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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RRR Japan Box Office Collection: Takes Biggest Opening For An Indian Movie
1327 days ago
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RRR Japan Box Office Collection: Takes Biggest Opening For An Indian Movie

Tokyo, October 22 - SS Rajamouli's global blockbuster RRR was released in Japan on October 21, and not so surprisingly, it took the biggest opening for an Indian film over there. As per reports, the movie grossed a solid ¥18 million (Rs. 1.06 crores) on the opening day.## As per the records available, "RRR" took the biggest opening, beating Prabhas-fronted Saaho which grossed approx. 90 lakh on an opening day upon its release in Japan in 2020. "RRR" has been released in Japan amid huge anticipation and is tracking to gross ¥60 million (Rs. 3.35 crores) in the opening weekend.## The Jr. NTR and Ram Charan-fronted period action drama film is looking to become the highest-grossing Indian film in Japan. However, it will need strong legs over the weekdays to get the top spot, beating Rajinikanth's "Muthu", which grossed approx. ¥400 million. ## Highest Grossing Indian Films in Japan (est.) -## 1. Muthu - ¥ 400 Million## 2. Baahubali 2 - ¥330 Million## 3. 3 Idiots - ¥149 Million## 4. English Vinglish - ¥146 Million## 5. Saaho - ¥132 Million## Meanwhile, SS Rajamouli along with Jr. NTR and Ram Charan are currently in Japan for the promotion of the film. They also attended the premiere of "RRR" with the Japanese audience. At the worldwide box office, "RRR" has grossed approx. 1120 crores, becoming the 4th highest-grossing Indian film of all time.## Stay tuned...

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Nandamuri Balakrishna's 'NBK 107' Titled 'Veera Simha Reddy'; Confirms Sankranthi 2023 Release
1328 days ago
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Nandamuri Balakrishna's 'NBK 107' Titled 'Veera Simha Reddy'; Confirms Sankranthi 2023 Release

Hyderabad, October 21 - Nandamuri Balakrishna's much-awaited film with director Gopichand Malineni has been titled Veera Simha Reddy. The veteran Telugu superstar will play the title role in this mass entertainer, produced by Mythri Movie Makers. ## The title of the movie was announced on October 21 with a new poster featuring Nandamuri Balakrishna. The movie has been announced to release on Sankranthi 2023, and with this, it has confirmed the clash with Megastar Chiranjeevi's "Mega 154", which is also produced by Mythri Movie Makers, and Prabhas-fronted "Adipurush". ## "Veera Simha Reddy" has Shruti Haasan playing the female lead role alongside Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, and Duniya Vijay, and P. Ravi Shankar, among others in key roles. ## My LOVE for GOD OF MASSES ❤️‍🔥Presenting, NATASIMHAM #NandamuriBalakrishna in & as 'VEERA SIMHA REDDY' ❤️‍🔥సంక్రాంతికి కలుద్దాం! 🔥#VeeraSimhaReddy#వీరసింహారెడ్డి💥💥💥#NBK107 @shrutihaasan @OfficialViji @varusarath5 @MusicThaman @MythriOfficial @SonyMusicSouth pic.twitter.com/8r9h90jag0— Gopichandh Malineni (@megopichand) October 21, 2022 ## Stay tuned...

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Ravi Teja's 'Dhamaka' Gets A Release Date
1328 days ago
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Ravi Teja's 'Dhamaka' Gets A Release Date

Hyderabad, October 21 - Telugu star Ravi Teja's action drama film Dhamaka is getting ready for its theatrical release on Christmas 2022. Directed by Trinadha Rao Nakkina, the keenly-awaited film will be hitting worldwide theaters on December 23. ## The mass cracker teaser of "Dhamaka" was launched on October 21 and it is filled with a lot of action and comedy in Ravi Teja's mass style. Sree Leela plays the female lead role while Jayaram, and Chirag Jani, among others, also feature in key roles. ## "Dhamaka" is produced by People Media Factory and Abhishek Agarwal Arts. It will clash with Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha Ruth Prabhu's "Kushi" at the box office.## ## Stay tuned...

