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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Karnataka Police Give Clean Chit To Actor Arjun Sarja In Sexual Misconduct Case
1665 days ago
Sandalwood

Karnataka Police Give Clean Chit To Actor Arjun Sarja In Sexual Misconduct Case

Bengaluru, November 29 - Actor Arjun Sarja has been cleared of sexual misconduct charges leveled against him by south Indian actress Sruthi Hariharan when she came out with her '#MeToo' story. The Karnataka police have submitted a 'B-Report to the First Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) court in this regard, according to the new India express.## Actress Sruthi Hariharan has made a four-page statement against Arjun Sarja on her social media as part of "Me Too campaign" and revealed how she was affected by the incident voicing her support for the #MeToo Movement. The case was taken up by the Cubbon Park police in Bengaluru for investigation three years ago.## Sruthi alleged that before a shot, the actor, on the pretext of a rehearsal, hugged her and ran his hands up and down her back without her consent during the shoot of the movie 'Vismaya'. "I was aghast. I am all for depicting realism in cinema, but this felt absolutely wrong. His intent seemed anything but professional. I hated that he did it and was angry that I didn't know what to say then", Sruti wrote.## Police also said that the victim Sruthi Hariharan has also received official communication about it. After legal proceedings and inquiry, due to the lack of evidence, Arjun Sarja has been cleared of all charges against him, the police said.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Salman Khan's 'Antim' Maintains A Strong Hold On Monday
1665 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: Salman Khan's 'Antim' Maintains A Strong Hold On Monday

Mumbai, November 29 - Salman Khan's "Antim: The Final Truth" passes the crucial Monday test by maintaining a stronghold at the box office. The Mahesh Manjrekar-directed dropped just 35.58% from Friday (₹ 5.03 cr.) for the Monday collection of ₹ 3.24 crores. ## Also starring Ayush Sharma and Mahima Makawana in the main roles, "Antim: The Final Truth" has earned ₹ 21.85 crores net so far. It has had more than a decent opening weekend, in which it grossed ₹ 22 crores through the first three days (Fri-Sun). Maharashtra and Gujarat showed a better trend than the other states.## "Antim: The Final Truth" is on track for ₹ 28 crores net in the opening week, which is going to be a decent run considering competition with "Sooryavanshi" and "Satyameva Jayate 2". Overseas, it has grossed approx ₹ 5.70 crores so far, taking its worldwide gross total to ₹ 31.50 crores. The movie was projected as a mass entertainer and it is performing well on single screens. ## With competition with other films every week at the box office in December, it will be interesting to see how "Antim" goes about its business. The film, however, is showing a positive trend after strong word of mouth. A 40-45 crores lifetime India net total is on the cards, which will make it a hit outing for the producers. It is produced by Salman Khan Films in association with Zee Studios. ## Stay tuned...

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Salman Khan Reveals Why He Doesn't Do Kissing And Love Making Scenes In His Movies
1665 days ago
Bollywood

Salman Khan Reveals Why He Doesn't Do Kissing And Love Making Scenes In His Movies

Ahmedabad, November 29 - Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is busy promoting his latest release "Antim: The Final Truth". The Mahesh Majrekar-directed features Salman as a Sikh cop in the extended cameo role whereas Aayush Sharma played a lead role of a gangster and Mahima Makawana as a female lead. ## The fans including the family audiences are, however, loving Salman Khan in his new avatar. Over the years, the superstar has entertained the audiences with his clean roles. Salman Khan is perhaps the only Bollywood actor who doesn't do kissing and lovemaking scenes in his films, which is the main reason behind his popularity among the family audiences. ## During an interaction with media while promoting "Antim: The Final Truth", Salman Khan revealed why he likes to play only gentleman characters in his films. The "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" actor said that his mother and kids watch his films he likes to keep the character clean so they don't have a bad influence. He also revealed that the OTT is the main reason behind the content becoming bold. ## He said, "In my films, there won't be any bad language, and exposing scenes, plus, there won't be any lovemaking and kissing scenes as I don't do any that stuff. That is the way I think cinema should be. The trend nowadays is different because of the OTT. And because of that, you can't even watch the content with your family. My mother, kids watch my films so I like to keep them clean". ## Produced by Salman Khan Films and distributed by Zee Studios, "Antim: The Final Truth" is an adaptation of the hit Marathi film "Mulshi Pattern". The action thriller revolves around the face-off between a Sikh police officer and a gangster, and like the original, it explores the hard conditions faced by farmers that push some of them towards crime. ## The movie was released theatrically on November 26. It has earned over Rs. 20 crore net in 4 days so far. ## Stay tuned...

