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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Dhurandhar Box Office: Beats Pushpa 2 To Score Biggest Second Week In Hindi After Record Second Tuesday
181 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar Box Office: Beats Pushpa 2 To Score Biggest Second Week In Hindi After Record Second Tuesday

Mumbai, December 16 - Director Aditya Dhar's spy actioner Dhuradhar has created history once again to score the biggest ever second week in Hindi, taking just 5 days to beat the previous record holder Pushpa 2 - The Rule (196 crores net), starring superstar Allu Arjun. It has been an out-of-the-world box office run for Dhurandhar so far, with an upward daily trend domestically. After the record daily collection in the second week so far, the Ranveer Singh-fronted film continued the momentum to deliver the biggest second Tuesday, that too by almost double the margin. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) According to early estimates, the first part of the two-part actioner is heading to score 29-31 crores net on its 12th day, almost on par with the second Monday collection. With this astonishing figure, Dhurandhar has crossed 200 crores net in the second week, becoming the only film to hit the milestone in Hindi. The total collection of Dhurandhar after the second Tuesday (12th day) has crossed 410 crores net, heading towards 450+ crores at the end of the second week. As reported earlier, it is hard to predict what the lifetime collection of Dhurandhar will be, but given the current trend, it seems to have locked for 700+ crore net. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dhurandhar is turning out to be a once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon where the second week is going to be bigger than the first, which itself was 200+ crores net. As said, the film is in uncharted territory and can go anywhere. The film has the potential to challenge Pushpa 2's biggest Hindi grosser record, but it needs to be seen how it fares once Avatar 3 and TMMTMTTM arrive over the next couple of weeks. Stay tuned...

Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat OTT Release Date: When and Where To Watch Harshvardhan Rane, Sonam Bajwa's Romantic Drama
182 days ago
Bollywood

Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat OTT Release Date: When and Where To Watch Harshvardhan Rane, Sonam Bajwa's Romantic Drama

Mumbai, December 16 - Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa'sEk Deewane Ke Deewaniyat was one of the biggest surprises at the box office of the year. After its successful theatrical stint, the romantic drama is all set for its digital premiere, and it is not on Netflix, as speculated. The film, which struck a chord with romance lovers in cinemas, is now ready to make its OTT debut. According to reports, Ek Deewane Ke Deewaniyat will start streaming on Zee5 from December 26, 2025. Viewers who missed the film on the big screen or wish to revisit the intense love story can now watch it from the comfort of their homes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Directed by Milap Zaveri, the emotionally driven romantic drama features Harshvardhan Rane in a passionate, layered role, while Sonam Bajwa impresses with her strong presence and emotional depth. Their chemistry has been one of the film's key highlights, earning appreciation from audiences and fans of the genre. Released in theatres on October 21, 2025, Ek Deewane Ke Deewaniyat generated steady buzz for its soulful music, emotional storytelling, and intense romance. It was a hit at the box office with over 100 crores gross collection worldwide. With its OTT arrival, the film is expected to find a new audience, especially among viewers who prefer romantic dramas on digital platforms. Stay tuned...

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar Box Office Records Broken
182 days ago
Bollywood

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar Box Office Records Broken

