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: Bade Miyan Chote Miyan First Week Collection
785 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: Bade Miyan Chote Miyan First Week Collection

Mumbai, April 19 - Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff-fronted Bade Miyan Chote Miyan has had a disappointing first-week collection at the domestic as well as the worldwide box office. Despite the Eid release and strong cast and crew, the movie failed to cash in on the opportunity. ## Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, the action thriller scored a little under 50 crores net collection in all versions, including an estimated 49.25 crores in Hindi in the extended 8-day first week. Ideally, for a film like BMCM, this should have been a 2-day collection. ## At the overseas box office, BMCM was released through Yash Raj Films but the response was underwhelming as it scored an estimated 27 crores in the first week. Adding to the domestic gross collection of approximately 59.50 crores, the movie grossed 86.50 crores worldwide which is a very poor total. ## BMCM is heading for a finish under 125 crores worldwide against a budget of over 300 crores, turning into a big failure at the box office. The movie was expected to continue the winning streak of Bollywood but will end up as a big shocker to the industry. ## Stay tuned...

Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2 - The Rule' Digital Rights Sold To Netflix For All-Time Record Amount
786 days ago
Tollywood

Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2 - The Rule' Digital Rights Sold To Netflix For All-Time Record Amount

Hyderabad, April 18 - Telugu superstar Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 - The Rule has already turned into a massive profitable venture even before its release as the makers are fetching unheard theatrical and non-theatrical deals for this action drama. ## Recently, it was revealed that the Hindi theatrical rights of the film have been sold at a huge 200 crores in advance to AA Films. Earlier, Netflix had announced digital rights to the movie, now, according to the latest report by Pinkvilla, the streamer has paid a bombastic amount for the same. ## It is said that Pushpa 2's digital rights sold to Netflix for an earth-shattering base price of Rs 250 crore, which can extend to Rs 300 crore for all languages. It is an all-time record streaming deal for all languages, surpassing the previous best, SS Rajamouli's RRR (170 crores) by a margin of approx. Rs 100 crore. ## The streaming deal of Pushpa 2 with Netflix is variable and is based on the box office performance. While the base price is 250 crores, it can be extended to 300 crores depending on how the film performs at the box office. ## Directed by Sukumar, and produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings, Pushpa 2 stars Allu Arjun in the title role alongside Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil, among others in key roles. It is the second part of 2021's Pushpa - The Rise and is scheduled to be released on August 15, 2024, in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, and Tamil. ## Stay tuned...

Ram Charan and Shankar's 'Game Changer' Hindi Rights Sold For 75 Crore
786 days ago
Tollywood

Ram Charan and Shankar's 'Game Changer' Hindi Rights Sold For 75 Crore

Hyderabad, April 18 - Telugu superstar Ram Charan is gearing up for his release in the form of Game Changer since SS Rajamouli's mega-blockbuster RRR. The movie is directed by Shankar and this marks his maiden collaboration with Charan which is making waves in the trade. ## Produced by Dil Raju, Game Changer has been in production for the last couple of years and it is finally getting ready to release around Diwali this year. The makers are in the process of locking theatrical deals across languages and the same has been done for North India rights. ## It is known to everyone that Anil Thadani's AA Films has acquired theatrical rights to 4 South Indian movies, including Game Changer. Now, according to the latest report by Pinkvilla, the North India distribution rights of the movie have been acquired by Anil Thadani on an advance basis for Rs 75 crore. ## As reported earlier, Thadani is expecting the 4 films (Kalki 2898 AD, Pushpa 2, Devara, and Game Changer) to create history at the box office, especially in Hindi and has gone all out to acquire their theatrical rights to cash in the opportunity. He has paid over 400 crores in advance for these 4 films for North India distribution, showing his full faith in them. ## Among the aforementioned four films, Game Changer, which also stars Kiara Advani as the female lead, will be the last to release. ## Stay tuned...

Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2 - The Rule' Scores Record Theatrical Business In Hindi
787 days ago
Tollywood

Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2 - The Rule' Scores Record Theatrical Business In Hindi

Hyderabad, April 17 - Telugu superstar Allu Arjun's highly-awaited action drama Pushpa 2 - The Rule is set to unleash at the Pan India box office on August 15, 2024. The movie is a sequel to AA's Pan India success, Pushpa - The Rise, directed by Sukumar. ## Pushpa - The Rise was a huge success in the dubbed Hindi version, scoring over 100 crores net collection and now, there is tremendous hype for the second part as trade's expectations have done multifold regarding its Hindi box office. ## It was recently revealed that Anil Thadani's AA Films has acquired the North India theatrical rights of the sequel at a record price. According to a report by Pinkvilla, the North India theatrical rights of Pushpa 2 have been acquired by Anil Thadani on an advance basis for an earth-shattering sum of Rs 200 crore. ## This is said to be the biggest-ever theatrical deal in North India, even topping the pre-pandemic world biz too. The ever-rising popularity of Allu Arjun and the brand value of the franchise are the main reasons behind this massive deal. ## Pushpa 2 is directed by Sukumar, and produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings. The movie stars Allu Arjun in the title role alongside Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil, among others. It will be released on August 15, in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, and Tamil languages. ## Stay tuned...

Jr. NTR's Much-Awaited 'Devara: Part 1' Gets Huge 170+ Crore Deal For Telugu States And North India Theatrical Rights: Report
787 days ago
Tollywood

Jr. NTR's Much-Awaited 'Devara: Part 1' Gets Huge 170+ Crore Deal For Telugu States And North India Theatrical Rights: Report

Hyderabad, April 17 - Telugu superstar Jr. NTR's action drama film Devara: Part 1 is super hot in the trade. Directed by Koratala Siva, the movie is anticipated to be a big money spinner for the makers, hence, the makers are attempting to lock in the best theatrical deals for the same. ## It was recently revealed Anil Thadani's AA Films and Karan Johar's Dharma Productions have grabbed the North India theatrical distribution rights of the film for a handsome 50 crores. According to the latest Telugu media reports, the makers are also in the process of locking a deal for Telugu states (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana). ## It is said that Suryadevara Naga Vamsi's Sithara Entertainment is the frontrunner to acquire AP/TG theatrical rights and has offered 120+ crores for the same. Some reports have claimed the deal has been locked and the official announcement is around the corner. ## Devara will be released in two parts with the first part scheduled to be released on October 10, 2024, in multiple Indian languages. It stars Jr. NTR in the titular role, alongside Saif Ali Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Prakash Raj, Srikanth, Shine Tom Chacko, and Narain in key roles. ## Stay tuned...

Prabhas' 'Kalki 2898 AD' Hindi Rights Sold For Huge Price
787 days ago
Tollywood

Prabhas' 'Kalki 2898 AD' Hindi Rights Sold For Huge Price

Mumbai, April 17 - Anil Thadani's AA Films is set for theatrical distribution domination with 4 massively-awaited Pan India movies in the Hindi market. The studio has had huge success in the past with the Hindi release of South Indian films and Anil Thadani is confident that the upcoming films will also create history at the box office. ## Among the upcoming Pan India movies, superstar Prabhas-fronted Kalki 2898 AD is making waves and Thadani's AA Films has paid a huge price to Vyjayanthi Movies to acquire its theatrical distribution rights to release the movie in Hindi.## According to a report by Pinkvilla, "Anil Thadani has paid an advance of Rs 100 crore to acquire the North India Distribution rights of Kalki. Like always, he will be going all out to give this epic superhero saga a wide release in the North Indian markets and has already initiated conversations with cinema owners to block the screens".## Kalki 2898 AD is directed by Nag Ashwin and produced by C. Aswani Dutt under the banner of Vyjayanthi Movies. The sci-fi epic stars Prabhas in the lead role alongside Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani and others in prominent roles. ## The movie was supposed to be released on May 9, but reports say it has been postponed to May 31st or mid-June due to the general elections around this date in Telugu states. The official announcement regarding the new date will be made shortly. ## Stay tuned...

