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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Makers To Host A Grand Event To Unveil Character Looks of Ramayana On Ram Navami
172 days ago
Bollywood

Makers To Host A Grand Event To Unveil Character Looks of Ramayana On Ram Navami

Mumbai, February 3 - Director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra are reportedly planning a lavish event on Ram Navami (March 27, 2026) in Mumbai to reveal the official character looks from the biggest Indian film in the making, Ramayana: Part One. According to a report by Mid-Day, the makers are sending invitations to high-profile names to attend the grand event, which will reportedly take place at the Gateway of India. The event will mark the public debut of the principal cast's appearances from the film, which includes Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Yash as Raavan, and Sai Pallavi as Sita, among others. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The report states that several important guests are expected to attend, including senior leaders from both the state and central governments, as well as prominent figures from the entertainment and sports industries. It is said that Ranbir Kapoor has personally invited close family and friends to the event. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana will be released in two parts, with the first part scheduled to release on Diwali this year, while the second part will hit the big screens on Diwali 2027. The makers' vision is touted to be the most ambitious take on Ramayana, which is produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studio and Yash's Monster Mind Creations. Stay tuned...

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Golmaal 5 Update: Akshay Kumar Joins Ajay Devgn-fronted Comedy Entertainer As Antagonist
173 days ago
Bollywood

Golmaal 5 Update: Akshay Kumar Joins Ajay Devgn-fronted Comedy Entertainer As Antagonist

Mumbai, February 2 - In what could be one of the biggest casting coups, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has reportedly joined director Rohit Shetty's Golmaal 5, headed by Ajay Devgn. Interestingly, the actor has been cast to play the lead antagonist, according to Variety India's report. Golmaal is one of the biggest Bollywood franchises, and it is said that the upcoming film delves into fantasy elements, offering a fresh narrative and expanding beyond the usual prank-driven situational humour of its predecessors. Akshay has been cast as the lead antagonist against Ajay Devgn and his ragtag ensemble of misfits. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Golmaal 5 will be bigger in scale and bolder in the madness quotient. Akshay's addition will only raise the already high stakes for the film. The rest of the original cast, including Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Kunal Kemmu, Shreyas Talpade, and Sharman Joshi, are set to return, with Johnny Lever, Sanjay Mishra, Mukesh Tiwari and Ashwini Kalsekar. The shoot of this Rohit Shetty directorial is expected to begin by the end of this month in Film City, Mumbai, as the makers are eyeing a theatrical release in early 2027. It will be Akshay's second back-to-back antagonist role after the upcoming action thriller Haiwaan. Stay tuned...

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Director Aditya Dhar To Revive His Dream Project With Allu Arjun?
173 days ago
Bollywood

Director Aditya Dhar To Revive His Dream Project With Allu Arjun?

Mumbai, February 2 - Back in 2023, it was reported that director Aditya Dhar and superstar Allu Arjun were in talks to collaborate for The Immortal Ashwatthama, the film which Dhar first announced with Vicky Kaushal. But despite the eagerness, the project couldn't materialise back then due to some reasons. After dropping Ashwatthama, Aditya Dhar teamed up with Ranveer Singh for Dhurandhar, and the rest is history. The historic success of the spy action thriller has brought the Mahabharatha epic back in the news again, as the latest rumours suggest that the project might be revived. According to the latest industry buzz, the URI director has once again approached Allu Arjun for The Immortal Ashwatthama. While there is no concrete update, it is said that talks are happening between the two powerhouse talents, and we may get some clarity once Dhar is done with Dhurandhar 2, which is scheduled to release on March 19. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The Immortal Ashwatthama is the film which not only keeping the involved talent interested, but also keeping the audience on the edge of their seat, purely because such an ambitious film with a sci-fi hasn't been attempted before. If the film materialises, it will be one of the most ambitious films that Indian cinema has ever seen. Meanwhile, Allu Arjun is currently shooting for director Atlee's sci-fi actioner thriller, and he will next be teaming up with director Lokesh Kanagaraj for a superhero film. The actor also has a movie with Trivikram and Sandeep Reddy Vanga in the pipeline. Dhar, on the other hand, is busy with the post-production of Dhurandhar 2. He is yet to lock his next after the spy actioner. Stay tuned...

