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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Breaking Buzz: Shah Rukh Khan's King and Ranbir Kapoor's Love and War To Be Split Into Two Parts?
164 days ago
Bollywood

Breaking Buzz: Shah Rukh Khan's King and Ranbir Kapoor's Love and War To Be Split Into Two Parts?

Mumbai, January 2 - The mega success of Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar may have a lot more to say than just its box office numbers, as the latest report suggests a massive change in the industry regarding two of the most-awaited films, which are reportedly going Dhurandhar way. Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar has proved to be a game-changer with over 1100 crores worldwide (so far), and its second part, which is scheduled to release on March 19, 2026, is easily one of the most hyped films in Indian cinema. Following this monstrous success, the buzz is that Shah Rukh Khan's King, along with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War, might also go the same way. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) According to the report by Bollywood Hungama, there are very high-level discussions in Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's camp around the release of King and Love and War. It is said that both films are big-budget spectacles and have gone beyond what was on paper when it comes to the cost of production. The report suggests that both SRK and Bhansali are individually contemplating splitting their epics into two parts and releasing them in a gap of less than 6 months. While Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal-fronted film could arrive in August 2026 and January 2027, King is reportedly contemplating September 2026 and March 2027. While the idea is in preliminary discussions, it will only happen if both films have enough footage to be able to release in two parts, just like Dhurandhar. The final decision regarding this will be taken on the editing table, once the shoot is done. Stay tuned...

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OMG 3 Update: Akshay Kumar and Rani Mukerji To Headline Third Instalment of Social Comedy Drama Franchise
164 days ago
Bollywood

OMG 3 Update: Akshay Kumar and Rani Mukerji To Headline Third Instalment of Social Comedy Drama Franchise

Mumbai, January 2 - The third instalment of the social comedy drama franchise Oh My God is reportedly in the works, with Rani Mukerji set to join Akshay Kumar, marking one of the biggest casting coups in recent times. Director Amit Rai will return to helm the upcoming film. According to the report by Pinkvilla, Rani Mukerji has been confirmed to join Akshay in Oh My God 3, and her presence will add immense gravitas and freshness to the narrative. The upcoming film will mark Akshay and Rani's maiden collaboration, bringing together two iconic stars of the 90s. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The report further states that director Amit Rai has cracked the story that is bigger, more relevant, and hard-hitting than the previous instalments. Akshay Kumar wanted OMG 3 to be a notch up in every aspect, from story, emotions, to performances, and Rani coming on board has made the film even bigger. The film is currently in the pre-production stage and is expected to go on floors by mid-2026. Known for thought-provoking stories with strong entertainment, the Oh My God franchise has carved a special place in Hindi cinema, and the stakes are higher than before for the upcoming film. Stay tuned...

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Stranger Things 5 Box Office: Final Episode of Netflix's Sci-Fi Series Made $25+ Million On Limited Screening
164 days ago
Hollywood

Stranger Things 5 Box Office: Final Episode of Netflix's Sci-Fi Series Made $25+ Million On Limited Screening

Los Angeles, January 2 - Netflix may have, once again, left a lot of money on the table by not giving one of its most popular series, Stranger Things 5, a proper theatrical release. The final episode of this sci-fi show was released on December 31st, with limited fan screenings across North America. In October this year, Netflix announced that the final episode of Stranger Things would be having fans screenings in the domestic market. The finale was set to screen in just over 350 theatres across the U.S. and Canada on December 31, 2025, and January 1, 2026, but due to increasing demand, the number jumped to 620+ theatres. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Technically, there are no box office numbers for these screenings. Because of residual and distribution complications tied to TV series, theatres are charging seat reservation fees (around $20 at AMC), which are then converted into concession vouchers. So, there were no ticket sales via a traditional online platform, so the actual grosses are unknown. However, according to the trade estimated figures, over 1.5 million reservations were made for the Stranger Things finale, and with a $20 million average ticket price, or a reservation fee, it could mean at least $25 million and upto $30 million in just 1 and a half days, and that too, despite the series being availble on streamer with no extra cost. By comparison, 20th Century Studios' Avatar: Fire and Ash, the No. 1 grossing film of the season, made a combined $23.7M over New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Netflix has been a hardcore anti-cinema OTT platform, and because of its stubborn approach, trade has time and again said that the streamer has been leaving plenty of money it could have made by releasing its movies or shows on the big screens. Stay tuned...

