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: Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani Crosses 100 Crores Overseas
1038 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani Crosses 100 Crores Overseas

Mumbai, August 12 - Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani turning out to be a huge blockbuster at the overseas box office. The movie, directed by Karan Johar and starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, has been on a strong run since its debut on July 28. ## At the end of the second week, the romantic family drama movie crossed the 100 crores mark overseas as total international reached approx. 104 crores ($12.5 million), including approx. $5.3 million (44 crores) in the second week. It dropped just around 23% from the opening frame which is an excellent hold.## North America is leading the international pack for Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani with approx. $5.9 million (49 crores), followed by Gulf countries with $2.60 million (21.60 crores), and the United Kingdom with $1.5 million (12.50 crores) in just two weeks. The rest of the overseas part scored approx. $2.50 million (21 crores).## RRKPK's worldwide gross collection through the second Thursday (2 weeks) reached approx. 245 crores and it crossed the 250 crores gross mark on its third Friday after a strong hold all across despite the mammoth competition. It will be eyeing to finish over 300 crores worldwide, which will make it the third outright Bollywood movie of the year to do so.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Jailer Second Day and Bholaa Shankar Opening Day Early Estimates
1038 days ago
Kollywood

Box Office: Jailer Second Day and Bholaa Shankar Opening Day Early Estimates

Chennai, August 11 - After the record-breaking opening day, superstar Rajinikanth's action drama "Jailer" has a good hold on its second day at the domestic box office. The movie has a drop of around 45% which is a much better hold than Thalapathy Vijay's "Varisu" and Ajith Kumar's "Thunivu", released earlier this year.## The early estimates suggest the second-day collection of the movie to 30+ crores gross on its second day/first Friday, including an estimated approx. 17 crores gross in Tamil Nadu. The two days collection of the film is approx. 86 crores domestically, including approx. 40 crores in the home state.## Nelson Dilipkumar's directorial movie should witness a jump tomorrow, Saturday, and with this, it will also cross the 100 crores domestic gross mark. It is in the very good positive to emerge a huge hit with a long Independence Day week ahead and might emerge as the biggest Tamil grosser of the year.## Meanwhile, Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi's "Bholaa Shankar" has taken a good start at the box office. Despite the negative reviews from critics, the movie witnessed houseful boards in the evening and night shows as fans thronged to cinemas in big numbers.## "Bhola Shankar" scored an estimated 23+ crores gross collection on its opening day, including an AP/TG share collection of approx. 13-14 crores. The opening is good but the movie will need to hold strong in the coming days to stand a chance to emerge box office success.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: OMG 2 Opening Day/First Friday Early Estimates
1038 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: OMG 2 Opening Day/First Friday Early Estimates

Mumbai, August 11 - Akshay Kumar-starrer social comedy-drama film "OMG 2" has taken a decent start at the domestic box office. The major chunk of the opening day business of the movie has come through multiplexes as a large number of non-multiplex chains allotted to "Gadar 2" which is running riot at the box office. ## As per the early estimates, "OMG 2" is looking to score in the range of 9.50 crores net with an outside chance of hitting a double-digit mark depending on how strong smaller centers are. The opening of 9.50 crores net is in the expected lines as the movie didn't have the initial advantage due to "Gadar 2" euphoria.## "OMG 2" took a decent start in the morning and showed a jump in the evening and night shows, thanks to the super positive word of mouth. The movie is now in a better position to score over the Independence Day week than where it was standing before release.## The advance booking of the movie for the second day is much better which shows that word of mouth coming into play. The movie should score a healthy jump tomorrow and Sunday before carrying the momentum till Independence Day. The early trend is positive and the movie could emerge as a much-needed box-office success for Akshay Kumar.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani Scores Very Good Second Week
1039 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani Scores Very Good Second Week

Mumbai, August 10 - Karan Johar's romantic family drama movie "Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani" scored a very good second week at the domestic box office. The movie dropped just around 35% from the opening week collection, which is an excellent hold.## "Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani", starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, minted approx. 48 crores net in the second weekend. This takes the total collection to over 121 crores in two weeks, making it the 4th highest-grossing outright Bollywood movie of the year. ## Overseas, RRKPK has minted approx. 103 crores gross in two weeks, pushing the worldwide collection of the movie to approx. 245 crores gross. It is currently the 3rd highest-grossing outright Bollywood movie of the year, behind only "Pathaan" (1050 crores) and "The Kerala Story" (302 crores). ## RRKPK has enjoyed the perks of free run for two weeks as going forward from now on, it will have two mighty opponents in the form of "Gadar 2" and "OMG 2" which are expected to sweep most of the screens. However, after the stronghold in the second week, RRKPK will look to retain enough screens to score a decent collection but it won't be easy if both new releases get positive WOM.## Produced by Dharma Productions and Viacom18 Studios, RRKPK stars Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt as a couple with contrasting personalities who decide to live with each other's families for three months before getting married. The supporting cast includes Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, Tota Roy Chowdhury, Churni Ganguly, Aamir Bashir, and Kshitee Jog.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Jailer Opening Day Early Estimates; Record Shattering Start
1039 days ago
Kollywood