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Dhurandhar 2 Teaser: Makers Drop Teaser Release Date of Ranveer Singh Starrer
173 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar 2 Teaser: Makers Drop Teaser Release Date of Ranveer Singh Starrer

Mumbai, February 2 - After the massive success of Dhurandhar, the excitement around the second part of the Ranveer Singh-starrer is on another level, and it is set to explode further as the makers have seemingly revealed the teaser date of the spy action thriller. On Monday (February 2), director Aditya Dhar and team shared a cryptic message on social media, which reads "Tomorrow 12:12". This is nothing but the makers have subtly dropped a hint that the much-awaited teaser of Dhurandhar is coming tomorrow at noon. The update has sent fans into a frenzy on social media. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The minimalistic announcement has worked perfectly in building curiosity, with audiences eagerly waiting for the first official glimpse of the second part of a mega blockbuster and hugely popular film. Titled Dhurandhar: Part 2 – Revenge, the film is jointly produced by Jio Studios and Aditya Dhar and features an ensemble cast including Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, and others. The teaser has already received CBFC certification, indicating that promotions are now in full swing. Dhurandhar 2 is slated for a March 19, 2026, theatrical release, and with the teaser just hours away, expectations are sky-high for another hard-hitting chapter in the blockbuster spy franchise. Stay tuned...

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Border 2 Box Office: Sunny Deol Starrer Scores A Good Second Weekend of 50+ Crore Net
173 days ago
Bollywood

Border 2 Box Office: Sunny Deol Starrer Scores A Good Second Weekend of 50+ Crore Net

Mumbai, February 2 – Director Anurag Singh's war drama Border 2 again crossed the 20 crore net mark on its second Sunday, helping the film register a good second weekend of over 50 crores net at the domestic box office. The film recorded a drop of around 55% from its opening frame, which is considered a good hold for a big-ticket sequel. The Sunny Deol-led blockbuster has now accumulated approximately 275 crores net in 10 days, with the second weekend contributing around 51 crores net. The film is expected to breach the 300 crores net milestone by the end of its second week, making it the first Indian film of 2026 to achieve the feat. At the worldwide box office, Border 2 has grossed around 375 crores in its first 10 days. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The sequel has already emerged as the second-highest-grossing film of Sunny Deol's career. However, it is unlikely to replicate the historic run of Gadar 2, which turned into a massive all-time blockbuster in 2023. Despite high expectations, the film's relatively weak promotional campaign limited its reach beyond the core audience, as word of mouth remained decent but not extraordinary. Produced by T-Series and JP Films, Border 2 will be eyeing a domestic gross of over 400 crores and a worldwide finish in the range of 500 crores. While these numbers may appear slightly underwhelming considering the franchise value and pre-release expectations, the final outcome will still be solid, especially in the current scenario of sequel fatigue and muted promotions. Stay tuned...

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Dhurandhar Box Office: Spy Actioner Continues To Remain Strong In 9th Weekend Despite OTT Release
174 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar Box Office: Spy Actioner Continues To Remain Strong In 9th Weekend Despite OTT Release

Mumbai, February 1 - Ranveer Singh's spy actioner Dhurandhar continues to defy box office norms, showing remarkable staying power even in its 9th weekend, despite being available on Netflix for subscribers at no additional cost. The film is once again showing its sustainability with its steady collections, underlining its historic theatrical run. On the 9th Friday, the Aditya Dhar-directed blockbuster collected approximately 25 lakh net, followed by an impressive jump on Saturday with around 40 lakh net. These figures are considered exceptional for a film that has already completed two months in cinemas and is simultaneously streaming on a major OTT platform. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The 9th weekend net collection is expected to be around 1.25 crore, a sensational result under normal circumstances and even more remarkable considering the free digital access available to Netflix subscribers. The continued footfalls indicate that a section of the audience is still opting for the big-screen experience. The film's sustained performance further cements Dhurandhar as one of the most extraordinary box office runs in Indian cinema. So far, the film has scored 836+ crore net in 58 days, and with strong word of mouth, repeat audiences, and mass appeal, the spy actioner has successfully broken the conventional post-OTT release slowdown, adding yet another milestone to its already historic theatrical journey. Stay tuned...

