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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Complete Main Cast of Superstar Rajinikanth-Fronted 'Coolie' Announced
648 days ago
Kollywood

Complete Main Cast of Superstar Rajinikanth-Fronted 'Coolie' Announced

Chennai, September 2 - Blockbuster director Lokesh Kanagaraj teamed up with superstar Rajinikanth for the first time for an action drama film, titled Coolie. The movie, produced by Sun Pictures, is shaping up to be one of the most-anticipated movies of 2025. ## Over the last few days, the makers have been introducing the main cast of the film with the first-look character posters. On August 28, Malayalam actor Soubin Shahir was introduced as Dayal to play one of the important roles, before the announcement of veteran Telugu star Nagarjuna as Simon on the next day. ## Shruti Haasan as Preethi was announced to play the female lead on August 30 while Sathyaraj as Rajasekar was announced to play a prominent role the next day. Kannada star Upendra, who has been in the news for the last couple of weeks for his role in the film, was finally confirmed on board as Kaleesha. He is reportedly playing the role of the main villain. ## After all the main supporting cast, the makers introduced superstar Rajinikanth as Deva on September 2nd. In the first look poster, Rajinikanth can be seen holding a number tag that coolies wear with 1421 written on it. Interestingly, all the actors were introduced with monochrome posters and gold is also a common factor in them. ## Meanwhile, there are rumours that Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan will be playing a cameo role in Coolie, however, the official announcement regarding the same is yet to be made. The movie is currently on floors and will be released in 2025 in multiple languages.## Stay tuned...

Pawan Kalyan's 'Gabbar Singh' Set For Record Re-Release Opening For An Indian Movie
648 days ago
Tollywood

Pawan Kalyan's 'Gabbar Singh' Set For Record Re-Release Opening For An Indian Movie

Hyderabad, September 2 - Telugu superstar Pawan Kalyan's blockbuster film Gabbar Singh is all set to create a record for a re-release movie at the box office. The movie was released on the occasion of the PK's birthday today. ## Directed by Harish Shankar, the action drama film has had a sensational pre-booking at the worldwide box office. In India, the booking for the movie was over 4 crores for the opening day+premiere shows while worldwide sales were over 5 crores gross. ## The movie had pre-shows on the evening of PK's birthday on September 1 on which it grossed a fantastic approximately 65 lakh. Day one of the movie started on a sensational note and the advance for the remaining shows is out of the world at the domestic box office. ## Gabbar Singh will easily score the biggest opening for an Indian re-release title and is looking to score 6-7 crores gross on opening day. It is performing to the level of a tier-2 Telugu hero's original release and may beat some of the recent Telugu films featuring a credible star. ## Produced by Bandla Ganesh under the banner of Parameswara Art Productions, the film stars Pawan Kalyan and Shruti Haasan in the leading roles alongside Abhimanyu Singh, Ajay, Suhasini Maniratnam, Nagineedu, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Rao Ramesh, and Brahmanandam in key roles.## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein' Re-Release Score 1 Crore Net In The Opening Weekend
649 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein' Re-Release Score 1 Crore Net In The Opening Weekend

Mumbai, September 2 - The re-release factor has been working well at the box office for the classic Bollywood hits for the last few months. After Rockstar and Laila Majnu, it's now turn for R. Madhavan, Dia Mirza, and Saif Ali Khan-led love story Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein which is turning out to be a success story at the box office. ## Directed by Gautham Menon, RHTDM was re-released on August 30 and did well at the box office, grossing approximately 1.20 crore (1 crore net) in its opening weekend. It scored approximately 20 lakh gross on its first day (Friday), before jumping by over 100% for approx. 45 lakh on Saturday and another 60 lakh gross on Sunday.## It now needs to see how the fair during the weekdays, which will determine how far it will go at the box office. The last couple of Bollywood re-releases did well beyond opening weekends and since RHTDM has been a popular film over the years on television, there is a chance it will repeat the success of those movies to reach a respectable total. ## RHTDM, which is a remake of the popular Tamil film Minnell, was originally released in 2001 and did decently at the box office with a worldwide gross collection of over 10 crores. The movie, however, gained popularity on television with immense repeat value over the years which is reflected in its re-release opening weekend. ##