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Vijay Deverakonda Finalizes His Next After Shiva Nirvana's 'Kushi'?
1330 days ago
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Vijay Deverakonda Finalizes His Next After Shiva Nirvana's 'Kushi'?

Hyderabad, October 19 - Telugu heartthrob Vijay Deverakonda got a big shock after the disastrous result of sports action drama Liger with director Puri Jaggnadh. This also reportedly led to the cancellation of the duo's second collaboration titled JGM and this left VD searching for his next project after Kushi.## Vijay Deverakonda has been shooting for director Shiva Nirvana's "Kushi" which has Samantha Ruth Prabhu as the female lead. And now, according to the latest reports, the youngster has locked his next after his forthcoming romantic comedy. ## As the Telugu360 report, VD has been reading multiple scripts and he finally finalized "Jersey" fame Gowtam Tinnanuri's next which is said to be a feel-good entertainer. VD has reportedly signed the movie that is expected to start rolling early next year. NV Prasad will produce the movie. ## Meanwhile, Deverakonda will resume the filming of "Kushi" in November. The movie is currently scheduled to release on Christmas 2022 but it might get delayed to the next year. On the other hand, Gowtam, who was supposed to direct Ram Charan, has already begun the pre-production of VD's movie. ## Stay tuned...

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'Everything Everywhere All at Once' Director Heaps Praise On SS Rajamouli's 'RRR'
1331 days ago
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'Everything Everywhere All at Once' Director Heaps Praise On SS Rajamouli's 'RRR'

Hyderabad, October 18 - SS Rajamouli's cinematic masterpiece RRR has a new fan in the form of director Daniel Kwan. The Jr. NTR and Ram Charan-fronted period action drama film is the most loved Indian movie internationally, especially in the United States where the general audience and filmmakers are literally going gaga over the movie. ## Daniel Kwan, who wrote and directed the critically acclaimed absurdist comedy-drama Everything Everywhere All at Once lauded the Indian blockbuster. "After a busy year of work and travelling I’ve finally checked a couple things off my list 1) finished my taxes (I know the irony) and 2) watched RRR. HOLY COW ya'll weren't kidding. Anytime I watch an Indian action film I feel like I'm working in the wrong country", Kwan tweeted.## "What really struck me is, while a lot of the blockbusters we're making in the states tend to have self-aware, cheeky characters trapped in self-serious filmmaking, RRR was all heart-on-its-sleeve sincerity wrapped up in the most ridiculous over-the-top execution. So much to love", the filmmaker added.## What really struck me is, while a lot of the blockbusters we’re making in the states tend to have self aware, cheeky characters trapped in self-serious filmmaking, RRR was all heart-on-its-sleeve sincerity wrapped up in the most ridiculous over the top execution. So much to love.— Daniel Kwan (@dunkwun) October 18, 2022 ## "RRR" made over 100 crores at the North American box office and it continues to play in theaters in a few locations. The blockbuster and never-ending talks for the movie pushed Rajamouli and the team to submit the movie for the Oscars 2023 consideration. It will be competing with top Hollywood films to get nominations in the 15 categories.## Meanwhile, "RRR" is getting released in Japan on October 21, and Rajamouli along with Jr. NTR and Ram Charan are off to Japan to attend the premiere and promote the film. The movie has already made over 1110 crores at the worldwide box office in its initial run.## Stay tuned...

