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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Kamal Haasan's Much-Awaited 'Thug Life' To Stream On OTT After 8 Weeks of Theatrical Release
387 days ago
Kollywood

Kamal Haasan's Much-Awaited 'Thug Life' To Stream On OTT After 8 Weeks of Theatrical Release

Chennai, May 21 - The blockbuster and the legendary duo of actor Kamal Haasan and director Mani Ratnam have teamed up for the first time since their last collaboration, Nayakan (1987), for the gangster action drama film Thug Life. ## Produced by Raaj Kamal Films International and Madras Talkies, Thug Life is one of the most anticipated Tamil movies of the year, and the makers are treating it with utmost care. Also starring Silambarasan and Trisha Krishnan in prominent roles along with others, the film is scheduled to hit the big screen on June 5 in multiple languages. ## Normally, Tamil films arrive on digital platforms after just 4 weeks of theatrical run, but Thug Life is set to break this norm. According to the reports, the film will be made available on OTT only after 8 weeks of the theatrical release in all languages. ## Kamal Haasan himself confirmed the development at the Mumbai press conference, and he hopes that other filmmakers will follow this process. "It's not even an experiment, but the pragmatic thing to do. I am glad that the OTT partners sat down with us and agreed. It wasn't a negotiation, it was a plan. We hope others can follow this, which will make the industry healthy", he said. ## Thug Life is a high-stakes gangster drama which will see a stand-off between Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan's characters. The recently launched trailer has raised the anticipation and ensured a big opening at the box office. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Raid 2' Hits 200 Crore Gross Collection Worldwide
388 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Raid 2' Hits 200 Crore Gross Collection Worldwide

Mumbai, May 19 - Bollywood star Ajay Devgn-fronted Raid 2 has topped 200 crores gross collection at the worldwide box office, becoming only the second Hindi movie of the year to achieve the feat after Vicky Kaushal-fronted Chhaava. ## Directed by Rajkumar Gupta, the crime drama thriller has grossed approximately 201.50 crores worldwide, including around 177.50 crores in India and 24 crores overseas in 18 days. The film has performed better than expected to emerge as a clean box office hit. ## Raid 2 is the 8th movie of Ajay Devgn to top 200 crores globally, and the first since Singham Again in November 2024. It had already surpassed the lifetime worldwide gross collection of the first movie, Raid, which minted approximately 154 crores gross collection. Overall, Raid 2 is the 6th Indian movie of 2025 to go past 200 crore worldwide. ## Produced by T-Series and Panorama Studios, Raid 2 is a sequel to Raid (2018). Set 7 years after the events of the first film, it follows the return of IRS officer Amay Patnaik (Devgn), who tracks another white-collar crime. It also stars Riteish Deshmukh and Vaani Kapoor in prominent roles.## Stay tuned...

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Mega Blockbuster 'Thudarum' Creates Record For Mollywood On Book My Show
389 days ago
Mollywood

Mega Blockbuster 'Thudarum' Creates Record For Mollywood On Book My Show

Kochi, May 19 - Superstar Mohanlal's mega blockbuster Thudarum continues to rewrite history for Malayalam cinema with the record-breaking box office run. It is a back-to-back blockbuster for Lalettan after Empuraan, which is the sequel to Lucifer (2019). ## Thudarum has stunned the Mollywood trade and become the first film to top 100 crores gross collection in Kerala state. Now, it has created a major milestone for the industry, selling the highest number of tickets on the online ticketing platform, BookMyShow. ## Directed by Tharun Moorthy, the film has sold approximately 4.35 million tickets (43.5 lakh) on the platform so far, surpassing Manjummel Boys, which sold approximately 42 lakh tickets in its lifetime run on BMS. Overall, Thudarum has sold approximately 80 lakh tickets, including online and offline. ## At the box office, the drama thriller has grossed approximately 223 crores worldwide, including 131.50 crores gross at the Indian box office in 24 days so far. The film is heading towards finishing with around 240 crores globally and has chance to pip Manjummel Boys (241 crores) to become the second biggest Malayalam grosser after Empuraan (267 crores). ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Final Destination Bloodlines' Scores A Very Good Opening Weekend In India; Tops $100 Million Worldwide
389 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: 'Final Destination Bloodlines' Scores A Very Good Opening Weekend In India; Tops $100 Million Worldwide

