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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Countdown Begins: Tiger Shroff, Sanjay Dutt's Action-Packed Baaghi 4 Trailer To Release August 30
297 days ago
Bollywood

Countdown Begins: Tiger Shroff, Sanjay Dutt's Action-Packed Baaghi 4 Trailer To Release August 30

Mumbai, August 23 - Bollywood action star Tiger Shroff returns to his Baaghi avatar with the much-awaited action entertainer Baaghi 4, which is gearing up for a release on September 5. Unlike previous films of the franchise, the upcoming film is different with an A-rated tone. As less than two weeks are left for the release, the makers are set to launch the action-packed trailer of the film on August 30, setting the stage for a grand reveal ahead of the film's theatrical release, according to the report by Pinkvilla. Tiger Shroff, known for his high-octane stunts and action-packed performances, is set to return to his blockbuster franchise with even more power and intensity. Joining him is Sanjay Dutt, who plays the antagonist alongside Sonam Bajwa and Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu as the female leads. The Baaghi franchise, known for its adrenaline-fueled action sequences, stylised combat, and emotional drama, has delivered big success at the box office since its debut in 2016. With each instalment, the scale and expectations have only grown. Baaghi 4, however, will take a different path. While the first three films were family-friendly, the upcoming one will be darker and the bloodiest film of the franchise yet. Director A. Harsha has left no stone unturned to design an uncompromised R-rated action film like the ones made in the West. The teaser of the film was recently launched, and drew mixed reactions from the audience, regarding the theme of the film. Backed by Sajid Nadiadwala's Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, the film aims to cater to both mass audiences and action lovers. As the trailer release date nears, anticipation is at an all-time high, and fans are already counting down the days to witness Tiger Shroff and Sanjay Dutt together in this action-packed spectacle. Stay tuned...

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Priyadarshan's Haiwaan, Starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, Starts Filming Under KVN Production; Complete Cast Revealed
297 days ago
Bollywood

Priyadarshan's Haiwaan, Starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, Starts Filming Under KVN Production; Complete Cast Revealed

Mumbai, August 23 - Leading Kannada production house, KVN Production, is venturing into Bollywood cinema with the crime action thriller Haiwaan starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, and the shoot for the same commenced on August 23, today. The film is directed by Priyadarshan, marking his 9th collaboration with Akshay. The Bollywood superstar took to social media to share a video, taking the first shot of Haiwaan. "Hum sab hi hain thode se shaitaan... Koi upar se Saint, koi andar se Haiwaan :)) Starting the shoot for #Haiwaan today with my absolute favourite captain of the ship, @priyadarshandir Sir. Great to be working with Saif after nearly 18 years. Let's get the haiwaniyat rolling!!" he wrote on X. While the official plot details are not revealed yet, Akshay will reportedly be portraying the negative role of a ruthless, cold-blooded killer against Saif Ali Khan, who plays a blind man in this crime thriller, after many years. The upcoming film also marks a long-awaited reunion between Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan after 17 years. Apart from Akshay and Saif, Haiwaan also reportedly stars Boman Irani, Sayami Kher, Asrani, and Shreya Pilgaonkar. The film will be released in 2026 in theatres worldwide. Hum sab hi hain thode se shaitaan…Koi upar se Saint, koi andar se Haiwaan :))Starting the shoot for #Haiwaan today with my absolute favourite captain of the ship, @priyadarshandir Sir. Great to be working with Saif after nearly 18 years. Let’s get the haiwaniyat rolling!! pic.twitter.com/fp8kCZz8Wy— Jolly Mishra - Asli Jolly from Kanpur (@akshaykumar) August 23, 2025 Meanwhile, Akshay is gearing up for the release of his much-awaited courtroom comedy drama Jolly LLB 3, co-starring Arshad Warsi. Directed by Subhash Kapoor, the film is scheduled to hit the big screens on September 19. He also has Bhooth Bangla with Priyadarshan, scheduled for April 2026 release, and Welcome To The Jungle and Hera Pheri 3 in the pipeline. Stay tuned...

