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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Hombale Films Reveals Official Twitter Handle of Prabhas-Fronted 'Salaar'
1530 days ago
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Hombale Films Reveals Official Twitter Handle of Prabhas-Fronted 'Salaar'

Bengaluru, May 17 - The excitement for Prabhas-fronted "Salaar" is going up with each passing day. After the huge blockbuster success of "KGF Chapter 2", Hombale Films is now betting big on this action drama film that is touted to be bigger and better than the Yash-starrer. ## Hombale Films, meanwhile, has revealed the official Twitter handle of the film "Salaar", announcing its arrival on the social media world which plays an important role in hyping a film. From the director of the KGF franchise Prashanth Neel, "Salaar" is currently being filmed and will be wrapped up by October this year. ## ☑️ pic.twitter.com/9IoC9yk3Sx— Salaar (@SalaarTheSaga) May 17, 2022 ## "Salaar" is easily one of the most-awaited Pan-Indian films that will be released in April/May next year. It also stars Shruthi Haasan as the female lead alongside Jagapathi Babu, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Madhu Guruswamy, among others in prominent roles. ## Now, when the "Salaar" official Twitter account is activated, the fans are expecting the makers to announce the teaser date of the film, which is expected to be released in this month itself. ## Stay tuned...

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Superstar Salman Khan To Present The Hindi Version of Kichcha Sudeepa's 'Vikrant Rona'
1531 days ago
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Superstar Salman Khan To Present The Hindi Version of Kichcha Sudeepa's 'Vikrant Rona'

Mumbai, May 16 - Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has joined hands with the makers of Kichcha Sudeepa's action-adventure movie, "Vikrant Rona". The superstar will present the Hindi version of the film under his banner Salman Khan Films. ## Salman Khan took to Twitter and shared the news via a teaser announcing his collaboration. "I am still spell bound by the visuals brother @KicchaSudeep Happy to present the Hindi version of #VikrantRona the biggest 3D experience in Indian cinema", he wrote. ## I am still spell bound by the visuals brother @KicchaSudeep Happy to present the Hindi version of #VikrantRona the biggest 3D experience in Indian cinema.@anupsbhandari @JackManjunath @SKFilmsOfficial @shaliniartss @InvenioF @ZeeStudios_ #VikrantRona3DJuly28 #VR3dJuly28 pic.twitter.com/C5ZJWvcfVK— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) May 16, 2022 ## "Vikrant Rona", directed by Anup Bhandari, is catching eyeballs for its scale. The movie is touted to be the biggest 3D spectacle in Indian cinema. Salman Khan shared a great bond with Kichcha Sudeepa and this collaboration will surely help the film to maximize its chances at the Hindi box office. ## Produced by Zee Studios, Kiccha Creations, Shalini Arts, and Invenio Films India, "Vikrant Rona" also stars Nirup Bhandari, debutante Neetha Ashok, and Jacqueline Fernandez in key roles. It will be released on July 28th in Kannada, English, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi with 3D version. ## Stay tuned...

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All-Time Box Office Blockbuster 'KGF Chapter 2' To Premiere Via Pan-Per-View Model On Amazon Prime Video
1531 days ago
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All-Time Box Office Blockbuster 'KGF Chapter 2' To Premiere Via Pan-Per-View Model On Amazon Prime Video

