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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Yash 19 Gets First Look Title and Release Date
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Yash 19 Gets First Look Title and Release Date

Bangalore, December 8 - Kannada superstar Yash has confirmed the title of his next film with Malayalam director Geetu Mohandas. Following the mega-blockbuster success of KGF: Chapter 2, the fans of Yash were eagerly waiting for his next film and the actor finally treated them by unveiling the blockbuster first look title along with the release date. ## On Friday (December 8), Yash took to social media to announce that his next film "Yash 19" has been titled Toxic which is said to be a gangster action drama. Produced by KVN Productions, the film reportedly deals with the drug mafia and is primarily set in Goa. ## The first look teaser gives a glimpse into the intriguing world of "Toxic" with the rockling background music. The film will have 3 lead actresses and the official announcement of them will be made soon. "Toxic" will be hitting worldwide theatres on April 10, 2025, in multiple languages. The shoot will commence soon.## ## Stay tuned...

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Prashanth Neel Provides Details About 'NTR 31' and 'KGF 3'
961 days ago
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Prashanth Neel Provides Details About 'NTR 31' and 'KGF 3'

Bangalore, December 7 - Director Prashanth Neel is all charged up for his next release Salaar Ceasefire: Part 1, starring superstar Prabhas. The film's trailer was recently launched and received a thunderous response across social media platforms. ## While Neel is excited about the release of Salaar, the blockbuster director is also looking forward to his next film with Telugu superstar Jr. NTR. During a recent interview with Pinkvilla, Neel shared details about NTR's film, which is tentatively titled "NTR 31". ## The filmmaker said that NTR 31 gonna be a different kind of film with its own emotion, and it will be different from what he has done so far. "I don't want to get into the genre, but I'm sure people will assume it's an action movie. I want to call it a new story for me, which I want to tell my audience. It has its own emotions, and I hope people can connect with it".## Neel will start pre-production work on "NTR 31" soon and is planning to take it on floors by the second half of 2024. Meanwhile, the director also shared good news regarding the third installment of the blockbuster KGF franchise and confirmed that it will happen for sure the script for the same is also locked.## Many people believed the announcement of KGF 3 was made without the bound script but Neel said "KGF 3 will happen and we didn't announce it for the sake of it. We already have a script. We had decided on the script before making the announcement. We were sure to have things on paper before making an official announcement at the end of KGF 2". ## "KGF 3" with Yash could be Neel's next after "NTR 31". Yash will next be doing a film with Malayalam director Geetu Mohandas and the official announcement for the same will be made tomorrow, December 8. ## Stay tuned...

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Yash 19: Female Leads Locked For Yash's Next With Director Geetu Mohandas
961 days ago
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Yash 19: Female Leads Locked For Yash's Next With Director Geetu Mohandas

Bangalore, December 7 - Kannada superstar Yash will finally announce the title of his next film, called Yash 19 on December 8. As reported by reliable sources, the film will be directed by Malayalam director Geetu Mohandas and will be produced by KVN Productions. ## Over the last few days, there have been reports regarding the female lead opposite Yash in the film, and now, according to a report by Pinkvilla, the makers have locked in not just one but three actresses to play the primary roles.## "The names of all the three leading ladies have been kept under wraps, but the team has already locked the entire cast of this ambitious action thriller with Yash in grey shades", the report states. The entire cast is expected to be made official with the film announcement on December 8. ## While the names of the lead actresses are officially not known yet, reports say that Sai Pallavi is one of them. The film is said to be based against the backdrop of the drug mafia in which Yash will be seen in the negative role. The action sequences of this yet-untitled film are said to be unique and new for Indian Cinema. ## The shoot of Yash 19 will be commenced real soon and it will reportedly be released in 2025 in multiple Indian languages. ## Stay tuned...

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Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara: Chapter 1' First Look Teaser Gets Huge Response On YouTube
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Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara: Chapter 1' First Look Teaser Gets Huge Response On YouTube

Bangalore, November 28 - The first look teaser of Rishab Shetty's Kantara: Chapter 1, a prequel to his mega-blockbuster "Kantara", is getting an excellent response across social media platforms. The film is being directed by Rishab Shetty who also plays the lead role. ## "Kantara 2" will focus on the origin folklore story which was shown in the first movie that was released last year. The first look poster and teaser, which showcased Rishab Shetty covered with blood and gave a sneak peek into the birth of the legend on whom Kantara was based, was released on November 27. ## The teaser has been trending across social media platforms and on YouTube, it is trending at number 1. The teaser is made available to watch in all the languages in the single video which has so far scored over 12 million views on YouTube with over 750K likes. ## Hombale Films, which scored massive success last year with "KGF: Chapter 2" and "Kantara", is producing the upcoming film. The first movie was made on a low budget of around 15 crores, but the makers have increased the cost for the upcoming movie multifold to make it more grand and massive in scale. ## ## Stay tuned...

