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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Teaser/Trailer of Salman Khan's 'Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan' And Shah Rukh Khan's 'Pathaan' To Be Released On Diwali
1353 days ago
Bollywood

Teaser/Trailer of Salman Khan's 'Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan' And Shah Rukh Khan's 'Pathaan' To Be Released On Diwali

Mumbai, October 11 - Two of the biggest superstars of the Bollywood film industry, Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan are getting ready for their next films, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, and Pathaan, which are scheduled to release on December 30, 2022, and January 25, 2023, respectively. ## According to the latest reports, the teaser/trailer of KKBKKJ will be launched on October 22/23 on the occasion of Diwali. The Farhad Samji-directed film is an action comedy film that was originally titled "Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali" before it was changed. It also stars Pooja Hegde, Venkatesh Daggubati, Shehnaaz Gill, and Sidharth Nigam, among others in key roles. ## On the other hand, "Pathaan" marks Shah Rukh Khan's return to the big screen after more than 4 years and it is undoubtedly one of the most-anticipated Bollywood movies of 2023. Yash Raj Films has so far released the first look motion posters of Shah Rukh Khan, along with Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham, and now, as per the latest reports, the teaser/trailer of the film will be launched on October 23. ## Earlier, there were rumours that "Pathaan" trailer would be launched on November 2nd, but the latest development suggests it will be out on October 23 during the India vs Pakistan T20I match of World Cup. However, the same is yet to be confirmed by the makers but they are expected to make official announced in the next few days. ## "Pathaan" is directed by Siddharth Anand, who last directed Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff's "War" in 2019. The upcoming movie is the next in YRF's spy universe which also include Salman Khan's "Tiger" franchise and "War". Salman Khan will be playing a cameo role as Tiger in "Pathaan", which is reportedly being considered to turn into a franchise. ## Stay tuned...

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Ram Setu Trailer Talk: A Sure Shot Blockbuster Stuff!
1353 days ago
Bollywood

Ram Setu Trailer Talk: A Sure Shot Blockbuster Stuff!

Mumbai, October 11 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar's highly-anticipated action-adventure film, Ram Setu trailer has been released today in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Directed by Abhishek Sharma, the plot of the movie follows an archaeologist, who is investigating the nature of Ram Setu, known in English as Adam's Bridge. ## "Ram Setu" is first of its kind action-adventure film in Bollywood and the trailer has plenty of goosebumps moments to cheer. The trailer features chase sequences, underwater diving scenes, in which Akshay Kumar is seen wearing a special suit, and high-octane action scenes in picturesque locations with colorful VFX shots. The BGM is bang on and in the line with the theme of the movie. ## It has been the most cheered movie of Akshay Kumar in recent times, and the audience is pouring love on it. The action-adventure subject always carries universal appeal and the "Ram Setu" trailer is being hailed as blockbuster stuff by the audience as it falls in the same category. ## Produced by Cape of Good Films, Abundantia Entertainment, and Lyca Productions with Prime Video, "Ram Setu" also stars Jacqueline Fernandez, Nushrratt Bharuccha, Satya Dev, and Nassar in prominent roles. If the trailer of the movie is anything to go by, and also considering the super positive talk, the movie is set to open big at the box office. ## It is scheduled to release on October 25 in Hindi along with the dubbed versions of Tamil and Telugu languages. ## ## Stay tuned...

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'Avatar' Re-Release Puts Up Super Impressive Figures At The Worldwide Box Office
1353 days ago
Hollywood

'Avatar' Re-Release Puts Up Super Impressive Figures At The Worldwide Box Office

Los Angeles, October 11 - The re-release of James Cameron's all-time biggest grosser Avatar (2009) has put up super impressive figures at the worldwide box office, further straightening its sequel's box office potential. ## The sci-fi epic was re-released a couple of weeks ago worldwide and has so far grossed approx. $72 million worldwide. The 4K remastered version of the film brings dazzling results at the box office as it was re-released on fewer screens than the other recent re-releases but has scored way higher than those films. ## The movie was re-released in 51 international markets (without China) along with the USA. It grossed $23.3 million in the USA and $48.6 million over its two weeks of reissue. It was re-released in China last year where it grossed a gigantic $57 million, to back to the number position by overstepping "Avengers: Endgame".## The worldwide gross total of "Avatar" now stands at $2.92 billion.## As the anticipation for the sequel Avatar: The Way of Water, which opens this December, is building up to new heights with each passing day, the re-release result of its predecessor has almost sealed that the initial box office numbers of this mega movie will be super high. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: PS-1 And Kantara Second Monday Early Estimates
1354 days ago
Kollywood

