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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Zack Snyder's Space Epic 'Rebel Moon' Gets A Release Date
1253 days ago
Hollywood

Zack Snyder's Space Epic 'Rebel Moon' Gets A Release Date

Los Angeles, January 19 - Netflix has set a release date for Zack Snyder's highly-anticipated epic space opera film Rebel Moon. Starring Sofia Boutella, Charlie Hunnam, and Ray Fisher, among others, "Rebel Moon" will be premiering on Netflix on December 22, 2023. ## "Rebel Moon" is about a peaceful colony on the edge of the galaxy that is threatened by the armies of a tyrannical regent named Balisarius. The desperate civilians dispatch Kora, a young woman who has a mysterious past to seek out warriors from nearby planets to help them challenge the regent.## Snyder originally developed "Rebel Moon" as a potential Star Wars feature more than a decade ago for his love for sci-fi and adventure movies. ## The maverick filmmaker joined hands with Netflix for multiple films. He previously directed "Army of the Dead" for the streamer before producing its prequel "Army of Thieves". He is building out a universe based on that concept in addition to the world of "Rebel Moon". ## REBEL MOON. December 22 on @Netflix. pic.twitter.com/oGOodYsMIh— Zack Snyder (@ZackSnyder) January 18, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

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Alia Bhatt's Hollywood Debut 'Heart of Stone' Gets A Release Date
1254 days ago
Hollywood

Alia Bhatt's Hollywood Debut 'Heart of Stone' Gets A Release Date

Mumbai, January 19 - Bollywood lady superstar Alia Bhatt is all set to make her first appearance in Hollywood with the spy action thriller film Heart of Stone on Netflix.## Helmed by Tom Harper, the international spy thriller stars Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan in the lead roles. Netflix has dropped the new footage of the movie along with its other titles coming in 2023. ## While unveiling the new footage of Alia and Gal Gadot, Netflix has confirmed that the much-awaited film will be released on August 11, 2023. "Heart of Stone" is Netflix's one of the most-anticipated films along with Zack Snyder's "Rebel Moon". ## "Heart of Stone" is about Rachel Stone (Gal Gadot), an intelligence operative and the only woman who stands between her powerful, global, peacekeeping organization and the loss of its most valuable — and dangerous — asset. It also stars Sophie Okonedo, Matthias Schweighöfer, Jing Lusi, and Paul Ready in key roles.## Here’s your first look at the biggest Netflix original films premiering in 2023! #NetflixSaveTheDates pic.twitter.com/kiRTNIzJbZ— Netflix (@netflix) January 18, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

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Pathaan Advance Booking Jets Off To Supersonic Start In India
1254 days ago
Bollywood

Pathaan Advance Booking Jets Off To Supersonic Start In India

Mumbai, January 18 - Yash Raj Films has opened the advance booking of its highly-anticipated spy action thriller Pathaan on limited screens in IMAX, 4DX, and 2D formats. ## The full-fledged advance booking of this Shah Rukh Khan-fronted will kickstart from January 20, but ahead of that, the response to limited pre-sales is terrific, to say the least. The same is being seen overseas where advances opened 15 days before the release.## The advance booking post the covid-19 pandemic hasn't really created much interest within the Bollywood industry except for "Brahmastra" but here, "Pathaan" has given an early indication of what's coming. The total advance booking gross collection of the movie is nearing 10 crores in all formats.## The premium formats were witnessing higher pre-sales in early numbers with 4DX shows and IMAX shows being fast-filling, but now, the 2D format is also having good pre-sales. The booking in 2D format is starting gradually and it is expected to create havoc by tomorrow if the same momentum goes on. The movie has already sold over 1 lakh tickets in three national chains (INOX, PVR, and Cinepolis) in just 15 hours.## The iconic Prasads Multiplex in Hyderabad was the first to open the booking and within two hours, it sold over 1800 tickets. Currently, there are 14 shows in Prasads and all are in fas-filling mode. The buzz around the movie is sky-high and it should beat the advances of "Brahmastra" easily.## The audience's word of mouth has become the most important thing for a movie to succeed but "Pathaan" seems to be one of those movies that will do well irrespective of reviews unless those are not worst. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the movie is scheduled to release on January 25 in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Avatar 2' Crosses 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' To Become Biggest Worldwide Grosser Of Pandemic Era
1254 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: 'Avatar 2' Crosses 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' To Become Biggest Worldwide Grosser Of Pandemic Era

