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: 'Chhaava' Scored Excellent Second Week
518 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Chhaava' Scored Excellent Second Week

Mumbai, February 28 - Vicky Kaushal-fronted Chhaava has had an excellent second week at the box office, scoring approximately 180 crores net collection. The movie witnessed a drop of just around 17% which is remarkable, to say the least. ## The historical action drama wasn't too far behind the all-time biggest second-week grosser, Allu Arjun-led Pushpa 2 - The Rule which minted 196.50 crores net in Hindi in December last year. Prabhas-starrer Baahubali 2 The Conclusion ranks third in the second week in Hindi with 143.25 crores net collection.## Through the second week (14 days), Chhaava has scored approximately 399 crores net collection and is currently the 9th biggest Hindi grosser of all time. It will surpass KGF: Chapter 2 (435 crores net) in the third weekend to reach the 8th spot and will eye to finish in the top 5 in its lifetime run with over 500 crores Hindi net. ## Worldwide, the Maddock Films production has grossed around 560 crores in 14 days and is likely to finish its run with 700+ crores gross as one of the biggest Hindi grossers ever.## Top 5 Second Week Net Grossers In Hindi - ## 1. Pushpa 2 - 196.50 crores## 2. Chhaava - 180.25 crores## 3. Baahubali 2 - 143.25 crores## 4. Stree 2 - 141.40 crores## 5. Gadar 2 - 134.47 crores## Stay tuned...

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Nani's 'The Paradise' Goes Global
519 days ago
Tollywood

Nani's 'The Paradise' Goes Global

Hyderabad, February 27 - Natural star Nani has been in great form at the box office for the last couple of years and in the hope of extending that winning streak, he reunited with his Dasara director Srikanth Odela for an action thriller film The Paradise. ## The Paradise has been shaping up as one of the most anticipated Telugu movies of the year and it will feature Nani in a completely new avatar. Meanwhile, the makers will take the audience into the world of The Paradise with the first look glimpse named Raw Statement which will be released on March 3rd. ## Ahead of the first look glimpse, it has been revealed that The Paradise will also be dubbed in the Spanish language, making it probably the first Telugu movie to have simultaneous release in this language. Additionally, the movie will be released in English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali, and Kannada with the original Telugu version. ## Nani's popularity has soared over the last few years with back-to-back successful films. By the looks of posters, The Paradise seems to be a perfect film for the actor to go beyond boundaries and the makers are seemingly leaving no stone unturned to make sure it reaches its target audience. ## The film is produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the banner of SLV Cinemas. Anirudh Ravichander has scored the music of the much-anticipated blockbuster which is said to be Nani's costliest film. The release date is not yet finalized. ## Stay tuned...

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Ranveer Singh's 'Don 3' Not Shelved
519 days ago
Bollywood

Ranveer Singh's 'Don 3' Not Shelved

Mumbai, February 27 - It's been more than a year since Farhan Akhtar announced Don 3 with Ranveer Singh in the lead role, replacing superstar Shah Rukh Khan. The movie, however, has faced challenges which led to rumours of its getting shelved. ## Ranveer Singh hasn't been in the best of form at the box office and there is negativity around his casting for the role of Don which delays the production. Over the past few months, there have been rumours that Don 3 has been shelved, but director Akhtar has an exciting update for the fans. ## During a recent interview with India Today, Farhan Akhtar put rumours to rest and confirmed that the movie is on and starting shooting this year itself. Earlier, the action drama was supposed to start rolling in 2024 but due to other commitments of Farhan and Ranveer, the movie couldn't start back then.## Earlier last year, Akhtar Excel Entertainment issued a statement stating that the makers and Ranveer Singh are on the same page and that the timelines of Don 3 remain unchanged, denying the postponement rumours. The makers promised to deliver an unforgettable cinematic spectacle that lives up to the franchise's legacy while setting new benchmarks. ## Don 3 will be produced by Excel Entertainment and it will feature Kiara Advani as the female lead. It will be Ranveer Singh's next release after director Aditya Dhar's Dhurandar which is currently on floors. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Chhaava' Tops 500 Crore Gross Worldwide
520 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Chhaava' Tops 500 Crore Gross Worldwide