Mumbai, May 19 - Warner Bros. Pictures' supernatural horror thriller film Final Destination Bloodlines surprises at the Indian box office to score one of the biggest opening weekends for the genre with $3+ million in 4 days. ## The sixth instalment in the Final Destination film series, directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein, had a mid-week release in India on Thursday. Despite that, the film took a very good opening of $625K (5.35 crores gross), followed by growth on Friday. ## Overall, the film grossed approximately 26 crores ($3 million) in India over the 4-day weekend. With this, it has already become one of the highest-grossing Hollywood horror thriller films in India. Depending on holds during the weekdays, the film has a chance to emerge as the top horror grosser in the country. ## The critically acclaimed film had a record-breaking opening weekend for the franchise at the domestic (North America) and worldwide box office. It grossed a fantastic $51 million in NA, and likewise earned $51 million overseas, for a global start of $102 million. ## The R-rated film stars Kaitlyn Santa Juana as a young woman who discovers that her grandmother was able to cheat death and save numerous lives, albeit with frightening consequences. Teo Briones, Richard Harmon, Owen Patrick Joyner, Anna Lore, Tony Todd, Gabrielle Rose, Brec Bassinger and Max Lloyd-Jones also star in key roles.## Stay tuned...

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'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning' Scores A Very Good Opening At The Indian Box Office
390 days ago
Hollywood

'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning' Scores A Very Good Opening At The Indian Box Office

Mumbai, May 18 - Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise has flexed his star power at the Indian box office with his latest blockbuster Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning which has exceeded expectations to score the biggest opening for a non-Marvel and Avatar movie, and one of the biggest for a Hollywood title. ## As per the estimates, the spy action thriller scored approximately 20 crores gross (16.50+ crores net) collection in all versions on its Saturday opening day. With this, it has beaten Oppenheimer (17.25 crores gross) to score the biggest Hollywood opening (excluding superhero and Avatar movies). ## Overall, The Final Reckoning has delivered the 8th biggest opening day for a non-Indian movie, behind Thor: Love and Thunder, which grossed approximately 22 crores. Avengers: Endgame remains the top opener with approximately 65 crores gross, followed by Avatar: The Way of Water (48.50+ crores gross). ## The word of mouth for this Cruise-starrer is positive, which should help to post a big Sunday. It needs to be seen how it performs during the weekdays, but early signs are positive for a strong run at the box office. ## Stay tuned...

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'Thudarum' Beats 'Empuraan' To Emerge The Second Biggest Malayalam Grosser At The Domestic Box Office
391 days ago
Mollywood

'Thudarum' Beats 'Empuraan' To Emerge The Second Biggest Malayalam Grosser At The Domestic Box Office

Kochi, May 16 - Superstar Mohanlal has outdone himself to reign supreme at the box office as his latest sensation Thudarum has outgrossed his recent blockbuster L2: Empuraan to emerge as the second biggest Malayalam grosser domestically. ## Directed by Tharun Moorthy, Thudarum has grossed approximately 125 crores at the Indian box office in 21 days so far, outgrossing the entire domestic run of Empuraan (124.50 crores approx) to emerge as the number 2 grosser. Manjummel Boys remains the number 1 with 167.50 crores gross in India. ## Thudarum had earlier become the first movie ever to top 100 crore gross collection in Kerala state. It has been a one-horse race ever since it was released on April 25. The consistently strong day-wise performance of the movie took it past 200 crores worldwide as the third Malayalam title to achieve the feat after Empuraan (267 crores) and Manjummel Boys (241 crores), and the second fastest to do so. ## In 21 days, the movie has minted approximately 215 crores worldwide, including around 90 crores at the overseas box office. It is expected to pick up again this weekend as it seems to be heading towards becoming the second biggest Mollywood grosser and might be number 1 if it maintains the consistency. ## Stay tuned...