Mumbai, May 16 - Yash-fronted "KGF Chapter 2" is making its way for digital release on Amazon Prime Video after setting new box office records. The Pan-India biggie, which was released on April 14 in theaters worldwide, has been on a dream box office run and grossed over 1170 crores worldwide so far, the third biggest ever for an Indian movie. ## Directed by Prashanth Neel, "KGF Chapter 2" has completed 5 weekends at the box office and is nearing its end, though the Hindi version is still going strong. On Monday (May 16), Hombale Films, took to Twitter and teased the TVOD (Transactional Video on Demand), also known as Pay-Per-View, release of the film soon. ## #TVOD— Hombale Films (@hombalefilms) May 16, 2022 ## After Hombale Films teased the TVOD release, Amazon Prime Video announced that the movie is now available to rent on its platform for Rs. 199 in Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam. The movie might available for all the subscribers after 8 weeks of theatrical release, i.e. June 3rd.## Interestingly, "KGF 2" is taking a similar route as SS Rajamouli's "RRR", which was released three weeks earlier on May 25th in theaters worldwide. "RRR" will be available to stream on ZEE5 in South Indian versions, 8 weeks after theatrical release. It has so grossed over 1110 crores worldwide.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: KGF Chapter 2 Beats Thalapathy Vijay's Beast To Become Highest-Grossing Movie of 2022 In Tamil Nadu
1532 days ago
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Box Office: KGF Chapter 2 Beats Thalapathy Vijay's Beast To Become Highest-Grossing Movie of 2022 In Tamil Nadu

Chennai, May 15 - The Indian movie of the year, KGF Chapter 2 continues to score big at the box office, setting new benchmarks for the upcoming films. The Yash-starrer is nearing Rs. 1200 crores worldwide gross which will make it only the third Indian film ever to reach there. ## Meanwhile, the Prashanth Neel-directed movie has become the highest-grossing movie of 2022 in Tamil Nadu state. The period action drama has beaten Thalapathy Vijay's, Beast, to become the top Tamil Nadu grosser of the year. Interestingly, KGF 2 is a Kannada origin movie that was dubbed in Tamil and other Indian languages. ## As for the box office records, the Pan-India monster has grossed 112.45 crores in Tamil Nadu through the fifth Saturday (31 days) while, on the other hand, Beast has grossed 112.20 crores in its home state. Ajith Kumar's, Valimai is the 3rd biggest-grosser of the year in the state with approx. 107 crores. ## It is indeed a special achievement for KGF 2 makers to see their movie topping Tamil Nadu box office, that too by outscoring Thalapathy Vijay's film. However, it is an undeniable fact that KGF 2 was much bigger than Beast, with the way it was hyped before the release.## Produced by Vijay Kiragandur under the banner of Hombale Films, KGF: Chapter 2 follows the assassin Rocky, who after establishing himself as the kingpin of the Kolar Gold Fields, must retain his supremacy over adversaries and government officials, while also coming to terms with his past. It also stars Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, Srinidhi Shetty, and Prakash Raj, among others in key roles. ## Stay tuned...

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Producer Karthik Gowda Clarifies On Starting Shooting of KGF Chapter 3
1532 days ago
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Producer Karthik Gowda Clarifies On Starting Shooting of KGF Chapter 3

Bengaluru, May 14 - Executive producer at Hombale Films, Karthik Gowda has clarified that the studio will not be starting working on KGF Chapter 3 anytime soon. The statement from Gowda comes a few hours after the reports of Hombale Films head, Vijay Kiragandur confirming the development of the third installment of the film. ## Earlier in the day, it was reported that Vijay Kiragandur had confirmed that the shooting of KGF 3 will kick-start from October this year after completing the Salaar shoot. Now, Gowda took to Twitter and confirmed that they have no such immediate plans for KGF 3 but confirmed that they will officially announce at the right time. ## "The news doing the rounds are all speculation. With a lot of exciting projects ahead of us, we @hombalefilms will not be starting #KGF3 anytime soon. We will let you know with a bang when we start the work towards it", he said. ## The news doing the rounds are all speculation. With a lot of exciting projects ahead of us , we @hombalefilms will not be starting #KGF3 anytime soon. We will let you know with a bang when we start the work towards it.— Karthik Gowda (@Karthik1423) May 14, 2022 ## Stay tuned...