Mumbai, February 26 - Maddock Films' historical action drama Chhaava climbs to new heights at the global box office, becoming the first Indian movie of 2025 to cross 500 crores gross collection. The film took only 12 days, one of the fastest Hindi language films to achieve the milestone. ## Chhaava has grossed approximately 435 crores domestically and an estimated 75 crores overseas for around 510 worldwide gross total in 12 days. It is by far the biggest Indian grosser of the year, almost 2x of the second-best, Sankranthiki Vasthunam which grossed 250+ crores globally. ## It is the highest-grossing historical epic at the Indian box office and will soon top Padmaavat to become the biggest Indian grosser globally in this genre. For Vicky Kaushal, Chhaava is his first 500 crores worldwide grosser, beating his previous highest grosser, URI: The Surgical Strike (342 crores).## Actress Rashmika Mandanna, who has been the poster girl of Indian cinemas lately, scored her third consecutive 500 crores grosser, after Pushpa 2 (1740+ crores) and Animal (915 crores gross). Akshaye Khanna and director Laxman Utekar also opened their accounts in this prestigious box office club. ## The box office performance of Chhaava has underlined the growing popularity of Maddock Films' production. The studio has delivered two of the biggest Indian blockbusters in recent times in the form of Chhaava and Stree 2 along with superhit titles - Munjya and Zara Hatke Zara Bachke. Going forward, Maddock has a blockbuster lineup with many potential blockbusters in the form of films in the horror-comedy universe and an epic Mahavatar with Vicky Kaushal. ## Stay tuned...

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Prabhas' Film With Prashant Varma Confirmed
521 days ago
Tollywood

Prabhas' Film With Prashant Varma Confirmed

Hyderabad, February 25 - Over the last few months, there have been reports of Pan India superstar Prabhas teaming up with Hanuman director Prasanth Varma for a big-budget film. The filmmaker also teased the collaboration in a recent interview without naming the actor. ## Now, the latest development is that the project in question has officially been confirmed. According to the latest Telugu media reports, the look test of Prabhas for the movie is scheduled for either Wednesday or Thursday in Hyderabad. ## It is said that Hombale Films will be producing this movie. The studio has signed a three-film deal (excluding Salaar Part 1) with Prabhas and reportedly, a film with director Prasanth Varma is one of them. The official confirmation, however, is yet to be made. ## There is no shooting timeline locked yet for Prabhas' movie with Varma but with the latest development, it looks like the film will start sooner than expected. Prabhas is currently shooting for director Hanu Raghavapudi's Fauji and Maruthi's The Raja Saab. He will start Sandeep Reddy Vanga's hugely-awaited Spirit by May this year. ## Meanwhile, the next release for the actor is The Raja Saab, slated to hit the screens later this year. Varma, on the other hand, also has the sequel to last year's big blockbuster Hanuman - Jai Hanuman starring Rishab Shetty. ## Stay tuned...

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Shah Rukh Khan's 'Pathaan 2' Script Locked; Shooting Details Revealed
521 days ago
Bollywood