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Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' Trailer Hits 50+ Million Views In The First 24 Hours
393 days ago
Bollywood

Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' Trailer Hits 50+ Million Views In The First 24 Hours

Mumbai, May 15 - Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan's much-awaited comedy drama Sitaare Zameen Par is making the right noise after the trailer's release, which is getting unanimous praise from audiences. The film is directed by R. S. Prasanna and is scheduled to release on June 20. ## The trailer of Sitaare Zameen Par was launched on May 13 after getting postponed a few days from its original planned date of May 8. There was genuine curiosity among the fans, and the response to the trailer reflects the same, with fantastic viewership.## According to the makers, the SZP trailer scored 50+ million views in the first 24 hours. On Aamir Khan Talkies YouTube channel, the trailer generated 42+ million views in the first full day, making it one of the most-watched Indian film trailers on the platform. ## Produced by Aamir Khan Productions, SZP is a spiritual successor to Khan's 2007 film Taare Zameen Par, and it is based on the Spanish film Champions (2018). In the film, after a DUI, an arrogant basketball coach must train Neurodivergent adults for community service. His initial prejudice fades as his players show him a new perspective on life. ## Aamir Khan plays the lead role alongside Genelia Deshmukh and 10 differently abled people. It is scheduled to hit the big screen on June 20. ## ## Stay tuned...

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Complete Star Cast of Shah Rukh Khan-fronted 'King'
393 days ago
Bollywood

Complete Star Cast of Shah Rukh Khan-fronted 'King'

Mumbai, May 14 - After the blockbuster comeback with three continues blockbusters in 2023, superstar Shah Rukh Khan is gearing up to start his film King, to be directed by Siddharth Anand. The movie has maintained the hype despite no official announcement. There is massive curiosity among the fans for King, which is getting bigger and bigger with each passing day, with its casting. It was already confirmed that Shah Rukh Khan's daughter Suhana Khan would be making her big screen debut with King, before Abhishek Bachchan and Munjyaa fame Abhay Varma joined them. Recently, it was revealed that Arshad Warsi came on board the film to play a pivotal role, marking his maiden film with Shah Rukh Khan. A few days ago, reports confirmed that veteran Anil Kapoor and Deepika Padukone, along with Jackie Shroff, have also joined King for a key role in the film. Now, according to the recent reports, Rani Mukerji and Jaideep Ahlawat, along with Raghav Juyal, have joined the cast of King. Rani reunites with Shah Rukh Khan after doing films like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, and Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, among others and will be playing an extended but crucial cameo role in the movie. "King has one of the biggest ensembles for a feature film in modern times, as every character has been cast to perfection with actors who fit the bill to the T. Apart from this ensemble, King will also feature some more actors to play relatively small but important roles in the film". King features Shah Rukh Khan as an assassin, and the makers have gone all out to design a theatrical extravaganza for the audience. There will be more actors joining the cast, and the details about them will be revealed soon. The shoot of the film is expected to commence next week, around May 20, 202,5, as the team is eyeing worldwide release in the last quarter of 2026. Stay tuned...

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Mega Blockbuster 'Thudarum' Hits Historic Hundred At The Kerala Box Office
394 days ago
Mollywood

Mega Blockbuster 'Thudarum' Hits Historic Hundred At The Kerala Box Office

Kochi, May 13 - The Kerala box office is witnessing a history to unfold as superstar Mohanlal's drama thriller Thudarum has become the first film ever to enter the 100 crore club in the state. It took just 19 days to achieve the historic milestone. ## Thudarum was released on April 25 and scored a fantastic 5+ crore gross opening in the home state. The positive word of mouth helped the movie to score big gains over the weekend, followed by the sensational hold during the weekdays, as it scored approximately 47 crores gross in Kerala in the first week. ## Even after the big first week, the Tharun Moorthy's directorial remained a strong force at the box office and grossed a solid approximately 36.75 crore in the second week, followed by another 11.75 crore gross in the third weekend. On its 3rd Tuesday, the film enters the 100 crore club in Kerala and scripts a red-letter moment for the state's box office. ## With this, Kerala has become the 5th South Indian state after Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka to have a 100 crore grossing film. Given the movie market of Kerala, which is not as big as the other South Indian markets, this record is truly special. ## Meanwhile, at the worldwide box office, Thudarum has grossed approximately 208 crores, including 118 crores in India and 90 crores overseas in 18 days. The film is on the verge of becoming the highest-grossing Malayalam title in India, by topping Empuraan, which is currently the number 1 grosser with approximately 124.50 crores collection. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Thudarum' Tops 200 Crore Worldwide In 17 Days, Becomes Third Malayalam Movie To Do So
396 days ago
Mollywood