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Dhurandhar Becomes All-Time Number 1 Bollywood Film On BookMyShow
164 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar Becomes All-Time Number 1 Bollywood Film On BookMyShow

Mumbai, January 2 - Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar has become the highest Bollywood ticket seller on BookMyShow, after beating Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava. The spy actioner continues to rewrite history at the box office and is breaking records with each passing day. Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar has sold 13+ million tickets so far on BMS, beating Chhaava, which sold 12.50+ million tickets on the platform, followed by Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan (12.40+ million) and Maddock's horror comedy Stree 2 (11.15+ million). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The biggest movie on BookMyShow is Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule, with nearly 20 million tickets, followed by Kantara Chapter and Dhurandhar. The Ranveer Singh-starrer has still enough legs left to outnumber the Rishab Shetty-starrer to emerge as the number 2 film on the platform. Dhurandhar is racing towards beating Pushpa 2's 810+ crores net collection to become the highest-grossing movie ever in the Hindi language at the domestic box office. The film has so far scored 740 crores (885+ crores gross) in 28 days, as the second biggest grosser. Worldwide, the spy actioner is nearing 1150 crores and is likely to beat Jawan's 1160 crores gross to become the biggest Bollywood blockbuster (without China) by today or tomorrow. Interestingly, it is the only single-language film to enter the 1000 crores club, which speaks a lot about its legendary box office run. Stay tuned...

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Dhurandhar Box Office: Ranveer Singh-starrer Beats Jawan To Become Highest-Grossing Bollywood Movie Without China
164 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar Box Office: Ranveer Singh-starrer Beats Jawan To Become Highest-Grossing Bollywood Movie Without China

Mumbai, January 2 - Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar has rewritten Bollywood box office history by achieving a landmark feat. The Aditya Dhar directorial has surpassed Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan to become the highest-grossing Bollywood film globally without any contribution from the Chinese market. Jawan, released in 2023, had concluded its worldwide theatrical run at around 1,160 crore, emerging as the biggest Bollywood grosser at the time. Dhurandhar has now gone past that figure at a much faster pace in just 29 days, setting a new benchmark for Hindi cinema. The spy action thriller has grossed nearly 900 crores at the domestic box office, while its overseas performance is no less than miraculous, with over 265 crores in 29 days so far. This historical achievement makes Dhurandhar the biggest Bollywood blockbuster to-date, as said, without China. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) When it comes to overall numbers, Aamir Khan's Dangal is the biggest Bollywood as well as Indian grosser to date with 2070 crores worldwide gross. However, the film made over 1300 crores gross at the Chinese box office, which is not a regular market for Indian films. Only a very small number of Indian titles have ever managed to release there, so it is not a fair comparison. Dhurandhar has achieved its massive worldwide number without China, relying entirely on audience support from India and established international territories such as North America, Australia, and Europe. In fact, Dhurandhar wasn't even released in the Middle East due to its subject, which has reportedly led to nearly 100 crores in revenue loss to the makers. As Dhurandhar continues its theatrical run, the film's total is expected to climb even higher, further strengthening its position not just in Bollywood but also in Indian cinema's all-time box office rankings, and cementing its legacy as one of its kind global phenomena. Stay tuned...

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Zootopia 2 Box Office (China): Breaks A Major Record for Hollywood by Selling $100+ Million Tickets
165 days ago
Hollywood

Zootopia 2 Box Office (China): Breaks A Major Record for Hollywood by Selling $100+ Million Tickets

Mumbai, January 1 - Disney's Zootopia 2 is rewriting history for Hollywood at the Chinese box office with an extraordinary theatrical run that very few foreign films have ever managed to achieve. The animated sequel has crossed a landmark that places it in an elite club dominated by only the biggest global blockbusters. According to trade estimates, Zootopia 2 has sold over 100+ million tickets in China, making it the first Hollywood film since Titanic (1997) and only the 8th film ever to cross the 100 million admissions mark in a single market. This historic feat highlights the film's unexpected and unprecedented reach among Chinese audiences. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The animated juggernaut has already grossed $560+ million in China, firmly establishing itself as one of the highest-grossing Hollywood films of all time in the territory. The film continues to draw massive footfalls, an extremely rare phenomenon for imported releases in recent years. The record-breaking run is particularly significant given Hollywood's recent struggles in China, where local productions have largely dominated the box office. Zootopia 2 has managed to buck that trend entirely, emerging as a cultural event rather than just a successful release. Zootopia 2 is heading towards finishing at $575+ million in China, as the second highest-grossing Hollywood title in the country after Avengers: Endgame ($632 million). At the worldwide box office, the film has topped $1.45 billion, becoming the third biggest animated film of all-time (excluding The Lion King), and the biggest-grossing Disney animated film. Stay tuned...

