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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Box Office: 'Sikandar' First Tuesday/Third Day Estimates
435 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Sikandar' First Tuesday/Third Day Estimates

Mumbai, April 1 - After the underwhelming first two days of around 55 crores net collection, superstar Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna's action drama Sikandar has shown a much better hold than expected on its third day at the domestic box office. ## The AR Murugadoss directorial is showing a drop of around 30% from the Eid day, as early estimates suggest the collection to be in the range of 19-20 crores net on the first Tuesday. It has the benefit of the Basi Eid Holiday today as total collection is around 74 crores after 3 days. ## The audience word of mouth is poor, so there was the fear among the trade that the movie might collapse after Eid day, but the good hold has reignited some hope for the makers.## The real test for Sikandar will begin from Wednesday, though it is now certain to enter the 100 crores club as there is not much competition leading to the second weekend. The lower-than-expected first two days have almost sealed but confirmed the film's fate, but it can still manage to reach a respectable lifetime total by showing similar hold going forward. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Sikandar' Second Day Early Estimates
436 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Sikandar' Second Day Early Estimates

Mumbai, March 31 - Superstar Salman Khan's action drama Sikandar has some growth on Eid day, but overall collection remains underwhelming. The movie was expected to rock the Eid weekend, but the poor audience reception has made a huge dent in its progress. ## After scoring approximately 26 crores net collection on the first day, which was Sunday, Sikandar witnessed a minimal growth of around 10% on Eid to score an estimated 28-29 crores net, pushing total collection to around 54-55 crores after 2 days. ## The things could have gone extremely wrong had there not been the Eid holiday, which was the main reason for the whatever growth film's scored on its second day. The Eid factor might help the movie in the next couple of days, otherwise, things are not looking good for the film. ## Apart from the little festive advantage, Sikandar has not much competition with new releases, but it might prove beneficial, but it is easier said than done, as audience reception is not favourable. It needs to be seen how it performs going forward. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Sikandar' Opening Day Early Estimates
437 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Sikandar' Opening Day Early Estimates

Mumbai, March 30 - The industry's worst nightmare might be coming to hunt them as superstar Salman Khan's action drama Sikandar has fared below the trade expectations at the domestic box office on its first day, which was Sunday and a day before Eid holiday. ## Sikandar had a decent pre-sales, but it was expected to have a strong response in the spot bookings due to the star power and being a mass entertainer; however, the poor audience reception didn't help its cause. According to early estimates, the movie is expected to open in the range of 25-26 crores net, something the pre-sales trend suggested. ## The first day box office trend of Sikandar is not healthy, especially given the fact that it was a Sunday release, followed by Eid holiday. The final numbers of the first day might go a little higher, depending on the performance in the smaller centres, and also there is a holiday tomorrow, which might give some boost in the night shows, but still, it is an average start. ## Sikandar has to score big tomorrow on Eid to cover the lost ground, and then will have to pray for a miracle that the poor audience reception doesn't come too early to hunt it during the weekdays.## Stay tuned...

Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's 'Jolly LLB 3' New Release Date Locked
446 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's 'Jolly LLB 3' New Release Date Locked

Mumbai, March 21 - Superstar Akshay Kumar reunites with Arshad Warsi for the third instalment of courtroom comedy drama Jolly LLB after separately headlining the first two films. Directed by Subhash Kapoor, Jolly LLB 3 is easily one of the most anticipated Bollywood films of the year and the makers have finally locked the release date. ## Produced by Star Studios, Kangra Talkies, and Cape of Good Films, Jolly LLB 3 has been confirmed to hit the big screens on September 19, 2025. It was earlier supposed to be released in April this year but due to Akshay's Kesari 2 shifting in this month, Jolly LLB 3 has now been moved to September. ## The film pits Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi against each other inside the court, marking the first time when the duo is coming together in this 3-film franchise. Earlier, Arshad Warsi headlined the first movie in 2013 while Akshay headlined Jolly LLB 2 in 2017.## Apart from Akshay and Arshad who reprise their roles as Advocate Jagdishwar "Jolly" Mishra and Advocate Jagdish Tyagi, respectively, the movie also marks the return of Huma Qureshi as Pushpa Pandey Mishra, Amrita Rao as Sandhya Tyagi and Saurabh Shukla as Justice Sunderlal Tripathi.## #Xclusiv... AKSHAY KUMAR - ARSHAD WARSI: 'JOLLY LLB 3' RELEASE DATE LOCKED... #Viacom18Studios locks 19 Sept 2025 for the highly anticipated #JollyLLB3, the biggest film in the franchise.Stars #AkshayKumar [as #JollyMishra] and #ArshadWarsi [as #JollyTyagi]... Directed by… pic.twitter.com/Es8EwGAvQo— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) March 21, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

A Massive Piracy Attack On Vicky Kaushal's Box Office Blockbuster 'Chhaava'
446 days ago
Bollywood

A Massive Piracy Attack On Vicky Kaushal's Box Office Blockbuster 'Chhaava'

