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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'Kadaisi Vivasayi' And 'RRR' Feature In Letterboxd's Highest-Rated Films Worldwide In 2022
1266 days ago
Tollywood

'Kadaisi Vivasayi' And 'RRR' Feature In Letterboxd's Highest-Rated Films Worldwide In 2022

Chennai, January 6 - Director M. Manikandan's Tamil-language drama film Kadaisi Vivasayi (The last farmer) is the second highest-rated film worldwide on Letterboxd, an acclaimed online social networking service focused on sharing opinions about, and love of film. ## Produced by Vijay Sethupathi Productions and 7Cs Entertainment "Kadaisi Vivasayi" was released in February last year and won critical acclaim though it was a box office failure. It stars an eighty-five-year-old farmer named Nallandi and features Vijay Sethupathi and Yogi Babu in supporting roles. ## On Letterboxd, "Kadaisi Vivasayi" has been rated 4.3 stars out of 5 based on approx. 3000 verified ratings. It is the second most-rated movie worldwide, behind "Everything Everywhere All at Once" which got a 4.4 average rating. ## The second Indian film in the highest-rated films worldwide on Letterboxd is SS Rajamouli's global blockbuster RRR which secures 8th spot with 4.2 stars based on approx. 100K ratings. The period fictional action drama film has been one of the biggest success stories worldwide, both commercially and critically. ## Produced by DVV Entertainment, "RRR" is a fictional history of two legendary revolutionaries' journey away from home before they began fighting for their country in the 1920s. Telugu superstars Jr. NTR and Ram Charan play the leading roles with Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn featuring in the extended cameos.## Stay tuned...

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NTR 30: Janhvi Kapoor To Play Female Lead Opposite Jr. NTR In Koratala Siva's Film
1266 days ago
Tollywood

NTR 30: Janhvi Kapoor To Play Female Lead Opposite Jr. NTR In Koratala Siva's Film

Mumbai, January 6 - Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor is all set to mark her Tollywood debut opposite superstar Jr. NTR in his next action thriller film with director Koratal Siva. Tentatively titled NTR 30, the movie begins filming next month and will be hitting theaters worldwide in April next year. ## Janhvi Kapoor has been in talks to star in NTR 30 for a long time and she finally reportedly signed the film recently and will be shooting for the movie after completing Dharma Productions' "Mr. & Mrs. Mahi". Janhvi has time and again expressed her wish to do a film with Jr. NTR and she finally is getting the big opportunity with him in one of the most anticipated Pan India films. ## "NTR 30" marks Jr. NTR's next project after the massive worldwide success of SS Rajamouli's "RRR" which not only won him commercial success but also gave him critical acclaim at the Pan India level as well as in the West. The upcoming movie also reunites him with director Korala Siva after 7 years of their massive blockbuster "Janatha Garage" (2016).## Janhvi Kapoor, on the other hand, was supposed to do Homi Adajania's crime thriller "Murder Mubarak", but now she reportedly backed out of it due to "NTR 30" and both films will be shot during the same time period. Apart from "Mr. & Mrs. Mahi", the actress also has Nitesh Tiwari's "Bawaal" with Varun Dhawan. She is also in talks to star in the "Tezaab" remake with Ranveer Singh. ## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar's 'Gorkha' Put On Hold Indefinitely
1266 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar's 'Gorkha' Put On Hold Indefinitely

Mumbai, January 6 - In October 2021, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar announced war-drama Gorkha with director Anand L Rai. The movie was announced with first-look posters and was supposed to go on floors in 2022. ## Over the last year since the announcement, there hasn't been any update on the film which led to many speculations about the movie getting shelved. Over the last couple of days, there have been many reports stating that the ambitious movie has been canceled due to some issues. ## As per the latest reports, "Gorkha" hasn't been shelved but postponed indefinitely and filmmaker Anand L Rai has reportedly confirmed the same. "Yes, it is true. We are not making this film for now. There are technical issues. There are factual clarifications that need to be made", Rai said, as per Bollywood Hungama. ## There were reports that Akshay Kumar had backed out from the mega project but Rai denied such reports and said that they mutually agreed to set aside the project until the factual ambiguities are cleared. The filmmaker confirmed that the movie will definitely be made at some point. ## Stay tuned...