Los Angeles, January 18 - James Cameron has done it again as his latest blockbuster Avatar: The Way of Water has become the highest-grossing film globally of the covid-19 pandemic era. ## The sci-fi epic surpassed Marvel/Sony's "Spider-Man: No Way Home's" $1.92 billion on Tuesday and also become the 6th highest-grossing tentpole of all time. It has grossed $572 million domestically (North America) and $1.35 billion internationally, for a global cume of $1.916 billion through 5th Monday. ## The Disney-backed tentpole will be hitting $2 billion worldwide by the 6th Sunday and will become only the 6th film ever to achieve the feat. "Avatar 2" is eyeing to finish its run of over $2.3 billion worldwide, which will make it the third biggest grosser of all time, behind only "Avatar" ($2.92 B) and "Avengers: Endgame" ($2.79 B). ## Top 10 international markets of "Avatar 2" through the 5th Monday are as follows - China ($214.5 M), France ($122.4M), Germany ($107.7M), Korea ($93.1M), the UK ($77.2M), India ($56.8M), Australia ($51.4M), Mexico ($49.1M), Spain ($43.6M), and Italy ($43.6M). ## Stay tuned...

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Thalapathy Vijay's 'Varisu' Storms Past 200 Crores Gross Globally
1254 days ago
Kollywood

Thalapathy Vijay's 'Varisu' Storms Past 200 Crores Gross Globally

Chennai, January 18 - Thalapathy Vijay's family entertainer Varisu has crossed 200 crores at the global box office, becoming the first Indian movie of 2023 to enter the box office club.## Directed by Vamshi Paidipally, "Varisu" has emerged as the first choice of the family audience on this Pongal festival. The film took just 7 days to reach the box office milestone, thanks to superlative performance domestically as well as overseas. ## "Varisu" has grossed approx. 210 crores, including approx. 140 crores in India in all languages and approx. 70 crores overseas. It has grossed around 115 crores in the original Tamil version and around 19 crores in Telugu (4 days) and approx. 6 crores in Hindi version (5 days). ## Produced by Dil Raju, the film has performed very well in Tamil Nadu so far, grossing around 89 crores (7 days). It is not too far ahead of "Thunivu" which has grossed approx. 84 crores in as many days in the home state. Both movies should be able to breach the 100 crores gross mark in Tamil Nadu in the next couple of days. ## Stay tuned...

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Slams 'Boycott Bollywood' Trend
1254 days ago
Bollywood

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Slams 'Boycott Bollywood' Trend

Mumbai, January 18 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly slammed the "Boycott Bollywood" trend on social media. Amid the row over Bollywood films, PM Modi on Tuesday told Bharatiya Janata Party workers and leaders to refrain from making unnecessary remarks on irrelevant issues like movies. ## In recent times, several Bollywood films have been at the center of controversies as they have faced allegations of hurting Hindu sentiments and culture. The latest on the trend is Shah Rukh Khan's "Pathaan" which is scheduled to release on January 25. The movie is getting heavy criticism for its song "Besharam Rang". ## Prime Minister Modi's remarks came on the second day of the BJP's national executive meeting, where he suggested that unnecessary remarks on irrelevant issues such as movies put the party's development agenda on the back burner, according to Hindustan Times. ## Earlier, Om Raut's "Adipurush" also faced boycott calls. The movie is based on Ramayana and Madhya Pradesh home minister and BJP leader Narottam Mishra had warned the makers of legal action if scenes showing Hindu religious figures in an allegedly wrong manner were not removed. ## "Adipurush" is now scheduled to release on June 16, 2023, and the makers will be hoping that after PM Modi's intervention, the boycott calls would be put to rest and the movie would be able to get a smooth release. ## Stay tuned...

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Marvel Studios 'Black Panther 2' And 'Ant-Man 3' Get Release Date In China
1255 days ago
Hollywood

Marvel Studios 'Black Panther 2' And 'Ant-Man 3' Get Release Date In China

Beijing, January 17 - After more than 3 years, Marvel Studios secure its first release in China as it confirmed release dates of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania. ## Director Ryan Coogler's "Black Panther 2", which was released last year globally, will be hitting Chinese theaters on February 17, followed by "Ant-Man 3" on February 17, 2023, day and date with North America release.## Due to the de facto ban on Marvel Movies, the studio was not able to get its movie released in Mainland China, costing Marvel/Disney hundreds of millions in potential ticket revenue. The last approved theatrical releases from the studio were "Spider-Man: Far From Home" and "Avengers: Endgame", way back in early/mid-2019. ## The news about the China release dates of the aforementioned films was shared by Marvel on Tuesday over its official Chinese social media accounts, as per The Hollywood Reporter. "Black Panther 2" will be the first Phase 4 MCU flick to release in the country. ## Over the last couple of years, many Marvel movies were denied release in China, as such - Black Widow, Spider-Man: No Way Home, The Eternals, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Thor: Love and Thunder. Disney, the distributor of Marvel tentpoles worldwide, can finally breathe a sigh of relief. ## Stay tuned...