Box Office: Jailer Opening Day Early Estimates; Record Shattering Start

Chennai, August 10 - Superstar Rajinikanth's action drama "Jailer" opens to record-breaking numbers at the domestic box office. After receiving a fabulous response in the advance sales, the Nelson Dilipkumar's directorial showed very good growth throughout the day, especially in the entire South belt.## The early estimates collection of the movie suggests 50+ crores opening day domestically (official data may vary), by far the biggest start for a Tamil title this year. In Tamil Nadu, the movie scored an estimated 22-23 crores gross, again the biggest in the state for any movie this year. ## Outside the home state, Tamil Nadu, "Jailer" has a record biggest opening of all-time for a Tamil movie in Karnataka state with an estimated 11 crores gross. The record-breaking run continued in Kerala as well where the movie grossed an estimated 5+ crores, the biggest opening for any movie this year in the state.## The Rajini-mania also felt in Telugu states (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) as early estimates suggest around 10 crores gross in the two states, the biggest for Kollywood this year. The Telugu dubbed version helped it to score such big numbers in the states. The rest of India is expected to gross an estimated approx. 3 crores for a total of approx. 52 crores estimated opening day. ## Overall, "Jailer" was in beast mode on its opening day, and with positive reviews by its side, the movie is expected to continue its juggernaut over the Independence Day week. ## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar's 'OMG 2' Gets Winning Response From Early Screening
1039 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar's 'OMG 2' Gets Winning Response From Early Screening

Mumbai, August 10 - Back in 2012, Akshay Kumar-headlined social comedy-drama "Oh My God - OMG" which not only won critical acclaim but also emerged as a box office success. Now, a decade later, the superstar is returning with the film's sequel which revolves around sex education in India. ## In the first movie, Akshay plays the role of Lord Krishna, and this time, he is making an appearance as Lord Shiva's messenger while Pankaj Tripathi and Yami Gautam feature in prominent roles along with Arun Govil and Pawan Malhotra.## Being a sequel to a super successful movie there was added pressure on the makers to stay true to its legacy and it seems, director Amit Rai has delivered what it was promised. The movie had its special screening from which the response is nothing but extraordinary.## Renowned critic, Taran Adarsh hails OMG 2 as a "Courageous, bold, brave, and progressive" film. He lauds the film's captivating plot, gripping screenwriting, and solid dialogues as well as the solid impact of the towering performances by Akshay Kumar, Pankaj Tripathi, and Pawan Malhotra.## Himesh Mankad, a journalist at Pinkvilla, calls the movie "a well-intentioned film that has its heart at the right place. The film educates without getting too preachy and points at the biggest W for the film is its ability to engage and entertain despite falling in the bracket of a 'Taboo'".## Senior journalist Sudhir Chaudhary found OMG 2, "a path-breaking film on sex education, a subject we avoid speaking about in our homes and schools". He highlights Akshay Kumar's comedy with a lovely message and lauds the actor for picking a very bold attempt and handling a complex subject with a lot of maturity, and conviction.## Film producer Amar Butala sends a big shout-out to the team and calls it "both an IMPORTANT and ENTERTAINING film! A worthy successor to the first part!"## "Mimi" screenwriter Rohan Shankar writes "The most important film to come out of Indian cinema in a long time. OMG 2 is here to make you laugh, smile, cry, educate & feel proud of our culture", and lauded Akshay Kumar, Pankaj Tripathi, Amit Rai, and Ashwin Varde for making a such a great film.## Produced by Cape of Good Films, Viacom18 Studios, and Wakaoo Films, "OMG 2" is releasing tomorrow (August 11) in cinemas worldwide.## Stay tuned...