Mumbai, March 21 - Vicky Kaushal-fronted historical action drama Chhaava is doing excellent business at the box office. Based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, Chhaava is already the highest-grossing Indian film of the year with a worldwide collection of around 775 crores gross. ## Chhaava is currently running in its 6th week and nearing 800 crores gross collection. The movie will run in theatres for a minimum of 8 weeks before it is made available on OTT, however, even before the deadline, it has been hit by massive piracy and the investigation has begun for the same. ## According to the reports, Chhaava's HD prints have been leaked online and the Mumbai Police is said to have registered a case in this matter. The movie was deliberately leaked online through pirated sites on more than 1800 digital links. This isn't the first time a Bollywood film has leaked before its official digital release as there have been many such cases in the past. ## It is said that producer Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films anticipated this illegal activity and reportedly hired an anti-piracy agency to handle this matter legally. The South Cyber ​​Cell has reportedly registered a case under sections 316 (2) and 308 (3) of the Indian Penal Code (BNS), sections 51, 63 and 65 (A) of the Copyright Act, sections 43 and 66 of the Information Technology (IT) Act.## Chhaava is directed by Laxman Utekar and it stars Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj alongside Rashmika Mandanna as Yesubai Bhonsale and Akshaye Khanna as Aurangzeb. It was released on February 14 and in 35 days so far, it has grossed approximately 773 crores worldwide, including 683 crores gross in India (Hindi and Telugu). ## Stay tuned...

Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' Officially Confirmed For March 30, Sunday Release
448 days ago
Bollywood

Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' Officially Confirmed For March 30, Sunday Release

Mumbai, March 19 - Superstar Salman Khan's much-awaited action drama Sikandar has officially been confirmed to hit the big screen on March 30, Sunday, also in IMAX. This is the back-to-back second movie of the Bollywood superstar to release on Sunday, after Tiger 3 in 2023.## The makers announced the release date of the movie on Wednesday, March 19 with a new poster featuring Salman. Directed by AR Murugadoss, Sikandar will debut in theaters a day before Eid which falls on March 31. The movie will be chasing one of the biggest openings for a Bollywood title but the Sunday release has taken away the regular weekend advantage. ## Sikandar is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under his banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. It stars Salman Khan in the title role with Rashmika Mandanna playing the female lead while Sathyaraj and Prateik Babbar are the negative leads. The announcement of advance booking opening will be made with the trailer launch.## See you in theatres worldwide on 30th March! #Sikandar #SajidNadiadwala’s #Sikandar Directed by @ARMurugadoss @iamRashmika #Sathyaraj @TheSharmanJoshi @MsKajalAggarwal @prateikbabbar #AnjiniDhawan @jatinsarna #AyanKhan @DOP_Tirru @ipritamofficial @Music_Santhosh… pic.twitter.com/IeiEAIUEiw— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) March 19, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

Akshay Kumar's 'Sky Force' OTT Release Date Revealed
449 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar's 'Sky Force' OTT Release Date Revealed

Mumbai, March 19 - Superstar Akshay Kumar's aerial action thriller Sky Force was one of the first big Bollywood releases of the year. Directed by Abhishek Anil Kapur and Sandeep Kewlani, the film was released on January 24 and did decently at the box office. ## Produced by Maddock Films and Jio Studios, Sky Force is hailed as one of the best Bollywood films of 2025 so far, so there is a demand for the movie on streaming platforms from OTT audiences. Amazon Prime Video has post-theatrical streaming rights to the movie and the streamer confirmed on Wednesday that it will start streaming on March 21. ## The movie will complete 8 weeks (56 days) of its theatrical run, a minimum window before the films are made available OTT. On Amazon Prime Video, it will stream in India and across 240 countries and territories globally from March 21. ## Sky Force is based on the real events. It unravels a compelling story that offers a glimpse into one of India's first and deadliest airstrikes on Pakistan. The film follows the journey of a hero lost in action and his comrade's relentless quest for the truth. ## The movie stars Akshay Kumar and newcomer Veer Pahariya, alongside Sara Ali Khan, Nimrat Kaur, and Sharad Kelkar, among others in key roles. During its theatrical run, Sky Force grossed approximately 150 crores at the worldwide box office and was a decent success. ## Stay tuned...

Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' Theatrical Runtime Locked; Trailer Date Revealed
449 days ago
Bollywood

Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' Theatrical Runtime Locked; Trailer Date Revealed

Mumbai, March 19 - Superstar Salman Khan is all set to set the box office on fire with his upcoming action drama film Sikandar. The movie is directed by AR Murugadoss and this marks his maiden collaboration with the Bollywood superstar. ## Sikandar is scheduled to be released on March 30, Sunday, and ahead of the release, director Murugadoss has revealed some details about it. The movie will be sent to the censor board in a couple of days but the filmmaker revealed the theatrical runtime of it in an interview with Pinkvilla.## The director confirmed that the Sikandar run time is about 2 hours and 20 minutes, which includes the first half of around 1 hour and 15 minutes and the second half is about 1 hour and 5 minutes. He further hyped it by calling it more than just a mass film. ## The trailer of the film will be launched on either March 22 or March 23 and director Murugadoss said that with the trailer, they want to satisfy the first-day audience before word of mouth takes it forward. He said that Sikandar is a complete entertainer, targeting all sections of audiences and has repeat value. ## Sikandar is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under his banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. It stars Salman Khan in the title role with Rashmika Mandanna playing the female lead while Sathyaraj and Prateik Babbar are the negative leads. The announcement of advance booking opening will be made with the trailer launch. ## Stay tuned...