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Trailer Date of Ranveer Singh-Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar Revealed
298 days ago
Bollywood

Trailer Date of Ranveer Singh-Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar Revealed

Mumbai, November 8 - After six long years, director Aditya Dhar is gearing up for his first release since URI: The Surgical Strike (2019). The filmmaker teamed up with Ranveer Singh, who steps into the director's world of espionage with Dhurandhar, which also stars Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, and Sara Arjun, in prominent roles. Dhurandhar is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated Bollywood films of the year. The first-look teaser of the film was recently launched, receiving a thunderous response across social media platforms. The movie is in the last leg of shooting, and the makers are ready for the trailer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The trailer of Dhurandhar was reportedly cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on August 22. The details reveal that it has been censored with a U/A (16+) rating, with an approved runtime of 2 minutes and 42 seconds. The trailer will be launched on November 12, three weeks before the release date. Produced by Jio Studios and B62 Studios, Dhurandhar is a one-of-its-kind spy thriller set against the backdrop of real-life incidents during the tenure of India’s National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval. The story is set in the 1970s and 1980s in Pakistan, when Doval worked as a spy. The movie is scheduled to release on December 5, 2025. Stay tuned...

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The Bengal Files Director Vivek Agnihotri Responds Strongly to John Abraham's Criticism of The Kashmir Files
298 days ago
Bollywood

The Bengal Files Director Vivek Agnihotri Responds Strongly to John Abraham's Criticism of The Kashmir Files

Mumbai, August 22 - National award-winning director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri is gearing up for the release of political drama The Bengal Files, which is the third piece in Agnihotri's Files trilogy after National Award-winning movies The Tashkent Files (2019) and The Kashmir Files (2022). The upcoming movie revolves around the Calcutta riots of August 16, 1946, which were triggered after the All-India Muslim League called for Direct Action Day to demand a separate homeland. The movie has been in the media headlines for various reasons, which was expected. Recently, Bollywood star John Abraham shared his opinion on films like The Kashmir Files and Chhaava, and labelled them as the extreme right wing's ideological films, which he said are not good for society. He expressed that he would never make films like The Kashmir Files to "sway people in a hyper-political environment". Abraham's comments left many people furious, including director Agnihotri. During an interview with Padmaja Joshi of NDTV, the filmmaker, who worked with Abraham in 2007's sports drama Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal, reacted to the actor's comment about The Kashmir Files. "John is not a historian, an intellectual, a thinker, or a writer. He has been making very, very jingoistic films like Satyameva Jayate, too. He made Diplomat and all those kinds of films. He must have said that for a variety of reasons. If you had told me some great historian had said this, I would have understood it. I don't care about what he's saying. When was India's atmosphere not hyper-political? When was it that Hindu-Muslim and caste issues never existed in India?" – Agnihotri The filmmaker further said, "He is known for driving motorbikes and showing his body and eating protein, he should focus on those things, film-on mein naa hi ghuse toh behtar hai (better if he doesn't get into talking about films)." Produced by Abhishek Agarwal Arts and I Am Buddha Productions in association with Zee Studios, The Bengal Files stars Darshan Kumar, Pallavi Joshi, Simrat Kaur, Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Saswata Chatterjee, Namashi Chakraborty, Rajesh Khera, Puneet Issar, Priyanshu Chatterjee, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Sourav Das, and Mohan Kapur. It is scheduled to release on September 5th. Stay tuned...

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Rajinikanth's Coolie Vs Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's War 2 Opening Week Domestic and Worldwide Box Office Comparison
298 days ago
Bollywood

Rajinikanth's Coolie Vs Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's War 2 Opening Week Domestic and Worldwide Box Office Comparison