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Producer Vijay Kiragandur Confirms 'KGF Chapter 3' To Begin This Year
1533 days ago
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Producer Vijay Kiragandur Confirms 'KGF Chapter 3' To Begin This Year

Bengaluru, May 14 - KGF franchise producer, Vijay Kiragandur has confirmed the next instalment of this blockbuster series. KGF has undoubtedly one of the most loved film franchises in India and now, the makers are planning to make it as big as Marvel movies. ## Fronted by superstar Yash, KGF Chapter 2, was released in theaters worldwide on April 14 last month and shattered box office records by grossing over 1150 crores. The movie is still playing in theaters and has a shot to go past 1200 crores worldwide gross. KGF 2 is one of the first Indian movies to have a post-credit scene and it was about the 3rd instalment. ## Also Read: Producer Karthik Gowda Clarifies On Starting Shooting of KGF Chapter 3## In a recent interview, producer Vijay Kiragandur said they are planning to start the movie by the end of this year itself before releasing it in 2024. "Director Prashant Neel is currently busy with Salaar. Around 30-35% of the shooting is done. The next schedule is slated to begin next week. We hope to complete it by October-November this year. So, we plan to begin the shoot for KGF after October this year. We hope to release the film by 2024", he told Dainik Bhaskar (via Hindustan Times). ## Asked if any new actor would join or Yash would reprise the role again, the producer added, "Going forward, we are going to create a Marvel kind of universe. We want to bring different characters from different movies and create something like Doctor Strange. The way it happened in Spider-Man Home Coming or Doctor Strange. So that we can reach a wider audience easily". ## KGF Chapter 2 created mayhem among the Indian audience once it was released in theaters. The movie stars Yash, and Srinidhi Shetty, among a few others reprising their roles from the original movie with new cast addition, including Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, and Prakash Raj, among others. Directed by Prashanth Neel, the movie is an all-time blockbuster in the dubbed Hindi version with a collection of 420+ crores net. ## The confirmation of KGF 3 is surely big news for the fans of the franchise which is growing day by day. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: KGF Chapter 2 Scored 3rd Biggest Fourth Week Ever In Hindi
1534 days ago
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Box Office: KGF Chapter 2 Scored 3rd Biggest Fourth Week Ever In Hindi

Mumbai, May 12 - KGF Chapter 2 is exceeding all the expectations at the Hindi box office despite facing new challenges every week. The Yash-starrer has completed 4 weeks at the box office and has scored a magnificent 420.7 crores net in the dubbed Hindi version. ## Directed by Prashanth Neel, KGF 2 is among the biggest 4th-week collection movies in Hindi. The movie minted a strong 22.75 crores net in its 4th week which is the third biggest ever. While confirming its 3rd spot, it outscored Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, Kabir Singh, and 3 Idiots among the top 5 biggest 4th week scorers ever. ## Bollywood/Hindi Highest 4th Week Collection Movies - ## 1. Baahubali 2 The Conclusion - 29.4 Cr (510.99 Cr LT)## 2. URI The Surgical Strike - 29.28 Cr (244.14 Cr)## 3. KGF Chapter 2 - 22.75 Cr (420.70 Cr***)## 4. Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior - 21.48 Cr (277.75 Cr)## 5. Kabir Singh - 16.66 Cr (278.8 Cr)## KGF Chapter 2 is currently the 3rd highest-grossing Indian movie and the highest since Baahubali 2 The Conclusion (2017) of all time at the worldwide box office. Made in the budget of approx. 100 crores, the period action drama movie has so far grossed approx. 1160 crores worldwide, including 965 crores domestically. ## Produced by Vijay Kiragandur under the banner of Hombale Films, the movie stars Yash, Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, Srinidhi Shetty, and Prakash Raj, among others in key roles. It follows the assassin Rocky, who after establishing himself as the kingpin of the Kolar Gold Fields, must retain his supremacy over adversaries and government officials, while also coming to terms with his past.## Stay tuned...