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SSMB29: Mahesh Babu's Film With SS Rajamouli To Be Based On Real-Life Incident
1331 days ago
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SSMB29: Mahesh Babu's Film With SS Rajamouli To Be Based On Real-Life Incident

Mumbai, October 18 - After making the movie-lovers across the world fall in love with his period action drama film, RRR, maverick filmmaker SS Rajamouli has set his next project with Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu. Aiming to make it a global movie, SSMB29 will be Rajamouli's maiden film with Mahesh Babu. ## It was reported that "SSMB29" will be a jungle-based adventure movie, essentially an African forest action-drama. Now, during a recent interview, acclaimed writer KV Vijayendra Prasad revealed that the storyline of the movie will be inspired by a real-life incident and will have an adventure backdrop.## The movie will be produced by Arka Media, which produced Rajamouli's "Baahubali" franchise. Meanwhile, as per the latest buzz, Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone is in talks to play the female lead opposite Mahesh Babu in the movie. Meanwhile, Deepika will be seen alongside Prabhas in Nag Ashwin's "Project K".## Mahesh Babu, on the other hand, is busy shooting for Trivikram Srinivas' directorial "SSMB28". Bankrolled by Radhakrishna under the banner of Haarika and Hassine Creations, the movie has Pooja Hegde as the female lead while ace musician S Thaman is providing the tunes for the drama.## Stay tuned...

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Thalapathy Vijay Set Up His Next Film After Lokesh Kangaraj's 'Thalapathy 67'?
1331 days ago
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Thalapathy Vijay Set Up His Next Film After Lokesh Kangaraj's 'Thalapathy 67'?

Hyderabad, October 18 - Thalapathy Vijay is almost done with the shoot of his maiden Telugu film Vaarasudu which is also being shot in Tamil as Varisu. The movie is being directed by Vamshi Paidipally and produced by Dil Raju and is slated for Pongal 2023 release.## After "Varisu", Thalapathy Vijay is committed to his Thalapathy 67 with director Lokesh Kangaraj, which will be a pan-India film. The shoot for the same is expected to start by December this year. Meanwhile, the latest talk in the town is that Thalapathy Vijay has also greenlit "Thalapathy 68". ## It has already been reported previously that Thalapathy would be reuniting with director Atlee for a mass entertainer, and now, according to the Telugu360 report, Telugu production house Mythri Movie Makers will produce this Pan India film. The movie will reportedly be shot in Tamil and Telugu, making the "Master" actor's second Telugu film after "Vaarasudu". ## The report further states that Mythri has already paid advance to Thalapathy Vijay and Atlee. Atlee is currently working on his Bollywood debut directorial Jawaan starring superstar Shah Rukh Khan in the title role. He will start pre-production on T68 after wrapping SRK's mass entertainer and will start shoot after Lokesh Kangaraj's film with Thalapathy which is expected to release in later 2023.## Stay tuned...

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Superstar Prabhas To Surprise The Audience In Director Maruthi's Film?
1334 days ago
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Superstar Prabhas To Surprise The Audience In Director Maruthi's Film?

Hyderabad, October 15 - After months of wait, superstar Prabhas' film with director Maruthi is finally reportedly kickstarting its shoot on Monday with a puja in a Hyderabad studio. It will be a short schedule with Prabhas. ## According to the latest buzz in Tollywood, Prabhas will surprise his fans by playing a double role. It is said that the narrative of the movie, tentatively titled Raja Deluxe, is set in two distinct timelines, and it will reportedly see Prabhas playing the role of a grandfather and his grandson. ## Produced by DVV Entertainment, "Raja Deluxe" is touted to be a horror comedy film that will reportedly feature 3 heroines. While Malavika Mohanan and Nidhhi Agerwal are reportedly on board, the third heroine will be finalized soon. Sanjay Dutt has also been approached and he has almost been confirmed to star in the movie. ## Prabhas will shoot for about a week for Maruthi's film, after which he will fulfill his prior commitments to Prashanth Neel's "Salaar" and Nag Ashwin's "Project K". He is expected to resume work on Maruthi's film by February or March 2023.## Meanwhile, the actor will be busy in the promotion of his highly-awaited "Adipurush" in December. The movie is scheduled to release on January 12, 2023, in multiple languages. Apart from the aforementioned films, Prabhas also has Sandeep Reddy Vanga's "Spirit", in which he will play the role of a cop for the first time. The shoot for the same is expected to begin by the end of the next year. ## Stay tuned...