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Balakrishna's Talk Show 'Unstoppable With NBK' On Aha Sets New OTT Record In Telugu
1665 days ago
Digital Media

Balakrishna's Talk Show 'Unstoppable With NBK' On Aha Sets New OTT Record In Telugu

Hyderabad, November 29 - Telugu star Nandamuri Balakrishna is ruling both theatrical and OTT space. His upcoming film "Akhanda", which will be released in theaters on December 2, is expected to perform big. The actor is also hosting a talk show "Unstoppable With NBK" on the Telugu OTT platform Aha. ## The celebrity talk show has become a huge success for Aha as it has clocked over 4 million video plays on the platform since its premiere on November 4, as per the official statement from the OTT platform. As per the reports, this number is said to be the highest tally for any talk show in the Telugu OTT space. ## Two episodes of the show featuring the Manchu family (Mohan Babu, Lakshmi Manchu, Vishnu Manchu) and Natural Star Nani have left a lasting impact on audiences, which resulted in, a major success of the show for the sponsors.## "Unstoppable with NBK" has many surprises in store for the audiences in the coming weeks. The show has set a golden standard in the talk show genre, presenting heartfelt conversations between the biggest names from the tinsel town, blended with a social purpose and fine dose of emotions, humor, and dollops of nostalgia.## Stay tuned...

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83 Trailer: Ranveer Singh As Kapil Dev's Team India Recreate The Glorious Moment Of India's Cricketing History
1666 days ago
Bollywood

83 Trailer: Ranveer Singh As Kapil Dev's Team India Recreate The Glorious Moment Of India's Cricketing History

Mumbai, November 29 - After months of wait, the trailer of Ranveer Singh-led cricket biopic "83" was released on November 30th. Based on India's maiden cricket world cup triumph in 1983, the movie revolves around how the Kapil Dev-led Team India pulled off the unthinkable on the iconic Lord's cricket ground. ## The trailer takes us through the iconic moment which led to the foundation of the glorious cricketing history of India, which has now become a world-beater. Directed by Kabir Khan, "83" trailer gives an inside story of Team India's struggle to reach, first to the tournament, and then to beat the mighty West Indies side, which was considered invincible at that time, to script the history and put their names on the honors board. ## Produced by Reliance Entertainment, Phantom Films, Vibri Media, KA Productions, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, and Kabir Khan Films, "83" is one of the most anticipated films, which will be released on December 24 in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. Also in 3D. Kamal Haasan and Akkineni Nagarjuna will present the film in Tamil, and Telugu respectively while Prithviraj and Kichcha Sudeepa take responsibility to release the Malayalam and Kannada versions. ## The movie features an ensemble cast including Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev, along with Deepika Padukone, Pankaj Tripathi, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Jiiva, Saqib Saleem, Jatin Sarna, Chirag Patil, Dinker Sharma, Nishant Dahiya, Harrdy Sandhu, Sahil Khattar, Ammy Virk, Adinath Kothare, Dhairya Karwa, and R Badree.## ## Stay tuned...

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Sony Confirms Three More Spider-Man Movies In MCU After No Way Home
1666 days ago
Hollywood

Sony Confirms Three More Spider-Man Movies In MCU After No Way Home

Los Angeles, November 29 - Spider-Man movie series is going to have a long run in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). There were speculations that the upcoming Tom Holland's "Spider-Man: No Way Home" will be the end of the trilogy in the MCU, however, that is not the case anymore.## Sony's Spider-Man movie producer Amy Pascal tells Fandango that there are plans for at least three more Spider-Man movies. Holland is returning for at least the next movie.## "This is not the last movie that we are going to make with Marvel – [this is not] the last Spider-Man movie," Pascal revealed. "We are getting ready to make the next Spider-Man movie with Tom Holland and Marvel. We're thinking of this as three films, and now we're going to go onto the next three. This is not the last of our MCU movies", said Pascal. ## Spider-Man: No Way Home is a multiversal adventure, meaning Spider-Man's cinematic future could take any form. Meanwhile, Venom 2 director Andy Serkis recently confirmed future crossover with Spider-Man in the MCU. "Venom: Let There Be Carnage's" post-credit scene also teased a more tightly connected Spider-Man film universe. ## Jon Watts-directed "No Way Home", which is scheduled to release on December 17 in the USA (Dec. 16 in India), is touted to be the finest solo superhero movie ever made. The official synopsis reveals, "With Spider-Man's identity now revealed, our friendly neighborhood web-slinger is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life as Peter Parker from the high stakes of being a superhero. When Peter asks for help from Doctor Strange, the stakes become even more dangerous, forcing him to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man".## Stay tuned...