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KGF Chapter 2 Screened In South Korea To Become The First Kannada Movie To Release There
1537 days ago
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KGF Chapter 2 Screened In South Korea To Become The First Kannada Movie To Release There

Mumbai, May 9 - Yash-starrer global blockbuster "KGF Chapter 2" had its screening in Seoul, the capital city of South Korea, and becomes the first-ever Kannada movie to release in the country.## The Prashanth Neel-directed movie has been a worldwide phenomenon at the box office with a gross collection of 1150 crores to date. It has become the highest-grossing Indian movie of the year and 3rd highest of all time.## Now, the film has accomplished another massive feat by becoming the first Kannada film to be screened in South Korea. It is also the first Indian movie to release there post the covid-19 pandemic. The movie was screened in original Kannada along with the Hindi version in Korea and become a huge success despite limited showings. ## Yash's fans and moviegoers from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, etc. attended the screening in large numbers and sent their love to Rocky Bhai. ## Language was never a barrier for him, he showed it to Indian CinemaNow the craze reached outside the country as well#KGFChapter2 got a special screening in south Korea 🔥Proud moment for us ❤️ #YashBOSS #TeamYash @TheNameIsYash #KGF2inKorea #KGF2 pic.twitter.com/EpRz7eJM8z— Team Yash FC (@TeamYashFC) May 8, 2022 ## "KGF Chapter 2" is produced by Hombale Films and it also stars Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, Srinidhi Shetty, and Prakash Raj, among others. The movie follows the assassin Rocky, who after establishing himself as the kingpin of the Kolar Gold Fields, must retain his supremacy over adversaries and government officials, while also coming to terms with his past. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: KGF Chapter 2 Remains Unbreakable To Score 3rd Biggest 4th Weekend In Hindi
1538 days ago
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Box Office: KGF Chapter 2 Remains Unbreakable To Score 3rd Biggest 4th Weekend In Hindi

Mumbai, May 9 - Directed Prashanth Neel's "KGF Chapter 2" is putting super strong legs at the domestic box office despite stiff challenges from other movies every week. The Yash-starrer movie is in its 4th week and there are still no signs of slowing down, especially in the dubbed Hindi version. ## The period action drama film remained unbreakable and scored an excellent 4th weekend in Hindi with 14.85 crores net. This takes the Hindi net cume to 412.80 crores as it is eyeing to finish with 430+ crores in its lifetime run. ## Among the all-time highest 4th-weekend collection movies in Hindi, "KGF Chapter 2" is the 3rd biggest after "Uri - Thr Surgical Strike" (19.08cr), and "Baahubali 2 The Conclusion" (18.20cr). In this process, the Kannada blockbuster outscored "Tanhaji - The Unsung Warrior" (13.44cr), "Kabir Singh" (10.34cr), and "3 Idiots" (10.32cr) in the top 5 list. ## "KGF Chapter 2" is currently the second-highest-grossing film in Hindi at the domestic box office and will finish with that position. Interestingly, the top 2 Hindi biggest scoring movies in Hindi are dubbed versions as "Baahubali 2" is number 1 with 510.99 crores. ## Produced by Hombale Films, "KGF 2" follows the assassin Rocky, who after establishing himself as the kingpin of the Kolar Gold Fields, must retain his supremacy over adversaries and government officials, while also coming to terms with his past. It also stars Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, Srinidhi Shetty, and Prakash Raj, among others. ## Stay tuned...

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Kichcha Sudeepa's 'Vikrant Rona' Overseas Distribution Rights Sold For A Huge Price
1539 days ago
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Kichcha Sudeepa's 'Vikrant Rona' Overseas Distribution Rights Sold For A Huge Price

Bengaluru, May 8 - Kannada star Kichcha Sudeepa's long-awaited "Vikrant Rona" is readying for July 2022 release in multiple languages. Not only in India, but the movie is also getting a lot of anticipation among overseas audiences.## On Sunday (May 8), the makers revealed that the overseas distribution rights of the movie have been sold to One Twenty 9 Media for all languages at a record price. According to the trade people, the overseas theatrical rights for the movie are sold for a whopping Rs. 10 crores. ## Producer Jack Manjunath states, "I have always maintained that the content of the film is universal and the emotions will hit the right chord across the world and this deal is a testament to it. Extremely happy about the overseas purchase, and we will announce the remaining details at the earliest. It is the highest for a Kannada film and on par with the other South Indian Languages".## . @KicchaSudeep ’s Vikrant Rona sells its international distribution rights for USD 1.3 Million (10 cr INR) high for a Kannada film! The globe can’t wait for this mega canvas action mystery thriller. @anupsbhandari @JackManjunath @shaliniartss @ZeeStudios_ #VikrantRonaJuly28 pic.twitter.com/sLrFam7cUu— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) May 8, 2022 ## "Vikrant Rona" is directed by Anup Bhandari and produced by Shalini Jack Manju and Alankar Pandian in association with Zee Studios. It is a fantasy action-adventure film that also stars Nirup Bhandari, debutante Neetha Ashok, and Jacqueline Fernandez in key roles.## The movie is slated to release on July 28th in Kannada, English, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi with a 3D version.## Stay tuned...