Box Office: PS-1 And Kantara Second Monday Early Estimates

Chennai, October 10 - Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1 has witnessed a drop on its second Monday, but not before entering the 400 crores gross club at the worldwide box office. ## The period action drama film scored an estimated 6 crores gross on its 11th day, dropping approx. 70% against the second Sunday while the same is around 74% from the first Monday. The big drop, however, was expected after the kind of the days the movie had at the box office. ## The second Monday estimate collection helps the movie to reach approx. 260 crores gross at the domestic box office while the worldwide stands at approx. 410 crores (counting expected overseas collection on the second Monday). In Tamil Nadu, "PS-1" is around 170 crores in 11 days and is expected to become the biggest movie in the state by the end of the second week. ## "PS-1" will have a free run at the Tamil Nadu box office till Diwali. It has a real chance to enter the 500 crores club and to become only the second Tamil movie ever to do so after Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar's "2.0". ## On the other hand, the blockbuster Kannada movie, Kantara has had a sensational hold on its second Monday for an estimated 5.20 crores net or 6.10 crores gross collection, dropping just 46% from Sunday. Released on the same day as "PS-1" - "Kantara" scored a bigger second Monday (official numbers may vary) than Mani Ratnam's directorial though the collection is nowhere near due to the limited regional release. The total domestic gross total of "Kantara" now reached approx. 70 crores. ## The Rishab Shetty-starrer adventure action thriller is now confirmed to break into 100 crores domestic gross for the Kannada version, and it will achieve this feat during the third weekend. It is releasing in Hindi and Telugu this coming weekend, and this may largely benefit its lifetime collection if received very well, which is very much expected.## Stay tuned...

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Ajay Devgn And Neeraj Pandey Team Up For A Thriller Film, Set For June 16, 2023, Release
1354 days ago
Bollywood

Ajay Devgn And Neeraj Pandey Team Up For A Thriller Film, Set For June 16, 2023, Release

Mumbai, October 10 - It was recently reported that Ajay Devgn will be collaborating with director Neeraj Pandey for a thriller film, and now, the actor has himself confirmed the development officially via social media. The yet-untitled upcoming movie marks Ajay and Neeraj Pandey's first collaboration. ## The "Tanhaji" actor took to Twitter and announced the movie confirming that the shoot will start soon. With the announcement, Ajay also confirmed the release date, which is June 16, 2023, in theaters worldwide.## .@neerajpofficial and I are going to start our film together soon. And, this one will release worldwide in cinemas on June 16, 2023.— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) October 10, 2022 ## While the other details have been kept under wraps for now, the movie will jointly be produced by Ajay Devgn and Neeraj Pandey. Recent reports have also claimed that it is a two-hero film and Ayushmann Khurrana will reportedly be the second lead. ## Ajay and Neeraj were supposed to collaborate on the ambitious film "Chanakya", however, that project has been pushed indefinitly for now. Instead, the duo is going further with another film that is touted to be an edge-of-the-seat thriller. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Mani Ratnam's Epic Blockbuster 'Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1' Crosses 400 Crores Worldwide
1354 days ago
Kollywood

Box Office: Mani Ratnam's Epic Blockbuster 'Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1' Crosses 400 Crores Worldwide

Chennai, October 10 - Filmmaker Mani Ratnam's epic blockbuster Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1 has joined Indian blockbusters, RRR, KGF: Chapter 2, Vikram, and Brahmastra Part One - Shiva to cross 400 crores at the worldwide box office in 2022.## Based on Kalki Krishnamurthy's 1955 novel of the same name, "PS-1" is the third Tamil film of all-time to cross 400 crores worldwide, after Rajinikanth's "2.0", and the recent blockbuster "Vikram" starring Kamal Haasan. The movie has achieved this feat in just 10 days.## Also Read: PS-1 Becomes The Highest-Grossing Tamil Film Ever In The USA Along With The Biggest Indian Film of 2022 In The UK## "PS-1" is doing exceptionally well both at the domestic and overseas box office. In India, it has grossed approx. 254 crores through the second Sunday while, overseas, the collection is slightly higher than expected with around 147 crores in 10 days. The total worldwide cume stands at 401 crores.## Check out detailed Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1 Box Office Collection For All Languages Worldwide## Produced by Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions, "Ponniyin Selvan - 1" is already the highest-grossing film for Mani Ratnam, in fact, it is the first film of the maverick filmmaker to gross 100 crores worldwide. He has truly hit the ball out of the park with this one which showcases Tamil history. ## The movie dramatizes the early life of Chola prince Arulmozhi Varman, who would become the renowned emperor Rajaraja I (947–1014). It stars an ensemble cast including Jayam Ravi in the title role, Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Karthi, Trisha, Jayaram, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala, and Prabhu, among others in key roles.## Stay tuned...