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Global Box Office Reached $26 Billion In 2022
1266 days ago
Hollywood

Global Box Office Reached $26 Billion In 2022

London, January 6 - The global box office collection for 2022 reached nearly $26 billion, $25.9 billion, according to Gower Street Analytics (via Deadline).## The worldwide box office in 2022 fell short of the projection of $32 billion but jumped by 27% from the previous year. The films, outside Hollywood, grossed $18.4 billion, including China, a 16% increase from last year at current exchange rates. ## Without China, which is the biggest movie box office market in the world, the collection outside Hollywood is estimated at $14.1B, a 55% hike in 2021. The Hollywood box office collection for 2022 hit $7.5 billion, up by 65% from 2021. ## The box office in 2022 showed a big sign of fast recovery but the numbers are still behind the pre-covid-19 era. The worldwide box office numbers in 2022 are 35% below the pre-pandemic three-year average (2017-2019), causing a loss of approximately $14 billion at current exchange rates, per Deadline.## The projection of $32 billion worldwide in 2022 was dependent on China's box office, but due to the covid-19, it is one of three markets that finished the year at a deficit versus 2021. China grossed an estimated $4.33 billion (-36% vs 2021), says the analysis.## Europe, the Middle East, and Africa generated $7.1 billion (-31% against the pre-pandemic average/+52% over 2021). Asia Pacific (excluding China) delivered $5.2 billion (-26%/+49%). Latin America brought an estimated $1.8 billion (-30% vs pre-pandemic average), a whopping 87% increase on 2021.## Top tracked international markets for Gower Street were China ($4.33B), Japan ($1.52B), the UK ($1.2B), France ($1.06B), and Korea ($900K). In India, which was not tracked by Gower Stree, the box office grossed approx. $1.25 billion in 2022 and was one of the top markets in the world.## Stay tuned...

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Malayalam Superstar Mohanlal To Play A Cameo Role In Rajinikanth's 'Jailer'
1266 days ago
Kollywood

Malayalam Superstar Mohanlal To Play A Cameo Role In Rajinikanth's 'Jailer'

Chennai, January 6 - Superstar Rajinikanth has been shooting for director Nelson Dilipkumar's action comedy Jailer and more than half of the shoot is completed. ## Now, according to the latest reports in Kollywood, "Jailer" will have a big addition in the form of Malayalam superstar Mohanlal. It is said that Mohanlal has been brought on board to play a cameo role and he will be shooting for his portion in the coming days. ## Mohanlal will be flying down to Chennai to shoot for the film, in just a couple of days. The actor has reportedly allotted a timeline of 3 days to shoot for his portions. The movie is produced by Sun Pictures and is targeting April 2023 release. ## Meanwhile, Mohanlal has a dozen of films in the pipeline. He will next be seen in director Shaji Kailas' "Alone", which is scheduled to be released on January 26. He also has "Barroz", "Ram Part: 1 & 2", and "L2: Empuraan", among others in the pipeline.## Stay tuned...

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Sunny Deol's Much-Anticipated 'Gadar 2' Release Date Revealed
1267 days ago
Bollywood

Sunny Deol's Much-Anticipated 'Gadar 2' Release Date Revealed

Mumbai, January 5 - The sequel to Sunny Deol-fronted "Gadar: Ek Prem Katha" has been in production since last year as the makers are giving their all to re-create the magic. Directed by Anil Sharma, "Gadar 2" is carrying huge buzz among the fans and they are eagerly waiting for the film's release date. ## According to reports, the shoot of "Gadar 2" is in the last leg and will be wrapped in the next couple of weeks. There have been speculations about the release date of the movie and it has been revealed that the makers have locked August 11, 2023, release date for the film during Independence Day week. ## "Gadar 2 is all set to release on August 11, 2023, coinciding with the Independence Day 2023 weekend. It's a film that celebrates the sense of being an Indian and there's no better period than Independence Day for its release. The edit work is underway and an official announcement on the release date shall follow soon", reports Pinkvilla. ## "Gadar 2" will be clashing with Ranbir Kapoor's most hyped actioner "Animal" which is already confirmed to hit theaters on August 11. Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, "Animal" also stars Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead alongside Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol in prominent roles. ## The story of "Gadar 2" will reportedly take place 20 years after the events of the first "Gadar" movie which was released in 2001. Sunny Deol as Tara Singh will go back to Pakistan, this time to protect his son, Jeete, played by Utkarsh Sharma. It is produced by Zee Studios and Anil Sharma Productions.## Stay tuned...