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Mardaani 3 Box Office: Rani Mukerji Starrer Emerges Biggest Opener In The Franchise
175 days ago
Bollywood

Mardaani 3 Box Office: Rani Mukerji Starrer Emerges Biggest Opener In The Franchise

Mumbai, January 31 - The third instalment of Rani Mukerji-fronted cop action thriller franchise Mardaani has taken a better-than-expected start at the box office despite limited buzz and strong competition. The actress has once again proven her box office pull with Mardaani 3, which collected 4 crore net on its opening day, marking the biggest opening in the Mardaani franchise so far. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Despite facing stiff competition at the box office with Border 2, the film managed to attract audiences with its intense theme and franchise goodwill. With this opening, Mardaani 3 has surpassed its predecessors. Mardaani 2, which was a major success upon release, had opened at 3.80 crore net, while the original Mardaani had collected 3.40 crore net on Day 1. Though not extraordinary, the third instalment's improved numbers reflect growing audience interest in the franchise and Rani Mukerji's powerful screen presence as Shivani Shivaji Roy. The good start is a positive sign for the film's theatrical run, especially given the franchise's reputation for steady word-of-mouth growth. If the film holds well over the weekend, Mardaani 3 could be headed for a healthy lifetime total. All eyes are now on the weekend trend, which will determine whether Mardaani 3 can build on its record-breaking opening and replicate the long-run success achieved by Mardaani 2 at the box office. Stay tuned...

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Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar OTT Release Disappoints Fans
176 days ago
Bollywood

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar OTT Release Disappoints Fans

Hyderabad, January 30 - Ranveer Singh's blockbuster Dhurandhar has finally made its way to streaming, but the much-awaited OTT debut has seemingly failed to live up to audience expectations. While fans were excited to revisit the high-octane action thriller after its sensational theatrical run, the Netflix version has sparked disappointment across social media platforms soon after its release. Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar started streaming on Netflix from January 30 in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil, after the 8 weeks of theatrical run. However, the OTT audience is expressing disappointment over the release. The main reason behind the backlash is the reduced runtime and visible censorship in the OTT cut. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) One major point of discussion was that Netflix's version of Dhurandhar is nine minutes shorter than the original duration of 3 hours and 34 minutes. The runtime of the film on the streaming platform is 3 hours and 25 minutes. Going by the social media reactions, fans are accusing the streaming platform of muting dialogues, censoring abusive language and trimming a total of 10 minutes of the film. According to reports, the runtime of the movie was reduced after the makers were asked to mute two words and one dialogue in reference to Baloch in the movie. According to the revised censor certificate of Dhurandhar, its new runtime is 3 hours, 28 minutes and 56 seconds, and it was further shortened for Netflix release. Stay tuned...

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Border 2 Box Office (Worldwide): Sunny Deol's Film Surpasses 300+ Crore In The First Week, But Falls Short of Gadar 2
176 days ago
Bollywood

Border 2 Box Office (Worldwide): Sunny Deol's Film Surpasses 300+ Crore In The First Week, But Falls Short of Gadar 2

Mumbai, January 30 – Sunny Deol's war drama Border 2 has crossed the 300-crore gross mark at the worldwide box office within its first week, emerging as the actor's second film after Gadar 2 to achieve the feat. The Anurag Singh directorial also becomes the first 300-crore worldwide grosser for Varun Dhawan as well as for the director. Released amid massive expectations, Border 2 opened on a solid note and went on to explode during the Republic Day extended weekend, grossing approximately 250 crore worldwide in its first four days. The film showed an encouraging hold on Tuesday, but collections dipped more than expected on Wednesday, followed by a routine drop on Thursday, taking the first-week total close to 310 crore gross. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) At the domestic box office, the blockbuster sequel has grossed around 268+ crore (224+ crore net) in India. Overseas markets have contributed approximately 41 crore, pushing the total worldwide cume to about 309 crore gross in seven days. While these numbers are undeniably strong, they fall slightly short of the sky-high trade expectations initially associated with the film. After the explosive opening weekend, Border 2 appeared poised for a historic run similar to Gadar 2. However, the sharper-than-anticipated weekday drop has somewhat tempered those prospects. For comparison, Gadar 2 had grossed close to 370 crore worldwide in its first week and went on to finish with an extraordinary lifetime total of nearly 700 crore. The second weekend will be crucial in determining Border 2's long-term box office trajectory. That said, the absence of major competing releases, even though Rani Mukerji's Mardaani 3 released today, should allow the film to sustain steady collections over the next couple of weeks. At present, the film is trending toward a 500 crore worldwide lifetime finish, which would still be solid overall. Stay tuned...

