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: Aadujeevitham Becomes 10th Highest-Grossing Malayalam Film Worldwide; Set To Become Fastest To Hit 100 Crore Gross
801 days ago
Mollywood

Box Office: Aadujeevitham Becomes 10th Highest-Grossing Malayalam Film Worldwide; Set To Become Fastest To Hit 100 Crore Gross

Kochi, April 3 - Prithviraj Sukumaran's survival drama Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life has become the 10th highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time at the worldwide box office. It has crossed 80 crores worldwide, making it the fastest Malayalam title to reach this mark. ## Directed by Blessy, Aadujeevitham has grossed an estimated 81 crores so far in 6 days, beating Dulquer Salmaan's Kurup (78 crores) to become the 10th highest-grossing Mollywood film. At the end of its 7th day, the latest blockbuster is likely to become 6th or 7th highest-grosser globally. ## In India, the film has minted approximately 46 crores gross while overseas business is an estimated 35 crores so far in 6 days. It will enter the 50 crores club domestically today.## Aadujeevitham is on course to become the fastest Malayalam film to enter the 100 crores worldwide gross club. It is likely to reach the milestone on its 10th day (second Saturday). Currently, Tovino Thomas-fronted 2018 is the fastest movie to enter 100 crores club in 11 days. ## Here is the list of the top 10 highest-grossing Malayalam films worldwide (as of April 2, 2024) - ## 1. Manjummel Boys - 220.50 Cr. approx.**## 2. 2018 - 180 Cr. approx.## 3. Pulimurugan - 139.50 Cr. approx.## 4. Premalu - 129.50 Cr. approx. **## 5. Lucifer - 127.50 Cr. approx.## 6. Bheeshma Parvam - 88.20 Cr. approx.## 7. Neru - 85.60 Cr. approx.## 8. RDX - 84.75 Cr. approx.## 9. Kannur Squad - 82 Cr. approx.## 10. Aadujeevitahm - 81 Cr. approx.**## Stay tuned...

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Blockbuster 'Hanuman' Final Worldwide Box Office Collection
801 days ago
Tollywood

Blockbuster 'Hanuman' Final Worldwide Box Office Collection

Hyderabad, April 3 - Director Prasanth Varma's superhero movie Hanuman, starring Teja Sajja, has been one of the biggest highlights of 2024 as far as the Indian movies are concerned. Released amid less expectations during the Sankranthi festival weekend, the movie proved everyone wrong with its sensational performance. ## Hanuman hit the big screens on January 12, amid bigger titles in the form of Guntur Kaaram, Saindhav, and Naa Saami Ranga. However, thanks to superb word of mouth, the film outdid every other film to emerge as one of the all-time biggest Telugu blockbusters. ## Produced by Primeshow Entertainment, Hanuman grossed over 100 crores in its first week at the domestic box office, before showing a marvellous hold in the second week with a drop of just around 30% for a huge 70+ crores gross. The movie remained solid throughout its box office run and managed to go past 200 crores gross domestically. ## Apart from the original Telugu version, Hanuman emerged as a big success story in the dubbed Hindi version with a gross collection of over 61 crores, putting it among the top 10 highest-grossing South Indian films in the dubbed Hindi version. Overseas, the film showed excellent legs to gross around 57 crores for a worldwide cume close to 300 crores gross. ## Here is the final box office breakdown of Hanuman (estimated)## India Net Collection - 201.60 Cr. Approx. (all languages)## India Gross Collection - 238.00 Cr.## Overseas Collection - 57.00 Cr.## Worldwide Collection - 295.00 Cr.## Footfalls/Admissions - 1.44 Cr. Approx. (all languages)## Box Office Verdict - Blockbuster## Hanuman was made on a budget of around 40 crores and went on to become the highest-grossing South Indian film ever to be released in January, beating superstar Allu Arjun's Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo. It is also currently the highest-grossing South Indian film and second highest-grossing Indian film of 2024, behind Hrithik Roshan's Fighter. ## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff's 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' Censor Certificate and Theatrical Runtime Revealed
802 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff's 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' Censor Certificate and Theatrical Runtime Revealed

