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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Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna's Thama Trailer Release Date Announced
258 days ago
Bollywood

Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna's Thama Trailer Release Date Announced

Mumbai, September 25 – Producer Dinesh Vijan's horror-comedy universe is set to unleash the next chapter in Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna's Thama. The movie, directed by Munjya fame Aditya Sarpotdar, is scheduled to release on Diwali this year, and the makers are gearing up to start the promotion with the trailer. The much-awaited trailer of Thama, also starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Paresh Rawal, is finally set to arrive this Friday, September 26. The official announcement of the trailer was made on Thursday with a new interesting poster. The trailer has been officially cleared by the censor board with a U/A certificate and a total runtime of 2 minutes and 57 seconds. It is said that Shraddha Kapoor, who has been an integral part of this universe with the Stree franchise, will launch the trailer. This audience can expect a tightly-packed preview offering a strong glimpse into the story, performances, and visual appeal of Thama. Adding to the excitement, the makers are going all out with a special reveal event at Bandra Fort (Amphitheatre) on the same day. The venue is expected to host the cast, crew, media, and fans, turning the trailer launch into a celebratory evening. With Ayushmann and Rashmika sharing the stage with the rest of the team, the buzz around the film is only set to grow bigger as it heads into its promotional phase. Stree aayegi aur THAMMAKE wali news laayegi! 👀❤️ Join us for a special launch at Bandra Fort (Amphitheatre).Register Now.🔗 - https://t.co/QyxfNq6Fk3Meanwhile, the countdown begins! #ThammaTrailer drops tomorrow! Just one more day to go! 🥰This Diwali, the universe… pic.twitter.com/yLKx37gKrr— Maddockfilms (@MaddockFilms) September 25, 2025 Stay tuned...

Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's Jolly LLB 3 Crosses 100 Crore Mark Worldwide
259 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's Jolly LLB 3 Crosses 100 Crore Mark Worldwide

Mumbai, September 24 - Director Suhbhas Kapoor's courtroom comedy Jolly LLB 3, starring Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, is turning into a success story at the box office. Within just 5 days of its release, the film has crossed the 100 crore worldwide gross mark, becoming the second film of the franchise to achieve the feat. The strong mix of comedy, satire, and courtroom drama has clicked with audiences across demographics, leading to good footfalls in both multiplexes and single screens. The film opened on a good note and continued its upward trajectory, grossing over 80 crores worldwide in the opening weekend, thanks to positive word of mouth. The movie showed a decent hold on Monday, followed by a good jump on Tuesday, which led it into the 100 crores club. Domestically, Jolly LLB 3 has grossed approximately 78.50 crores (65.50 crores net) while overseas collection is an estimated 23 crores, for a worldwide total of 101+ crores in 5 days. The chemistry between Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, along with engaging courtroom banter and a social theme, has struck the right chord with viewers. Directed by Subhash Kapoor, the film has also benefited from a family-friendly appeal, which has been the hallmark of the franchise. Stay tuned...

Aryan Khan's The Ba***ds of Bollywood With Shah Rukh Khan's Cameo Debuts At Number 4 On Netflix With 2.8 Million Views
259 days ago
Bollywood

Aryan Khan's The Ba***ds of Bollywood With Shah Rukh Khan's Cameo Debuts At Number 4 On Netflix With 2.8 Million Views

