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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Pawan Kalyan, Rana Daggubati's 'Bheemla Nayak' To Have A Simultaneous Hindi Release In Theaters
1580 days ago
Tollywood

Pawan Kalyan, Rana Daggubati's 'Bheemla Nayak' To Have A Simultaneous Hindi Release In Theaters

Mumbai, February 11 - The south Indian films are expanding their wings and announcing simultaneous Hindi theatrical releases. After the blockbuster success of Allu Arjun's "Pushpa - The Rise", Tamil biggies, "Valimai" and "Etharkkum Thunindhavan" were also announced for Hindi dubbed release while Ravi Teja's Telugu movie "Khiladi" is currently playing in theaters also in Hindi. ## Keeping the trend going, the makers of Pawan Kalyan and Ran Daggubati-starrer "Bheemla Nayak" are also gearing up to release the film in the Hindi dubbed version along with the original Telugu language. Producer Suryadevara Naga Vamsi confirms the Hindi release of the most-anticipated movie. ## In one of his recent interviews, when Naga Vamsi was quizzed about "Bheemla Nayak", he said, "I am confident that the movie will be a super hit. That is why we have opted for its Hindi release as well".## "Though Bheemla Nayak is an adaptation of Malayalam movie, Ayyappanum Koshiyum, the audience will be thoroughly entertained. We have taken the storyline from the original movie. Our writer Trivikram Srinivas has done a fantastic job in the script work", Naga Vamsi explained.## Directed by Sagar K Chandra, "Bheemla Nayak" marks Pawan Kalyan and Rana Daggubati's maiden collaboration. The movie also stars Nithya Menen and Samyukta Menon as the female leads. Trivikram Srinivas has penned the screenplay and dialogues while S Thaman is the music composer. ## "Bheemla Nayak" will release either on February 25 or April 1st. ## Stay tuned...

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Prabhas' Film With Director Maruthi, 'Raja Deluxe' To Be Launched Soon
1582 days ago
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Prabhas' Film With Director Maruthi, 'Raja Deluxe' To Be Launched Soon

Hyderabad, February 9 - Pan-India star Prabhas is working non-stop on multiple projects and leaving no stone unturned to give his best shot to make sure audiences have a memorable experience.## Prabhas is currently shooting for Prashanth Neel's "Salaar", which will reportedly be released in two parts. He is also filming for director Nag Ashwin's big-budget sci-fi film, tentatively titled "Project K", co-starring Amitabha Bachchan and Deepika Padukone. ## Meanwhile, the "Saaho" actor will team up with Telugu director Maruthi for a fun romantic entertainer. It is said that Prabhas will launch Maruthi's film in April or May this year, and will shoot for it in a quick time. The movie, tentatively titled "Raja Deluxe", will reportedly have three heroines. ## The shooting for "Raja Deluxe" is expected to begin in the second half of 2022, and it will only be made in Telugu. Meanwhile, Prashanth Neel will be halting the shooting of "Salaar" in April for a month to promote "KGF Chapter 2", which is slated for April 14 release. During that vacate period, Prabhas will be focusing on "Project K", which will release in summer 2023. ## On the other hand, Prabhas' long-awaited Pan-India film "Radhe Shyam" is gearing up for release on March 11, next month. Directed by Radha Krishan Kumar, the period-romantic drama film stars Pooja Hegde as the female lead opposite Prabhas. The actor also has a magnum opus, "Adipurush", which is currently in post-production work and will release on August 11, 2022. ## Stay tuned...

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Blockbuster Rumour Regarding Allu Arjun's Next Pan-India Film
1584 days ago
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Blockbuster Rumour Regarding Allu Arjun's Next Pan-India Film