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KGF Chapter 2 Crosses 1100 Crores At The Worldwide Box Office; Set To Emerge Biggest Indian Grosser Of The Year
1540 days ago
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KGF Chapter 2 Crosses 1100 Crores At The Worldwide Box Office; Set To Emerge Biggest Indian Grosser Of The Year

Bengaluru, May 7 - Superstar Yash-fronted "KGF Chapter 2" is winning the race to become the highest-grossing Indian movie of the year. For the Indian HGOTY title, there was a clear battle between "KGF 2" and SS Rajamouli's "RRR", and it is the former that is taking the honour, though a lot to happen with blockbuster titles releasing throughout the year. ## Directed by Prashanth Neel, "KGF Chapter 2" has stormed past 1100 crores worldwide through 4th Friday. It will most likely outdo "RRR" with today's (4th Saturday) collection. "RRR", starring Jr. NTR/Ram Charan is nearing its end and has grossed 1112 crores through 6 weeks. The collection of "RRR" includes 904 crores domestically and 208 crores from overseas. ## While there won't be much difference between the two movies as far as the lifetime box office collections are concerned, "KGF Chapter 2's" overall total got a huge boost from the Hindi version with 400 crores net mark as compared to 265 crores of "RRR". Overall, "KGF 2" has so far scored 1101.2 crores, including 916 crores domestically and 185 crores overseas. ## Among the all-time highest-grossing Indian movies at the worldwide box office, "KGF 2" will finish at number 3 in the list with "RRR" to follow at number 4. Aamir Khan's "Dangal" is the biggest Indian movie with 2070 crores gross worldwide, followed by "Baahubali 2 The Conclusion" as the second biggest with 1788 crores. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: KGF Chapter 2 Crosses RRR To Become Second-Highest Grossing Film Domestically
1541 days ago
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Box Office: KGF Chapter 2 Crosses RRR To Become Second-Highest Grossing Film Domestically

Bengaluru, May 6 - Yash-starrer "KGF Chapter 2" has been on a record-breaking box office run since its launch on April 14 and has set new standards for the upcoming movies. On top of that, the Prashanth Neel-directed movie has now become the second highest-grossing movie of all time at the domestic box office, beating SS Rajamouli's "RRR". ## "KGF Chapter 2" has grossed over 910 crores at the Indian box office for all languages through the third Thursday. It is only the second film after "Baahubali 2 The Conclusion" to have crossed the 900 crores mark in India. Rajamouli's recently released "RRR" has so far grossed 898+ crores and still running in select theaters. It will end its run crossing the 900 crores mark in coming days. ## Talking about the Yash-fronted, it has become an all-time blockbuster in the dubbed Hindi version with a net collection nearing the 400 crores mark. Through third Thursday (May 5), the movie has scored approx. 398 crores or 470 crores gross, which is the second highest-ever in Hindi after "Baahubali 2" (510.99 cr). It is eying its Hindi run to finish over 420 crores. ## The other versions of the movie have minted approx. 440 crores gross so far with the original Kannada version leading 155 crores gross. As reported earlier, "KGF 2" is the only film to have reached 100 crores gross in four Indian languages. Produced by Hombale Films, the movie also stars Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, Srinidhi Shetty, and Prakash Raj, among others in key roles. ## Stay tuned...

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