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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Sunny Deol's Border 2 Release Date Moved Up As Makers Unveil The First Look Poster
346 days ago
Bollywood

Sunny Deol's Border 2 Release Date Moved Up As Makers Unveil The First Look Poster

Mumbai, August 15 - One of the most anticipated Indian films of next year, Sunny Deol-fronted war action drama Border 2, is now set to arrive in theatres a day earlier than originally announced. Directed by Anurag Singh, the movie is the sequel to the iconic 1997 blockbuster Border. The announcement came on the occasion of Independence Day (August 15), when the makers unveiled the film's first-look poster, confirming a new January 22, 2026, release date. The striking poster features Sunny Deol in full army gear, seemingly amidst the chaos of battle, evoking strong patriotic emotions and nostalgia for the original film with "Hindustan Meri Jaan" playing in the background. With the new date, Border 2 will enjoy a Thursday release, kicking off an extended five-day Republic Day weekend. If audience reception is strong, trade analysts believe the film could register one of the biggest opening weekends ever for a Hindi film at the domestic box office. Sunny Deol will reprise his legendary role of Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri, MVC, VSM, immortalised in the original. Joining him are Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, and debutante Medha Rana in pivotal roles, promising a blend of seasoned star power and fresh energy. Hindustan ke liye ladenge....phir ek baar! 🇮🇳🔥#Border2 hits theatres on Jan 22, 2026#HappyIndependenceDay!@iamsunnydeol @Varun_dvn @diljitdosanjh #AhanShetty #BhushanKumar #JPDutta @RealNidhiDutta #KrishanKumar @SinghAnurag79 @ShivChanana @binoygandhi @neerajkalyan_24… pic.twitter.com/9AIsZoj3NO— T-Series (@TSeries) August 15, 2025 Stay tuned...

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War 2 Opening Day (Day 1) Early Estimates: Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR-starrer Underperforms At The Box Office
347 days ago
Bollywood

War 2 Opening Day (Day 1) Early Estimates: Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR-starrer Underperforms At The Box Office

Mumbai, August 14 - Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR-fronted spy action thriller has opened to lower-than-expected numbers in the Hindi version, and is in real danger of scoring the lowest opening of YRF's Spy Universe, according to early estimates. ## Despite massive buzz, a holiday period, and being part of YRF's successful Spy Universe, the film is estimated to have collected 29-31 crore net in Hindi on its opening day. If the estimates hold, it will be the lowest debut in Spy Universe, behind Ek Tha Tiger, which opened to around 33 crores net in 2012.## Trade analysts were expecting the film to debut closer to the last Spy Universe film, Tiger 3 (43 crores net) or even higher, given the scale, star power, and pre-release marketing push. However, mixed factors such as competition from Rajinikanth's Coolie in southern markets, and slightly cautious audience reception seem to have impacted its performance. ## While the Hindi version has underperformed compared to expectations, the film is seemingly performing much stronger in the Telugu version, thanks to Jr. NTR's massive fan base. The total India gross for Day 1 is expected to be higher once all language versions are accounted for, as estimates suggest 60+ crores gross. ## With the Independence Day holiday boost and the weekend ahead, War 2 still has a chance to recover ground. Interestingly, the film has much better ratings than Coolie on BookMyShow and Google, so the hope is still there for a turnaround if those ratings turn into footfalls. ## Stay tuned...

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Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's War 2 Dominates Rajinikanth's Coolie in Early Google and BookMyShow Ratings
347 days ago
Bollywood

Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's War 2 Dominates Rajinikanth's Coolie in Early Google and BookMyShow Ratings