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Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara, and Vijay Sethupathi Feature In The New Brilliant Poster of 'Jawan'
1039 days ago
Bollywood

Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara, and Vijay Sethupathi Feature In The New Brilliant Poster of 'Jawan'

Mumbai, August 10 - The online promotion of the highly-awaited Pan India movie "Jawan" starring Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara, and Vijay Sethupathi, has intensified as the release date is getting nearer. The Atlee Kumar's directorial movie is slated for September 7 release in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages.## In the last few weeks, the makers have released solo posters of the lead star cast, and now, the team has unveiled a new poster featuring the trio of Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara, and Vijay Sethupathi for the first time. The new poster from the "Jawan" is the best so far the team has released in which the serious look of the trio is shown.## ## "Jawan" is produced by SRK's Red Chillies Entertainment. SRK has played a double role in the film which has Vijay Sethupathi as the main antagonist and Nayanthara as the female lead. It also stars Priyamani, Sanya Malhotra, Ridhi Dogra, Sunil Grover, Yogi Babu, and Amritha Aiyer while Deepika Padukone and Sanjay Dutt feature in cameo appearances. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Mahesh Babu's 'Businessman' Sets All-Time Record
1039 days ago
Tollywood

Box Office: Mahesh Babu's 'Businessman' Sets All-Time Record

Hyderabad, August 10 - One of the biggest Telugu hits of 2012, "Businessman" starring Mahesh Babu was re-released in cinemas on August 9, 2023, and shattered all the records at the box office. The movie is directed by blockbuster director Puri Jagannadh and it also stars Kajal Aggarwal and Prakash Raj in prominent roles.## "Businessman" has had a decent re-release which is on par with a low-budget Telugu movie as far as showcasing is concerned. However, the opening of the movie is of the level of some mid-range Telugu movies with a gross collection of approx. 5.25 crores worldwide.## In Telugu states, the movie grossed a huge approx. 4.40 crores which is an all-time record for a re-released film. It has beaten Pawan Kalyan's "Kush" which grossed approx. 3.60 crores in AP/TG earlier this year. Jr. NTR's "Simadari" is in third place with approx. 2.90 crores opening day gross.## In the Nizam area, "Businessman" scored a solid approx. 2.50 crores gross, beating Pawan Kalyan's "Kushi" which minted approx. 1.65 crores gross earlier this year. In Ceeded, the Mahesh Babu-starrer scored approx. 35 lakh, while other regions contributed approx. 1.55 crores gross.## Outside Telugu states, "Businessman" grossed approx. 55 lakh from the rest of the domestic market while its overseas collection is approx. 35 lakh. Worldwide, the opening of the "Businessman" re-release is the second biggest after Pawan Kalyan's "Kushi" which grossed approx. 7.50 crores.## "Businessman" had broken records in the advance booking itself as it recorded approx. 2.40 crores pre-sales. Overall, the movie witnessed a phenomenal response on the opening day with most of the shows going houseful. ## Stay tuned...

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Producer Reema Kagti Clears The Air On The Rumours of Casting Changes For Farhan Akhtar's Directorial 'Jee Le Zaraa'
1039 days ago
Bollywood

Producer Reema Kagti Clears The Air On The Rumours of Casting Changes For Farhan Akhtar's Directorial 'Jee Le Zaraa'

Mumbai, August 10 - In August 2021, Farhan Akhtar announced his directorial comeback after 10 years with an all-female-led road trip movie "Jee Le Zaraa", featuring Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, and Katrina Kaif. ## The shoot of the movie was supposed to commence in 2022 but got delayed as the leading trio was busy with their already-committed projects. Earlier in the year, Farhan Akhtar delighted fans by sharing pictures of him scouting for locations to shoot the movie. ## However, just when things were looking on track, rumors started making rounds on social media regarding the film's lead cast, after it was reported that Priyanka walked out of the project due to date issues. But now, filmmaker Reema Kagti, who is set to produce Jee Le Zaraa along with Zoya Akhtar under the banner Tiger Baby Films, has cleared the air regarding the rumors of casting changes.## During a recent interview with PTI, Kagti confirmed that the Farhan Akhtar directorial will go on floors with the same star cast very soon. It was even reported that the makers approached many A-listers to replace Priyanka in the film, but now, Kagti's revelation has put all the rumors to rest.## The makers are putting efforts to match the dates of Priyanka, Alia, and Katrina before taking the movie on floors. It is most likely to go on floors by the end of this year or early next year after Farhan Akhtar finishes Rs Prasanna's directorial "Champion" which is the remake of Spanish movie.## Stay tuned...