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Ranveer Singh-Starrer '83' To Have Its World Premiere At Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Fest
1666 days ago
Bollywood

Ranveer Singh-Starrer '83' To Have Its World Premiere At Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Fest

Mumbai, November 29 - Ranveer Singh-fronted the upcoming cricket biopic, "83" will have its world premiere at the Saudi Arabia's Red Sea International Film Festival (6-15 December). It will be the closing film of the festival on Dec. 15, where Deepika Padukone, Kapil Dev, and director Kabir Khan will be presented. ## Based on India's first world cup win in the 1983 ODI world cup, "83" will feature Ranveer Singh as the legendary cricketer Kapil Dev, who led the Indian side to glory. The movie is presented by Reliance Entertainment, Phantom Films, and Kabir Khan Films, and will screen ahead of its release across the Gulf region on December 23 and worldwide release on 24 December.## Kabir Khan said (according to deadline), "I'm beyond excited to unveil "83" at the Red Sea International Film Festival, the opening of cinemas in Saudi Arabia is a fantastic opportunity for filmmakers in India and across the world. To go on this journey, and to bring the story to screen with legends, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, and cricket icon Kapil Dev was like winning the world cup for me". ## Edouard Waintrop, Artistic Director of the inaugural RedSeaIFF added, "83 is such a monumental film that will capture the public imagination, in Jeddah and across the world. A true celebration of one of the greatest underdog stories in international sporting history, it continues to inspire generations of young people, and the incredible Hindi-language film is sure to do the same. We are thrilled to host the cast and crew, as well sporting icon Kapil Dev at the Red Sea International Film Festival for one of the most anticipated films of the year". ## Ranveer Singh had trained with real cricketers for months to understand the basics of the game and to fit in to play the iconic all-rounder on the big screen. It is arguably one of the most-awaited Hindi films, which is ready for release for a long time now. It features an ensemble cast including Deepika Padukone, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Jiiva, Saqib Saleem, Harrdy Sandhu, Ammy Virk, Pankaj Tripathi, Boman Irani, Nishant Dahiya, and Sahil Khattar in the roles of cricketers who played their part in the 1983 world cup. ## Stay tuned...

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Ajay Devgn's 'Mayday' Gets A New Title - 'Runway 34'; See New Posters
1666 days ago
Bollywood