Shah Rukh Khan's 'Pathaan 2' Script Locked; Shooting Details Revealed

Mumbai, February 25 - After going through a dry period of nearly 5 years, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan made a roaring comeback with Yash Raj Films' spy action thriller Pathaan in 2023. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the film emerged as a massive blockbuster, grossing over 1000 crores at the worldwide box office. ## Pathaan is a part of YRF's Spy Universe and its mega-success almost confirmed the sequel. A few months after the movie's release in January 2023, it was reported that producer Aditya Chopra was working on the script of Pathaan 2. Now, a new update has emerged regarding the same. ## According to the report by Peepingmoon.com, Aditya Chopra has locked the script of the sequel which is designed not only to carry forward Pathaan's story but also to lay the groundwork for larger conflicts in upcoming instalments of YRF's Spy Universe. It was due to the extensive planning and intricate storytelling that the scripting process took so long.## The script, written by Sridhar Raghavan and Abbas Tyrewala with Chopra, promises to surpass the first film in both scale and intensity. Aditya has also taken inputs from SRK for the Pathaan 2 script and the superstar is said to be super impressed with the way the sequel is heading. ## The director for the same is not locked yet. Reports suggest that Anand would not return to direct the sequel. There have been rumours that Ayan Mukerji, who is currently directing YRF's War 2 starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, might take on the directorial duty of Pathaan 2 as well, but nothing has been confirmed yet. ## The shoot of Pathaan 2 will commence early next year after SRK completes filming of the action thriller King, to be directed by Sidharth Anand. King, who also stars Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Abhay Verma, will start rolling out in April or May this year for a grand worldwide release in 2026. ## Meanwhile, the next film in the YRF Spy Universe is War 2, which is gearing up for release on August 14 this year, followed by Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh-led Alpha in December 2025. ## Stay tuned...

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NTR-Neel Film's First Look Title Date Revealed
521 days ago
Tollywood

NTR-Neel Film's First Look Title Date Revealed

Hyderabad, February 25 - One of the biggest Telugu-origin Pan India movies in the making in the combination of superstar Jr. NTR and director Prashanth Neel recently started filming in Hyderabad. Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts are producing it on a massive budget.## According to the latest reports by Gulte.com, the team of NTRNeel Film will head to Kolkata for a brief schedule before starting the next big schedule outside India. Jr. NTR is expected is join the filming in the international schedule. ## The report also revealed that the first look title of the film is expected to be out on May 20. It is, however, reported that the film is titled Dragon with an official announcement pending. The film is reportedly a period action drama, set in the 1960s in Calcutta.## Meanwhile, Neel filmed riot sequences on the streets in the first schedule recently, giving a glimpse of what can be expected from this highly-anticipated blockbuster. Actress Rukmini Vasanth is reportedly playing the female lead opposite Jr. NTR in the film which is expected to be released on Sankranthi 2026 in multiple languages.## Stay tuned...

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Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' Release Date Locked
521 days ago
Bollywood

Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' Release Date Locked

Mumbai, February 25 - Super superstar Salman Khan-fronted action drama Sikandar is the next big Bollywood release. It is directed by A.R. Murugadoss, marking his first collaboration with the Bollywood superstar. ## Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, Sikandar has been confirmed for the festive release on Eid 2025. Though the makers haven't announced the exact date yet, it has been revealed that the advance booking for the movie has started internationally with a March 30 release. ## Sikandar will be a Sunday release as Eid falls on Monday, making it the back-to-back Sunday launch for Salman Khan after Tiger 3. With these plans, the film will not have the weekend advantage, something Tiger 3 also missed and overlooked by makers. ## It needs to be seen how this release date fairs for the film as many believed that scheduling Tiger 3 on Sunday was a mistake to let go of the big advantage of the weekend before the festive holidays. Normally in this case, movies need to hit the bull's eye with content which is the only thing that can propel the film beyond holidays. ## The buzz around the film hasn't seen much movement as the makers haven't released much content to let the hype grow. However, with nearly a month to go for the release, expect back-to-back promotional content which will surely escalate the much-needed hype for the film. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Chhaava' Second Monday (Day 11) Early Estimates
521 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Chhaava' Second Monday (Day 11) Early Estimates

Mumbai, February 24 - Vicky Kaushal's historical action drama Chhaava is proving to be an unstoppable force at the box office, showcasing remarkable staying power well into its second week. It had one of the biggest second weekends in Hindi of all time.## On its 11th day, the second Monday, the film has added an impressive 18-19 crores net to its tally, according to early estimates. This comes on the heels of one of the biggest second weekends in Hindi cinema history, underlining the movie's widespread appeal and strong audience reception. ## Chhaava has now amassed a total net collection of around 345 crores in just 11 days. The film shows no signs of slowing down, and with the Mahashivratri holiday falling on Wednesday, it's expected to get an additional boost mid-week. It will aim to reach around 400 crores net by the end of the second week. ## Looking ahead, the film has its sights set on crossing the coveted 500-crore mark in the coming days, a milestone that would solidify its status as one of Bollywood's most monumental blockbusters in recent times.## Stay tuned...