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Jana Nayagan Advance Booking: Vijay-starrer Tops 15 Crore Worldwide For Opening Day
165 days ago
Kollywood

Jana Nayagan Advance Booking: Vijay-starrer Tops 15 Crore Worldwide For Opening Day

Chennai, January 1 - Thalapathy Vijay's upcoming political action drama Jana Nayagan is making a strong noise at the box office even before its theatrical arrival. The film, confirmed as Vijay's final outing before his full-time political plunge, is witnessing solid traction in advance booking, especially in overseas markets. As per the latest trade reports, Jana Nayagan has hit 15 crore worldwide in pre-sales for its opening day, including premieres. In India, the film has so far collected over 3 crore, with bookings currently open only in Karnataka and Kerala. Despite the limited domestic rollout, the initial response has been encouraging, clearly indicating strong demand on the ground. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) On the overseas front, Jana Nayagan is putting up impressive numbers, having already grossed 11–12 crore from advance sales alone. Major contributions are coming from North America, the UK, and Australia, where Vijay continues to enjoy a massive fan following. With eight days still left before release, there is ample room for the film to further grow. A sharp spike is expected once advance booking opens in Tamil Nadu and other key Indian territories, which traditionally contribute heavily to Vijay's opening day numbers. If the current momentum sustains, Jana Nayagan is well on course to register one of the biggest opening days of Vijay's career worldwide. With hype, sentiment, and numbers all aligning in its favour, Jana Nayagan is shaping up to be a major pre-release box office force ahead of its theatrical debut. It will be released in multiple languages, including Hindi as Jan Neta on January 9. Stay tuned...

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Ikkis Box Office Day 1 Early Estimates: Maddock Films' War Biopic Takes A Good Opening
165 days ago
Bollywood

Ikkis Box Office Day 1 Early Estimates: Maddock Films' War Biopic Takes A Good Opening

Mumbai, January 1 - The Bollywood industry might be in for a pleasant surprise to begin 2026 as Maddock Films' war biopic drama Ikkis, which happens to be legendary late Dharmendra's last film, has taken a good start at the domestic box office, exceeding expectations. New Year's Day, being a holiday, has always drawn footfalls, and Ikkis has taken the full advantage of it despite Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar continuing to dominate the box office. Starring Agastya Nanda in the title role, the film has scored an estimated 6.75-7.25 crores net on its opening day, which is better than what pre-sales suggested. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Ikkis expectedly had mid-pre-sales, which suggested 4-5 crores net start, but the holiday advantage and early positive reception have propelled the opening to much higher numbers. The opening of the film is actually better than Kartik Aaryan's Christmas release, Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, which is a very good sign. Directed by Sriram Raghavan, Ikkis was originally scheduled to release on December 25, but was postponed to give it a genuine chance to perform amid the Dhurandhar wave. The decision to postpone the film seems to have paid off, and it is now all about building on the momentum. Stay tuned...

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Dhurandhar Box Office (North America): Becomes the Highest-Grossing Bollywood Movie By Surpassing Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan
165 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar Box Office (North America): Becomes the Highest-Grossing Bollywood Movie By Surpassing Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan

Mumbai, December 31 - In a major milestone and in its record-breaking journey, Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar has become the highest-grossing Bollywood film at the North American box office, after surpassing the lifetime grosses of superstar Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan. With no signs of slowing down, the Aditya Dhar's directorial has crossed $17.50 million in North America at the end of the 4th Tuesday, which took it past Pathaan's $17.49 million and made it the biggest Bollywood grosser of all-time in the region. It is now the third biggest Indian film there, behind Kalki 2898 AD ($18.50+ million) and Baahubali 2 ($20+ million). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dhurandhar has made it a habit of breaking records with each passing day, and with the way it is still going, the film is certain to beat Kalki, and who, it might go on to top Baahubali 2 to become the biggest Indian blockbuster in North America. But that is still a long shot, but the film will surely be finishing at the second biggest grosser there, at least. The spy action thriller has been on a record-breaking run in most of the territories, whether it is domestic or international. It has proved to be a one of its kind phenomena, which has swept most of the daily and lifetime records, and it still hasn't done yet with so much is yet to come, including the biggest Hindi grosser of all-time at the domestic box office. Stay tuned...