Mumbai, February 6 - Tollywood superstar, Allu Arjun has become the hottest topic in the Indian entertainment industry post his blockbuster success of "Pushpa - The Rise". This Sukumar-directed has opened the gate for Icon Star to expand his reach beyond Telugu, especially in the Hindi market, where "Pushpa" has been a huge hit. ## The anticipation for Allu Arjun's next films is already sky-high and the actor has plenty of projects lined up including Pan-India films. His immediate next is the second part of "Pushpa", titled "Pushpa - The Rule". Apart from "Pushpa 2", it was recently reported that the actor is in talks with Lyca Productions for a Pan-India film. ## Now, there is a rumour regarding Allu Arjun's one of the upcoming films that will surely cherish his fans. There is a buzz in Bollywood that the South actor is in talks with master storyteller Rajkumar Hirani for a direct Hindi film and it might roll out in late 2023. ## Interestingly, the "Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo" actor, in one of his interviews of 2020, had revealed that he is a big fan of Hirani's films and would love to work with him someday. The actor had shared his affection for Hindi cinema and named Hirani as one of his favorite Bollywood directors. ## "I've seen a lot of people's works and for me, Rajkumar Hiraniji tops my wish list of directors to work within Bollywood. I love all his films. I also like Shoojit Sircar, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, and Aanand L Rai, they have a brilliant body of work, too", the Telugu actor had said.## If the rumour about the collaboration between Allu Arjun and Hirani has anything to go by then this is surely going to cracking combo, which will not only rule the hearts of the audiences but could also set the box office on fire. ## Stay tuned...

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PM Narendra Modi Lauds Telugu Cinema For Spreading Indian Culture Beyond Boundaries
1585 days ago
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PM Narendra Modi Lauds Telugu Cinema For Spreading Indian Culture Beyond Boundaries

Hyderabad, February 5 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the Telugu cinema for spreading the Indian culture beyond boundaries. PM Modi was addressing the public after inaugurating a 216-foot tall "Statue of Equality" in Hyderabad, honoring the 11th-century Hindu saint Ramanujacharya.## During his address to the public, the PM spoke highly about Telugu cinema and its impact on the audience. In his long speech, the PM said that Telugu cinema has become inspirational for all the way it has showcased the Indian culture not only in India but also at the global level. ## "Today, the Telugu film industry shining bright in its all glory. This industry is not just confined to the places where Telugu is spoken, but it has expanded globally. From the silver screen to the OTT platforms, the creativity of Telugu cinema has become a talking point. The preservation of culture and honoring our traditions by the Telugu people is an inspiration to all", PM Modi said. ## The Telugu film industry is rightfully on the rise for the last few years and making a big impact on just the Telugu audience but also on the Hindi-speaking people. From Prabhas' "Baahubali" to Allu Arjun's recently released "Pushpa - The Rise", Telugu movies are doing wonders in Hindi. Balakrishna's "Akhanda" was lauded for its story. No wonder our Prime Minister also acknowledged the popularity of Telugu films.## Stay tuned...

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Buzz: Pawan Kalyan To Headline Telugu Remake Of 'Vinodhaya Sitham' With Nephew Sai Dharam Tej
1586 days ago
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Buzz: Pawan Kalyan To Headline Telugu Remake Of 'Vinodhaya Sitham' With Nephew Sai Dharam Tej

Hyderabad, February 5 - Telugu superstar Pawan Kalyan is working on multiple film projects at the moment. According to the latest buzz in Tollywood, the Power Star is set to join hands with his nephew, Sai Dharam Tej for a new film. ## According to reports, Pawan Kalyan and Sai Dharam Tej are being considered to act in the Telugu remake of the Tamil movie "Vinodhaya Sitham". Directed by Samuthirakani, "Vinodhaya Sitham" is a 2021 fantasy drama, which starred Samuthirakani along with Thambi Ramaiah in the lead roles.## Released in October 2021 on ZEE5, the Tamil movie received critical acclaim. It is reported that Pawan Kalyan, who was impressed after watching Samuthirakhani's directorial, had expressed his desire to act in the remake of the movie.## The reports say that Pawan Kalyan will reprise the role of Samuthirakani while Sai Dharam Tej is being considered to step into the shoes of Thambi Ramaiah. Samuthirakani will direct the Telugu remake as well. The original movie, "Vinodhaya Sitham", is a tale that revolves around the death of a man who is self-centered and dominating. ## Meanwhile, Pawan Kalyan is gearing up for the release of "Bheemla Nayak", which is slated to release either on February 25 or April 1. He is also shooting for director Krish's "Hari Hara Veera Mallu" while his library also includes "Bhavadeeyudu Bhagat Singh" with director Harish Shankar apart from one more film with director Surender Reddy. ## Stay tuned...