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Hombale Films Unveils Stunning First Look Teaser and Poster of Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara: Chapter 1'
971 days ago
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Hombale Films Unveils Stunning First Look Teaser and Poster of Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara: Chapter 1'

Bangalore, November 27 - After the gigantic success of "Kantara", Hombale Films and the team are coming up with its prequel Kantara: Chapter 1 which promises to be even bigger. Rishab Shetty returns to headline and direct the film that was officially launched on November 27. ## "Kantara 2" will explore the backstory of the folklore featured in the first part and the makers gave the first look glimpse into the land of the divine with the first look teaser and poster. The promo, which features the footage of the first part, gives a glimpse of Rishab Shetty in a never-seen-before avatar and visionary world created by the director Rishab Shetty for himself. ## The familiar roar that echoed in the first instalment of the franchise, is back, setting the stage for the birth of a legend and the beginning of all. Shetty is covered with blood and gives an intense look with divine light in his eyes as he is holding a trishul and an axe in his hands.## Step into the land of the divine 🔥Presenting #KantaraChapter1 First Look & #Kantara1Teaser in 7 languages❤️‍🔥▶️ https://t.co/GFZnkCg4BZ#Kantara1FirstLook #Kantara @shetty_rishab @VKiragandur @hombalefilms @HombaleGroup @AJANEESHB @Banglan16034849 @KantaraFilm pic.twitter.com/2GmVyrdLFK— Hombale Films (@hombalefilms) November 27, 2023 ## The first part of the film is narrated around a conflict between humans and nature where Shiva is the rebel who works against nature. The film, which was shot in Keradi in coastal Karnataka and involves the cultures of Kambla and Bhootha Kola, took the audiences by storm with its cinematic brilliance. ## "Kantara 2" will commence the regular shoot in December in Mangalore. It will be shot over a period of 4 months on a bigger scale than the first part. The film has got bigger in budget and cast as well this time as makers plan to make it a proper Pan India blockbuster. It will be released in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, English, and Bengali languages. ## ## Stay tuned...

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Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara 2' Shooting Details Revealed
1069 days ago
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Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara 2' Shooting Details Revealed

Bengaluru, August 21 - In 2022, the Kannada film industry had a major box office success besides Yash-fronted KGF: Chapter 2 in the form of an action thriller "Kantara". Rishab Shetty's directorial movie, which also featured Shetty in the lead role, grossed over 400 crores worldwide against a budget of just around 15 crores. ## Produced by Hombale Films, "Kantara" is one of the biggest blockbusters in Indian cinema of all time, and very rightly so, the second part of the movie was also officially confirmed earlier this year. Now, according to Pinkvilla, "Kantara 2" will go on floors in November this year in Mangalore.## The script work of the movie has been completed and the makers are now busy with the pre-production work. "While the first part was shot in Shetty's hometown in Kandapura, Kantara 2 will prominently be shot in Mangalore. This location encompasses the required elements of jungle, land, and water as dictated by the script", says the report.## The movie will be shot over a period of 4 months on a bigger scale than the first part. The film has got bigger in budget and cast as well this time as makers plan to make it a proper Pan India blockbuster. "Kantara 2" is a prequel that explores the backstory of the folklore featured in the first part. The hyper-local story will delve into the origin of the deity, Panjurli Daiva.## "Kantara" was a massive success in Hindi as well with a gross collection approx. 100 crores, making it the second highest-grossing Kannada movie in the Hindi language. It is also the second biggest Kannada movie of all time at the worldwide box office, behind KGF 2. ## "Kantara 2" is expected to release in late 2024 in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam, languages.## Stay tuned...

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Superstar Yash's Both Blockbuster KGF: Chapter 1 and KGF: Chapter 2 Set Release Date In Japan
1146 days ago
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Superstar Yash's Both Blockbuster KGF: Chapter 1 and KGF: Chapter 2 Set Release Date In Japan