Shah Rukh Khan To Team Up With 'Pushpa' Director Sukumar?
451 days ago
Bollywood

Shah Rukh Khan To Team Up With 'Pushpa' Director Sukumar?

Mumbai, March 17 - Superstar Shah Rukh Khan is gearing up to start shooting for director Siddharth Anand's action drama King in the next couple of months. It is the actor's first film since Dunki (2023) and his reunion with Anand after their mega-blockbuster Pathaan. ## After King, Shah Rukh Khan will start Pathaan 2 by the end of this year or early 2026. Now, according to the latest reports, the Badshah of Bollywood is in talks with Pushpa director Sukumar for a rural political action drama film and the actor has reportedly shown interest in it. ## SRK will reportedly play the anti-hero in the movie that promises to show him in a raw, rustic, and desi avatar that blends his mass appeal with his global superstar image. The movie will also explore social issues like caste and class oppression. ## While Jawan Star has shown his keenness to collaborate with Sukumar for the movie, it is not gonna start anytime soon. SRK has, at least, 2 films to shoot over the next couple of years and if he doesn't sign any other film, then it will be Sukumar's directorial sometime in 2027. The director, meanwhile, will next reunite with superstar Ram Charan. He will also direct Pushpa 3, but after SRK's film (if finalizes).## Stay tuned...

'Raid 2' Trailer To Be Launched On Ajay Devgn's Birthday
451 days ago
Bollywood

'Raid 2' Trailer To Be Launched On Ajay Devgn's Birthday

Mumbai, March 17 - Bollywood star Ajay Devgn will next be seen in the crime investigation thriller Raid 2, the sequel to his 2018 box office hit Raid. Raj Kumar Gupta directs the movie which also stars Vaani Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh in prominent roles.## Raid 2 is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated Bollywood films. It is scheduled to be released on May 1, 2025, and according to the latest reports, the trailer of the film will be launched on Ajay Devgn's birthday which is on April 2. ## Starting with the teaser/trailer, the movie will have a month-long promotional campaign which should be enough for it which is already looking like a potential blockbuster. Raid 2 is a proper commercial flick with mass appeal and the franchise value is a big advantage. ## Produced by Panorama Studios and T-Series, Raid 2 will explore a 100-crore tax evasion case involving a businessman. The protagonist and his team will confront the powerful businessman and his supporters within the system as they work to expose white-collar crime, risking many personal stakes.## The movie has been shot in multiple locations in Mumbai, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi and is currently in the post-production work. Meanwhile, the first film was a big hit at the box office, grossing over 150 crores worldwide. ## Stay tuned...

Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor's 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari' Gets A New Release Date
452 days ago
Bollywood

Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor's 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari' Gets A New Release Date

Mumbai, March 15 - Dharma Productions' much-awaited romantic comedy Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari is gearing up for its grand release this October. Directed by Shashank Khaitan, the movie stars Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles, along with Sanya Malhotra and Rohit Saraf. ## The makers recently announced on social media that SSKTK will now be released in cinemas worldwide on October 2, 2025. Originally, it was scheduled to be released on April 18, before getting postponed to September, and it will be hitting the big screens on the Gandhi Jayanti holiday. ## The movie, which wrapped filming on August 22, will clash with Rishabh Shetty's much-awaited Kantara: Chapter 1. The prequel to the Kannada blockbuster Kantara is carrying very good hype in the Hindi market and is expected to be a box office juggernaut. ## SSKTK is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta and Shashank Khaitan under the banners of Dharma Productions and Mentor Disciple Entertainment. The movie has been in production since May last year. It marks the reunion of Varun and Janhvi after Bawaal. ## Stay tuned...

Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' To Release In June 2025
454 days ago
Bollywood

Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' To Release In June 2025

Mumbai, March 13 - Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan will be celebrating his 60th birthday on March 14 and on the evening of it, he addressed the media at his residence and shared updates regarding his future projects, including the next release Sitaare Zameen Par.## When asked about the film, Aamir confirmed that this R. S. Prasanna's directorial is the sequel to his 2007 drama, Taare Zameen Par and the official release date of it will be announced tomorrow, i.e. on his birthday. It is produced by produced by Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions.## Meanwhile, according to the report by Pinkvilla, SZP's final edit is on the verge of being locked and it will hit the big screens in June 2025. Aamir Khan has been passionately working on this slice-of-life sports comedy-drama and is confident that it will win over audiences and work big at the box office.## The makers are also working on the teaser and trailer and they will start promotion during the IPL 2025 season. In the film, which has Genelia Deshmukh as the female lead, Aamir Khan plays the part of a drunkard coach as the film chronicles the tale of the leading man training a team of specially-abled kids for Paralympics. ## Stay tuned...