Mumbai, April 2 - Director Ali Abbas Zafar's highly-awaited action entertainer Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, starring Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, is all set to hit the big screens this Eid, indulging in a direct clash with Ajay Devgn-fronted Maidaan. ## The BMCM trailer was recently released which met with positive reception and has raised the anticipation for the movie. Now, according to the latest update, the movie has completed censor formalities. ## The big-budget entertainer has been censored with a U/A certificate by The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with an approved runtime of 2 hours and 43 minutes on April 2nd. Interestingly, Ajay Devgn's Maidaan is also almost 3 hours long and has been censored with a UA certificate. ## BMCM is produced by Jackky Bhagnani, Vashu Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh, Himanshu Kishan Mehra, and Ali Abbas Zafar under the banners of Pooja Entertainment and AAZ Films. It stars Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff in the title roles with Prithviraj Sukumaran as the antagonist alongside Manushi Chhillar, Alaya F, Sonakshi Sinha and Ronit Bose Roy in pivotal roles.## The movie is scheduled to release on April 10 in multiple languages, also in IMAX 3D. ## Stay tuned...

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Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon's 'Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya' Final Worldwide Box Office Collection
802 days ago
Bollywood

Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon's 'Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya' Final Worldwide Box Office Collection

Mumbai, April 2 - Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon finally scored a success in the form of romantic-comedy Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya. Directed by Amit Joshi and Aradhana Sah, the film was released during Valentine's Day week on February 9. ## The Maddock Films and Jio Studios' production wasn't loved by most critics but audiences showered praise towards the film that translated into a box office hit. TBMAUJ opened to decent numbers of approximately 6.70 crores net, followed by the opening weekend of 28+ crores net. ## The movie showed consistency during the weekdays and jumped on weekends to stay afloat and did enough to emerge a much-needed box office success for the lead actors. The movie's box office run is almost completed with a domestic gross collection of over 100 crores (85 crores net). ## Overseas, TBMAUJ has had a good run as it grossed an estimated 40 crores, and combined with the domestic collection of approximately 101.25 crores, the movie minted an estimated 141+ crores worldwide. It is currently the third highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2024, after Fighter and Shaitaan. ## Here is the final box office breakdown of Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (estimated)## India Net Collection - 85.15 Cr. Approx.## India Gross Collection - 101.25 Cr.## Overseas Collection - 45.00 Cr.## Worldwide Collection - 146.25 Cr.## Footfalls/Admissions - 52 Lakh. Approx.## Box Office Verdict - Hit## Stay tuned...

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Producer Boney Kapoor Shares Update On Mr. India 2
803 days ago
Bollywood

Producer Boney Kapoor Shares Update On Mr. India 2

Mumbai, April 1 - Anil Kapoor-fronted Mr. India (1987) is one of the most iconic Bollywood films. Directed by Sekhar Kapoor, the movie also starred the late actors Amrish Puri, Sridevi, and Satish Kaushik among others and it went on to become a huge success. ## Over the years, Mr. India gained cult status and there have been frequent calls for its sequel. Boney Kapoor, who produced this iconic movie, finally shared updates on the same and confirmed that Mr. India 2 will happen and an overseas studio will be joining hands with him for the same. ## "I've had a couple of meetings with a big overseas studio who are very seen to join hands with us. It could be a collaboration for a foreign studio, Zee and me. The idea is to make Mr India again. It could happen this year, it could happen next year or the following year", Boney Kapoor said in an interview with News18. ## The filmmaker further said that Mr. India 2 may not be a sequel, it could just be a reboot or whatever. On the movie being an iconic one, Boney Kapoor said, "Why is it an iconic film? I would say because of Satish Kaushik playing Calendar, Amrish Puri playing Mogambo, Anil playing Arun Verma who’s taking care of the children and Sri playing Seema the reporter. Even Annu Kapoor who played the editor". ## The filmmaker is currently busy promoting the sports biopic Maidaan, starring Ajay Devgn, Priyamani, and Gajraj Rao. The film is scheduled to be released on April 10 in multiple languages, in the regular as well as 3D and IMAX formats. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Tillu Square Scores Huge First Weekend Worldwide
803 days ago
Tollywood