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Vishnu Manchu Slams Fake News Over His Alleged Remarks On 'Adipurush' Teaser
1334 days ago
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Vishnu Manchu Slams Fake News Over His Alleged Remarks On 'Adipurush' Teaser

Hyderabad, October 15 - Telugu actor Vishnu Manchu has taken to social media to slam fake news peddlers over his alleged remarks on Prabhas-fronted Adipurush teaser. The teaser of "Adipurush" has widely been discussed on social media for its VFX shots, however, public opinion changed after the makers show the teaser on the big screen. ## Some of the Telugu websites reported that Vishnu Manchu criticized the "Adipurush" teaser and allegedly said that he felt cheated after watching the teaser. "You got to prepare the audience. The visuals of the Adipurush teaser look cartoonish and if you don't prepare and cheat the audience, then this is the reaction you will get", Vishnu said as per Telugu media. ## Now, the actor took to Twitter and called the news fake and said that some items in Telugu are trying to spread negative news to downgrade his own upcoming movie, "Ginna". "Fake News! As expected, some item raja trying to spread negative news just before #Ginna release 🙄 I want nothing but the best for my darling brother Prabhas", the actor wrote quoting a post.## Fake News! As expected, some item raja trying to spread negative news just before #Ginna release 🙄I want nothing but the best for my darling brother Prabhas. ❤️✊🏽 pic.twitter.com/Aa13Vw9XsK— Vishnu Manchu (@iVishnuManchu) October 15, 2022 ## "Adipurush", which is directed by Om Raut, is based on Ramayana. Prabhas plays the role of Rama while Kriti Sanon plays Sita and Saif Ali Khan essays Raavan. The teaser, which was launched on October 2, got heavy criticism initially, but the makers have done a remarkable job to make the audience change their opinion about the movie. The movie is scheduled to release on January 12, 2023.## Stay tuned...

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South Indian Titans Set Up Big Box Office Clashes On Pongal/Sankranthi 2023
1336 days ago
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South Indian Titans Set Up Big Box Office Clashes On Pongal/Sankranthi 2023

Chennai, October 13 - Two of the biggest stars of Tamil cinema, Thalapathy Vijay and Ajith Kumar are shooting for their next films, titled Varisu, and Thunivu, respectively. The shooting of both films is in the last leg as they are getting ready for release in 2023. ## Thalapathy Vijay's "Varisu", which is directed by Vamshi Paidipally, is a Tamil-Telugu bilingual movie and it has already been announced to release on Pongal 2023, mostly on January 12. And now, the latest news is that the makers of "Thunivu" are also eyeing the Pongal release, mostly on January 13. ## "Thunivu" is directed by H. Vinoth and produced by Boney Kapoor in association with Zee Studios. Pongal has always lured Indian filmmakers, especially South filmmakers, to release their films in theaters and make the most out of it. This year, except for Nagarajuna's "Bangarraju", no other big films were released in theaters due to the 3rd covid-19 wave, but the 2023 Pongal festival will not have to face such things. ## Apart from the mega box office clash between Tamil superstars, the Telugu superstars are also coming with their films on Sankranthi. One of the biggest Indian films of 2023, Adipurush, starring Prabhas was long back confirmed to hit big screens on January 12, 2023, in multiple languages apart from original Hindi and Telugu. ## "Adpurush" is the only Pan-Indian film, releasing on Sankranthi 2023 occasion. The aforementioned two Tamil tentpoles will affect the "Adipurush" biz in Tamil Nadu but the biggest competition for the movie will be megastar Chiranjeevi's yet-untitled action thriller film that is also looking for the same release time.## Thalapathy Vijay's "Varisu" is more of a Tamil movie but having Telugu producer attached to it in the form of Dil Raju, who has a very good reputation among exibitors, the movie will surely dent chances of "Adipurush" and "Mega 154". It is going to be a tough taks for the makers to plan a sutable release of their films across Tamil Nadu and Telugu states, which is already looking a tricky situation to be in. ## As of now, all four aforementioned films are releasing on Pongal/Sankranthi 2023, and it will be intresting to see if the make some changes to avoid a potential dent to their film's business.## Stay tuned...