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India's Oscars 2023 Entry 'Last Film Show' To Release In 95 Cinemas At Rs 95
1354 days ago
Bollywood

India's Oscars 2023 Entry 'Last Film Show' To Release In 95 Cinemas At Rs 95

Ahemadabad, October 10 - India's official entry for the 95th Academy Awards, Last Film Show ("Chhello Show") is scheduled to release on October 14th in theaters across the country. ## Produced by Roy Kapur Films in association with Monsoon Films, and Jugaad Motion Pictures, the movie will have its Thursday preview as the celebration of its Oscars 2023 pick by the Indian jury. The makers have announced that the movie will be released in 95 cinemas on Thursday night, and for that, the ticket price has been kept at Rs. 95.## While the Gujarati-language coming-of-age drama was set to release theatrically across India on Friday (October 14), audiences can now catch it in advance on Thursday night itself at a low price.## Sharing the news, director Pan Nalin said, "There has been immense excitement among fans for our film 'Last Film Show' ('Chhello Show') and we are all too happy to release it on the 'Last Show' of Thursday. Also, what better way to celebrate its selection at the 95th Oscars than by releasing it in 95 cinemas at a wonderful price of Rs. 95!"## Producers Siddharth Roy Kapur of Roy Kapur Films and Dheer Momaya of Jugaad Motion Pictures jointly said, "We are thrilled that our film 'Last Film Show' ('Chhello Show') is finally reaching its appropriate destination-the cinematic big screen. With our exhibitors on board, we are releasing the film in the final shows on Thursday across 95 cinemas at a Rs 95 ticket price. ## "This is our humble way of honouring the love and excitement audiences across India have shown for our film." The makers have clarified that the price of Rs 95 per ticket will be only for the shows on Thursday", they said.## Watch #LastFilmShow, India's entry to the 95th Oscars, for only ₹95 on THURSDAY, 13th October #FirstDayLastShow! #ChhelloShowForOscars@PanNalin #DheerMomaya @PicturesPVR @Orange_Studio_ #MonsoonFilms @iamrichameena @LastFilmShow1 @Malvika25 pic.twitter.com/5ptJ3Il8Jm— Roy Kapur Films (@roykapurfilms) October 10, 2022 ## The plot of the movie reads, "Nine-year-old Samay (Bhavin Rabari) from Chalala, a village in Saurashtra, Gujarat, India spends an entire summer watching films, from the projection booth of a rundown movie place, by bribing the projectionist - Fazal (Bhavesh Shrimali). He is absolutely mesmerized by films and filmmaking, to the point that he decides to become a filmmaker, unaware of the heartbreaking times that await him".## It stars Bhavin Rabari, Bhavesh Shrimali, Richa Meena, Dipen Raval, and Paresh Mehta.## Stay tuned...

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Hrithik Roshan To Start Shooting Director Siddharth Anand's 'Fighter' From Mid-November 2022
1354 days ago
Bollywood

Hrithik Roshan To Start Shooting Director Siddharth Anand's 'Fighter' From Mid-November 2022

Mumbai, October 10 - Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan will be playing an Air Force Pilot in director Siddharth Anand's aerial-based action thriller, Fighter. It is one of the most-anticipated Bollywood films that also stars Deepika Padukone as the female lead. ## Hrithik has been training extensively to attain a lean body for the film. According to the reports, the actor will be spending some time with Air Force officers to observe them closely, and then, he will start shooting for this much-awaited film on November 15. ## "The first schedule takes place outside Mumbai from November 15. It's a 10-day shoot, and Hrithik returns to Mumbai on November 26", according to Pinkvilla. Director Siddharth Anand also has Shah Rukh Khan's "Pathaan", for which, he will start promotion in December as the movie is scheduled to release on January 25, 2023.## Before starting promotion for "Pathaan", the director will reportedly have a 20-day schedule of "Fighter" in Mumbai with Hrithik, which will go on till Mid-December. The Fighter team will reunite once Sid wraps all his commitments on Pathaan.## "Fighter", which will be produced by Marflix and Viacom 18 Motion Pictures, marks Hrithik's third film with Siddharth Anand after "Bang Bang" and "War" while it will be the first film for Hrithik and Deepika together. It is scheduled to release on Gandhi Jayanti 2023. ## Stay tuned...