Mumbai, December 16 - Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar continues its phenomenal theatrical run and is heading towards becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025 at the domestic as well as the worldwide box office. The film's run has been nothing short of unbelievable, with records being shattered daily. Have a look at every major box office record Dhurandhar has created (as of December 15) - (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) - Biggest opening weekend for Ranveer Singh with 103 crores net. - Biggest seventh day for an A-rated film in Hindi with 27 crores net. - Biggest opening week for Ranveer Singh with 207.25 crores net. - Biggest eigth day for any film in Hindi with 32.50 crores net. - Biggest ningth day for any film in Hindi with 53 crores net. - Biggest tenth day for any film in Hindi with 58 crores net. - Biggest second weekend for any film in Hindi with 143.50 crores net. - Biggest second Friday for any film in Hindi - Biggest second Saturday for any film in Hindi (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) - Biggest second Sunday for any film in Hindi - Biggest second Monday for any film in Hindi - Biggest second Tuesday for any film in Hindi with 30 crore net. - Biggest second Wednesday for any film in Hindi with 25.50 crore net. - Biggest second Thursday for any film in Hindi with 23.25 crore net. - Biggest third Firday for any film in Hindi with 22.50 crore net. - Biggest third Saturday for ahy film in Hindi with 34.25 crore net. - Biggest eleventh day for an A-rated film in Hindi - Highest-grossing film for Ranveer Singh with 588 crores gross worldwide in 11 days. - Highest-grossing film for director Aditya Dhar - Highest-grossing A-rated Indian film of 2025 - Only film (with 100+ crores opening weekend) to score a jump in the second weekend. - Biggest second week ever in Hindi - Only film to score 200+ crore net in second week in Hindi - Fastest Bollywood film to enter 500 crore net in Hindi (16 days) - Fastest A-rated film to enter 500 crore net in Hindi (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) - Second biggest opening day for an A-rated film in Hindi with 28 crores net, behind Animal's 54.75 crores net. - Second biggest second day for an A-rated film in Hindi with 32 crores net, behind Animal's 58.35 crores - Second biggest third day for an A-rated film in Hindi with 43 crores net, behind Animal's 63.50 crores net - Second biggest fourth day for an A-rated film in Hindi with 23.25 crores net, behind Animal's 40 crores net. - Second biggest fifth day for an A-rated film in Hindi with 27 crores net, behind Animal's 34 crores net. - Second biggest sixth day for an A-rated film in Hindi with 27 crores net, behind Animal's 27.80 crores net. Stay tuned...

Dhurandhar Box Office Day 11 (Early Estimates): Ranveer Singh-fronted Delivers Another Record
182 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar Box Office Day 11 (Early Estimates): Ranveer Singh-fronted Delivers Another Record

Mumbai, December 15 - Dhurandhar is wreaking havoc at the box office as it continues its unstoppable run on the second Monday. The Ranveer Singh-fronted film has been on a record-breaking spree, and today is no different, as the film has scored the biggest ever second Monday in Hindi. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dhurandhar is looking to outnumber its opening day collection of 28 crores net on its second Monday as early estimates suggest 29-31 crores net. These are astonishing numbers for a film in its second week, and that too on the working days, which underscores the insanity of its box office run. The spy actioner has comfortably beaten the biggest second Monday record of Pushpa 2 - The Rule, which minted 20.50 crores net last year. In fact, Dhurandhar is trending ahead of each of the first Monday to Thursday collections. This was somehow expected, given the capacity issues it faced during the second weekend and the growing demand is now translating into big numbers during weekdays, which points to the long run. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) After the second Monday collection, Dhurandhar's total collection stands at around 380 crores net, and it will already be crossing the 400 crores mark by tomorrow itself. Given the massive demand, the makers have opted for regular prices on the second Tuesday in a row. Stay tuned...

Avatar Fire and Ash Box Office (Advance Booking): Sci-Fi Epic Heads To Open Lower Than Avatar Way of Water In India
182 days ago
Hollywood

Avatar Fire and Ash Box Office (Advance Booking): Sci-Fi Epic Heads To Open Lower Than Avatar Way of Water In India

Mumbai, December 15 - James Cameron's sci-fi epic Avatar: Fire & Ash is heading to take a good start at the Indian box office, but is likely to fall short of the opening of its predecessor, Avatar: Way of Water. The second instalment opened to nearly 50 crores gross in 2022, which is the second biggest opening for a Hollywood film in India. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Avatar 3 advances opened 10 days ago in India in IMAX before the regular bookings kicked off a couple of days ago. As of Monday afternoon, the film's pre-sales are trailing behind 60% of The Way of Water for the opening day, with 4 days to go for release. This is, however, better than any other Hollywood release this year. If the current momentum continues till the release day, then Fire & Ash is likely to open in the range of 30-35 crores gross in India. There is Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar, which is running riot at the box office, likely to make a dent in Fire & Ash's biz, particularly in North India. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The immense popularity of the Avatar franchise is expected to bring in a big crowd, but unlike Way of Water, the upcoming film is up against a box office juggernaut called Dhurandhar, which will pose a big challenge. As the film nears its release on December 19, word of mouth will be key for its longevity at the box office. In the film, a year after settling in with the Metkayina clan, Jake and Neytiri's family grapples with grief after Neteyam's death. They encounter a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe, the Mangkwan clan, also called the Ash People, led by the fiery tribe leader, Varang, who has allied with Jake's enemy, Quaritch, as the conflict on Pandora escalates to devastating consequences. Stay tuned...