Ajay Devgn's 'Mayday' Gets A New Title - 'Runway 34'; See New Posters

Mumbai, November 29 - Ajay Devgn-directed "Mayday" goes through a title change. On Monday (November 29), Ajay Devgn revealed that the high octane thriller is now titled "Runway 34". The movie, which features Ajay Devgn alongside Amitabh Bachchan, Rakul Preet Singh, Boman Irani, and Angira Dhar in key roles, will be released on Eid, April 29, 2022. ## "Runway 34" reunites Ajay with Amitabh Bachchan after working together in Major Sahab, Khakee, Satyagraha, and Hindustan Ki Kasam. It is produced by Ajay Devgn under his banner Ajay Devgn Ffilms. Sharing the posters featuring the primary cast, Ajay Devgn said in a statement, "Runway 34... is a film inspired by true events. I need to share a little something with you". ## "Without actually revealing anything about the story because it's an emotional, high-octane thriller (naturally, I can't give away the spoilers), I can tell you what drew me to this movie like a magnet. Close your eyes and think - each and every one of us have been in a situation/s in life when we've felt all powerful for one moment and felt completely helpless the next moment".## He further added, "These are the sentiments associated with Runway 34. It's got traffic highs, alarming lows, a sense of jubilance and dejection, all within the screenplay". ## #Runway34 pic.twitter.com/PVr6gWtbqG— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) November 29, 2021 ## "MayDay is now Runway 34. A high-octane thriller inspired by true events that is special to me, for reasons more than one! #Runway34 - Landing on Eid, April 29, 2022, as promised", Ajay said while sharing his look poster. ## MayDay is now Runway 34. A high-octane thriller inspired by true events that is special to me, for reasons more than one! #Runway34 - Landing on Eid, April 29, 2022, as promised 🙏@SrBachchan @Rakulpreet @bomanirani @CarryMinati @aakanksha_s30 @angira_dhar @ADFFilms pic.twitter.com/X0DNuQNewx— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) November 29, 2021 ## Amitabh Bachchan also took to Twitter and shared his serious look poster. "T 4112 - MayDay is now Runway 34 .. Fasten your seatbelts and sit tight! Airplane .. Inspired by true events .. #Runway34 landing on Eid, April 29, 2022!".## T 4112 - MayDay is now Runway 34 .. Fasten your seatbelts and sit tight ! ✈️ .. Inspired by true events .. #Runway34 landing on Eid, April 29, 2022 ! @ajaydevgn @Rakulpreet @bomanirani @CarryMinati @aakanksha_s30 @angira_dhar @ADFFilms pic.twitter.com/uLRjIgUUGn— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) November 29, 2021 ## "MayDay is now Runway 34. Gear up for a journey, you'll never forget. Inspired by true events, #Runway34 landing on Eid, April 29, 2022!" Rakul Preet said. ## MayDay is now Runway 34. Gear up for a journey, you'll never forget.Inspired by true events, #Runway34 landing on Eid, April 29, 2022! 🤗@SrBachchan @ajaydevgn @Rakulpreet @bomanirani @CarryMinati @aakanksha_s30 @angira_dhar @ADFFilms pic.twitter.com/owo8aD4JfS— Rakul Singh (@Rakulpreet) November 29, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

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Karan Johar Finalize The Release Date Of Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt-Starrer 'Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani'
1666 days ago
Bollywood

Karan Johar Finalize The Release Date Of Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt-Starrer 'Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani'

Mumbai, November 29 - Filmmaker Karan Johar is making his directorial comeback after 5 years with the romantic-comedy "Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani". Starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in the leading roles alongside Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, and Shabana Azmi, the movie will be released on 10 February 2023 in theaters. ## Karan Johar took to Twitter and announced the release date of "RRKPK" on Monday, November 29 with a video, featuring behind the scene shots. "After 7 years, it gives me such joy & gratitude to be here and announcing that my next #RockyAurRaniKiPremKahani, a love story at its heart with the soul of family values - is releasing on 10th February, 2023".## After 7 years, it gives me such joy & gratitude to be here and announcing that my next #RockyAurRaniKiPremKahani, a love story at its heart with the soul of family values - is releasing on 10th February, 2023. pic.twitter.com/jiSKI3Xdta— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) November 29, 2021 ## The movie was announced on Ranveer's birthday, July 6. Johar's last film as director was Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016). Reportedly, Dharmendra and Jaya Bachchan are a part of Ranveer's family in the film, while Shabana Azmi is a member of Alia Bhatt's family.## Currently, under production, the movie is being produced by Hiroo Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Karan Johar under the banner of Dharma Productions while Ishita Moitra, Shashank Khaitan, and Sumit Roy have written the script.## Stay tuned...

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Nani Takes A Dig At Ticket Pricing Issue In Andhra Pradesh During 'Skylab' Pre-Release Event
1666 days ago
Tollywood

Nani Takes A Dig At Ticket Pricing Issue In Andhra Pradesh During 'Skylab' Pre-Release Event

Hyderabad, November 29 - The pre-release event of Satyadev and Nithya Menen-starrer "Skylab" was held in Hyderabad on November 28. Natural Star Nani was the chief guest. The actor spoke about the film and also conveyed his best wishes for the success of it. ## "I hear that the makers had me in their minds when the concept of 'Skylab' came to them. Unfortunately, this movie didn’t happen to me. But, I am happy that it reached Nithya. Talking about the concept, in my childhood, I also came across this rumour that the skylab is to collapse from the sky. I think this is an interesting topic imbibed with fun elements. All the best to the entire team", he said. ## The talented actor finished his speech by taking a dig at the movie ticket pricing issue in Andhra Pradesh. Speaking about it, the actor said that he won't give any controversial statement this time regarding this burning issue as it became a big topic when he talked about it during Satya Dev's "Timmarusu" event. ## "Don't worry Satya. I am not going to talk about ticket prices, theatres, or any controversial issues. The last time I spoke at your 'Timmarusu' event, the news was all over. There isn't much to say about those issues, as we all have said enough. The decisions are not in our hands now", he added.## Skylab is directed by Vishwak while Prithvi Pinnamaraju has produced it. Prashant R Vihari provides the music for the movie that also stars Tanikella Bharani, Rahul Ramakrishna, and others in vital roles. Skylab releases in theaters on December 4th.## Stay tuned...