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67th Filmfare Awards South: Complete List of Award Winners
1354 days ago
Tollywood

67th Filmfare Awards South: Complete List of Award Winners

Bangalore, October 10 - The 67th Filmfare Awards for South Indian films was held on October 9 in a star-studded ceremony in Bangalore. The artists from the South Indian film industries were honored for their exceptional work in their respective films.## The awards were declared combined for the films released in 2020 and 2021 because the Awards didn't take in 2021 due to the covid-19 pandemic. Allu Arjun's "Pushpa: The Rise", Suriya's "Soorarai Pottru" and Prithviraj Sukumaran-starrer "Ayyappanum Koshiyum" were the big winners and won multiple awards each. ## Have a look at the complete list of awards winners - TELUGU WINNERS - ## Best Film – Pushpa: The Rise## Best Actor – Allu Arjun (Pushpa: The Rise)## Best Actor (Critics) – Nani (Shyam Singha Roy)## Best Actress – Sai Pallavi (Love Story)## Best Actress (Critics) – Sai Pallavi (Shyam Singha Roy)## Best Director – Sukumar (Pushpa: The Rise)## Best Supporting Actor – Murali Sharma (Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo)## Best Supporting Actress – Tabu (Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo)## Best Debut Actor – Panja Vaishhnav Tej (Uppena)## Best Debut Actress – Krithi Shetty (Uppena)## Best Music Album – Devi Sri Prasad (Pushpa: The Rise)## Best Lyrics – Siri Vennela Seetharama Sastry (Jaanu)## Best Male Singer – Sid Sriram (Pushpa: The Rise)## Best Female Singer – Indravathi Chauhan (Pushpa: The Rise)## Best Choreography – Sekhar Master (Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo)## Best Cinematography – Miroslaw Kuba Brozek (Pushpa: The Rise)## Life Time Achievement Award – Allu Arvind## TAMIL WINNERS - ## Best Film - Jai Bhim## Best Actor in a leading role (Male) - Suriya (Soorarai Pottru)## Best Actor in a leading role (Female) - Lijomol Jose (Jai Bhim)## Best Director - Sudha Kongara (Soorarai Pottru)## Best Actor in a supporting role (Male) - Pasupathy (Sarpatta Parambarai)## Best Actor in a supporting role (Female) - Urvashi (Soorarai Pottru)## Best Music Album - GV Prakash Kumar (Soorarai Pottru)## Best Playback Singer (Male) - Christin Jos and Govind Vasantha for Aagasam (Soorarai Pottru)## Best Playback Singer (Female) - Dhee for Kaattu Payale (Soorarai Pottru)## Best Choreography - Dinesh Kumar for Vaathi Coming## Best Cinematography - Niketh Bommirredy (Soorarai Pottru)## KANNADA WINNERS - ## Best Film - ACT 1978## Best Actor in a leading role (Male) - Dhananjay (Badava Rascal)## Best Actor in a leading role (Female) - Yagna Shetty (ACT 1978)## Best Director - Raj B Shetty (Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana)## Best Actor in a supporting role (Male) - B Suresh (ACT 1978)## Best Actor in a supporting role (Female) - Umashree (Rathnan Prapancha)## Best Music Album - Vasuki Vaibhav (Badava Rascal)## Best Lyrics - Jayanth Kaikini for Teladu Mugile (ACT 1978)## Best Playback Singer (Male) - Raghu Dixit for Maley Maley Maleye (Ninna Sanihake)## Best Playback Singer (Female) - Anuradha Bhat for Dheera Sammohagaara (Bicchugatti)## Best Choreography - Jai Master for Feel The Power (Yuvarathnaa)## MALAYALAM WINNERS - ## Best Film - Ayyappanum Koshiyum## Best Actor in a leading role (Male) - Biju Menon (Ayyappanum Koshiyum)## Best Actor in a leading role (Female) - Nimisha Sajayan (The Great Indian Kitchen)## Best Director - Senna Hegde (Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam)## Best Actor in a supporting role (Male) - Joju George (Nayattu)## Best Actor in a supporting role (Female) - Gowri Nandha (Ayyappanum Koshiyum)## Best Music Album - M Jayachandran (Sufiyum Sujatayum)## Best Lyrics - Rafeeq Ahmed for Ariyathariyathe (Ayyappanum Koshiyum)## Best Playback Singer (Male) - Shahabaz Aman for Akashamayavale (Vellam)## Best Playback Singer (Female) - KS Chithra for Theerame (Malik)## Stay tuned...