Mumbai, September 4 - Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan made his directorial debut with Netflix's satirical action comedy drama series The Ba***ds of Bollywood. Aryan also created and co-wrote the series, which has been making noise on social media. Despite the huge hype and several cameos of Bollywood superstars and directors, including Shah Rukh Khan, The Ba***ds of Bollywood debuted at number 4 in the non-English category on Netflix. The series scored 2.8 million views in its opening weekend. The show has been trending at number 1 in 9 countries, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Maldives, Oman, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Mauritius. The series is 5 hours and 12 minutes long, which helped the streamer score 14.8 million viewing hours. The viewership of the series is decent, but not up to the sky-high expectations, especially considering the top-tier cameos of SRK, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, SS Rajamouli, Emraan Hashmi, Karan Johar, and many others. Produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment, the series stars Bobby Deol, Lakshya Lalwani, Raghav Juyal, Sahher Bambba, Anya Singh, Manoj Pahwa, Manish Chaudhari, Rajat Bedi, Meherzan Mazda, Divik Sharma, Mona Singh, Gautami Kapoor, Vijayant Kohli, Neville Bharucha, and Armaan Khera, in prominent roles. The series follows actor Aasmaan Singh from Delhi, whose successful debut under producer Freddy Sodawallah leads to a role opposite Karishma Talvar in Karan Johar's film, but he must contend with Freddy's multi-film contract, interference from Karishma's father, Ajay Talvar, emerging romance, and unforeseen complications. Stay tuned...

Director Mohit Suri Reunites With Yash Raj Films For Another Love Story After Scripting History With Saiyaara
259 days ago
Bollywood

Director Mohit Suri Reunites With Yash Raj Films For Another Love Story After Scripting History With Saiyaara

Mumbai, September 24 - After the phenomenal success of Saiyaara, which launched Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda, and went on to become a cultural milestone in the romantic-drama space, director Mohit Suri is all set to reunite with Yash Raj Films for yet another love story. It will be produced by Akshaye Widhani. According to the report by Pinkvilla, Mohit Suri was flooded with offers from all across the industry, with producers willing to splurge pay cheques of unheard amounts. However, Mohit and YRF are continuing their creative partnership, capitalising on the success of Saiyaara. While details of the project are not known yet, it is said that the core plot of the film is locked, and Mohit, along with his team of writers, will develop it into a screenplay now. It is another love story which will explore a brand new world in this genre, blending the chartbuster music. With Mohit Suri back in their camp, fans are anticipating another musical gem alongside a heart-touching narrative—something that has often been the hallmark of his cinema. Casting announcements are expected to follow soon, as the makers are aiming to take the film on floors by Mid-2026. For now, all eyes are on this collaboration that promises to rekindle the magic of Saiyaara while offering audiences a brand-new chapter in Bollywood romance. Stay tuned...

Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi's HAQ Gets A Powerful Teaser With Official Release Date
260 days ago
Bollywood

Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi's HAQ Gets A Powerful Teaser With Official Release Date

Mumbai, September 23 - Junglee Pictures, in association with Insomnia Films and Baweja Studios, has officially released the first teaser of Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi-fronted Haq, a hard-hitting drama inspired by the landmark judgement of the Supreme Court on Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum case. The teaser sets the tone with intense court proceedings and a woman's fight for her rights and justice. Sparking a debate between Personal Law v/s Secular Law, HAQ is directed by Suparn S Varma and features Yami Gautam as Shah Bano and Emraan Hashmi as Mohd. Ahmed Khan, in their most powerful and layered roles yet. Mohd. Ahmad Khan v. Shah Bano Begum, commonly referred to as the Shah Bano case, was a maintenance lawsuit in India, in which the Supreme Court delivered a judgment in favour of providing maintenance to an aggrieved divorced Muslim woman. HAQ is a dramatised version of events stated in the book titled Bano: Bharat ki Beti, written by Jigna Vora, and revisits one of the most controversial cases in India of the 80s. The teaser promises to be an intense and inspiring tale of a woman's fight. The movie has been confirmed to release on November 7, 2026. Stay tuned...