Box Office: 'Thudarum' Tops 200 Crore Worldwide In 17 Days, Becomes Third Malayalam Movie To Do So

Kochi, May 11 - A day after becoming the highest-grossing film ever in Kerala, superstar Mohanlal's drama thriller Thudarum has topped 200 crores at the worldwide box office and emerged the third Malayalam movie of all-time to do so. ## The film has taken just 17 days to pull off the double century, which makes it the second fastest Mollywood title after Empuraan to do so. Directed by Tharun Moorthy, Thudarum is estimated to have grossed around 205 crores globally, including 115 crores in India and around 90 crores overseas through the third Sunday (17 days). ## Before Thudarum, Mohanlal's Empuraan (267 crore) and Manjummel Boys (241 crores) achieved the milestone of a 200 crore Mollywood grosser. Empuraan, which was released in March this year, is also the highest-grossing Malayalam film and the domestic as well as overseas box office. ## The Kerala gross collection of the latest blockbuster is nearing 95 crores, and it will be entering the 100 crores club this week to become the first film to achieve the milestone in the state. The movie is expected to remain strong in the coming days, but it needs to be seen if it can top the top 2 grosser to claim the first spot. ## Stay tuned...

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Tom Cruise's 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' Advance Booking Off To Strong Start In India
397 days ago
Hollywood

Tom Cruise's 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' Advance Booking Off To Strong Start In India

Mumbai, May 11 - Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise is once again set to display his stardom among the Indian audience as his spy action thriller, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, is heading for a big opening at the Indian box office upon its release on May 17. ## The Christopher McQuarrie's directorial sequel to Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) is hitting fantastic advances in India. With 6 days still to go before the release, the blockbuster has sold over 12,000 advance tickets in the three multiplex chains (PVR, Inox, and Cinepolis) for the opening weekend. ## For the opening day alone, The Final Reckoning has sold over 8K tickets in PIC, which is fantastic. The pre-sales are mainly scoring in the premium format. It needs to be seen how the pre-sales progress leading up to the release date, but the early signs are super positive. ## Dead Reckoning was a big hit and took the opening of approximately 15 crore gross in India. Here, the upcoming tentpole to expected to hit 20 crores gross or higher opening, given that it will be released on Saturday (May 17) and also be the final film in the Mission: Impossible franchise. ## As said, the predecessor was a big success with the lifetime gross collection of 131+ crores in India. If the Final Reckoning manages to score the positive word of mouth, it will easily gross more than the previous film to emerge as Tom Cruise's biggest grosser in the country. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Thudarum' Becomes The Highest-Grossing Film In Kerala; Nears 100 Crore Gross
397 days ago
Mollywood

Box Office: 'Thudarum' Becomes The Highest-Grossing Film In Kerala; Nears 100 Crore Gross

Kochi, May 11 - Superstar Mohanlal's mega blockbuster drama thriller Thudarum has become the highest-grossing film ever at the Kerala box office, beating 2023 blockbuster survival thriller 2018 Movie in just 16 days. ## The film, directed by Tharun Moorthy, grossed approximately 90.25 crores in Kerala in 16 days and surpassed the lifetime Kerala gross of 2018, which was around 88.50 crores. The movie is now marching towards the rare 100 crore club in the state, and it is expected to achieve the feat this week. ## At the worldwide box office, Thudarum is set to cross 200 crores gross collection today, on its 17th day after grossing approximately 196 crores in the first 16 days (through the third Saturday). It will become only the third Malayalam movie of all time after Manjummel Boys (241 crore) and Empuraan (267 crore) to enter the 200 crore club. ## In 16 days so far, the movie has minted around 109 crore gross in India, which is the third highest for a Malayalam movie, and around 86 crore gross at the overseas box office. It is a back-to-back 200 crores grosser for Mohanlal after the recent blockbuster Empuraan. ## Stay tuned...

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