Tokyo, July 11 - Superstar Yash's blockbuster KGF franchise (KGF: Chapter 1 and KGF: Chapter 2) is getting ready to release in Japan this July by Twin Movies which also distributed SS Rajamouli's mega-blockbuster "RRR" last year and scored a massive blockbuster. ## Twin Movies will release both KGF 1 and KGF 2 simultaneously on July 14. The Japanese version poster and trailer with Japanese language subtitles were released last month confirming the 14th July release. ## Meanwhile, Yash shared a video message to promote both movies among the Japanese audience. The video was shared via Hombale Films' social media accounts. "We are thrilled to announce that the much-awaited release of #KGFChapter1 & #KGFChapter2 is happening in Japan for the FIRST time ever! Experience the breathtaking journey of Rocky Bhai as he rises to power and takes on the world of crime! Mark your calendars and get ready to witness the cinematic marvel that has captured hearts worldwide!", the caption read.## 日本の皆さんこんにちは 🇯🇵Save the Date, #Japan! July 14th is the day! We are thrilled to announce that the much-awaited release of #KGFChapter1 & #KGFChapter2 is happening in Japan for the FIRST time ever! Experience the breathtaking journey of Rocky Bhai as he rises to… pic.twitter.com/Qyq67pyqNT— Hombale Films (@hombalefilms) July 10, 2023 ## Directed by Prashanth Neel, KGF2 was released in April last year and went on to become the highest-grossing Indian movie of the year and 3rd highest of all time with a worldwide gross collection of over 1200 crores. KGF1, which was released in 2018, grossed around 237 crores worldwide and was the highest-grossing Kannada film at that time. ## The franchise tells the story of the "KGF," the "Koral Gold Fields," and the protagonist, Rocky played by Yash. Produced by Hombale Films, the second installment also stars Sanjay Dutt as the main antagonist alongside Srinidhi Shetty, Raveena Tandon, and others in key roles. ## Stay tuned...

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Prabhas' 'Salaar' Reportedly Confirmed To Release In Two Parts
1196 days ago
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Prabhas' 'Salaar' Reportedly Confirmed To Release In Two Parts

Bengaluru, April 16 - Superstar Prabhas' period action thriller film Salaar with director Prashanth Neel has been the talk of the town ever since it was announced in 2020. The biggie is being produced by Hombale Films which previously produced mega-blockbusters KGF: Chapter 2 and Kantara last year.## The highly anticipated Pan India biggie is also making noise for the blockbuster rumours around it and one of them going viral ever since is that it would be released in two parts. Now, the latest development confirmed that the movie will indeed be released in two parts. ## There is a video going viral on social media in which popular Kannada actor Devaraj is reportedly hinting toward the film's second part. Devaraj is said to be playing the role of villain and he can be heard saying that his role will be more in the second part than the first part. ## The makers have been tight-lipped about the movie's two-part release. Director Prashanth Neel said previously that if it is in two parts, it will be told at the right time and in the right way, but it seems Devaraj has spoiled their ambitious plans of announcing the second part in a grand fashion. ## Apart from being shot on a huge scale, Salaar is carrying a massive star cast across different industries. Shruti Haasan is playing the female lead while Jagapathi Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran are also there in prominent roles along with many others. It is also being speculated that Yash aka Rocky Bhai might feature in a cameo role. ## Salaar (First Part) is scheduled to release on September 28, 2023, in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, and Tamil languages. ## #Salaar Two Parts Confirmed 🥳💥 #Prabhas pic.twitter.com/oN2oK6bHCu— Hail Prabhas (@HailPrabhas007) April 15, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

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Yash 19: Superstar Yash In Advance Talks With National Award Winning Filmmaker Geethu Mohandas
1197 days ago
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Yash 19: Superstar Yash In Advance Talks With National Award Winning Filmmaker Geethu Mohandas

Bengaluru, April 14 - Kannada superstar Yash is in advanced talks with National Award-winning director Geethu Mohandas for his next film, called Yash 19. Yash has been waiting for the right script to announce his next after the mega-blockbuster KGF: Chapter 2 and seems to have got the one. ## According to Pinkvilla, "Yash and Geethu Mohandas have been discussing a probable collaboration for the last one year. Yash was bowled over by the concept that Geethu came up to him with. When everyone was expecting Yash to collaborate with some of the biggest names from Indian Cinema, the Rocking Star is set to spring in a surprise by choosing a credible script with a respected name in Malayalam cinema".## It is said that the script narrated by Geethu is among the most powerful Yash has come across in a long time. Over the last one year, Yash has rejected some of the biggest films across languages for Geethu's film for which he has followed his heart. ## The report further added that Yash is on the verge of signing a story that justifies the hype rather than chasing budgets and big names. The official announcement is expected to be made in the next 30 days as everything is heading in the right direction. Yash recently told the announcement regarding Yash 19 will be made by April end so there might be a surprise. ## Geethu Mohandas has directed just 3 films so far, including a short film Kelkkunnundo. The filmmaker's Hindi road movie, "Liar's Dice" won many awards, including two National Awards. It was also India's official submission for the Best Foreign Film category for the 87th Academy Awards. ## Stay tuned...