'Stree 2' Beats 'Fighter' To Become Highest-Grossing Bollywood Movie of 2024 At The Overseas Box Office
649 days ago
Bollywood

'Stree 2' Beats 'Fighter' To Become Highest-Grossing Bollywood Movie of 2024 At The Overseas Box Office

Mumbai, September 1 - Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao-fronted mega-blockbuster Stree 2 has become the highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2024 at the overseas box office, after beating Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone's Fighter. ## The horror-comedy, directed by Amar Kaushik, has grossed an estimated 110 crores internationally in 17 days so far, surpassing the lifetime overseas total of Fighter's 104 crores. These two are the only Bollywood films of the year to cross the 100-crore mark outside India. ## Among the Indian films of the year, Stree 2 is behind only Prabhas-fronted Kalki 2898 AD (275 crores approx.) at the overseas box office. Kalki is a multilingual release and it grossed over 50 crores in Hindi internationally. ## Produced by Maddock Films and Jio Studios, Stree 2 is nearing 700 crores mark at the worldwide box office. After the third Saturday (17th day), it grossed approximately 657 crores, including 547 crores (458 crores net) in India. It is the highest-grossing Bollywood and the second-biggest Indian grosser of the year. ## Stay tuned...

Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2 - The Rule' Post Theatrical Streaming Deal Locked At Hefty Price
650 days ago
Tollywood

Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2 - The Rule' Post Theatrical Streaming Deal Locked At Hefty Price

Hyderabad, August 31 - Telugu superstar Allu Arjun's action drama Pushpa 2 - The Rule post-theatrical streaming deal has officially been locked in all languages.## As reported earlier, Netflix has bought the streaming rights of this highly-anticipated blockbuster in all languages. According to the latest reliable Telugu media reports, the streamer has paid a whopping 270 crores to acquire the post-theatrical rights of the movie. ## Earlier, there were reports that the makers were quoting 250-300 crores price for the streaming rights and now, it has finally been locked in the middle of it. This is said to be the biggest-ever single streaming deal for an Indian movie across all languages. ## Directed by Sukumar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings, Pushpa 2 is the continuation of the superhit Pushpa - The Rise which was released in 2021. The Hindi version of the movie was a big success and Pushpa 2 is expected to be among the biggest box office grossers in Hindi.## Allu Arjun plays the titular role in the movie which also stars Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead and Fahadh Faasil as the antagonist. Pushpa 2 is scheduled to be released on December 6, 2024, in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, and Tamil, languages.## Stay tuned...

Critically Acclaimed Horror Film 'Tumbbad' Gets A Re-Release Date
650 days ago
Bollywood

Critically Acclaimed Horror Film 'Tumbbad' Gets A Re-Release Date

Mumbai, August 31 - Critically acclaimed folk horror thriller Tumbbad is making its way back to the big screen this September. ## The film, directed by Rahi Anil Barve, is set to be re-released on September 13. It was supposed to get re-issued on August 30 but has been pushed back by 2 weeks. The makers announced the re-release date on Saturday with a new poster. ## The poster features the film's protagonist, Vinayak Rao (played by Sohum Shah), leading his young son Pandurang (played by Mohammad Samad) through the night with a lantern, with an atmosphere of supernatural elements of their journey. ## The film, written by Mitesh Shah, Prasad, Barve, and Gandhi, and produced by Sohum Shah, Aanand L. Rai, Mukesh Shah, and Amita Shah, tells the story of Rao's descent into greed as he hunts for a mythical treasure guarded by a malevolent entity named Hastar.## Tumbbad was originally released in October 2018 and it was hailed as the finest folk horror movie of Indian cinema. At the box office, it grossed approximately 13 crores in India against the budget of 5 crores.## DostonWe are arriving !!It's time for #TumbbadExperience in cinemas again on 13th September, 2024!#AdeshPrasad @aanandlrai @BarveRahi #AnkitJain pic.twitter.com/EomTbG4Bhl— Sohum Shah (@s0humshah) August 31, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

Jr. NTR's 'Devara Part 1' Off To Strong Advance Booking In The USA
651 days ago
Tollywood

