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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Barbenheimer Box Office: 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer' Off To Explosive Start In Previews
1061 days ago
Hollywood

Barbenheimer Box Office: 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer' Off To Explosive Start In Previews

Los Angeles, July 21 - The Barbenheimer is well and truly arrived after Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" and Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" off to explosive starts in the previews at the domestic (North America) box office and are set to blow up opening weekend projections.## The Margot Robbie-led fantasy comedy film, based on the Barbie fashion dolls by Mattel, "Barbie" scored the biggest Thursday previews of 2023 with an excellent $22.3 million, ahead of "Guardians of The Galaxy Vol 3's" $17.5 million. It is set to overcome industry projections and is now eyeing a mammoth $140+ million opening weekend launch. ## Christopher Nolan's atom bomb movie "Oppenheimer" too is set for a huge weekend after explosive $10.50 million Thursday previews, the biggest ever for Christopher Nolan's original film. The weekend is now projected to finish above $60 million which is much better than earlier projections of $40 million - $50 million. ## The combined Thursday preview total of both films is $32.8 million while the opening weekend total of the Barbenheimer clash could well be around $200 million which was earlier projected but still rock solid, to be $150+ million.## Meanwhile, Hollywood trade experts are projecting that the combined domestic 3-day weekend of all the movies might hit $300 million, and if it happens, it will be the first time since "Avengers: EndGame's" weekend debut, and just 4th time in history that domestic box office hits $300 million on a single 3-day weekend.## Stay tuned...

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Makers Unveil Motion Poster of Sunny Deol-Fronted 'Gadar 2: The Katha Continues'
1062 days ago
Bollywood

Makers Unveil Motion Poster of Sunny Deol-Fronted 'Gadar 2: The Katha Continues'

Mumbai, July 21 - Amid the rumours of the trailer launch date, the makers of the upcoming period action drama film "Gadar 2: The Katha Continues" have unveiled a new explosive motion poster featuring Sunny Deol and Utkarsh Sharma. ## The motion poster begins by saying, "A father's love knows no boundary" before it shows Sunny Deol and his on-screen lovable chemistry with his son Utkarsh Sharma, who is seen sporting a rugged, bearded look as they hold hands and are on the run amidst gunfire and explosion as Sunny screams the iconic dialogue 'Hindustan Zindabad' twice.## "Gadar 2", which is the sequel to the all-time blockbuster "Gadar: Ek Prem Katha", is directed by Anil Sharma who also produced it with Zee Studios. The movie stars Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel, and Utkarsh Sharma, reprising their roles from the original movie. ## The makers recently unveiled the teaser and a couple of songs which have received unanimous positive responses from one and all. There has been a lot of anticipation for the trailer which is expected to be released on July 21. ## "Gadar 2" will be released in cinemas worldwide on August 11 and will clash with Akshay Kumar's "OMG 2" during Independence Day week.## Apne desh aur parivaar ki raksha ke liye, har chunauti ka samna karne ke liye taiyaar hai Tara Singh! 🇮🇳💪🏼#Gadar2 aa rahi hai bade parde par 🔥 lagane iss Independence Day!Cinemas mein 11th August se 🎞️@Gadar_Official @iamsunnydeol @ameesha_patel @iutkarsharma… pic.twitter.com/Xq1WZp8bS2— Zee Studios (@ZeeStudios_) July 21, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

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'Kalki 2898 AD' AKA 'Project K' Glimpse: A Beginning of A New Cinematic Era In India?
1062 days ago
Tollywood

'Kalki 2898 AD' AKA 'Project K' Glimpse: A Beginning of A New Cinematic Era In India?