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Dhurandhar OTT Release: Netflix Expands Reach, But Reduced Runtime For Ranveer Singh's All-Time Blockbuster
176 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar OTT Release: Netflix Expands Reach, But Reduced Runtime For Ranveer Singh's All-Time Blockbuster

Mumbai, January 30 - Ranveer Singh's spy action thriller Dhurandhar has finally made its much-awaited OTT debut on Netflix, after scripting history at the global box office. After a record-breaking theatrical run, the movie is now available not just in Hindi but also in dubbed Telugu and Tamil versions, allowing the film to tap into a much wider pan-India and global audience. The multilingual release underlines Netflix's strategy to maximise the digital footprint of one of the biggest Hindi blockbusters in recent times, and also sets the stage for the multilingual theatrical release of Dhurandhar 2, which hits the big screens on March 19 in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The availability of Dhurandhar in South Indian languages has been welcomed by fans, who have been demanding release in other languages. With subtitles and dubbed versions, the film is now expected to find a fresh audience on streaming, further strengthening its post-theatrical impact. However, while the OTT release has expanded the film's accessibility, it has also sparked discussion due to a reduced runtime. The Netflix version is shorter than the theatrical cut, with several minutes trimmed from the original length. The OTT version is 3 hours and 25 minutes long against the 3 hours and 34 minutes of theatrical runtime. This has led to mixed reactions among viewers, particularly those who watched the film in cinemas and were expecting the uncut version to premiere on digital platforms. Despite the trimmed runtime, Dhurandhar continues to command strong interest on OTT, driven by its blockbuster tag, massive box-office legacy, and the curiosity surrounding its second part. Stay tuned...

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Dhurandhar Box Office: Closing Worldwide Collection of Ranveer Singh Starrer
177 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar Box Office: Closing Worldwide Collection of Ranveer Singh Starrer

Mumbai, January 29 - Ranveer Singh's spy action thriller Dhurandhar is nearing the end of its historic theatrical run. With a strong lifetime performance at the worldwide box office, the film has emerged as one of the biggest Indian blockbusters ever. Directed by Aditya Dhar, it enjoyed a long and steady run across domestic and overseas markets, driven by solid word of mouth and repeat audience interest. Dhurandhar has been on a record-breaking run since the second week, and it continued that streak till the 8th week, in which it is expected to score 5.25+ crore net. However, given that the OTT release is around the corner, and target audiences have already it in theatres, it is fair to say that it has wrapped its theatrical journey with a few more crores still may come. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) At the Indian box office, Dhurandhar has grossed 1002+ crores (835+ crore net), with lifetime gross expected to be around 1005 crores. It has scripted history at the domestic box office by becoming the first film ever to top a thousand cross-gross in a single language. Morever, it is the second most watched Hindi film and the most watched outright Bollywood film in Hindi in the post pandemic era. The film has shown remarkable consistency during its historic long run, continuing to draw footfalls despite new releases every week. In the overseas circuit, Dhurandhar has been one of the biggest Indian blockbusters with almost 300 crores gross. As of now, the first part of the two-part saga has scored 1301+ crores gross, heading towards finishing as one of the all-time biggest blockbuster runs at around 1305 crores at the worldwide box office, as the fourth biggest Indian grosser ever. With this performance, Dhurandhar has shown what a well-made spy actioner with total conviction can achieve at the box office. From a thunderous opening to a remarkably sustained run, the film’s closing numbers underline its status as the biggest Bollywood blockbuster in a long time. Stay tuned...

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Don 3 Update: Director Farhan Akhtar Puts The Film On Hold Amid Continuous Delay
177 days ago
Bollywood

Don 3 Update: Director Farhan Akhtar Puts The Film On Hold Amid Continuous Delay

Mumbai, January 29 - Director Farhan Akhtar's plans to reboot the iconic Don franchise continue to remain uncertain as the latest development suggests the Don 3 is unlikely to start rolling anytime soon. Ever since the movie was announced, it has been under scrutiny due to various reasons, and it seems the makers have now decided to move on. According to the report by Pinkvilla, director Farhan Akhtar has decided to momentarily step away from the much-talked-about actioner and shift his focus to his dream project, Jee Le Zaraa. It is said that the filmmaker doesn't want to rush on the casting front after Ranveer Singh exited it over other priorities. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film was supposed to start rolling in early 2026 with Ranveer Singh stepping into the role of Don. However, the mega success of Dhurandhar made the actor rethink his strategy going forward, and in this process, he reportedly backed out from Don 3 as he doesn't want to do back-to-back gangster films. While the buzz around Don 3 continues after Ranveer Singh's exit, Farhan is in no hurry to rush the casting process and wants to ensure the iconic franchise gets the right face to carry the legacy forward. The casting of Don is the most important factor, and Akhtar wants to be absolutely sure about who steps into the role, which is a longer process. Meanwhile, the actor-filmmaker has reported reinitiated conversations around Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt and Priyanka Chopra starrer Jee Le Zaraa. The script for the film is already locked, but the delay is because of logistical challenges and date alignments of all three lead actresses. If dates align, the film could finally go on floors in the second half of 2026. Stay tuned...

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