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Megastar Chiranjeevi Takes Full Responsibility For 'Acharya' Box Office Failure
1336 days ago
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Megastar Chiranjeevi Takes Full Responsibility For 'Acharya' Box Office Failure

Hyderabad, October 13 - Megastar Chiranjeevi is enjoying the success of his latest hit Godfather. Though there are split opinions over the box office collection of the movie, the makers are in the mood for celebrations and have declared the film a big hit not just in India but overseas as well. ## The success of "Godfather" has come as a sigh of relief for megastar Chiranjeevi who was under pressure after the disastrous performance of his last movie Acharya. The movie, directed by Koratala Siva, was rejected by the audience from the second day onwards and it ended up as a big loss venture to the distributors. ## It was reported that Koratala Siva returned his remuneration to the distributors to make their losses and now, Chiranjeevi also makes a big claim regarding "Acharya". During the latest media interaction, Chiranjeevi said that he takes full responsibility for the film's box office failure and claimed that he and Ram Charan returned 80% of their remuneration to the producers after Acharya was rejected.## Ram Charan played a key role in the movie. Chiranjeevi further said that they take full responsibility when a film fails and at the same time, have no guilty feelings about the "Acharya" film. This is a kind gesture by the megastar towards the investors of the movie. ## Meanwhile, Chiranjeevi will next be seen in "Mega 154" which is directed by Bobby and produced by Mythri Movie Makers. Speaking about the same, Chiranjeevi said, "My dialogues in Mega 154 will be delivered in the east Godavari dialect. It will be an entertainer with vintage stuff", and added that the title teaser of the movie will be released on Diwali. It is scheduled to release on Sankranthi 2023.## Stay tuned...

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Icon Star Allu Arjun Becomes The First South Indian Actor To Win The Indian of The Year Award
1336 days ago
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Icon Star Allu Arjun Becomes The First South Indian Actor To Win The Indian of The Year Award

New Delhi, October 13 - Icon star Allu Arjun continues to win accolades post the blockbuster hit Pushpa - The Rise, which was released in December last year. While the movie was the highest-grossing Indian film of 2021, the signature steps of AA as Pushpa continues to trend among the audience, especially in North India. ## Allu Arjun has created a huge fanbase in North India via the Hindi dubbed versions of his Telugu hit films on YouTube channels and TV. "Pushpa" became a huge hit in Hindi which made Allu Arjun a household name across the country and now, he has become the first South Indian actor to win the CNN-News18 Indian of the Year award. ## The superstar was recently honored with the prestigious award in New Delhi by union minister Smriti Irani. The actor dedicated the award to Covid-19 warriors who worked relentlessly over the last couple of years during the biggest health crisis in over a century and also said that this award is a win for the Indian cinema as his movie was loved by the entire country. ## Allu Arjun signed off his speech by pronouncing the most trending dialogue of the movie, "Indian cinema, India Kabhi Jhukega Nahin (Indian cinema, India will never bow down)". The dialogue has somewhat become the identity of pride and has been used by politicians during rallies and other occasions. ## The "Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo" actor went on to say that he's been working in the film industry for 20 years now, and this is the first time he's ever received an award from the north so it's very special for him. He also said that despite the difference between the north and south, as far as the cinema is concerned, he is glad that "Pushpa" brought people to theaters across India and was celebrated by the entire country.## The actor will now start the shooting of the second part of Pushpa, titled Pushpa - The Rule. The shoot of the movie will start after Diwali and it will release in later 2023. ## Icon StAAr @alluarjun receives #IndianOfTheYear award, the first south Indian actor to do so. Hosted by @CNNnews18, the award was given by Hon Minister @smritiirani. Dedicating his award to covid warriors, the actor, who brought people back to theatres with #Pushpa, called it 1/2 pic.twitter.com/7MFTnrWEyD— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) October 13, 2022 ##

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