Mumbai, August 14 - Two of the biggest movies of the year, YRF's spy action thriller War 2 and Sun Pictures' gangster action drama Coolie finally hit the big screens on August 14 amid huge fanfare and buzz. Before debuting, it was Coolie which was single-handedly dominating War 2 in pre-sales, but things might change going forward. ## The highly anticipated box office clash between Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR-starrer and Rajinikanth-fronted have taken an intriguing turn. While critics' reviews for both titles are poor, the audience reception is not aligning with them, at least, as far as ratings are concerned. ## If Coolie dominated the pre-sales, things have taken an intriguing turn, with early audience ratings showing a surprising lead for the YRF Spy Universe entry. On Google reviews, War 2 has emerged as the early favourite, securing an impressive 4.6/5 rating from around 13K votes, while Coolie, has opened to a respectable but lower 4.1/5 rating from nearly 8K votes.## A similar trend is visible on BookMyShow, where War 2 currently boasts an 8.8/10 audience score from 24K votes, edging out Coolie's 7.8/10 from 33K votes. The higher word-of-mouth index for War 2 indicates that early viewers are responding strongly to the action-packed spy thriller's scale, visuals, and the powerhouse pairing of Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR. ## While Coolie has been breaking advance booking records for Tamil cinema, these early rating numbers suggest that War 2 might have the upper hand in the post-release perception battle. However, with both films riding on massive star power and fan bases, the real test will unfold over the extended Independence Day weekend, when walk-in audiences and repeat viewers could shift the momentum. ## Stay tuned...

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Kartik Aaryan, Sreeleela's Musical Love Story With Director Anurag Basu Locks Christmas 2025 Release
347 days ago
Bollywood

Kartik Aaryan, Sreeleela's Musical Love Story With Director Anurag Basu Locks Christmas 2025 Release

Mumbai, August 14 - One of the most-anticipated romantic films of the year, starring Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela in the leading roles, has locked its release date. The untitled film is directed by Anurag Basu and produced by Bhushan Kumar of T-Series. ## According to the latest report by Bollywood Hungama, the musical love story will be hitting worldwide theatres on December 25, 2025, on the occasion of Christmas. With this, it has confirmed a clash with Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh's spy action thriller Alpha, which is slated to release on the same day. ## While the plot details of the movie are kept under wraps, the report hints at a narrative that combines strong drama with Anurag Basu's signature blend of whimsy and human connection. The production is already being touted as a large-scale, big-screen experience with music and visuals crafted to match the grandeur of its release window. ## It will be Kartik's immediate next after the superhit Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, which was released in November last year. The movie was supposed to be released on Diwali, in a clash with Maddock Films' Thama, but due to a delay in the shoot, it will now be released on Christmas. ## Stay tuned...

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Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's War 2 vs YRF Spy Universe: Opening Day Box Office Battle
348 days ago
Bollywood

Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's War 2 vs YRF Spy Universe: Opening Day Box Office Battle

Mumbai, August 13 - The Spy Universe from Aditya Chopra's Yash Raj Films has completed over a decade with five blockbuster titles during this time. The studio has delivered many iconic blockbusters, from romantic to family dramas, and action entertainers, but Spy Universe is a whole new world altogether, with some of the biggest blockbusters coming from it. ## The YRF Spy Universe has delivered some of Bollywood's biggest opening days, and with the upcoming War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, the franchise is once again in the spotlight. The film has generated significant attention as it marks the first collaboration between North and South in the spy universe. ## Despite the powerhouse collaboration, the film opened lower than initial expectations. The opening of this spy action thriller is still big enough to set the base for an excellent Independence Day opening weekend (if WOM is positive), but as far as Spy Universe is concerned, War 2 debuted lower than Salman Khan's Ek Tha Tiger, making it the lowest opener in the spy universe. ## Have A Look At The Opening Day India Net Collection of Spy Universe Films (Hindi)Movie TitleYearDay 1 CollectionChange (%) From Last FilmEk Tha Tiger2012₹ 32.93 Cr-Tiger Zinda Hai2017₹ 34.10 Cr+3.55%War2019₹ 51.60 Cr+51.32%Pathaan2023₹ 55.00 Cr+6.59%Tiger 32023₹ 43.00 Cr-21.82%War 22025₹ 29.00 Cr-32.56%## Since its inception with Ek Tha Tiger in 2012, the franchise has steadily grown in scale and box office impact. Tiger Zinda Hai in 2017 slightly upped the game with the bigger opening, but the real jump came in 2019 when War, featuring Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff, exploded with 50+ crore debut, setting a new record. ## In 2023, Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan pushed the ceiling even higher by becoming the biggest opener in the Spy Universe. Later that same year, Tiger 3 also made a strong impact, but failed to beat Pathaan and War. Against this backdrop, War 2 (2025) was expected to open around 35 crore net in India, but it failed to do so. ## The road to record-breaking glory is not without hurdles. The film faces stiff competition from Rajinikanth's Coolie, which dominated pre-release hype and advance sales. Additionally, while Jr. NTR's inclusion has boosted appeal in Telugu-speaking markets; the Hindi belt response has been more measured compared to past Spy Universe entries. ## Stay tuned...