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Gadar 2: Director Anil Sharma Is Elated With Overwhelming Response On Social Media; Gives Update On Release Date
1267 days ago
Bollywood

Gadar 2: Director Anil Sharma Is Elated With Overwhelming Response On Social Media; Gives Update On Release Date

Mumbai, January 5 - Director Anil Sharma is elated with the blockbuster response his upcoming directorial Gadar 2 is getting on social media. The movie is the sequel to one of the biggest Indian blockbusters of all time "Gadar: Ek Prem Katha" (2001), featuring Sunny Deol in the leading role. ## The sequel was announced in 2021 with Sunny Deol as Tara Singh returning to reprise his role along with Ameesha Patel and Utkarsh Sharma. Zee Studios recently shared a video clip of the films it will be releasing this year, and in between, there was a blink-and-miss appearance of Sunny's first look, lifting a cartwheel to fight baddies. ## The first look of Sunny's Tara Singh stormed social media as fans started trending #Gadar2 on Twitter and expressed their excitement to watch the movie on the big screen. Anil Sharma noticed this blockbuster response and thanked the fans for the same. The filmmaker also confirmed that the release date will be announced very soon. ## "#GADAR is not just a film .. #TARASINGH is just not a character, it's emotions of billions. people of ind n abroad..they are trending #Gadar2 every day .. posting photos n their emotions..we love n respect them, pls wait little more, announcement of release date will cm soon", he wrote on Twitter along with sharing the screenshots of the first look of Sunny's Tara Singh. ## #GADAR is not just a film .. #TARASINGH is just not a character,it’s emotions of billions. people of ind n abroad..they are trending #Gadar2 every day .. posting photos n their emotions..we love n respect them,pls wait little more, announcement of release date will cm soon 🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/oKNGMj5QQ7— Anil Sharma (@Anilsharma_dir) January 5, 2023 ## "Gadar 2" is produced by Zee Studios and Anil Sharma Productions. It is a romantic period action-drama film, a sequel to "Gadar: Ek Prem Katha", which grossed a whopping approx. 133 crores worldwide in 2001. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Avatar 2 Crosses Top Gun Maverick To Become Highest-Grossing Film Of 2022 Worldwide
1267 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: Avatar 2 Crosses Top Gun Maverick To Become Highest-Grossing Film Of 2022 Worldwide

Los Angeles, January 5: Director James Cameron has done it again with his latest blockbuster Avatar: The Way of Water which is on its historic run at the global box office. The sequel to Cameron's highest-grossing film of all time is living up to expectations, and now, becomes the number-one movie of 2022 globally. ## The sci-fi epic grossed $1.52 billion worldwide through 3rd Wednesday and becomes the highest-grossing film of 2022, surpassing Tom Cruise's "Top Gun: Maverick" which grossed $1.49 billion worldwide. The global cume includes $464 million in North America and $1.05 billion internationally through the 3rd Wednesday. ## Internationally, "Avatar 2" will surpass "Spider-Man: No Way Home" by Friday or Saturday to become the biggest grosser outside North America during the covid-19 pandemic era. Spider-Man grossed $1.10 billion internationally and is currently the highest-grossing pandemic-era film worldwide with $1.91 billion.## Outside the domestic market, China is the biggest contributor to "Avatar 2" with approx. $169 million through Wednesday (20 days), followed by France with $95 million and Korea with $78 million. As per the Hollywood box office analyst, "Avatar 2" is eyeing a $2.2 billion+ lifetime run globally. ## Top 10 markets of "Avatar 2" through 3rd Wednesday- China $168.60 M, France $96.10 M, Korea $78.20 M, Germany $76.50 M, the UK $60.90 M, India $51.90 M, Mexico $40.00 M, Australia $39.40 M, Italy $34.8 M, and Spain $32.20 M.## Stay tuned...

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PEN Studio Announces Hindi Theatrical Release of Nandamuri Balakrishna's Blockbuster 'Akhanda'
1268 days ago
Tollywood

PEN Studio Announces Hindi Theatrical Release of Nandamuri Balakrishna's Blockbuster 'Akhanda'

Mumbai, January 4 - Director Boyapati Srinu's Telugu action drama film Akhanda, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna is all set to release in the dubbed Hindi version on January 20.## "Akhanda" was originally released on December 2, 2021, and went to gross over 100 crores at the box office. It is NBK's biggest grosser and now, the film is getting its Hindi release, more than a year after the original release. ## Film producer Dr. Jayantilal Gada of Pen Studios acquired the Hindi rights. The studio announced the Hindi release via Twitter and also confirmed that the trailer would be released on January 5 at 12 PM. ## We are proud to present to you #AKHANDA (In Hindi) The most anticipated action drama. 💥💪🏼Trailer out tomorrow at 12 PM.#AkhandaInHindi releasing in theatres near you on Jan 20th.#NandamuriBalaKrishna @itsmepragya @jayantilalgada @isajidqureshi #BoyapatiSreenu #PenMovies pic.twitter.com/NRTMQo97Aw— PEN INDIA LTD. (@PenMovies) January 4, 2023 ## "Akhanda" is produced by Miryala Ravinder Reddy under the banner of Dwaraka Creations. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna in a dual role alongside Pragya Jaiswal, Jagapathi Babu, and Srikanth. The soundtrack album and film score is composed by Thaman S. ## Stay tuned...