Box Office: Tillu Square Scores Huge First Weekend Worldwide

Hyderabad, April 1 - Siddhu Jonnalagadda and Anupama Parameswaran's romantic crime comedy film Tillu Square, a sequel to 2022's blockbuster film DJ Tillu, has emerged as a big success within the opening weekend itself. ## Directed by Mallik Ram, the sequel is wreaking havoc at the box office and is performing like a top-tier hero movie and the hype generated after the first movie took the sequel to the next level in terms of the box office potential.## Tillu Square, in its opening weekend, grossed a solid estimated 55 crores at the worldwide box office. India, the movie amassed around 37.50 crores gross while overseas business is an estimated 18 crores after the first 3-day weekend. ## Produced by Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas, the overseas biz of the film is driven by North America where the movie grossed a huge $1.8 million (15 crores) in the opening weekend which is truly remarkable.## The opening weekend collection of Tillu Square has made it the third highest-grossing Telugu movie of 2024, behind mega-blockbuster Hanuman (295 crores) and superstar Mahesh Babu's Guntur Kaaram (181 crores). As said, it already crossed the entire run of DJ Tillu (30.50 crores) on the second day itself and became Siddhu's highest-grosser. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Aadujeevitham Scores Biggest Worldwide Opening Weekend For A Malayalam Movie
804 days ago
Mollywood

Box Office: Aadujeevitham Scores Biggest Worldwide Opening Weekend For A Malayalam Movie

Kochi, March 31 - Prithviraj Sukumaran's survival drama Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life conquered the box office, scoring the biggest opening weekend for a Malayalam movie globally. The high-budgeted film is directed by national award winner Blessy. ## The novel-adapted feature was released on March 28 and grossed an estimated 64.85 crores worldwide in the first 4 days, including around 34.85 crores in India and 30 crores overseas. On Sunday, the film scored an estimated 17 crores gross worldwide.## The worldwide opening weekend of 65+ crores makes Aadujeevitham the biggest-ever Mollywood opener, beating superstar Mohanlal's Lucifer which scored around 55 crores gross in its first 4-day weekend in 2019. Superstar Mammootty's Bheeshma Parvam is the third on the list with around 45 crores worldwide gross. ## Aadujeevitham has strong advance sales for the first Monday which has almost confirmed its entry into the 100 crores worldwide box office club. The movie has a chance to become the fastest Mollywood film to enter the 100 crores club, beating 2018 which took just 11 days to achieve the milestone. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Godzilla x Kong Scores Mighty $190+ Million Worldwide Opening Weekend; Huge In India
804 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: Godzilla x Kong Scores Mighty $190+ Million Worldwide Opening Weekend; Huge In India

Mumbai, March 31 - Warner Bros./Legendary Pictures' Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire shattered projections left, right, and centre to score the biggest opening weekend of 2024 at the worldwide box office, beating Warner Bros.' Dune: Part 2. ## The sequel to Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) scored mighty an estimated $194 million (1620 crores) on global opening weekend, the second biggest ever for MonsterVerse just behind 2014's Godzilla ($196M). It easily beats Dune 2 which scored ($182.5M) earlier this month to score the biggest opening weekend of 2024. ## Godzilla x Kong roared to $80 million (670 crores) opening weekend at the domestic (North America) box office, the second biggest in 2024 behind Dune 2's $82.5 million. Overseas, the movie minted a huge $114 million (950 crores) which is the biggest in MonsterVerse, beating Godzilla's $103 million. ## Outside the domestic market, the blockbuster sequel grossed a strong $44 million in China which is the biggest international contributor to the film, followed by Mexico ($12.8M), and India was the third best with a huge $5.5 million (46 crores). In India, it has the biggest opening weekend of 2024 for a Hollywood movie. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Tillu Square Outgrossed DJ Tillu's Lifetime Collection In 2 Days
805 days ago
Tollywood