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Jolly LLB 3 Teaser: Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi-starrer Storms Internet With 100+ Million Views In 24 Hours
348 days ago
Bollywood

Jolly LLB 3 Teaser: Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi-starrer Storms Internet With 100+ Million Views In 24 Hours

Mumbai, August 13 - The teaser of Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi-fronted courtroom comedy drama Jolly LLB 3 has taken the internet by storm with huge viewership. Directed by Subhash Kapoor, the teaser was launched on April 12 and got a unanimous positive reception. ## Star Studios announced that the teaser of Jolly LLB 3 has generated massive viewership of 100+ million across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X in the first 24 hours, making it one of the most-watched Bollywood film teasers of all time. ## On YouTube, the teaser scored 20 million views with nearly 300K likes and just 1% dislikes in the first 24 hours. Reportedly, it is the 10th most-watched Bollywood teaser on YouTube in the first full day, just behind Kalank and Bharat. Prabhas' Adipurush remains the most-watched with 69 million views. ## The blockbuster response to the teaser has amplified the buzz for the film, which is already among the most-awaited Bollywood titles of the year. The humorous tone with courtroom drama has been the highlight of the franchise, and the teaser of the upcoming instalment is in sync with what previous movies offered. ## Produced by Star Studio18 and Kangra Talkies, Jolly LLB 3 brings both Jollys (Akshay and Arshad) together for the first time after headlining the first two films separately. It also stars Amrita Rao, Huma Qureshi, Saurabh Shukla, and Annu Kapoor, who reprise their roles from the previous films, while Gajraj Rao, Tej Sapru, and Sharat Saxena are the new cast members. ## Jolly LLB 3 is scheduled to release on September 19. ## Dono Jollys’ aur Judge Sahab ko itna pyaar dene ke liye shukriya! ❤️#JollyLLB3Teaser out now: https://t.co/d2DLO0ocYc #JollyVsJolly #JollyLLB3 in cinemas 19th September pic.twitter.com/VDmDrr6Shn— Star Studios (@starstudios_) August 13, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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War 2 First Day Advance Booking In India: Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR-starrer Picks Up After Telugu States Opening
349 days ago
Bollywood

War 2 First Day Advance Booking In India: Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR-starrer Picks Up After Telugu States Opening

Hyderabad, August 12 - The advance booking of War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, has finally gained momentum following its opening in the Telugu states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Initially slated to open on August 11, pre-sales in these regions were delayed by a day due to a pending government order regarding ticket price hikes. ## Prior to bookings opening in the Telugu states, War 2 had secured around 10 crore gross (with block seats) for the opening day for its Hindi version, which is a decent figure, though slightly below trade expectations. The scenario changed once Telugu state bookings went live, with BookMyShow registering over 20,000 ticket sales per hour for the first time. ## This surge is expected to give Hindi belt sales a much-needed push, especially in North India, as the film heads into its August 14 release with just over a day of pre-sales left. ## Directed by Ayan Mukerji, War 2 is clashing with superstar Rajinikanth's gangster action drama Coolie, which is one horse race at the moment as far as advance booking is concerned. The Tamil blockbuster has been dominating the advance booking race, with opening day sales already touching an 75 crore gross worldwide — including 30 crore from India alone — and still a full day to go before release. ## War 2 marks the sixth installment in Yash Raj Films' blockbuster Spy Universe and serves as a direct sequel to the 2019 hit War. Directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Aditya Chopra, the film also features Kiara Advani as the female lead alongside Ashutosh Rana and Anil Kapoor in key roles. It is set for a grand release in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil on August 14. ## Stay tuned...