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Makers Re-Confirmed The Release Date Of Magnum Opus 'Adipurush' Amid Postponement Rumours
1255 days ago
Bollywood

Makers Re-Confirmed The Release Date Of Magnum Opus 'Adipurush' Amid Postponement Rumours

Mumbai, January 17 - The countdown begins for India's timeless epic, Adipurush! Directed by Om Raut, "Adipurush" is one of the most anticipated Indian films. The Prabhas-fronted epic was supposed to release on January 11 this year, but the makers postponed the release to June 16, 2023, after its teaser received negative feedback for VFX. ## Over the last few weeks, there have been rumors that "Adipurush" wouldn't be able to make its June release, but now, the makers have confirmed that the movie is indeed releasing on June 16 without any further delay, means "Adipurush" will be hitting theaters worldwide in 150 days. ## ll रामकार्य करने के लिए हम सदैव तत्पर हैं ll|| We are always delighted to impart the virtue of Lord Ram ||The world will witness India's timeless epic in 150 days! 🏹 #150DaysToAdipurush#Adipurush releases IN THEATRES on June 16, 2023 in 3D.#Prabhas @omraut #SaifAliKhan pic.twitter.com/d36dodOz6T— T-Series (@TSeries) January 17, 2023 ## "Adipurush" is based on epic Ramayan. Prabhas plays the role of Lord Rama while Kriti Sanon plays Sita/Janaki and Saif Ali Khan essays Lankesh/Raavan. The movie is produced by T-Series and Retrophiles. ## Stay tuned...

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Mythri Movie Makers Hits Jackpot With Two Blockbusters
1255 days ago
Tollywood

Mythri Movie Makers Hits Jackpot With Two Blockbusters

Hyderabad, January 17 - The new year of 2023 has kickstarted on a blockbuster note for the Indian film industry, led by South Indian films. Amid the uncertainty of the box office future due to heavy clashes, all four top releases - Varisu, Thunivu, Waltair Veerayya, and Veera Simha Reddy, this Pongal/Sankranthi festival have delivered big to step up the stage for upcoming films. ## Among the aforementioned films, Megastar Chiranjeevi's "Waltair Veerayya", and Nandamuri Balakrishna's "Veera Simha Reddy" have been produced by Mythri Movie Makers, one of the leading Telugu production houses. The studio was under extreme pressure before the release but after the opening weekend, it is having celebrations with the kind of response its films have got from the audiences. ## Both Mythri's films have crossed the 100 crores gross mark at the worldwide box office and are likely to achieve the break-even mark in the opening week itself. "Veera Simha Reddy" was released on January 12 while "Waltair Veerayya" hit screens a day later. While both films have performed exceptionally well it is the Chiranjeevi-starrer action drama that emerged as a bigger hit. ## Directed by Bobby, "Waltair Veerayya" has grossed approx. 121 crores worldwide in just 4 days, becoming the biggest grosser for Chiranjeevi since "Sye Ra Narshima Reddy" (2019). The break-even target for the film is around 90 crores and it will reach there in the next couple of days and turn into a profitable venture for the investors. ## "Veera Simha Reddy", on the other hand, is directed by Gopichand Melineni and has also crossed the 100 crores gross mark in 6 days worldwide and becomes only the second film for NBK to achieve the feat. It is all set to become the biggest grosser for the veteran actor, surpassing "Akhanda" which grossed around 120 crores worldwide in 2021. ## Ahead of the release, the Chiranjeevi-starrer was having low advance booking as compared to "Veera Simha Reddy" and the opening was also lower than the NBK-fronted film, however, after the opening day of each, "Waltair Veerayya" started its dominance over other films at the Telugu box office. It will be Chiranjeevi's first clean hit since "Khaidi No. 150" (2017). ## Mythri Movie Makers, meanwhile, after hitting jackpot with two blockbusters, has a blockbuster line-up ahead. The studio's biggest upcoming film is Allu Arjun's "Pushpa - The Rule" which is currently under production. ## Stay tuned...