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Former India Cricket Captain, MS Dhoni To Launch His Film Production Company
1354 days ago
Tollywood

Former India Cricket Captain, MS Dhoni To Launch His Film Production Company

Chennai, October 10 - India's most successful and legendary captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni is entering film production soon. ## One of the most loved sports personalities in the world, MS Dhoni will launch his production company, Dhoni Entertainment, to produce films in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam, according to LetsCinema. The company is owned by Dhoni and his wife Sakshi. ## MS Dhoni and Sakshi have already produced small-scale series and movies like "Roar of the Lion", "Blaze to Glory" and "The Hidden Hindu" under the banner Dhoni Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. And now, the legendary sports figure is entering to proper Southern cinema to produce quality content.## Dhoni has a massive following in the southern states because of his association with the Indian Premiere League franchise Chennai Super Kings. He is the most celebrated cricketer in Tamil Nadu and has a devoted fanbase. While he has already retired from international cricket, he still plays for CSK and will be returning for the next IPL season. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: PS-1 Becomes The Highest-Grossing Tamil Film In The USA
1355 days ago
Kollywood

Box Office: PS-1 Becomes The Highest-Grossing Tamil Film In The USA

Los Angeles, October 9 - After breaking records at the domestic box office, Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1 has become the highest-grossing Tamil movie of all time at the USA box office. The Mani Ratnam-directed film has crossed Rajinikanth's 2.0.## The period action drama film has so far grossed $5.56 million through the second Sunday (final number yet to report), overtaking "2.0" which grossed approx. $5.51 million in 2018. It is currently the 18th highest-grossing Indian film in North America. ## Among the films released in 2022 so far in the USA, "PS-1" is the 4th highest-grossing, after RRR, Brahmastra Part 1 - Shiva, and KGF 2. It is expected to finish with 4th biggest unless it really pushes hard to topple both "Brahmastra", and "KGF 2".## "Ponniyin Selvan - 1", on the other hand, has also become the highest-grossing Indian movie in 2022 in the United Kingdom. It outscored Yash-fronted KGF: Chapter 2 which grossed £1.15 million in its lifetime run at the UK box office. "PS-1" is going strong, and it will be interesting to see how far it will go. ## At the worldwide box office, "PS-1" is nearing 400 crores gross collection mark. It has grossed approx. 380 crores so far through the second Sunday.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: PS-1 And Kantara Second Sunday Early Estimates
1355 days ago
Kollywood

Box Office: PS-1 And Kantara Second Sunday Early Estimates

Chennai, October 9 - Blockbuster Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1 sees a small jump in its second Sunday box office collection at the domestic box office, after taking a huge jump of over 65% on Saturday. The collection, however, is huge with an estimated 18-19 crores gross on Sunday. ## Directed by Mani Ratnam, "PS-1" has been doing exceptionally well so far and with Sunday's estimates, the total domestic gross collection has crossed the 250 crores mark for around 253 crores. At the Tamil Nadu box office, "PS-1" scored an estimated 14-15 crores on Sunday, pushing the total collection in the state to around 168 crores. ## "PS-1" has already become the second biggest movie in Tamil Nadu, and by the end of the second week, it is expected to become the biggest ever by crossing Kamal Haasan's "Vikram" which grossed approx. 180.50 crores. "PS-1" is on its way to becoming the first film ever to score 200 crores gross in Tamil Nadu state, and with the current trend, it may reach there by the end of the third weekend. ## The movie is also doing well in the dubbed Hindi version and reached about 21.80 crores gross, including an estimated 2.20 crores on Sunday. It is eyeing 30+ crores gross in the Hindi version in its lifetime run. ## On the other hand, Kannada sensation Kantara has crossed 50 crores net, after an estimated 9-9.50 crores on its second Sunday. Today was the biggest day for the movie so far at the domestic box office and with this, the movie has reached about 66 crores gross at the worldwide box office. ## The Rishab Shetty-starrer adventure action thriller film is on its way to becoming another Kannada movie to score 100 crores at the box office. It is likely to reach there during the third weekend. The Hindi and Telugu versions of the movie will also be released this upcoming weekend which can hugely benefit the movie in its lifetime box office collection.## Stay tuned...

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