Rajinikanth's Padayappa Re-Release First Weekend Collection
183 days ago
Kollywood

Rajinikanth's Padayappa Re-Release First Weekend Collection

Chennai, December 15 - On the occasion of superstar Rajinikanth's 75th birthday, his iconic blockbuster Padayappa was re-released in cinemas and scored an excellent opening weekend at the worldwide box office. It was Tamil cinema's highest-grossing film the it was originally released in 1999. The action drama had a fantastic start with approximately 4 crore gross worldwide on its opening day. Normally, re-release films, especially South Indian films, don't perform after day 1, but Padayappa proved to be different by scoring on par with its opening day collection. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film maintained its consistency on Sunday as well, and closed out the opening weekend with around 11 crores worldwide. In India, Padayappa has grossed in the range of 9.50-10 crores, including 8.25 crores in Tamil Nadu. These are very good numbers for a re-release title. Padayappa is a landmark Tamil film, directed by K. S. Ravikumar, produced by Arunachala Cine Creations, with music composed by A. R. Rahman. It was the penultimate release of legendary Sivaji Ganesan. The film is celebrated for its powerful storytelling, iconic performances, and memorable soundtrack. Stay tuned...

SS Rajamouli, Mahesh Babu's Varanasi Post-Theatrical OTT Deal Being Finalised With Netflix
183 days ago
Tollywood

SS Rajamouli, Mahesh Babu's Varanasi Post-Theatrical OTT Deal Being Finalised With Netflix

Hyderabad, December 15 - Exactly a month ago, director SS Rajamouli officially unveiled the world of his next film Varanasi during a grand event in Hyderabad. Starring Mahesh Babu alongside Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran, will hit the big screen in the summer of 2027 around the world in multiple languages. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) With still over a year left before the release, there is a lot of word pending regarding Varansi, but the trade is already buzzing with the endless possibilities the movie can bring to the table. Amid the immense theatrical potential, the film's digital rights are already being negotiated. According to the latest Telugu media reports, Netflix is showing keen interest in acquiring post-theatrical streaming rights of Varanasi. While there is no confirmed update regarding the deal, the buzz suggests that the makers are quoting 25% higher price than Pushpa 2 - The Rule, which was sold for around 275 crores as the biggest OTT deal for an Indian film. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Regardless of what the final deal will be, Varanasi is expected to fetch the record price. The streamer had a massive success with Rajamouli's RRR, which was trending on Netflix for months after its premiere. Unlike RRR, for which Netflix acquired only the Hindi version, the streamer is expected to lock the deal for Varanasi for all versions. Stay tuned...

Upcoming Films of Ranveer Singh Post Dhurandhar's Mega Success
183 days ago
Bollywood