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Hombale Films Leaves Massive Hints of The Basic Premise of KGF: Chapter 3
1198 days ago
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Hombale Films Leaves Massive Hints of The Basic Premise of KGF: Chapter 3

Bengaluru, April 14 - Hombale Films, the studio behind one of the biggest blockbusters of the Indian cinema KGF: Chapter 2, has given a major hint for the film's third installment and in which timeline it will be set up. ## Hombale Films released a video celebrating the first anniversary of the Yash-fronted monster blockbuster. The video shared on social media features some of the biggest goosebumps moments from KGF: Chapter 2. At once, the video looked like the highlight of the film, but suddenly it gets interesting with a hint of 3rd film. ## At one point in the video, after Govinde Gowda, a peon at 24/News, urged Vijayendra Ingalagi (Prakash Raj) to preach only about incidents that were written in the book, the scenes from Rocky's death to finishing his enemies started getting reversed. ## We also know the KGF: Chapter 2 has left a time gap of 4 years (during which Rocky did many crimes in different countries) which many assumed to be the core plot of KGF: Chapter 3. Going by the video and the way the scenes were reversed, it is clear that the 3rd Chapter will be the prequel to Chapter 2. ## At the end of the video, the tagline "That promise will be kept", but "Was the promise kept?" leaves so many hints and confirms that there was so much in the story to explore which will be shown in the next film. It also means Yash will return as Rocky Bhai along with other characters and new ones. ## The makers recently revealed that KGF: Chapter 3 could start in 2025 and be released in 2026. Director Prashanth Neel is currently busy with Prabhas-fronted "Salaar", produced by Hombale Films. He will next direct Jr. NTR. Yash, on the other hand, is yet to announce his next film. ## The most powerful promise kept by the most powerful man 💥KGF 2 took us on an epic journey with unforgettable characters and action. A global celebration of cinema, breaking records, and winning hearts. Here's to another year of great storytelling! #KGFChapter2#Yash… pic.twitter.com/iykI7cLOZZ— Hombale Films (@hombalefilms) April 14, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

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Hombale Films Confirms The Writing Begins For 'Kantara 2'
1220 days ago
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Hombale Films Confirms The Writing Begins For 'Kantara 2'

Bengaluru, March 22 - On the auspicious occasion of Ugadi, the writing for the much-awaited Kannada blockbuster Kantara 2 has begun, Hombale Films has confirmed via Twitter. ## "Kantara 2" will be the prequel to the original movie with Rishab Shetty returning to direct as well as playing the lead role. The movie will delve into the back story of folklore that features in the first part. ## "On this auspicious occasion of Ugadi & New Year, we are delighted to announce that the writing for the second part of #Kantara has begun. We can't wait to bring you another captivating story that showcases our relationship with nature. Stay tuned for more updates", Hombale Films tweeted.## ಬರವಣಿಗೆಯ ಆದಿ…On this auspicious occasion of Ugadi & New Year, we are delighted to announce that the writing for the second part of #Kantara has begun. We can't wait to bring you another captivating story that showcases our relationship with nature. Stay tuned for more updates. pic.twitter.com/JPmtE5vtx2— Hombale Films (@hombalefilms) March 22, 2023 ## The shooting for "Kantara 2" will begin by mid of this year and the movie is likely to release in 2024 in multiple languages. ## Stay tuned...

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Hombale Films' 'Dhoomam' Starring Fahadh Faasil Release Date Revealed
1221 days ago
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Hombale Films' 'Dhoomam' Starring Fahadh Faasil Release Date Revealed

Bengaluru, March 22 - Hombale Films delivered two mega-blockbusters last year in the form of KGF: Chapter 2 and Kantara which combed grossed over 1600 crores worldwide in a combined budget of approx. 120 crores. ## After such mega success, Hombale Films has become the synonym of blockbusters and there is genuine excitement regarding its next films. The studio will have a couple of releases this year, and one of them is Fahadh Faasil-fronted drama film "Dhoomam". ## "Dhoomam" was announced in September last year under the direction of Pawan Kumar, who directed the Kannada movie "U-Turn". Dhoomam is said to be the revival project of Pawan Kumar who reportedly wanted to make it with either Rakshit Shetty or Dhananjay under the title of C10H14N2 (the chemical formula of Nicotine). ## Meanwhile, as per the latest reports, Hombale Films is planning to release "Dhoomam" in the last week of June, either on June 23 or 30. The movie, as announced earlier, will be released in Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, and Tamil languages. It has Aparna Balamurali as the female lead along with Roshan Mathew in a pivotal role.## Hombale Films, on the other hand, has multiple films in the pipeline, and the most-awaited of them is Prabhas-fronted "Salaar" which is slated for September 28, 2023, release. It also has "Tyson" with Prithviraj Sukumaran, "Bagheera", and Rakshit Shetty's "Richard Anthony".## Stay tuned...

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