Tamil Actor Arjun Das Set For His Hindi Debut With Ranveer Singh's Don 3; Details Revealed
261 days ago
Bollywood

Tamil Actor Arjun Das Set For His Hindi Debut With Ranveer Singh's Don 3; Details Revealed

Mumbai, September 22 - Director Farhan Akhtar roped in Ranveer Singh to play the Don in the reboot of the iconic gangster action drama franchise, headlined by Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan previously. The movie was announced a couple of years back, but the shoot was delayed due to the extensive pre-production and other commitments of the duo. Things are now moving thick and fast, as reports say Farhan Akhtar is gearing up to take the movie on floors by January 2026. Before that, the filmmaker is busy finalising the rest of the main cast, and in this process, he is in talks with Tamil actor Arjun Das to play the main antagonist role. According to the report by Pinkvilla, Das is in talks to make his Hindi debut after playing grey shades in some of the recent blockbusters like Master, Kaithi, Vikram, Good Bad Ugly, and the upcoming OG. Farhan Akhtar and team have loved Arjun's work and are in advanced talks with him for Don 3. The talented actor has shown his interest, too, as the character has multiple arcs and a lot more than just a run-of-the-mill antagonist. It is said that the cat-and-mouse game between Ranveer Singh and Arjun Das will be among the major USP's of Don 3. Ranveer will be undergoing workshops to get the mannerisms of Don right, as he is excited to embark on an action-packed journey with Farhan Akhtar and the team. Produced by Excel Entertainment, Don 2 will be shot in real locations, including the big action sequences, to bring in an element of realism to what is reflected on the screen. The international stunt team are reportedly on board to design the action sequences. Stay tuned...

Rani Mukerji's Mardaani 3 Gets First Look Poster As YRF Re-confirms Release Date
261 days ago
Bollywood

Rani Mukerji's Mardaani 3 Gets First Look Poster As YRF Re-confirms Release Date

Mumbai, September 22 - Rani Mukerji returns as a daredevil cop Shivani Shivaji Roy with Yash Raj Films' upcoming action thriller Mardaani 3. The third part of one of the biggest and most successful female-led franchises in India is scheduled to hit the big screens next year with another gripping chapter. Directed by Abhiraj Minawala in his directorial debut, Mardaani 3 is among the most-awaited films, and to mark the auspicious occasion of Navratri, Yash Raj Films has unveiled the first look poster of the film, and also re-confirmed that it will be hitting theatres globally on February 27, 2026. The poster sets the mood right from the start — it features a close-up of a hand holding a pistol, with a Delhi Police barricade in the background. The imagery immediately signals that Rani Mukerji's character, Shivani Shivaji Roy, is ready to dive back into another intense face-off against crime. Known for its realistic portrayal of dark themes, the Mardaani series has always carried a gritty and uncompromising tone, and the first glimpse of part three suggests that this chapter will be no different. Produced by Aditya Chopra, Mardaani 3 is expected to raise the stakes higher than ever before. While the first film dealt with child trafficking and the second highlighted the menace of cybercrime, the plot of the third instalment is still under wraps. However, fans can expect another socially relevant theme tackled with raw intensity. Rani Mukerji's portrayal of Shivani Shivaji Roy, a fearless and sharp-minded cop, has earned her wide acclaim since the franchise began in 2014 Given the success of the first two films and the strong recall value of the franchise, Mardaani 3 is already being touted as one of the most awaited Bollywood releases of 2026. With YRF backing the project, the scale and storytelling promise to be bigger and bolder. As the countdown begins for its February release, all eyes are now on the makers to drop the teaser or trailer in the coming months. One thing is certain — Rani Mukerji is all set to deliver yet another power-packed performance that will keep audiences hooked. On the auspicious Day 1 of Navratri, here’s to celebrating the victory of good over evil. #RaniMukerji returns as top cop Shivani Shivaji Roy in Mardaani 3 to investigate the most challenging case of her career. 🔥#Mardaani3 in cinemas 27th February, 2026. #AbhirajMinawala… pic.twitter.com/oAYO9FGfdJ— Yash Raj Films (@yrf) September 22, 2025 Stay tuned...

Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's Jolly LLB 3 Delivers Franchise's Strongest Opening Weekend
261 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's Jolly LLB 3 Delivers Franchise's Strongest Opening Weekend

Mumbai, September 22 - Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi's much-anticipated courtroom comedy drama Jolly LLB 3 has lived up to the buzz, delivering the strongest opening weekend for the popular franchise at the domestic box office. The film, directed by Subhash Kapoor, opened to a good start on Friday with collections of around 12.50 crore net, before showing a significant jump on Saturday with 20 crore. The momentum continued on Sunday as it raked in another 21 crore, taking its opening weekend total to an impressive 53.5 crore. With these figures, Jolly LLB 3 has surpassed the previous opening weekend of 50.46 crores net for Jolly LLB 2. The positive word of mouth, along with the family-friendly appeal of the comedy drama and the award-worthy performances of the cast, have played a key role in its box office momentum. Beyond just franchise comparisons, the film has also secured a strong spot among 2025's Bollywood releases. It stands as the eighth-highest opening weekend earner of the year and ranks among Akshay Kumar’s better post-pandemic performers. Though it doesn't mark his career-best opening, the film's success reaffirms his strong pull with audiences. With positive audience feedback and a good opening weekend trend, Jolly LLB 3 looks set to continue its winning run in the coming days. Stay tuned...

Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's Jolly LLB 3 Day 2 Early Estimates: Scores A Strong Growth
263 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's Jolly LLB 3 Day 2 Early Estimates: Scores A Strong Growth

Mumbai, September 20 - Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi's courtroom comedy drama Jolly LLB 3 opened on a positive note at the box office. The film collected approximately 12.75 crore net on its opening day, thanks to the positive word of mouth, which helped the movie to gain momentum post-noon shows. The steady pick-up in evening and night shows on Friday hinted at positive word-of-mouth, which is now clearly reflected in Saturday's trend. On its second day, the film is witnessing a significant surge in collections. As per early estimates, Jolly LLB 3 has shown a jump of over 50%, raking in the range of 19-21 crore net on Saturday. The impressive growth comes on the back of encouraging reviews and strong audience feedback, with family and multiplex audiences driving the momentum. Advance bookings also showed a healthy rise compared to Friday, signalling growing demand. The total collection after 2 days is 32+ crores net. With this strong upward trend, the movie is now on track for a 52-55 crore net opening weekend, which would place it among the better performers of the year. The chemistry between Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, along with the film's entertaining courtroom drama and social commentary, seems to have struck a chord with audiences. Stay tuned...

From Dangal To Lokah: The Highest-Grossing Films Across Six Major Indian Film Industries
263 days ago
Bollywood

From Dangal To Lokah: The Highest-Grossing Films Across Six Major Indian Film Industries

Mumbai, September 20 - The Indian cinema is the most diverse in the world with its vast landscape of languages and cultures, each with its own set of superstars, styles, and record-breaking blockbusters. Over the years, the country has delivered rich results at the box office, not just with the mainstream Hindi cinema, but also with regional cinema, where films across different genres unlocked new potential. As the Indian cinema continues to evolve and come closer than ever, there have been certain films which have not only ruled their regional box office but also established themselves as benchmarks for their respective industries. Here's a look at the current all-time biggest hits from six major Indian film industries, which have set benchmarks for their other films to achieve. Hindi Cinema – Dangal (2016) Aamir Khan's sports drama Dangal (2016) remains the undisputed king of not just Bollywood, but of Indian cinema. With a staggering 2070 crore worldwide gross, the wrestling drama became a global sensation, largely due to its phenomenal run in China, which contributed over 60% to its total collection. Years later, no Indian film has managed to surpass its worldwide record. Telugu Cinema – Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) While Dangal remains the biggest Indian blockbuster, it was director S.S. Rajamouli's magnum opus Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) that changed the game for Indian cinema. Starring Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, and Anushka Shetty, the epic fantasy collected 1788 crore worldwide and showcased the true potential of Telugu films and also broke the language barrier to emerge as a pan-India spectacle, with a large contribution from the Hindi language. Kannada Cinema – KGF Chapter 2 (2022) Kannada cinema was largely limited to its home state before the Yash-fronted KGF franchise changed the game for it. And it was KGF Chapter 2 (2022) that proved that Kannada cinema could dominate globally. With its raw action, style, and storytelling, the film amassed an extraordinary 1230 crore worldwide, cementing itself as the industry's biggest blockbuster to date. Tamil Cinema – 2.0 (2018) The Tamil film industry has failed to match its fellow Southern industries in terms of potential, but it has seen a continuous rise over the last few years. However, despite multiple 500 crores blockbusters, it is Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar's sci-fi extravaganza 2.0 (2018), directed by Shankar, which is still the biggest Tamil grosser to date. The film, packed with cutting-edge VFX, grossed ₹691 crore worldwide. Malayalam Cinema – Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra (2025) The Malayalam cinema has been on an unreal rise for the last few years. From being limited to the regional barrier to breaking into the Pan-India market, the industry has made sure that it competes with the giants of Indian cinema. And it can't be a prouder moment for the industry that a female-led film is leading the charge. Kalyani Priyadarshan's superhero saga Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, with a 267+ crore worldwide gross, has become the industry's highest-grossing film of all time, surpassing big names like Mohanlal's Empuraan. Punjabi Cinema – Jatt & Juliet 3 (2024) The Punjabi film industry has been struggling to deliver results at the box office due to various reasons. It has scored only two 100 crores grossers, with Diljit Dosanjh and Neeru Bajwa's romantic comedy Jatt & Juliet 3 (2024) being the biggest of them. It became the second-ever Punjabi movie, after Carry On Jatta 3 (2023), to cross the 100 crore milestone, grossing 102.60 crore worldwide. Stay tuned...

Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's Jolly LLB 3 Day 1 Early Estimates: Takes A Double-Digit Opening
264 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's Jolly LLB 3 Day 1 Early Estimates: Takes A Double-Digit Opening

Mumbai, September 19 - Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi's much-awaited courtroom comedy drama Jolly LLB 3 has taken a promising start at the domestic box office. The film, which marks the return of the popular franchise, started on a decent note in the morning shows, but quickly picked up pace as the day progressed. By afternoon, the film showed positive trends, and the momentum truly kicked in towards the evening and night shows, resulting in a better-than-expected first-day figure. What initially seemed like a 9-10 crore start has now shaped up into a good 12+ crore opening. According to early estimates, the film has collected 12-13 crore net on Day 1, and if the single-screen contribution comes out equally good, the movie even stands a chance to surpass Jolly LLB 2's opening day figure of 13.20 crore. That would be a significant feat, considering the gap between instalments and the current box office scenario. The initial word of mouth for Jolly LLB 3 seems to be positive, with audiences appreciating the mix of humour, drama, and courtroom sequences. If this reception sustains, the movie is well-positioned to score big over its first weekend. The opening day trend and advance booking for Saturday and Sunday suggest that the film could race towards a 50 crore opening weekend, which will be a good result. Stay tuned...

Dharma Productions 'Homebound' Selected As India's Official Oscars 2026 Entry; What Is This Film About?
264 days ago
Bollywood

Dharma Productions 'Homebound' Selected As India's Official Oscars 2026 Entry; What Is This Film About?

Mumbai, September 19 - Dharma Productions' upcoming drama film Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, has been selected as India's official entry for the Oscars 2026. The movie will compete in the Best International Feature category at the 98th Academy Awards, slated to take place on March 26, 2026. Starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor in the leading roles, the movie follows two childhood friends from a small village in North India who dream of becoming police officers, hoping the job will bring them the respect they never had. However, as they come closer to their goal, pressure and struggles create problems in their friendship. Produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta and Somen Mishra under the banner of Dharma Productions, Homebound is based on a New York Times article by Basharat Peer from 2020. The film had its premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in Un Certain Regard on 21 May 2025. The film was also selected at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival in Gala Presentation and was screened on 10 September 2025. Homebound is scheduled for a theatrical release in India on September 26. We are proud to announce that Homebound is India's official entry for Best International Feature at the 98th Academy Awards. In cinemas 26th September pic.twitter.com/Yiik8rhVAb— Dharma Productions (@DharmaMovies) September 19, 2025 Stay tuned...