wrote the first two movies in the franchise, was attached to direct the next movie. It has been quite a time since the movie was confirmed and fans are eager to know when it will hit screens. ## Now, according to Variety, Sony Pictures is planning to release the Tom Hardy-led superhero movie Venom 3 in October 2024. It has also been revealed that the shooting of the film will start very very soon after Juno Temple, who joins the cast of "Venom 3" confirmed the same. ## Recent reports revealed that the filming of the upcoming movie would run in England from June to September, although there is no confirmed start date yet. Meanwhile, apart from Tom Hardy and Juno Temple, the movie will also feature Chiwetel Ejiofor, who also has his own experience with Marvel after playing Baron Mordo in the MCU. ## Stay tuned...

Zee Studios Unveils Brilliant First Look Teaser of Much-Awaited 'Gadar 2: The Katha Continues'
1108 days ago
Bollywood

Zee Studios Unveils Brilliant First Look Teaser of Much-Awaited 'Gadar 2: The Katha Continues'

Mumbai, June 12 - Sunny Deol returns as Tara Singh to protect his family in the first look teaser of the highly-anticipated period action drama film Gadar 2: The Katha Continues. The sequel to the all-time blockbuster is directed by Anil Sharma. ## On Monday (June 12), Zee Studios unveiled the teaser of "Gadar 2" which promises a blockbuster affair. Set in Lahore in 1971, the teaser begins with the dialogue in a woman's voice, "Damaad hai wo Pakistan ka, Isko nariyal do, Tika Lagao, Warna is bar wo dahej mein lahore le jayega". ## The teaser then shows glimpses of the enmity between India and Pakistan where later country's people can be seen participating in the Crush India Movement as the country was on the verge of attacking India in the aftermath of partition. ## The 1-minute and 9 seconds promo has all the elements which are required for a mass entertainer to turn a blockbuster. It ends with Sunny sitting right to a grave with teary eyes and the sad version of "Udja Kaale Kawan" playing in the background. The music by Mithoon is in sync with the theme of the film so are the dialogues and action blocks. The upcoming movie will also see Sunny Deol lifting a big cartwheel to fight the enemies. ## "Gadar 2: The Katha Continues", produced by Anil Sharma Productions, and MM Moviez in association with Zee Studios. It stars Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel, and Utkarsh Sharma as returning characters from the first movie while Simrat Kaur, Manish Wadhwa, Gaurav Chopra, and Luv Sinha are the new addition to the cast.## The movie is scheduled to release on August 11, 2023, and will clash with Ranbir Kapoor's "Animal" and Akshay Kumar's "OMG 2". ## ## Stay tuned...

Anees Bazmee Shares An Update On Shahid Kapoor's Action Comedy Film
1108 days ago
Bollywood

Anees Bazmee Shares An Update On Shahid Kapoor's Action Comedy Film

Mumbai, June 12 - It is known to everyone that director Anees Bazmee and actor Shahid Kapoor are teaming up for the first time for an action comedy film. The makers haven't made the movie official but both Shahid and Bazmee have confirmed the movie in previous interviews. ## The yet-untitled movie is one of the most interesting Bollywood projects and the rumours are making rounds regarding the film's shoot. Now, director Bazmee has shared some exciting news regarding the same. ## During a conversation with Pinkvilla, the "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2" director said that he presently writing the script and has already completed a lot of portion of it. The filmmaker didn't confirm the exact timeline of the shoot but said that they are looking to July or August to start shooting the movie. Shahid will reportedly play a double role in the movie with Dil Raju bankrolling it.## Meanwhile, Shahid Kapoor already has a couple of films in the pipeline. The actor has Maddock Films' yet-untitled romantic comedy, scheduled to release later this year. The movie, co-starring Kriti Sanon, is currently in the post-production stage. He also has Malayalam director Rosshan Andrrews' thriller movie that will go on floors soon. ## Anees Bazmee, on the other hand, also has "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3" which will start rolling in early 2024. He also has an action-comedy film with Zee Studios while the sequel to "No Entry" is also in development but no timeline has been set yet. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Gadar - Ek Prem Katha' Re-Release Scored A Good Opening Weekend
1108 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Gadar - Ek Prem Katha' Re-Release Scored A Good Opening Weekend

Mumbai, June 12 - Sunny Deol-fronted all-time blockbuster Gadar: Ek Prem Katha showed good collections upon its re-release in its opening weekend. ## The period action drama film had limited re-release in 4K and Dolby Atmos, but after the positive response, the makers increased the showcasing over the weekend which helped to post a good weekend collection of approx. 1.30 crores net collection. ## The movie scored approx. 30 lacs net on the opening day, followed by 45 lacs and 55 lacs on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. The weekend collection of 1.30 crores of Gadar is more than the lifetime collection of a few of the original Hindi films that release in the last couple of years. ## As said earlier, the positive response to Gadar's re-release is a good sign for its sequel Gadar 2: The Katha Continues which is scheduled to release on August 11 this year. This has been shot on a bigger scale and made on a bigger budget than the first film. The hype around the movie is good which makes it a dark horse at the box office. ## Meanwhile, Gadar had originally grossed over 132 crores at the worldwide box office in 2001 and was the highest-grossing Indian film at that time. Including the re-release collection, the worldwide gross of the movie stands at approx. 134 crores (without inflation), including 128.50 crores at the domestic box office.## Stay tuned...

Box Office: Zara Hatke Zara Bachke Second Sunday Early Estimates
1109 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: Zara Hatke Zara Bachke Second Sunday Early Estimates

Mumbai, June 11 - Maddock Films' Zara Hatke Zara Bachke enters the 50 crores net club in style after scoring another big day today. It scores a jump of around 20% today, the second Sunday as compared to yesterday's collection. ## As per the early estimates, ZHZB scored around 6.75 crores net collection on its second Sunday, which takes the total collection to 53 crores net in 10 days. The second-weekend collection of the movie is around 16 crores net, which is just around 30% less than the opening weekend. ## ZHZB is trending really well at the box office, and as expected, it scored a fantastic second-weekend collection. The movie has at least 4 more days before Adipurush arrives on June 16, and on these days, it can collect another 7-9 crores net collection. The two-week collection is expected to be around 61 crores, and now, the lifetime collection can go to 70 crores which is fantastic. ## Stay tuned...

'Gadar 2: The Katha Continues' Teaser To Be Launched Digitally On June 12
1109 days ago
Bollywood

'Gadar 2: The Katha Continues' Teaser To Be Launched Digitally On June 12

Mumbai, June 11 - The much-awaited Bollywood movie of the year, Sunny Deol-fronted Gadar 2: The Katha Continues is getting ready to release on August 11 this year. The movie, directed by Anil Sharma, is the sequel to the all-time blockbuster "Gadar: Ek Prem Katha" (2001). ## With just two months to go before the release, the makers are gearing up to launch the teaser digitally. The teaser is already playing in theaters with "Gadar" which was re-released this past Friday, and now, it will be out online tomorrow, on June 12. ## It has been learned that the teaser is getting a huge response from audiences in theaters and the same is expected when it gets launched digitally tomorrow.## The story of "Gadar 2" takes place 20 years after the events of the first film. Sunny Deol along with Ameesha Patel and Utkarsh Sharma will be returning to reprise their roles from the first movie. It is produced by Zee Studios and Anil Sharma Productions. ## Stay tuned...