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'Pushpa - The Rise' Worldwide Box Office Overtakes 'Tanhaji - The Unsung Warrior', According To Producers
1586 days ago
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'Pushpa - The Rise' Worldwide Box Office Overtakes 'Tanhaji - The Unsung Warrior', According To Producers

Hyderabad, February 5 - The biggest Indian hit of 2021, the Telugu movie "Pushpa - The Rise", starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, has successfully completed 50 days at the box office on February 4. Released on December 17, last year, "Pushpa" has brought the smile back to the exhibition sector and the cinema-loving audiences. ## Directed by Sukumar, "Pushpa - The Rise" was released in multiple languages, marking the first Pan-India film for the Icon Star. By surprising one and all, it registered a gigantic success in Hindi by crossing Rs. 100 crores net collection, a rarity in current circumstances for a dubbed version.## Meanwhile, the makers of "Pushpa" celebrate the movie's successful 50 days at the box office with an official social media post. With this, the makers also revealed that the actioner has grossed over Rs. 365 crores worldwide, which is the biggest for an Indian film during the entire covid-19 pandemic. ## Going by the producers' box office figures of "Pushpa", it has now at least Rs. 4 crores more than Ajay Devgn-fronted "Tanhaji - The Unsung Warrior", which had grossed Rs. 361 crores worldwide in January 2020. ## "Pushpa - The Rise" is also the biggest since Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff-fronted "War" in October 2019. "War" was released just before the pandemic first emerged in China in late 2019, even though India first registered a covid case in January 2020. So it is safe to say that "Pushpa" is the biggest pandemic Indian hit at the worldwide box office if we consider producers' box office data true.## Produced by Mythri Movie Makers in association with Muttamsetty Media, "Pushpa" is a two-part release and the second part is currently in the pre-production stage. The first part depicts the rise of a coolie in the smuggling syndicate of red sanders, a rare wood that grows only in the Seshachalam Hills of Andhra Pradesh state. ## Stay tuned...

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'Bheemla Nayak' Producer Says Movie's Release Date Depends On AP CM Jagan Reddy
1587 days ago
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'Bheemla Nayak' Producer Says Movie's Release Date Depends On AP CM Jagan Reddy

Hyderabad, February 4 - Tollywood superstar Pawan Kalyan and Rana Daggubati-starrer "Bheemla Nayak" is ready for the theatrical release. After the recently implemented restrictions on theaters due to the 3rd covid-19 wave, the makers of "Bheemla Nayak" have blocked two dates - 25 February and 1 April. ## While the makers are ready to release the film on the first date, it also depends on the current circumstances. Producer Suryadevara Naga Vamsi, when asked about when will "Bheemla Nayak" be released, said that it all depends on Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Reddy. ## Speaking at the "DJ Tillu" theatrical trailer launch, the producer confirmed that as soon as the restrictions are lifted, the movie will be released. "You must ask Jagan Garu about this. Whenever the AP government removes 50 percent occupancy in the state, movies will start releasing", said the producer. ## For the last few months, the Tollywood film industry and the state government have been at loggerheads on a number of issues, from ticket pricing to Covid protocols, and Naga Vamsi's comments are being seen in the state in the backdrop of the simmering tension.## Pawan Kalyan's last film "Vakeel Saab", which was released in April 2021, was also got affected by the low ticket prices. The opened well at the box office but the state government reduced the ticket prices which proved to be a major dent in the film's lifetime box office potential. ## Stay tuned...