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Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Jailer' Opens With Terrific Response From Early Shows
1039 days ago
Kollywood

Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Jailer' Opens With Terrific Response From Early Shows

Chennai, August 10 - Superstar Rajinikanth's much-awaited action drama "Jailer", directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, has been released in cinemas worldwide today. The movie is produced by Kalanithi Maran under the banner of Sun Pictures and it also stars Mohanlal, Jackie Shroff, Ramya Krishnan, Shiva Rajkumar, and Sunil in key roles. ## The movie had early morning shows all over Tamil Nadu and going by the initial response, it looks like Thaliavar is set to deliver a massive blockbuster at the box office. Nelson Dilipkumar, who was under fire after his last release "Beast" starring Thalapathy Vijay, seems to have made a great comeback with "Jailer".## In early audience response, the first half is being hailed as superb, followed by a decent second half. The interval and post-interval scenes are said to be the major highlight while comic portions throughout the movie land well and are seemingly entertaining.## A movie featuring superstar Rajinikanth always makes noise and it seems Nelson Dilipkumar has given full justice to his aura where the superstar's unmatchable screen presence is getting the highest praise. The extended appearance of Mohanlal and Shiva Rajkumar is another big plus the movie is having, especially Mohanlal who seems to have made an impactful cameo.## Apart from the physically involved factors, it is Anirudh Ravichandran's music that hit the bull's eye again. The rockstar has been in fine form for the last few years and he delivers another rocking BGM in "Jailer". Overall, despite some minor issues with the lengthy runtime, the early audience reactions are positive which should translate into box office numbers. ## Stay tuned...

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OMG 2 Advance Booking Status and Opening Day Box Office Expectations
1040 days ago
Bollywood

OMG 2 Advance Booking Status and Opening Day Box Office Expectations

Mumbai, August 9 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is coming to the big screen with the sequel to his superhit movie "OMG" (2012), also starring Pankaj Tripathi and Yami Gautam. Directed by Amit Rai, "OMG 2" has been in the news for the last few days regarding its censorship which has been the talk of the talk.## "OMG 2" deals with a very sensitive issue of sex education and the religious angle in it has kept the censor board busy. After closely reviving the movie, "OMG 2" managed to get done with censorship formalities with some changes and has been censored with an "A" certificate (adult only) with the approved run-time of 2 hours 36 minutes. ## The movie is expected to release on over 1500 screens nationwide, mainly due to the hugely hyped "Gadar 2" which is releasing on the same day (August 11). The "Gadar 2" juggernaut is clearly affecting the advance booking of the Akshay Kumar-starrer, which, however, still manages to put up decent pre-sales.## Even though the hype of OMG 2 gets reduced due to Gadar 2, the pre-booking of the movie is much better than Akshay Kumar's last release "Selfiee". As of 5 AM on August 11, "OMG 2" has sold approx. 113K tickets worth 3.3 crores gross for the opening day. In three national chains (PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis), the film has sold approx. 70K tickets. ## The final pre-sales of the movie is expected to finish over 100K tickets overall, including around 70K tickets in PIC. It will mainly target multiple audiences and has less scope to score in smaller centres due to "Gadar 2". ## The advance booking trend of OMG 2 indicates the opening of at least 8 crores net and has a good shot at hitting the double-digit mark if the talks are positive. If it opens in the expected lines, it will be a decent start considering the scenario around it. The positive word of mouth could significantly boost its chances over the Independence Day week. ## The movie is the sequel to a hugely successful film, be it critically or commercially and this is one of the biggest pluses it is currently having. Despite lagging behind the Sunny Deol-led movie, OMG 2 has its audience which is expected to turn in over the weekend, and as said, if it manages to get positive WOM, things can change drastically in its favour which the makers will be hoping for.## Stay tuned...

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Kiara Advani To Play Female Lead In Ranveer Singh-Led 'Don 3'?
1040 days ago
Bollywood

Kiara Advani To Play Female Lead In Ranveer Singh-Led 'Don 3'?

Mumbai, August 9 - Filmmaker Farhan Akhtar delighted the fans by making the official announcement of the third installment of the action thriller franchise "Don". Ranveer Singh has been confirmed to be the next Don in this blockbuster franchise which was previously headlined by legendary Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan. ## The official announcement of "Don 3" was made today (August 9) with a teaser that introduces Ranveer Singh as the new generation Don. Now, according to Pinkvilla, the makers are already in search of the leading lady and have approached Kiara Advani for the same.## It is said that Farhan Akhtar narrated the basic plotline of Don 3 which the actress liked. Kiara is said to have given her verbal nod and is excited to be part of such a popular film franchise. The actress will reportedly have negative shades in "Don 3" which has been given a fresh makeover. ## "Don 3" will go on floors around mid-2024 and it will have a grand worldwide release in 2025. Before this, Ranveer Singh will complete Sanjay Leela Bhansali's highly-awaited "Baiju Bawra", co-starring Alia Bhatt. Kiara, on the other hand, will wrap up "War 2" with Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR before moving to "Don 3". ## Kiara, who is fresh from the box office success of "Satyaprem Ki Katha", is currently doing maverick director Shankar's "Game Changer" in which she has been paired opposite superstar Ram Charan. It is scheduled to release in April 2024.## Stay tuned...

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