Anil Thadani's AA Films Acquires Hindi Theatrical Rights of Kalki 2898 AD, Devara Part 1, Pushpa 2, And Game Changer
788 days ago
Tollywood

Anil Thadani's AA Films Acquires Hindi Theatrical Rights of Kalki 2898 AD, Devara Part 1, Pushpa 2, And Game Changer

Mumbai, April 16 - Anil Thandai's AA Films locks a stellar theatrical distribution lineup for 4 of the most-awaited Pan India films of 2024. The studio recently announced its partnership with Karan Johar's Dharma Production to grab Hindi rights of director Koratala Siva and Jr. NTR's action drama Devara: Part 1, and now, the lineup gets bigger with blockbuster additions. ## One of the most celebrated distribution studios for backing films Baahubali, KGF, and Kantara in the dubbed Hindi version, AA Films is set for further domination as it has acquired Hindi theatrical distribution rights of Prabhas-fronted Kalki 2898 AD, directed by Nag Ashwin, Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 - The Rule, directed by Sukumar, and Ram Charan's Game Changer, helmed by Shankar. ## Anil Thadani expects the four aforementioned upcoming films to create history at the box office as he told Variety, "Backed by massive budgets, they’re tailor-made for the big screen experience, starring superstars and helmed by the industry's most celebrated directors and producers. Each film has the potential to break new ground with its scale and ambition, offering something truly unique for audiences. With the potential for record-breaking box office success, these cinematic spectacles promise to be milestones in Indian filmmaking". ## Over the last few years, South-language Pan-Indian films have dominated the Hindi market and the same is expected from the upcoming films. Prabhas' Kalki will be the first to release as the makers are eyeing to bring it on May 31st or mid-June, followed by Pushpa 2 on August 15, Devara on October 5, and Game Changer around Diwali this year. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: Aadujeevitham Becomes Third Highest-Grossing Malayalam Movie Worldwide
790 days ago
Mollywood

Box Office: Aadujeevitham Becomes Third Highest-Grossing Malayalam Movie Worldwide

Kochi, April 14 - Prithviraj Sukumaran's survival thriller Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life has become the third highest-grossing Malayalam movie at the worldwide box office after beating Mohanlal's Pulimurugan in 18 days. ## Directed by Blessy, Aadujeevitham grossed an estimated 137.50 crores, including around 82.50 crores in India and 55 crores overseas through the third Saturday (17 days). On its third Sunday (18th day), the film heading towards scoring an estimated 2.50 crores which will take its total collection to around 140 crores, surpassing Pulimurugan's 139.50 crores. ## Aadujeevitham is now behind only Manjummel Boys (232 crores) and 2018 (180 crores) as the third biggest Malayalam grosser, and it will finish with this position as it is unlikely to top any of the top two films. The movie has performed exceptionally well, both at the domestic and worldwide box office. ## It is an adaptation of the 2008 best-selling Malayalam novel Aadujeevitham by Benyamin, which is based on the real-life story of Najeeb, a Malayali immigrant labourer, one among thousands of Indians who were forced into slavery in Saudi Arabia as goatherds on secluded farms in the deserts by the native Arabs. ## Stay tuned...

Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2 - The Rule' Teaser Create A Major Record On YouTube
790 days ago
Tollywood

Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2 - The Rule' Teaser Create A Major Record On YouTube

Hyderabad, April 14 - Telugu superstar Allu Arjun's much-awaited Pan India movie Pushpa 2 - The Rule is creating quite a steer ahead of its August 2024 release. The movie was already a hot topic among audiences and the recently released teaser has further generated curiosity. ## Pushpa 2 teaser was launched on April 8 on the occasion of Allu Arjun's birthday and has so far scored over 100 million views on YouTube. It has now broken a major record of having trended at number 1 on YT for 138 hours, making it the first Tollywood teaser to trend at number one for this long. ## Mythri Movie Makers announced on social media that the Pushpa 2 teaser has garnered 110+ million and 1.55+ million likes since it was launched and the views are growing rapidly with each passing hour. It is already one of the most-watched Indian movie teasers on YouTube. ## Pushpa 2 - The Rule is the second part of 2021's Pushpa - The Rise, directed by Sukumar who also produced the second part under Sukumar Writings with Mythri Movie Makers. The movie stars Allu Arjun in the title role of Pushpa Raj, alongside Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil in prominent roles. ## The film is scheduled to release on August 15, 2024, in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, and Tamil languages. ## ## Stay tuned...