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Yash's 'Toxic' Confirmed To Be A Bilingual Blockbuster
522 days ago
Sandalwood

Yash's 'Toxic' Confirmed To Be A Bilingual Blockbuster

Bengaluru, February 24 - Kannada superstar Yash has teamed up with national-award-winning director Geethu Mohandas for a gangster action drama film Toxic – A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups. The movie has been in production since last year with plans to release in 2025. ## Recently, it was reported that Toxic would be a bilingual film and now, it has been confirmed the same. After the record-breaking success of KGF 2, Yash's popularity has soared beyond the borders, and considering that Toxic is being aimed at a global audience. ## It has been confirmed that Toxic is being simultaneously shot in the English and Kannada languages, making it the first major Kannada title to do this. Additionally, it will be released in the dubbed versions of Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, and Tamil languages. ## Toxic has some of the well-known craftsmen of world cinemas attached to it. Hollywood action maestro J.J. Perry, known for the John Wick and Fast & Furious franchises, is choreographing the action sequences, while Oscar-winning VFX house DNEG is handling the visual effects.## The film is produced by KVN Productions and Yash's Monster Mind Creations. The makers recently released the first look teaser which has generated huge hype and curiosity among the fans. Toxic is expected to be released in December this year. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Chhaava' Second Sunday (Day 10) Early Estimates
522 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Chhaava' Second Sunday (Day 10) Early Estimates

Mumbai, February 23 - Vicky Kaushal-fronted Chhaava has an excellent second weekend at the domestic box office. The movie got impacted by the India vs Pakistan cricket match but it still scored one of the biggest second Sundays in Hindi. ## According to early estimates, the historical action drama scored in the range of 40 crores net collection on the second Sunday (10th day), dropping around 10% from Saturday. Normally Bollywood films don't drop on Sundays but such was the impact of the greatest cricket rivalry in the world. ## It can be said that the match cost, at least, 8-10+ crores net collection on Sunday, but as said, it is still a huge day for the Chhaava. The second weekend of the movie is around 108 crores which is the second biggest ever in Hindi.## The second Sunday collection has stormed Chhaava past 300 crores net, at around 327 crores in 10 days. It is one of the fastest films to achieve the feat in Hindi. The film will continue to score big and will look to reach around 400 crores net at the end of the second week, especially with the Mahashivratri holiday on Wednesday. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Chhaava' Second Saturday (Day 9) Early Estimates
523 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Chhaava' Second Saturday (Day 9) Early Estimates

Mumbai, February 22 - One of the greatest tales of bravery, courage and pride, is scripting history some centuries later in a different form as Vicky Kaushal-fronted historical action drama Chhaava exploded again on the second Saturday. ## What it looked like at 75+ crores the second weekend is now easily going over 100+ crores net after the film showed unheard growth on Saturday. According to early estimates, Chhaava scored 43-45 crores net collection on its 9th day, the second Saturday. ## The growth on Saturday is almost 100%, and this is after one of the biggest second Fridays ever at the Hindi box office which is mindboggling. The weekend is now heading for 115-125 crores net, one of the biggest second weekends ever in Hindi. ## The total collection of the movie stands at 288 crores net in 9 days as it heads for around 340 crores net at the end of the second weekend. It is looking at a 500 crores net club which is almost certain given the fact that the movie has an open run for another couple of weeks.## Stay tuned...

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