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Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor's Param Sundari Trailer: A Refreshing Rom-Com With North-South Touch
349 days ago
Bollywood

Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor's Param Sundari Trailer: A Refreshing Rom-Com With North-South Touch

Mumbai, August 12 - The trailer of Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor-starrer romantic-comedy Param Sundari, has finally dropped, offering audiences a breezy, vibrant peek into a cross-cultural love story set against the picturesque backdrop of Kerala. ## Directed by Tushar Jalota and produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films, the romantic comedy is slated for release on August 29, 2025. It is a story about a North Indian Delhi boy, Param, who travels to South India's Kerala, and falls for Sundari. How he manages to win her heart ## The trailer opens with a charming meet-cute inside a centuries-old church, where Param (Sidharth Malhotra) meets Sundari (Janhvi Kapoor), a graceful Malayali dancer. From the first exchange, it's clear this is a love story brimming with cultural contrasts, playful banter, and a fair share of misunderstandings. ## It is packed with funny one-liners, romantic moments between the lead pair, and soulful music. Both the lead stars seem to be enjoying themselves as their chemistry looks top-notch. Janhvi steals the spotlight in a witty monologue about South Indian film industries and their heroes Rajinikanth, Mohanlal, Allu Arjun and Yash. ## Overall, the trailer of Param Sundari is refreshing and colourful, which promises non-stop entertainment and brings old-school Bollywood romance back. Understanding the current mood of moviegoers, the film will appeal to both youth and family audiences. It is scheduled to be released on August 29. ## ## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's Jolly LLB 3 Teaser Released
349 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's Jolly LLB 3 Teaser Released

Mumbai, August 12 - The much-awaited teaser of Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi's courtroom comedy drama Jolly LLB 3 has been released amid massive anticipation. The film brings both Jollys (Akshay and Arshad) together for the first time after headlining the first two films separately. ## Directed by Subhash Kapoor, the teaser beautifully amps up excitement with its signature blend of courtroom comedy and the chemistry between the characters, which have been the hallmarks of the franchise. With both Jollys colliding in the courtroom and Judge Tripathi hilariously caught in the middle, the anticipation has skyrocketed ahead of the film's release next month. ## Produced by Star Studio18 and Kangra Talkies, Jolly LLB 3 brings back the original cast, including Amrita Rao, Huma Qureshi, Saurabh Shukla, and Annu Kapoor, who reprise their roles from the first two films. Gajraj Rao, Tej Sapru, and Sharat Saxena are the new members of the cast. ## There were rumours that Jolly LLB 3 might be pushed back to October 2nd, but the makers have confirmed that this much-awaited film will be hitting worldwide cinemas on September 19, 2025, as scheduled. The teaser hasn't revealed anything about the story, but it is said to be based on real incidents. ## ## Stay tuned...

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Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's War 2 Hits 1 Million Interest On Book My Show; Joins Prabhas' Adipurush
350 days ago
Bollywood

Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's War 2 Hits 1 Million Interest On Book My Show; Joins Prabhas' Adipurush

Mumbai, August 11 - The buzz for Yash Raj Films' War 2 is reaching unprecedented levels. The spy action thriller, headlined by Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, has hit a new milestone on Book My Show ahead of its August 14 release worldwide. ## The Ayan Mukerji's directorial has crossed the 1 million interest mark on BookMyShow, signalling massive anticipation among moviegoers. With this, War 2 becomes only the second Bollywood film to achieve the feat after Prabhas-fronted Adipurush (1.1 million). ## Overall, War 2 is the 14th movie and 12th Indian title to mark a million interests on BMS. The non-Indian films to hit the milestone are Avengers: Endgame (1.57 million) and Avatar: Fire and Ash (1.10+ million. Kamal Haasan's LCU film Vikram has the highest number of interest with 2.3 million on the ticketing platform. ## War 2 is the latest entry and the sixth film in YRF's Spy Universe and promises a high-octane clash between Hrithik and Jr. NTR. The film also stars Kiara Advani, Ashutosh Rana and Anil Kapoor in key roles. If the pre-release interest on BMS is anything to go by, it's gearing up for a thunderous opening. ## Meanwhile, the advance booking of the film is already opened and is having a good response so far with more than 2 days left for the release. ## Stay tuned...