Mumbai, August 22 - The highly-anticipated box office clash between superstar Rajinikanth's gangster action drama Coolie and Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR's spy action thriller War 2 has turned into a dull affair where both films failed to live up to the pre-release hype. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie had everything to run riot at the box office, be it star power, a blockbuster director, a music sensation, and a reputed production house, but all went in vain as the story couldn't connect with the audience, which didn't turn up as expected post the weekend. Coolie had a record-breaking start, followed by a record opening weekend for Tamil cinema. However, once the weekend was over, the poor critics' reviews and mixed audience reception came to spoil the party as the film couldn't hold on to the expected lines during the weekdays. Have A Look At The First Week Box Office Comparison of Coolie and War 2 (Estimated)Region (State)War 2 1st Week GBOCCoolie 1st Week GBOCTamil Nadu₹5.55 Cr₹115.40 CrKarnataka₹16.80 Cr₹38.60 CrAP/TG₹62.40 Cr₹57.80 CrKerala₹1.80 Cr₹23.10 CrRest of India₹157.20 Cr₹37.10 CrOverseas₹70.15 Cr₹167.00 CrTotal₹314.00 Cr₹439.00 Cr The situation of Yash Raj Films' War 2 is even worse. Just like Coolie, the Bollywood tentpole also had everything to make a splash at the box office, but couldn't start well and later, the mixed reception didn't allow it to gather speed despite a big jump on Independence Day. Both Coolie and War 2 were projected to score over 2000 crores at the worldwide box office, but now, they are heading for a combined total of under 1000 crores, which is hugely disappointing. The failure of both movies will force the filmmakers to rethink how they need to approach pan pan-India market without taking much risk. Stay tuned...

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Double Trouble: Pradeep Ranganathan's LIK and Dude Set for a Diwali 2025 Box Office Clash
298 days ago
Kollywood

Double Trouble: Pradeep Ranganathan's LIK and Dude Set for a Diwali 2025 Box Office Clash

Chennai, August 22 - Young Tamil filmmaker-turned-actor Pradeep Ranganathan, who has impressed one and all with his choice of films so far, is heading for an unusual situation in his career, where he will be clashing with himself at the box office this Diwali. ## The rising star, who earned immense popularity with Love Today and Dragon, will now see two of his upcoming films, Love Insurance Kompany (LIK) and Dude, releasing on the same festive weekend of Diwali 2025. There were reports that Dude would be postponed to next year, but the makers stuck to the Diwali release. ## The announcement has taken fans by surprise, as it is rare for an actor to have two films competing directly against each other. While LIK, directed by Vignesh Shivan, is a science fiction romantic comedy entertainer in Pradeep's signature quirky style, Dude reportedly explores a fresher, mass-oriented space, promising something completely different for audiences. ## The Diwali holiday frame is such a massive weekend for any film in India; hence, releasing two films of an actor is definitely going to be a tricky situation, especially if both films receive favourable audience reception. With Pradeep’s growing fan base and strong youth connect, the festive season could still prove beneficial, as audiences might flock to theatres for both releases, but if the makers still stick to the release, there will be consequences. ## Whatever the outcome, Diwali 2025 is set to be a landmark moment for Pradeep Ranganathan's career, as he attempts to pull off what very few actors have dared – facing himself at the box office. After from his, there are other films which will hit the big screen during the same weekend. ## Stay tuned...

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Megastar Chiranjeevi's 157th Film, Directed by Anil Ravipudi, Gets Official Title
298 days ago
Tollywood

Megastar Chiranjeevi's 157th Film, Directed by Anil Ravipudi, Gets Official Title

Hyderabad, August 22 - On the occasion of megastar Chiranjeevi's 70th birthday today, the makers have unveiled the first look and official title of his 157th film. The movie is directed by Anil Ravipudi and produced by Shine Screens and Gold Box Entertainment. ## The makers announced that Mega157 has been titled Mana Shankaravaraprasad Garu, and it also stars Nayanthara as the female lead alongside Catherine Tresa. The first look teaser shows Chiranjeevi dominating the screens as he steps out of his car in style, wearing a black suit and smoking a cigarette, with commandos surrounding him. ## The glimpse concludes with Chiranjeevi descending steps with a gun in hand and then, in another sequence, walking in slow motion alongside a horse through, smoky hill station. The film promises to showcase the megastar in a vintage avatar, in a fun commercial entertainer. ## Though not much is revealed, the film looks lavish in production scale. The makers announced that the movie will be released on Sankranthi 2026, and it will be the superstar's first film since Bhola Shankar (2023) as his Vishwambhara, which was scheduled to release this year, has been postponed to April 2026. ## Meanwhile, Chiranjeevi also has a film each with director Bobby and Srikanth Odela. ## ## Stay tuned...