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Thalapathy Vijay's 'Varisu' To Have Direct Clash With Ajith Kumar's 'Thunivu'
1268 days ago
Kollywood

Thalapathy Vijay's 'Varisu' To Have Direct Clash With Ajith Kumar's 'Thunivu'

Chennai, January 4 - Two of the biggest superstars of South Indian cinema, Thalapathy Vijay and Ajith Kumar will be taking on each other at the box office this Pongal festival.## Ajith Kumar's action thriller Thunivu has been confirmed to hit screens on January 11 in Tamil and Telugu languages. Directed by H. Vinoth, "Thunivu" makers recently launched the trailer which met with positive reception from the audiences and the makers are confident of the film's box office success. ## Thalapathy Vijay's family action drama film Varisu was announced to release on January 12, but now, it is said that the much-anticipated film will be hitting theaters on January 11 and will have a direct clash with "Thunivu". ## The trailer of "Varisu" was launched on January 4 and it is out an out family entertainer with stylish action sequences. The trailer of the film, directed by Telugu director Vamshi Paidipally, getting positive reception and breaking records on YouTube.## Both Thalapathy Vijay and Ajith Kumar are the biggest stars in Tamil and their movies used to take huge openings. It is said that both films will be given equal theaters in Tamil Nadu and it will be internating to see which movie make the best out of it. ## Stay tuned...

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Varisu Trailer 24 Hours Report and Records
1268 days ago
Kollywood

Varisu Trailer 24 Hours Report and Records

Chennai, January 4, 2023: Thalapathy Vijay's next film Varisu will release on January 12, 2023. Its trailer was released on January 4, 2023, at 5:00 PM.## Varisu 24 Hours Data - ## Views: 23,042,346 [23.04M] ## Likes: 1,837,672 [1.84M] ## Most Liked Trailer in India (24 hours/ Single Channel/ Single Language)## 1. Dil Bechara (Hindi): 6 M## 2. Beast (Tamil): 2.23 M ## 3. KGF Chapter 2 (Hindi): 2.22 M## 4. Varisu (Tamil): 1.84 M ## 5. Bigil (Tamil): 1.66 M## 6. Valimai (Tamil): 1.32 M## Most Liked South India Trailers (24 hours / Single Language)## 1. Beast: 2.23 M ## 2. Varisu: 1.84 M ## 3. Bigil: 1.66 M ## 4. Valimai: 1.32 M ## 5. RRR: 1.24 M ## 6. Viswasam: 1.16 M ## Most Viewed South India Trailers (24 hours /Single Language)## 1. Beast: 29.04 M## 2. Sarkaru Vaari Paata: 26.77 M## 3. Thunivu - 24.96 M## 4. Radhe Shyam - 23.20 M ## 5. Varisu - 23.04 M ## 6. Acharya - 21.86 M## Varisu 24 Hours Likes Report## It was published on 04 Jan 2023 05:00:06 pm IST ## It crossed 100K likes on 04 Jan 2023 05:03:17 pm IST (00 hour 03 min 11 sec). ## It crossed 200K likes on 04 Jan 2023 05:06:56 pm IST (00 hour 06 min 50 sec). ## It crossed 300K likes on 04 Jan 2023 05:11:18 pm IST (00 hour 11 min 12 sec).## It crossed 400K likes on 04 Jan 2023 05:16:51 pm IST (00 hour 16 min 45 sec).## It crossed 500K likes on 04 Jan 2023 05:24:59 pm IST (00 hour 24 min 53 sec).## It crossed 600K likes on 04 Jan 2023 05:33:21 pm IST (00 hour 33 min 15 sec).## It crossed 700K likes on 04 Jan 2023 05:44:04 pm IST (00 hour 43 min 58 sec).## It crossed 800K likes on 04 Jan 2023 05:59:06 pm IST (00 hour 58 min 30 sec). ## It crossed 900K likes on 04 Jan 2023 06:12:28 pm IST (01 hour 12 min 22 sec). ## It crossed 1 million likes on 04 Jan 2023 06:29:36 pm IST (01 hour 29 min 30 sec). ## About This Movie## This film is directed by Vamshi Paidipally and produced by Dil Raju, Sirish under Sri Venkateswara Creations and PVP Cinema.## Varisu stars Vijay, Rashmika Mandanna, Shaam, R. Sarathkumar, Prakash Raj, Khushbu Sundar, Yogi Babu, and Prabhu Ganesan in key roles. ## ## Stay tuned.

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