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Alia Bhatt Confirms Doing Jr. NTR's Next With Director Koratala Siva
1588 days ago
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Alia Bhatt Confirms Doing Jr. NTR's Next With Director Koratala Siva

Mumbai, February 3 - Alia Bhatt is all set to headline her first Telugu movie as the leading lady opposite Telugu superstar Jr. NTR. ## During the trailer launch event of her upcoming biographical drama "Gangubali Kathiawadi" in Mumbai on February 3, the "RRR" actress has reportedly confirmed that she is doing "NTR 30", which will be directed by Koratala Siva.## "NTR 30" was announced a long time ago, and finally, it is all set to go on floors in March this year. The team had reportedly planned to launch the movie officially on Feb. 8 but it has now been rescheduled for a later date this month. ## Alia's participation in the film has been making a lot of noise for the last few months. Many Telugu media reports have stated her participation in the film, and now, the actress has himself confirmed that she is doing this film.## Alia said that director Koratala Siva approached her and narrated the story. She went on to say that it was an immediate yes from her as soon as Koratala completed the narration. The actress is excited to work with Jr. NTR once again after SS Rajamouli's "RRR". ## Later, during an interview with Bollywood Hungama, the actress confirmed that she is in talks to star opposite Jr. NTR in his next with Koratala Siva. The actress praised Telugu superstar and the massive and loyal fan following he is carrying and said that she is excited to work with him again after "RRR". ## Even though Alia plays a crucial role in the upcoming magnum opus "RRR", which stars Jr. NTR and Ram Charan in the lead, she will be starring opposite NTR for the first time in "NTR 30". In "RRR", her role is opposite Ram Charan. "RRR" will release on March 25 worldwide. ## Stay tuned...

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Jr. NTR To Launch Two Films Before Starting Director Prashanth Neel's Next?
1588 days ago
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Jr. NTR To Launch Two Films Before Starting Director Prashanth Neel's Next?

Hyderabad, February 2 - Telugu superstar Jr. NTR has devoted more than 3 years of his career to director SS Rajamouli's magnum opus "RRR", which is scheduled to release in theaters worldwide on March 25. He was last seen in "Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava" (2018), which was directed by Trivikram Srinivas. ## After the release of his last film, NTR has been working on "RRR" since then, and in between, he announced two more films each with Koratala Siva and Prashanth Neel. He was supposed to begin Siva's film last year, but due to the delay in "RRR", the movie couldn't get on floors as planned originally. ## The movie with director Koratala Siva is now set to be launched this month. Tentatively titled "NTR 30", the movie will feature Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt as the female lead opposite NTR for the first time. It will mark Alia's second Telugu movie after "RRR", in which has played a crucial role as Sita opposite Ram Charan. ## Meanwhile, NTR's next after Siva's film was supposed to be with director Prashanth Neel, however, according to the latest reports, NTR will launch one more film before starting Neel's next. Neel is currently directing Prabhas-fronted "Salaar", which is said to be made in two parts. ## As Neel will be busy shooting for Prabhas's "Salaar", NTR will reportedly be taking up director Buchi Babu Sana's film first. It is reported that NTR and Buchi Babu's film is in discussion for a long time and the director is finally ready with the script. ## For now, Jr. NTR will start shooting for Koratala Siva's film from March next month. It will be a Pan-India film. He will also launch Buchi Babu's film so that the director can kickstart his pre-production work. The regular shoot for "NTR 31" is expected to begin from September this year. ## Stay tuned...

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SSMB28: Mahesh Babu's Next With Trivikram Srinivas To Begin In April 2022
1588 days ago
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SSMB28: Mahesh Babu's Next With Trivikram Srinivas To Begin In April 2022

Hyderabad, February 2 - Tollywood superstar Mahesh Babu is teaming up with the master storyteller Trivikram Srinivas for a new film, tentatively titled #SSMB28. ## The duo of Mahesh Babu and Trivikram is coming together after nearly 12 years for their 3rd collaboration. Earlier, they collaborated for Athadu (2005), and Khaleja (2010), which were big hits. "SSMB 28" was announced in May last year and finally, it is set to take flight. ## On Thursday (Feb. 3), the film has been launched in style with a pooja ceremony at Rama Naidu Studios in Hyderabad in the presence of director Trivikram, Mahesh Babu's wife Namrata Shirodkar, and the leading actress of the film, Pooja Hegde. The superstar himself didn't attend the ceremony. ## The clapboard has been sounded by Namrata Shirodkar for the first shot on Pooja Hegde. "SSMB 28" marks Pooja Hegde's second collaboration with Mahesh Babu after their National Award-winning film "Maharshi" (2019). The new movie is to be produced by S Radhakrishna under the production house Haarika & Hassine Creations. ## Several noted actors and popular technicians will be associated with this project for which the announcement will be made in due course. The regular shoot will begin in April this year. Thaman S will score the music for the film.## Meanwhile, Mahesh Babu will next be seen in "Sarkaru Vaari Paata", which is slated for May 13th release this year. The movie, directed by Parasuram and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, 14 Reels Plus, and GMB Entertainment, is currently on floors for the last leg of the shoot. Mahesh Babu will resume the shoot towards the February end. Keerthy Suresh plays the female lead opposite SSMB. ## Stay tuned...