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Ajay Devgn and Kajol's Supernatural Horror Thriller Maa Gets Its Streaming Release Update
299 days ago
Bollywood

Ajay Devgn and Kajol's Supernatural Horror Thriller Maa Gets Its Streaming Release Update

Mumbai, August 22 - Kajol's much-talked-about supernatural horror thriller Maa is all set to make its digital debut, after completing its theatrical run. The film will begin streaming on Netflix from August 22, giving audiences another chance to experience its eerie and emotional storyline. ## The film, directed by Vishal Furia, combines elements of supernatural suspense with a strong emotional core, centring around a mother’s unbreakable bond in the face of dark forces. Kajol received praise for her performance in the intense portrayal of the titular character. ## Produced by Ajay Devgn under Devgn Films in association with Jio Studios and Panorama Studios, Maa had a decent run at the box office, collecting around 50 crores gross worldwide. While not a blockbuster, the film managed to recover costs and gained appreciation among horror-thriller fans for its atmosphere and gripping narrative. ## With its arrival on Netflix, the film is expected to reach a much wider global audience. Horror as a genre has seen growing popularity in recent times, and the film’s mix of star power and supernatural thrills could help it find a new wave of viewership online. ## Stay tuned...

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Hrithik Roshan-Jr. NTR's War 2 Bags Big Non-Theatrical Deals Worth 225 Crore
299 days ago
Bollywood

Hrithik Roshan-Jr. NTR's War 2 Bags Big Non-Theatrical Deals Worth 225 Crore

Mumbai, August 22 - Yash Raj Films' much-hyped spy action thriller War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, has been underwhelming at the box office so far, with a disappointing first-week collection of around 315 crores worldwide. Ideally, the movie should have done this business or probably more in the opening weekend itself, but poor reviews and mixed word of mouth proved fatal. With no sign of rebound, Ayan Mukerji's directorial is heading towards emerging as a loss venture for YRF. As per trade estimates, the film will end up with around 50 crores in losses for the studio. Given the huge production costs and how the film has performed at the box office, the losses could have been higher, but the makers recovered most of it from the non-theatrical rights. According to reports, War 2's digital rights have been sold for 150 crores, while satellite rights brought 50 crores, and music rights brought 25 crores in revenue for YRF. The total non-theatrical revenue of around 225 crores has helped the studio to bring down the losses. The movie was reportedly made on a budget of over 400 crores, as the costliest film in the YRF Spy Universe. This includes the salaries of Jr. NTR (60 crores), Hrithik Roshan (35 crores), Ayan Mukerji (25 crores), and Kiara Advani (10 crores). Directed by Ayan Mukerji, War 2 is the 6th film in the Spy Universe, and the sequel to 2019's blockbuster War. It stars Telugu superstar Jr. NTR in his Bollywood debut, alongside Hrithik Roshan, who reprises his role from the first film, Kiara Advani and Anil Kapoor. ## Stay tuned...

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Thalapathy Vijay's Leo Claims First-Week Box Office Crown, Beating Rajinikanth's Coolie
299 days ago
Kollywood

Thalapathy Vijay's Leo Claims First-Week Box Office Crown, Beating Rajinikanth's Coolie

Chennai, August 21 - The Tamil box office once again has its say in the battle between two superstars — Rajinikanth and Thalapathy Vijay. While both Coolie and Leo opened to massive numbers, the difference in their trajectory after the opening weekend has sparked an interesting comparison. ## Rajinikanth's Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, stormed the global box office with a big 385 crore gross in its 4-day extended opening weekend. However, the film's momentum slowed in the following weekdays, with its 8-day first-week total reaching around 440 crore worldwide, adding just around 55 crores from Monday to Thursday. ## On the other hand, Thalapathy Vijay's Leo, also directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, had the opening weekend of 356.50 crores, but unlike Coolie, the movie remained solid in the post-weekend first week, adding another 120 crores gross worldwide from Monday to Thursday, for around 477 crores gross first week collection. ## The word of mouth for both films was mixed, with slightly better for Leo, but still, the Thalapathy Vijay-starrer scored more than 2x of Coolie from Monday to Thursday, despite losing the opening weekend race to win the week. Leo, which was behind Coolie by around 30 crores gross after the opening weekend, leads by around 27 crores after the first week. ## The comparison highlights how post-weekend word-of-mouth and audience reception can define a film's box office journey. It also shows which of Rajinikanth and Vijay has a greater influence over the audience, given their similar reception. But one has to admire the longevity of superstar Rajinikanth, who, at the age of 75, is ruling the box office like any other superstar at their peak. ## Stay tuned...