Upcoming Films of Ranveer Singh Post Dhurandhar's Mega Success

Mumbai, December 15 - Ranveer Singh has entered the big league of Bollywood stars with Dhurandhar, which has turned the tide for him in a big way. The actor has been seeking big success for a long time, and his moment finally came when Aditya Dhar's directorial hit the big screen a week ago amid a thunderous response. Dhurandhar has stunned the trade with its extraordinary performance, already grossing over 500 crores worldwide in just 10 days. The spy actioner has become a cultural phenomenon. It is hard to predict where the film will end, but the current trajectory suggests it will become the highest-grossing Indian film of the year, beating Kantara Chapter 1's 850+ crore gross. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) With Dhurandhar delivering the much-needed big success for Ranveer, the question now is what is next for the actor? Well, there is Dhurandhar Part 2, which is already shot and will hit the big screens on March 19, 2026. The buzz for this is sky high, and the trade is already anticipating it to become one of the biggest blockbusters of 2026, which promises to be the best year for Indian cinema ever. Dhurandhar 2 emerged as an unexpected entry in Ranveer's line, as it was originally planned as a one-part film before the makers split it into two parts due to its long runtime. Apart from the spy actioner, Ranveer got a wild ride ahead in the next couple of years, and it will begin with Farhan Akhtar's Don 3. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) It has been quite a time since the reboot of the iconic franchise was announced, with Ranveer coming on board to play the titular character, replacing superstar Shah Rukh Khan. There were doubts about whether Simmba star could pull this iconic Don character off, but the mega success of Dhurandhar has blown away all those doubts and has made Don 3 one of the most anticipated upcoming films. The shoot of Don 3 is expected to kick off in January 2026, for grand worldwide release in late 2026 or 2027. After this, Ranveer will step into another uncharted territory of the Zombie world. While the official announcement of the film is yet to be made, reliable reports have confirmed that the actor is teaming up with director Jai Mehta for a Zombie film, titled Pralay. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Zombie thriller is one of the genres which has been explored much in Indian cinema, and Ranveer Singh is expected to bring his own signature energy in this. It is said that the film revolves around a man trying to protect his family as Mumbai turns into a zombie wasteland. It is expected to be a VFX-heavy and undoubtedly one of the most exciting ones to watch out for. Currently, Ranveer has these aforementioned three films in his pipeline. But according to a recent report, the actor has also discussed a mythological film with Aditya Dhar, which is likely to be their next collaboration after Dhurandhar 2. However, there are not many details available yet regarding this biggie, but it is certain to happen soon. Stay tuned...

Dhurandhar Box Office: Ranveer Singh-Starrer Creates History With Biggest Second Weekend, Beats Pushpa 2
183 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar Box Office: Ranveer Singh-Starrer Creates History With Biggest Second Weekend, Beats Pushpa 2

Mumbai, December 14 - Ranveer Singh-fronted Dhurandhar continues its extraordinary run at the box office, rewriting record books with a sensational second weekend. The spy action thriller, after scoring the biggest second Friday and Saturday, has now delivered the biggest second Sunday ever in Hindi, surpassing the previously benchmark set by Pushpa 2: The Rule. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) After opening its second weekend on a historic note, Dhurandhar sustained its momentum and delivered a massive second Sunday, collecting 58-60 crore net as per early estimates. With this, the film comfortably beat Pushpa 2's second Sunday figure of 54 crore net, sealing its dominance across the second weekend frame. The record-breaking run of the film has delivered the biggest second weekend ever in Hindi. The film's performance over the three days has been nothing short of phenomenal. Dhurandhar has clocked a staggering 140+ crore net second weekend, pushing Pushpa 2 to second place, which had earlier held the record with 127 crore net in its second weekend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) After ten days, Dhurandhar's total net collection now stands at approximately 350 crore, placing it among the fastest films to reach this milestone in Hindi cinema. The sustained growth indicates exceptional audience acceptance, strong word of mouth, and repeat value, factors that are rarely seen at this scale in the second week. As the film enters the weekdays following its historic second weekend, Dhurandhar is now eyeing even bigger milestones in the days ahead. With records tumbling at every step, the Ranveer Singh starrer has firmly cemented its place as a modern-day box office juggernaut. Stay tuned...

Dhurandhar Box Office (Worldwide): Aditya Dhar's Spy Actioner Storms To 525+ Crore After Sensational Second Weekend
183 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar Box Office (Worldwide): Aditya Dhar's Spy Actioner Storms To 525+ Crore After Sensational Second Weekend

Mumbai, December 14 - Director Aditya Dhar's spy actioner Dhurandhar has surpassed 500 crores at the worldwide box office, becoming the third Bollywood film after Saiyaara and Chhaava, and fifth Indian film, including Kantara Chapter 1 and Coolie, of 2025 to achieve the feat. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The Ranveer Singh-fronted blockbuster entered the 500 crores club in 10 days, after the sensational second weekend, in which the movie grossed over 200 crores worldwide. The total domestic gross of the movie stands at around 420 crores, while the overseas collection is 120 crores, for 540+ crores worldwide cume in 10 days. Even though the film had an excellent first week, the second weekend particularly proved to be a record-shattering one in which it swept daily records for Hindi films on all three days - from record second Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and of course, the second weekend, beating Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 on every front. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The overseas box office performance of Dhurandhar has surprisingly been excellent, driven by North America, where it has grossed over 70 crores in 10 days so far. Given the current trend, which is growing with each passing day, Dhurandhar may finish the year as the biggest Indian overseas as well as the worldwide grosser. Dhurandhar, which faced capacity issues during the second weekend, is now in a position to break more daily records in the coming days. The advances for the second Monday are excellent, looking at another massive day at the domestic box office. Stay tuned...