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Makers Unveil The First Look Of Tabu In Ajay Devgn's 'Bholaa'
1255 days ago
Bollywood

Makers Unveil The First Look Of Tabu In Ajay Devgn's 'Bholaa'

Mumbai, January 17 - Bollywood superstar and filmmaker, Ajay Devgn's directorial action drama film Bholaa is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated Bollywood films. The makers recently unveiled the first look motion poster of Ajay as Bholaa and it got unanimous positive reception all around. ## Now, the makers have unveiled the first look motion poster of Tabu who plays the role of a fierce cop. The actress has been in the top form lately and she seems to have gotten another solid role to deliver in "Bholaa", which is the remake of the Tamil hit "Kaithi". ## Ajay Devgn took to Twitter and shared the first look motion poster of the actress and wrote, "Ek khaaki. Sau shaitaan".## Ek khaaki. Sau shaitaan.#TabuInBholaa #Bholaain3D #Tabu pic.twitter.com/W5wLWqENyQ— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) January 17, 2023 ## Produced by Ajay Devgn FFilms, Reliance Entertainment, T-Series Films, and Dream Warrior Pictures, "Bholaa" marks Ajay's fourth directorial film. He is putting extra effort to make "Bholaa" one of the most thrilling big-screen experiences.## Apart from Ajay and Tabu, the movie also stars Amala Paul and Abhishek Bachchan in special roles. The music, which is catching the eyeballs, is composed by "KGF" fame Ravi Basrur. "Bholaa" is scheduled to release on March 30, also in 3D.## Stay tuned...

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Indian Superstar Jr. NTR Introduced To Top Marvel Studios Executive
1255 days ago
Tollywood

Indian Superstar Jr. NTR Introduced To Top Marvel Studios Executive

Hyderabad, January 17 - Indian superstar Jr. NTR is leaving a dream post the mega-blockbuster success of RRR. The actor had said in one of his interviews last year that his career would be defined before "RRR" and after it and his words are seemingly proving to be true. ## "RRR" has been making noise in the awards season, and recently, it won the Golden Globes for the song "Naatu Naatu", becoming the first Asian song to win this prestigious award. During the media interaction, Jr. NTR was asked if he would love to do a Marvel movie and he enthusiastically said yes!## Now, it seems the "Simhadri" actor might have taken the early step toward MCU after he got the opportunity to meet one of the top Marvel Studios executives. An award-winning and Emmy-nominated journalist, Marc Malkin did take a job in his hands and introduced the Indian superstar to top Marvel Studios executive Victoria Alonso at Billboard's official Golden Globes after-party on Jan. 10.## The two (Jr. NTR and Victoria Alonso) chatted for only a moment but that might be the start of something big, not just for Jr. NTR but also for the Indian cinema. ## It is still early days to talk about Jr. NTR's Marvel debut but the universe seems to be by his side. There are also rumors in the industry that the actor is looking to get opportunities in Hollywood. Let's hope he manages to get there and let's hope it is Marvel which gets him. ## Stay tuned...

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Prabhas To Reunite With Director Prashanth Neel After 'Salaar'?
1256 days ago
Tollywood

Prabhas To Reunite With Director Prashanth Neel After 'Salaar'?

Hyderabad, January 16 - Director Prashanth Neel is in red hot demand after delivering one of the biggest blockbusters of Indian cinema in the form of Yash-fronted "KGF: Chapter 2". The maverick filmmaker is currently directing superstar Prabhas in "Salaar" and will next team up with Jr. NTR. ## Now, according to the latest reports, the duo of Prabhas and Neel would be reuniting after "Salaar". It is said that Telugu producer Dil Raju will produce a period action drama film titled "Ravanam" with director Prashanth Neel and Prabhas will be playing the lead role. ## Dil Raju, who has just delivered a big hit in the form of Thalapathy Vijay's "Varisu", has reportedly confirmed three larger-than-life films that will be mounted on the heavy VFX. While "Ravanam" is with Neel, the other two films, titled "Jatayu" and "VishwamBhara" will be directed by Mohan Krishna Indraganti and Kolanu Sailesh, respectively. ## The buzz regarding Prabhas' second film with Neel and producer Dil Raju has been making noise since 2021 and now, with Dil Raju confirming his collaboration with Neel, the mega project looks inevitable with Prabhas headlining it. It is said to be a socio-fantasy and mythological Pan India film. ## Prabhas, meanwhile, is super busy with back-to-back films. He is currently shooting for "Salaar" along with the most-anticipated "Project K" with Nag Ashwin and director Maruthi's untitled movie. After finishing these said films, the actor will start Sandeep Reddy Vanga's "Spirit" and is also in talks to join hands with director Siddharth Anand for an action thriller film. ## Stay tuned...

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