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Big Difference In Post-Weekend First Week Box Office Collection of Rajinikanth's Coolie and Thalapathy Vijay's Leo
299 days ago
Kollywood

Big Difference In Post-Weekend First Week Box Office Collection of Rajinikanth's Coolie and Thalapathy Vijay's Leo

Chennai, August 21 - The Tamil box office is once again witnessing an intense battle between two superstars — Rajinikanth and Thalapathy Vijay. While both Coolie and Leo opened to massive numbers, the difference in their trajectory after the opening weekend has sparked an interesting comparison. ## Rajinikanth's Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, stormed the global box office with a big 385 crore gross in its 4-day extended opening weekend. However, the film's momentum slowed in the following weekdays, with its 8-day first-week total reaching around 440 crore worldwide, adding just around 55 crores from Monday to Thursday.## On the other hand, Thalapathy Vijay's Leo, also directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, had the opening weekend of 356.50 crores, but unlike Coolie, the movie remained solid in the post-weekend first week, adding another 120 crores gross worldwide from Monday to Thursday, for around 477 crores gross first week collection.## The word of mouth for both films was mixed, with slightly better for Leo, but still, the Thalapathy Vijay-starrer scored more than 2x of Coolie from Monday to Thursday, despite losing the opening weekend race to win the week. Leo, which was behind Coolie by around 30 crores gross after the opening weekend, leads by around 27 crores after the first week.## The comparison highlights how post-weekend word-of-mouth and audience reception can define a film's box office journey. It also shows which of Rajinikanth and Vijay has a greater influence over the audience, given their similar reception. But one has to admire the longevity of superstar Rajinikanth, who, at the age of 75, is ruling the box office like any other superstar at their peak. ## Stay tuned...

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Big Difference In Post Weekend First Week Collection of Rajinikanth's Coolie and Thalapathy Vijay's Leo
299 days ago
Kollywood

Big Difference In Post Weekend First Week Collection of Rajinikanth's Coolie and Thalapathy Vijay's Leo

Chennai, August 21 - The Tamil box office is once again witnessing an intense battle between two superstars — Rajinikanth and Thalapathy Vijay. While both Coolie and Leo opened to massive numbers, the difference in their trajectory after the opening weekend has sparked an interesting comparison. ## Rajinikanth's Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, stormed the global box office with a big 385 crore gross in its 4-day extended opening weekend. However, the film's momentum slowed in the following weekdays, with its 8-day first-week total reaching around 440 crore worldwide, adding just around 55 crores from Monday to Thursday.## On the other hand, Thalapathy Vijay's Leo, also directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, had the opening weekend of 356.50 crores, but unlike Coolie, the movie remained solid in the post-weekend first week, adding another 120 crores gross worldwide from Monday to Thursday, for around 477 crores gross first week collection.## The word of mouth for both films was mixed, with slightly better for Leo, but still, the Thalapathy Vijay-starrer scored more than 2x of Coolie from Monday to Thursday, despite losing the opening weekend race to win the week. Leo, which was behind Coolie by around 30 crores gross after the opening weekend, leads by around 27 crores after the first week.## The comparison highlights how post-weekend word-of-mouth and audience reception can define a film's box office journey. It also shows which of Rajinikanth and Vijay has a greater influence over the audience, given their similar reception. But one has to admire the longevity of superstar Rajinikanth, who, at the age of 75, is ruling the box office like any other superstar at their peak. ## Stay tuned...

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