Jr. NTR's 'Devara Part 1' Off To Strong Advance Booking In The USA

Los Angeles, August 31 - Telugu superstar Jr. NTR returns to the big screens after more than 2 years with the upcoming action drama Devara: Part 1. The movie, directed by Koratala Siva, also stars Saif Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor in prominent roles.## Scheduled to be released on September 27, Devara is having a very good buzz and is expected to storm the worldwide box office, of which it is already showing a glimpse in its pre-sales. With 4 weeks still left for the release, the movie is off to strong advance booking in the USA.## Within hours of the opening of pre-sales, Devara stormed to a $100K gross collection on very limited shows with some of them completely sold out for the USA premiere which is on September 26. This shows the massive anticipation for the movie among the audience. If the momentum continues, it could well be NTR's biggest solo premiere in North America.## The mega-blockbuster success of Jr. NTR's last film, RRR (2022) might also have a say in the blockbuster start of Devara in the USA pre-sales. RRR was a big success in North America with over $15 million in collection which is among the highest for an Indian movie there.## Produced by Yuvasudha Arts and NTR Arts, Devara marks the second collaboration between Jr. NTR and director Koratala Siva after Janatha Garage (2016). Unlike their first movie together, Devara is an India film with a multilingual release, including Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, and Tamil. ## Stay tuned...

Prabhas-Fronted 'Kalki 2' Shoot and Release Date Plans Announced
652 days ago
Tollywood

Prabhas-Fronted 'Kalki 2' Shoot and Release Date Plans Announced

Hyderabad, August 30 - Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD, directed by Nag Ashwin, has been a massive box office success and the way it concluded has increased the excitement for its sequel to the next level, however, there is a catch. ## While the buzz around Kalki 2 is at an all-time high, the producers have confirmed that the movie won't be hitting the big screens until 2028. ## Producers and sister duo Priyanka Dutt and Swapna Dutt of Vyjayanthi Movies were present at the screening of Kalki 2898 AD at the Moscow Film Festival where they said that the filming of Kalki 2 will start in the next five or six months, around January or February 2025. (via News18). ## Kalki 2898 AD was shot in a lengthy period of 3 years and unconfirmed reports have said that the sequel will take another 3 years before it gets ready to hit the screens. This means Kalki 2 will be released in 2028, and producer Priyanka Dutt said that they will be able to talk more about it once it starts.## As reported earlier and hinted at in the climax of the first part, Kalki 2 will focus on Yaskin's character (played by Kamal Haasan), the antagonist of the franchise, as he embarks on his perilous mission. There are reports that the sequel will be split into two parts but the makers haven't confirmed the same. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Stree 2' Beats 'Gadar 2' To Score Second Biggest Second Week In Hindi
652 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Stree 2' Beats 'Gadar 2' To Score Second Biggest Second Week In Hindi

Mumbai, August 29 - Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao-fronted horror-comedy Stree 2 scored a sensational second week at the domestic box office, scoring over 140 crores net collection after an estimated 8+ crores net on its 3rd Thursday (15th day). ## Directed by Amar Kaushik, the mega-blockbuster movie has beaten Sunny Deol-fronted action drama Gadar 2 to score the second biggest second week ever in the Hindi language. Prabhas-fronted Baahubali 2, directed by SS Rajamouli, remains the biggest second-week grosser even after 7 years. ## Here are the top 5 movies with the second-week net collection in Hindi (approx.) - ## 1. Baahubali 2 The Conclusion - 143.25 crores## 2. Stree 2 - 141.40 crores## 3. Gadar 2 - 134.50 crores## 4. Animal - 130.75 crores## 5. Jawan - 125.50 crores## The total net collection of Stree 2 is around 433 crores net after two weeks (15 days+previews) and by the third Friday (16th day) it will beat Yash-fronted KGF: Chapter 2 (435+ crores net) to become the 6th biggest net grosser in Hindi at the domestic box office. ## Stay tuned...

Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' Censor Certificate and Theatrical Runtime Details Revealed
652 days ago
Bollywood

Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' Censor Certificate and Theatrical Runtime Details Revealed

Mumbai, August 29 - Kangana Ranaut's much-awaited biographical drama Emergency is all set to hit the big screen on September 6 and there is some excitement among the fans regarding the same. The movie is directed by Kangana who also plays the lead role as former Prime Minister of India, the late Indira Gandhi. ## Produced by Manikarnika Films in association with Zee Studios, Emergency was reportedly censored on August 29 and it has received a U/A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with an approved theatrical runtime of 2 hours and 27 minutes (147 minutes). ## The official plot summary of the film states that the Emergency film is the depiction of the most catastrophic spectacle in the history of Indian democracy. Standing at the core of this is one of the most controversial leaders of all time the first woman prime minister of India MRS. Indira Gandhi. ## As said, the movie is based on the true events of The Emergency in India, a 21-month period from 1975 to 1977 when Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had a state of emergency across the country by citing internal and external threats to the country. ## The movie stars Ranaut as the former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi along with Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, Mahima Chaudhry, Milind Soman, and Satish Kaushik in pivotal roles as the different political figures.## Emergency will be released on September 6. ## Stay tuned...

Director Om Raut Happy With Prabhas-Fronted 'Adipurush' Box Office Performance
653 days ago
Bollywood

Director Om Raut Happy With Prabhas-Fronted 'Adipurush' Box Office Performance

Mumbai, August 29 - Director Om Raut has finally opened up on Adipurush, starring Pan India superstar Prabhas. It was one of the most-hyped Indian movies in recent times but ended up as a major disappointment on every front.## The movie got trolled for the cringe characterization of the figures of the epic Ramayana and was largely a box office misfire despite the huge initial collections that were pulled through the factor of Ramayana and Prabhas' mega-stardom.## Made on a massive budget of 500 crores, Adipurush grossed around 400 crores at the worldwide box office and was termed a big flop, especially in the Telugu version. However, unlike the public opinion on the film's box office numbers, Om Raut seems to be happy with its performance. ## During a recent interview with a Marathi media, Om Raut called out the trollers and said that they don't need to bother too much about this faceless army on social media. He went on to say, "At the end of the day, what matters for the movie is the box office. And, Adipurush did very well at the box office". The filmmaker also said that superstars like Prabhas and Salman Khan as 'flop-proof' stars who can pull off any film. ## Adipurush is based on the epic Ramayana where Prabhas played the role of Lord Rama alongside Kriti Sanon as Sita and Saif Ali Khan as Raavan. It received largely negative reviews from critics while audience reception was also disappointing.## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Stree 2' Becomes 12th Movie To Hit 500 Crore Gross Collection Domestically; Full List of 500 Crore Grossers In India
653 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Stree 2' Becomes 12th Movie To Hit 500 Crore Gross Collection Domestically; Full List of 500 Crore Grossers In India

Mumbai, August 29 - Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao-fronted Stree 2 has crossed the 500 crores gross collection at the Indian box office, becoming the 12th movie ever and only the second of the year to achieve the milestone. ## Directed by Amar Kaushik, the horror-comedy surpassed the 500 crores gross collection in India on its 14th day, becoming one of the fastest to hit the milestone. It is the first Bollywood movie since Ranbir Kapoor's Animal in December 2023, and 6th overall to reach this magical figure. ## As said, Stree 2 is the first film of the entire main cast and crew, including Shraddha and Rajkummar as well as the director Amar Kaushik and producer Dinesh Vijan of Maddock Films to enter the 500 crores gross club in India. ## Check out the full list of the 500 crores grossers at the Indian box office -## 1. Baahubali 2 - 1417 crores approx.## 2. KGF: Chapter 2 - 1001 crores## 3. RRR - 916 crores## 4. Kalki 2898 AD - 767 crores## 5. Jawan - 760 crores## 6. Animal - 660 crores## 7. Pathaan - 657.50 crores## 8. Gadar 2 - 620.50 crores## 9. Robot 2.0 - 551.50 crores## 10. Dangal - 535 crores## 11. Baahubali - 516 crores## 12. Stree 2 - 507+ crores (14 days)## Produced by Maddock Films and Jio Studios, Stree 2 is expected to finish its lifetime run in the top 8 with a chance to beat Animal as the 6th biggest grosser at the Indian box office. As far as the net collection is concerned (424+ crores in 14 days), the film is sure shot to finish in the top 2 biggest Hindi grossers with an outside chance of topping Jawan (582 crores net).## Stay tuned...