Zootopia 2 Box Office: Disney Animation Sequel Storms Past $1 Billion Worldwide
184 days ago
Hollywood

Zootopia 2 Box Office: Disney Animation Sequel Storms Past $1 Billion Worldwide

Los Angeles, December 13 - Walt Disney Animation Studios' Zootopia 2 has officially crossed $1 billion at the worldwide box office, becoming only the third movie of 2025 to do so after the fellow studio's live-action animated blockbuster Lilo & Stitch and Chinese mega animated hit Ne Zha 2. The sequel to 2016's buddy cop comedy, Zootopia, zoomed past the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office on Friday after just 17 days in release. With this, it has become the fastest PG-rated film ever to unlock the milestone, beating all previous Hollywood films. It is also the 5th Disney movie to cross $1 billion mark in the last 18 months. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) While the official third Friday collection is yet to be released, Zootopia 2 grossed $986.10 million, including $232.7 million domestically and $753.4 million overseas through Thursday. It also marks the first back-to-back billion-dollar blockbuster for Walt Disney Animation Studios, following last year's Moana 2. "This milestone means the world to us, because more than anything, it means audiences are coming to theaters for a shared experience of watching this movie on the big screen, everyone together, from all walks of life around the world, and that is a Zootopia dream come true", Jared Bush, chief creative officer at Walt Disney Animation Studios, said in a statement (as per THR). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) A large share of Zootopia 2's overall global collection comes from China, where the movie has a rare mega success for Hollywood in recent times. It has already grossed over $430 million in China, the second-highest for a Hollywood title after Avengers: Endgame ($630 million). Zootopia 2 hit theatres on November 26, ahead of Thanksgiving, and became a box-office juggernaut, of course, with the help of the Chinese market. It opened to $158 million in North America and $559 million globally over the five-day holiday weekend, which was the biggest ever opening for an animated movie worldwide and 4th biggest overall. Stay tuned...

Tere Ishk Mein Box Office: Becomes Dhanush's Highest-Grossing Film, Beating Raayan
184 days ago
Bollywood

Tere Ishk Mein Box Office: Becomes Dhanush's Highest-Grossing Film, Beating Raayan

Mumbai, December 14 - Tamil star Dhanush has achieved a major milestone as his Bollywood film Tere Ishk Mein has become his highest-grosser, surpassing the lifetime box office performance of Raayan (154 crores) in 16 days. Directed by Anand L Rai, Tere Ishk Mein commenced the third weekend with decent hold on Friday, followed by a jump on Saturday to collect approximately 2 crores gross (1.65 crore net) domestically. Heading to the 3rd Sunday, the film minted 155 crores worldwide, including 132.50 crores in India in 16 days. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) After the solid opening week, Tere Ishk Mein encountered Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar, which has stolen all the limelight with a sensational box office performance. The Dhurandhar wave affected TIK badly as the latter witnessed a harsh 70% drop in the second week to score around 25+ crores net (30 crores gross). However, it wasn't all doom and gloom for TIK as it still managed to weather the Dhurandhar storm, due to the strong word of mouth. While the film did witness a sharp drop in its second week due to the arrival and dominance of Dhurandhar, its early gains proved decisive and ultimately took the film past the 150 crore mark at the end of week two. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) While the full potential of Tere Ishk Mein may have been cut short by Dhurandhar, it proved to be a remarkable success for Dhanush. TIK has delivered Dhanush his biggest success in the Hindi belt, expanding his box office footprint beyond his traditional strongholds in the South, particularly the Tamil market. Stay tuned...