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Nandamuri Balakrishna's 'Akhanda' Sequel To Release In 2023?
1589 days ago
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Nandamuri Balakrishna's 'Akhanda' Sequel To Release In 2023?

Hyderabad, February 2 - Telugu star Nandamuri Balakrishna delivered the biggest hit of his career in the form of "Akhanda". NBK's third collaboration with director Boyapati Srinu hit the chord of the Telugu audience, which helped it to become one of the biggest hits of 2021. ## It was recently revealed that the sequel of this blockbuster hit was in development. Now according to reports, "Akhanda 2" is definitely on and will hit floors in early 2023. ## "The team will be bringing back the character of Akhanda in the sequel and this time around, he will be facing a bunch of new challenges in the socio-political context. There are multiple ideas to spin and the team will soon sit down to lock the draft for the sequel. The idea is to take in on floors in the first quarter of 2023", according to Pinkvilla report. ## Akhanda 2 will mark the 4th collaboration between the actor and director duo. Before "Akhanda", the duo collaborated for Simha and Legend, which were the mass blockbusters. Their 4th collaboration will be released towards the end of 2023 and they will be expecting ever bigger success with that. ## Akhanda, which was released in Decemberr last year, featured Nata Simha in two distinct avatars, catered to the mass audience, and revolved around the life of an Aghora. It also starred Pragya Jaiswal, who rose to fame with Kanche, as the leading lady while Srikanth played the antagonist. Thaman S scored the music of the film and he will be returing for the sequel as well. ## Nandamuri Balakrishna, meanwhile, will next be seen in director Gopichand for an actioner with mass elements. Tentetivly titled #NBK107, the movie will feature Shruti Haasan as the leading lady opposite NBK for the first time. It will be produced by Mythri Movie Makers and will go on floors soon. ## Stay tuned...

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Vijay Deverakonda And Jhanvi Kapoor To Star Together First Time In Director Puri Jagannadh's Next?
1590 days ago
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Vijay Deverakonda And Jhanvi Kapoor To Star Together First Time In Director Puri Jagannadh's Next?

Hyderabad, February 1 - Telugu heartthrob Vijay Deverakonda's Pan-India movie, "Liger", with director Puri Jagannadh is in the final phase of the shoot. The boxing action drama film that also stars Ananya Pandey as the female lead, is scheduled to release in theaters worldwide on August 25, 2022, in multiple languages. ## After completing "Liger", Deverakonda's next film is also with Puri Jagannadh, for which the official announcement will be made soon. Jagannadh will also be producing the movie, which is tentatively titled "Jana Gana Mana", with Charmee Kaur under the banner of Puri Connects. The post-production is already begun and the shoot will start soon after "Liger" in the US. ## Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor has reportedly been finalized to play the female lead opposite Deverakonda in "Jana Gana Mana". It is said that Janhvi was supposed to star with Telugu actor in "Liger", however, dates issues forced the actress to stay out of the project, and Ananya Pandey was roped in later.## Janhvi is quite popular in Telugu because of her mother, late Sridevi. The actress is now set to do her first outright Telugu movie with her favorite star. The "Dhadak" actress has said in the past that Rowdy star is the one whom she would like to act with, and it seems that moment has finally arrived when the duo will share screen space together for the first time. ## According to reports, director Puri Jagannadh wants to finish the shoot of his next with Deverakonda in a quick time and aims to release it towards the end of 2022. The official confirmation regarding the project is yet to be made though. ## Stay tuned...

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