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Jana Nayagan Trailer: Vijay's Political Actioner Trailer Date and Time Revealed
165 days ago
Kollywood

Jana Nayagan Trailer: Vijay's Political Actioner Trailer Date and Time Revealed

Chennai, January 1 - The trailer of Thalapathy Vijay's much-awaited political action drama Jana Nayagan has been confirmed to release digitally on January 3rd. The announcement has further intensified the buzz around the film, which is slated to hit theatres during the Pongal festival. The trailer will be launched on January 3rd at 6:45 PM in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi, ensuring a wide reach across the nation. Jana Nayagan holds special significance as it is confirmed to be Vijay's final film before his full-time entry into politics. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Directed by H. Vinoth, the film, which also stars Bobby Deol, Pooja Hegde, and Mamitha Baiju, is said to revolve around power, governance, and the voice of the common man, blending mass appeal with a strong socio-political narrative. The film also features a solid supporting cast, while the music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, adding further weight to the project. With advance bookings already showing strong trends in select territories, the trailer launch is expected to give a major boost to the film’s pre-release momentum. Jana Nayagan is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on January 9. pic.twitter.com/ZEbj0CkaES— Vijay (@actorvijay) January 1, 2026 Stay tuned...

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Dhurandhar Box Office: Becomes First Film To Score Doubt Digit Collection For Consecutive 25+ Days In Hindi
166 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar Box Office: Becomes First Film To Score Doubt Digit Collection For Consecutive 25+ Days In Hindi

Mumbai, December 31 - Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar has scripted a historic milestone at the Hindi box office by becoming the first film ever to record double-digit daily net collections for 25+ consecutive days. At a time when most releases witness sharp drops after weekends, the spy action thriller has shown unreal consistency well into its fourth week. The Aditya Dhar's directorial has continued to pull audiences across mass belts and multiplexes alike, refusing to slow down on weekdays. Even in the post-holiday phase, Dhurandhar has managed to stay firmly in double digits, a benchmark that no previous Hindi blockbuster has been able to touch. The previous record holder was Pushpa 2, which scored double digit collection of 21 days in Hindi. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) After opening to better-than-expected numbers of 28 crores net, the film's momentum kept rising with powerful word of mouth pushing its collection to uncharted territories. In 26 days so far, the movie has remained in double-digit figures, with the 26th day collection landing in excess of 11 crores. Dhurandhar's total net collection has surged past the 700 crore mark, and is racing ahead at a record pace. The sustained run has also pushed the movie into an elite league globally, as its worldwide gross has already crossed 1000 crore, making it the highest-grossing Hindi film ever. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film not only registered the biggest fourth weekend and fourth week in Hindi cinema history, but also comfortably surpassed the previous benchmarks set by pan-India juggernauts by a long margin. Strong word of mouth and repeat value have ensured minimal drops on crucial weekdays. With no major Hindi release posing a serious threat in the immediate future, Dhurandhar is expected to continue its golden run at the box office. The film's unprecedented 25+ days of double-digit collections have now set a new gold standard for longevity and consistency in the Hindi film industry. Stay tuned...

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Prabhas' Kalki Part 2 Shoot To Begin In February 2026
167 days ago
Tollywood

Prabhas' Kalki Part 2 Shoot To Begin In February 2026

Hyderabad, December 31 - After the big success of sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD, the makers are gearing up to take the Kalki universe forward with its much-awaited sequel. As per the latest buzz in Telugu media, Part 2 of Prabhas-starrer is set to go on floors in February 2026, after months of delay. Directed by Nag Ashwin, Kalki 2 has been in pre-production for quite some time now, with the team carefully chalking out the scale, action blocks, and visual effects-heavy portions. Given the enormous scope of the sequel, the makers are reportedly taking time to fine-tune the script and technical execution to ensure it matches, or even surpasses, the first part's cinematic impact. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Prabhas, who is currently juggling multiple big-ticket projects, is expected to allocate dedicated dates for Kalki Part 2 starting early 2026. The film will once again be mounted on a grand scale, with extensive use of cutting-edge VFX and large studio setups. Key cast members from the first instalment, including Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan, are also expected to reprise their roles. The production of the film hit a major roadblock when the makers announced the exit of Deepika Padukone, reportedly due to her exaggerated demands. The actress played a crucial role in the first part, and now, the makers are looking for a new actress to replace her, for which the announcement is expected to be made soon. With Kalki 2898 AD establishing itself as one of the most ambitious Indian films ever made, expectations are sky-high for Kalki Part 2. Prabhas and epic sci-fi cinema rooted in Indian culture are eagerly waiting for the makers to make a formal announcement regarding this mega project. The film is produced by Vyjayanthi Movies. Stay tuned...

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