Box Office: Tillu Square Outgrossed DJ Tillu's Lifetime Collection In 2 Days

Hyderabad, March 30 - Siddhu Jonnalagadda's romantic crime comedy film Tillu Square, a sequel to his blockbuster DJ Tillu (2022), took a sensational opening at the worldwide box office, grossing 70% of its predecessor's lifetime collection on the first day itself. ## The much-talked-about sequel opened to positive reports all over which led to the excellent collection at the box office. Directed by Malik Ram, Tillu Square scored a huge 23 crore gross collection worldwide, including approximately 13 crore in India and 10 crore at the overseas box office on its first day. ## DJ Tillu, which was released in February 2022, had grossed approximately 30.50 crores globally in its lifetime run, which has been outgrossed by its sequel on its second day only. Tillu Square scored around 16 crores on its second day, pushing the total worldwide cume to around 39 crores gross in 2 days.## Produced by Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas, Tillu Square is expected to be Tollywood's next entry in the 100 crores worldwide club since the reports are favourable. The movie will have competition next weekend from Vijay Deverakonda and Mrunal Thakur's Family Star which will be released on April 5. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Aadujeevitham Emerges Fourth Biggest Malayalam Opener Worldwide
806 days ago
Mollywood

Box Office: Aadujeevitham Emerges Fourth Biggest Malayalam Opener Worldwide

Kochi, March 29 - National award winner director, Blessy's survival drama Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran has had a blockbuster start at the worldwide box office, emerging as one of the biggest openers ever for a Malayalam title. ## The movie took the box office by storm on its opening day, grossing approximately 16 crores globally, including 8.75 crores in India and 7.25 crores overseas collection. In India, the movie scored the second biggest opening for a Malayalam title after Odiyan. ## Aadujeevitham scored the fourth biggest start for a Malayalam movie at the worldwide box office. Superstar Mohanlal's Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea continues to be the biggest opener with around 20.25 crores gross, followed by Dulquer Salmaan's Kurup (19 crores), and Odiyan (17.50 crores). ## Riding high with superb reviews and audience word of mouth, Aadujeevitham looks all set to be Mollywood's 100-crore entry at the worldwide box office, which will mark Prithviraj Sukumaran's first (in the lead role). ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Aadujeevitham Takes A Sensational Opening Domestically
807 days ago
Mollywood

Box Office: Aadujeevitham Takes A Sensational Opening Domestically

Kochi, March 28 - Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran's survival thriller Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life has taken a sensational opening at the domestic as well as the worldwide box office in all languages.## Directed by national award winner, Blessy, the movie opened to super positive reviews which translated into massive footfalls in the theatres. According to early estimates, Aadujeevitham grossed 8.50-9 crores in all languages, including around 8 crores in the original Malayalam alone. ## The opening of 9+ crores gross (official collection awaited), marks the biggest start ever for a Malayalam movie at the domestic box office. In Kerala, Aadujeevitham has grossed over 6 crores, scoring one of the biggest openings in the state. The movie also sets an opening day record for a Malayalam title in Karnataka with close to 1 crore gross. ## Aadujeevitham is expected to have a huge first weekend as it is carrying super positive word of mouth. It is likely to emerge another big box office success for Malayalam cinema which is riding high with back-to-back blockbusters this year. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Prithviraj Sukumaran's 'Aadujeevitham' Set For Double Digit Worldwide Start
808 days ago
Mollywood

Box Office: Prithviraj Sukumaran's 'Aadujeevitham' Set For Double Digit Worldwide Start

Kochi, March 27 - Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran's long-in-the-making Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life is ready to hit the screens on March 28, and ahead of the release, the film is making right noise as far as the box office prospects are concerned. ## Directed by national award winner, Blessy, Aadujeevitham is a survival drama, an adaptation of the 2008 best-selling Malayalam novel Aadujeevitham by Benyamin, which is based on a true incident.## The year 2024 has been excellent for Malayalam cinema and Aadujeevitham promises to continue the momentum. Ahead of its release, the movie has already become Sukumaran's biggest opener with its pre-sales only which is going strongly at the domestic as well as overseas box office. ## As per the latest Malayalam trade update, the pre-sales of the film are already around 6 crores globally, including over 3 crores at the Kerala box office alone. The booking trend indicates the worldwide opening in double-digit, making it the biggest for Prithviraj in the lead role. ## Aadujeevitham is carrying a positive buzz and if it manages to score positive word of mouth, the Malayalam industry is up for another big blockbuster at the box office.## The film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran as Najeeb, a Malayali immigrant labourer who finds himself forced into slavery as a goatherd on a secluded farm in Saudi Arabia. The nearly 3-hour long movie is produced by Visual Romance Image Makers, Jet Media Production, and Alta Global Media. ## Stay tuned...

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