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Allu Arjun To Promote 'Pushpa - The Rise' On Salman Khan-Hosted Bigg Boss 15?
1666 days ago
Tollywood

Allu Arjun To Promote 'Pushpa - The Rise' On Salman Khan-Hosted Bigg Boss 15?

Mumbai, November 29 - Telugu superstar Allu Arjun is gearing up for the release of his maiden Pan-India film, "Pushpa - The Rise", which will be released in 2 parts. The team is only left with a special song featuring the icon star and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, then it will be a complete wrap. ## Meanwhile, the makers have already begun promotions of this much-awaited biggie by releasing songs and posters. The trailer of the film has been announced to release on December 6 while the movie will be released on December 17 in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam. ## Allu Arjun carries a huge fan-following in North India, and he is going all guns blazing to promote the film heavily to cater to the Hindi audiences. According to the buzz, Bunny will be seen promoting his film on the Salman Khan-hosted reality show "Bigg Boss 15". Interestingly, both Salman Khan and Allu Arjun have exchanged their camaraderie on Twitter when the former's Radhe released over Seetimaar song.## Bigg Boss Hindi is one of the most-watched TV shows in India, and it will be good publicity for "Pushpa - The Rise" to have a wide reach. A number of people have already shown their interest to watch the film in Hindi, and if promoted well in this part, it will further enhance its chances to do well in the Hindi market. ## "Pushpa" is directed by Sukumar, and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, and Muttamsetty Media. The movie also stars national crush Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead alongside Fahadh Faasil as an antagonist, Prakash Raj, Vennela Kishore, and Jagapathi Babu in key roles. ## Stay tuned...

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Spider-Man: No Way Home's Huge Demands Crashed Ticketing Websites
1667 days ago
Hollywood

Spider-Man: No Way Home's Huge Demands Crashed Ticketing Websites

Los Angeles, November 29 - Tom Holland's third MCU Spider-Man film, "No Way Home" is poised to become the biggest worldwide blockbuster of 2021. While the buzz was already there, the first real indication of its huge demand was experienced when the ticketing websites got crashed partially, minutes after "No Way Home" ticket sales were opened in North America on Monday morning. ## Within minutes, the ticket-selling platforms for AMC, Regal, and Fandango were all momentarily taken offline, and the Alamo Drafthouse website followed shortly thereafter. Most of the websites have still been facing issues, like AMC, which has introduced a waiting queue to put people in line for their chance at buying tickets in North America. ## Check out what people are saying - ## Wohoo, congratulations on winning this hard fought battle -## Tickets acquired. 🎟 #SpiderManNoWayHome— Brad R Lambert (@bradrlambert) November 29, 2021 ## All the best - ## Spider-Man No Way We're Getting Tickets— Matt Ramos (@therealsupes) November 29, 2021 ## That's a spirit - ## fighting for my life trying to get spider-man no way home tickets— Corn ✮ (@sneerid) November 29, 2021 ## Yessss -## Spider-Man fans waiting for that "tickets on sale now" notificationpic.twitter.com/QL10TuSLiB— BD (@BrandonDavisBD) November 29, 2021 ## me waiting to buy the tickets for spider-man no way home pic.twitter.com/sJG6MafGKl— ً (@thsafeplace) November 29, 2021 ## Hope they don't start fighting actually -## This is what Spider-Man fans buying tickets look like at the moment #SpiderManNoWayHome pic.twitter.com/jZdb0uRRBM— Spider-Man: No Way Home Updates (@spideyupdated) November 29, 2021 ## It was expected, No? -## ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ has officially broken the box office. pic.twitter.com/lGlkJ5mDCE— Lights, Camera, Pod (@LightsCameraPod) November 29, 2021 ## Every single ticket site for Spider-Man No Way Home right now pic.twitter.com/7oCCkwFRvu— Aniq (@aniqrahman) November 29, 2021 ## Meanwhile, is having a similar buzz in India as well, and we can expect the same reaction when the booking will open. The movie will be released a day earlier in India on December 16 in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. ## Stay tuned...

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