Varun Dhawan's 'Baby John' Release Date Postponed
791 days ago
Bollywood

Varun Dhawan's 'Baby John' Release Date Postponed

Mumbai, April 13 - Varun Dhawan's much-awaited action drama Baby John has reportedly been postponed from its May 31st release. Directed by Tamil filmmaker Kalees, the movie is still in production and needs some more time to be completed. ## According to a report by Peepingmoon.com, Baby John has so far been shot for more than 75 days since August 2023 but still has 10-12 days of shooting remaining, which is expected to be wrapped up by April-end. The movie will follow an extensive post-production. ## Also starring Keerthy Suresh (Bollywood debut) and Wamiqa Gabbi among others, the makers are now reportedly looking to release the film in June/July but the exact date will be locked once the shoot is wrapped up. The movie is produced by Jio Studios, Cine1 Studios, and A for Apple Productions. ## Meanwhile, superstar Prabhas' sci-fi Pan India movie Kalki 2898 AD is looking to release on May 31st after reportedly getting postponed from May 9 release due to general elections in Telugu states around this date. It is directed by Nag Ashwin and also stars Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani in key roles. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: Godzilla x Kong Hits 100 Crore Gross In India
791 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: Godzilla x Kong Hits 100 Crore Gross In India

Mumbai, April 13 - Warner Bros. Pictures/Legendary Pictures's Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has topped 100 crores gross at the Indian box office, becoming the first for Hollywood in 2024 and very first in the MosterVerse franchise. ## Directed by Adam Wingard, the Godzilla vs. Kong sequel has grossed an estimated 102 crores in 16 days (including the 3rd Saturday). It is the first film in the Godzilla franchise to cross 100 crores gross, beating its predecessor which grossed around 60 crores in 2021. ## Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Godzilla x Kong is the 8th Hollywood film to enter this prestigious box office club, after Avatar 2, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Doctor Stranger 2, Oppenheimer, Mission Impossible 7, Fast X, and Thor: Love and Thunder. ## The film has performed exceptionally well in the non-Hindi market with more than 50% collection coming from South Indian states. At the worldwide box office, the film has grossed around 3300 crores ($400 million), including 1220+ crores ($146.50 million) at the domestic (North America) box office.## Stay tuned...

Box Office: Aavesham and Varshangalkku Shesham Score Huge Opening Day Worldwide
792 days ago
Mollywood

Box Office: Aavesham and Varshangalkku Shesham Score Huge Opening Day Worldwide

Kochi, April 12 - 2024 is turning into a breakout year for Malayalam cinema which is again on the verge of scoring two more blockbusters at the box office in the form of Aavesham and Varshangalkku Shesham after their big opening day globally. ## Aavesham, an action drama starring Fahadh Faasil in the lead role, was released on Eid day and took full advantage of the national holiday by grossing approximately 10.50 crores at the worldwide box office, making it the biggest start for the talented actor. ## In India, the movie minted approximately 4.20 crores gross while the overseas collection is 6.30 crores, led by the Gulf region which is truly phenomenal. The movie is still in the early days but is showing all the signs of being a huge worldwide success, thanks to the unanimous positive talk. ## Another Malayalam film which opened hugely is the romantic comedy-drama Varshangalkku Shesham. Starring Pranav Mohanlal, Dhyan Sreenivasan, and Kalyani Priyadarshan among others, the movie's opening day worldwide collection is not far behind that of Aavesham. ## The Vineeth Sreenivasan's directorial movie grossed approximately 10.10 crores, including 3.55 crores in India and 6.50 crores overseas. Just like Aavesham, Varshangalkku Shesham is also showing signs of emerging as a big success as word of mouth is positive. ## Mollywood already has scored three massive blockbusters in the form of Manjummel Boys (the only Malayalam movie to reach 200 crores worldwide), Premalu, and Aadujeevitham along with Abraham Ozler which emerged superhit. ## Stay tuned...