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Mahavatar Narsimha Beats The Lion King To Become The Highest-Grossing Animated Movie In India
350 days ago
Bollywood

Mahavatar Narsimha Beats The Lion King To Become The Highest-Grossing Animated Movie In India

Mumbai, August 11 - There is no stopping Mahavatar Narsimha at the box office as the devotional epic action drama continues to rewrite box office records for an Indian animation film. Directed by Kaleem Productions and Hombale Films, the movie had an excellent third weekend, which saw it cross 200 crores worldwide. ## Directed by Ashwin Kumar, Mahavatar Narsimha is already the highest-grossing Indian animated movie of all time by an uncomparable margin, and now, it has become the highest animated grosser at the Indian box office by beating Disney's The Lion King (2019). ## Directed by Jon Favreau, The Lion King is a photorealistically animated remake of the traditionally animated 1994 film. It grossed over 190+ crores in India in 2019, a record which has now been broken by the first film in the Mahavatar Cinematic Universe. ## The Indian blockbuster has grossed approximately 202 crores (169+ crores net) in India, while its overseas collection is around 213 crores gross in 17 days so far. These numbers are unheard of for an Indian animation, as the second biggest grosser is 2005's Hanuman, which scored around 11 crores gross domestically. ## Mahavatar Narsimha chronicles the Mahaan avatars of Bhagwan Vishnu - Varaha and Narsimha. Varaha, a mighty boar, rescues Bhudevi (Mother Earth) from the Asura Hiranyaksha. After his victory, the story shifts to Hiranyakashipu, Hiranyaksha's brother, who gains a boon, declares himself a god, and oppresses Vishnu’s followers. Prahlad, his son and devoted follower of Vishnu, remains faithful despite his father's threats. To save Prahlad and defeat evil, Vishnu appears as Narsimha, a half-man, half-lion form, who kills Hiranyakashipu while honouring the conditions of the demon's boon from Bhagwan Brahma.## Stay tuned...

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Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's War 2 Inside Reports Revealed
350 days ago
Bollywood

Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's War 2 Inside Reports Revealed

Mumbai, August 11 - The Independence Day 2025 weekend is set to welcome two of the biggest Indian films - War 2 and Coolie - to ignite the box office. Both films are headlined by some of the biggest stars of the country, especially War 2, which marks a major lead collaboration between North and South India. ## Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film features Bollywood Greek God Hrithik Roshan, reprising his role as Kabir from the first film, with Telugu superstar Jr. NTR marking his debut in the YRF spy universe as well in Bollywood with this action thriller, and the inside reports are anything to go by, the duo is set to deliver a big blockbuster. ## One of the most reliable Hindi film journalists, Himesh Mankad, shared the inside reports of War 2, and he called it a potential blockbuster and big money spinner for the industry. While the final outcome always depends on what audiences say, Himesh has a good track record in sharing inside reports in recent times. ## Even during the pre-release event of War 2, the team spoke highly about the film, with Jr. NTR calling it one of the greatest Indian films of our time. Hrithik too said that the sequel sits right on top of everything that he has done so far in his career. ## War 2 is the sixth film in the YRF's Spy Universe and a sequel to the 2019 blockbuster War. It also stars Kiara Advani as the female lead alongside Ashutosh Rana and Anil Kapoor in key roles. The movie is scheduled to release on August 14, in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil, languages in the regular and premium formats, including IMAX and Dolby Cinemas. ## Stay tuned...

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