Hyderabad, July 21 - Star Wars meets Indian mythology as the makers unveiled the first look title glimpse of the highly anticipated Indian sci-fi epic "Project K", now titled "Kalki 2898 AD". The Nag Ashwin's directorial made it to the San Diego Cinema-Con event, becoming the first Indian movie to hit Cinema-Con Hall H. ## The first look glimpse of this Prabhas-fronted epic movie offers a completely new experience altogether as far as Indian movies are concerned. Set in the future, "Kalki 2898 AD" is inspired by Indian mythology where the Kalki title is taken from one of the names of Lord Vishnu from Hinduism. ## The teaser/glimpse begins with the line "When the world is taken over by darkness, a force will arise", and shows a war-torn world in the future, where people seem to be ruled by dark forces and technology and are treated violently and brutally by the oppressor before Prabhas' makes an entry as a savior of the world. ## The teaser also offers the first look at Deepika Padukone who plays the female lead in the movie. She seems to be caught up in emotional turmoil as a recruit in the army. The promo also shows Amitabh Bachchan, whose character is said to be inspired by Ashwathama, as his face is covered. ## The quality of the teaser is excellent and it promises to be a visual wonder. The background music is rocking and is in sync with the scenes. There have been sci-fi movies in India be it "Krish", "Ra.One" and "Robot", among others, but the concept of "Project K" of mixing mythology and science is the first of its kind. It is already being seen as a game-changing moment and if lives up to the expectations, then it could inspire the filmmakers to make more such films as they are already trying to do.## ## Apart from the excellent first look impression, "Kalki 2898 AD" has all the ingredients to emerge as one of the biggest blockbusters ever. It boasts a highly talented and notable star cast, including Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani. The movie features two villains and one of them is Kamal Haasan. ## Directed by Nag Ashwin and produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, "Kalki" will release next year in multiple languages, worldwide.## ## Stay tuned...

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Kamal Haasan Reveals Why He Accepted Villain Role In Prabhas-Fronted 'Project K' Aka 'Kalki 2898 AD'
1062 days ago
Tollywood

Kamal Haasan Reveals Why He Accepted Villain Role In Prabhas-Fronted 'Project K' Aka 'Kalki 2898 AD'

San Diego, July 21 - In one of the historical moments in the history of Indian cinema, Prabhas-fronted sci-fi epic "Project K", now "Kalki 2898 AD" became the first Indian movie to hit San Diego Cinema-Con's Hall H where the first look title glimpse of the movie revealed.## Legendary actor Kamal Haasan will be playing the main villain role in the film and he revealed why accepted to play the antagonist during the event which was also attended by Prabhas with director Nag Ashwin and producer C. Aswani Dutt while legendary Amitabh Bachchan joined them via Zoom. Baahubali star Rana Daggubati was also there with the "Project K" team as an unofficial moderator for the panel.## "The reason I accepted this film is because I come from analogous cinema. Without a negative, there's no positive... So, a negative role is an important role in a film", Kamal Haasan said while explaining his thought process behind picking the negative role in "Kalki 2898 AD". ## The first look glimpse into the world of "Kalki" promises never before seen in Indian cinema. It is over-the-top, heroic, and chest-thumpingly epic which gives the first look into the character of Prabhas and Deepika Padukone who plays the female lead role. ## "Kalki 2898 AD" a.k.a "Project K" is directed by Nag Ashwin and is produced by C. Aswani Dutt under the banner of Vyjayanthi Movies. The budget of the film is said to be around 600 crores ($75M), making it one of the costliest Indian movies ever.## The movie stars Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan, Amitabh Bachchan, and Disha Patani in prominent roles. It is scheduled to release in 2024.## ## Stay tuned...

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ZEE5 Reveals Five Most Liked Films of 2023
1062 days ago
Digital Media

ZEE5 Reveals Five Most Liked Films of 2023

Mumbai, July 20 - One of the rising streaming platforms in India, ZEE5 has had some success this year so far with its original movies and web series. The streamer released some critically acclaimed films such as "Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai" and "Lost", and web shows like "Taj: Divided By Blood", among others.## One of the biggest films ZEE5 has released so far is SS Rajamouli's "RRR" which was streamed last year post its theatrical release. Meanwhile, the streamer has released the five most-liked films of the first half of 2023 on ZEE5. Check out the list - ## 1. Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai## Directed by Apoorv Singh Karki, "Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai" has not only been the most-liked ZEE5 movie of the year, but it also emerged as one of the most-watched films across OTT platforms. The legal drama, starring Manoj Bajpayee is inspired by the true events of a five-year-long standalone fight of a regular session court lawyer Adv. PC Solanki (Manoj Bajpayee) who stands for the truth, and his struggle to bring justice to the girl(s) who were wronged by an influential godman Asaram Bapu.## 2. Lost## Actress Yami Gautam has been receiving appreciation for picking quality content and "Lost" proved another solid film in her career. The Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury-directed movie is inspired by true events. It charts the story of a young woman crime reporter who is working on a story of the sudden disappearance of a young theatre activist. The layered story aims to represent the idea of lost values and integrity. ## 3. U-Turn## The supernatural thriller flick, which is an official remake of the 2016 Kannada film of the same name, has been one of the films which received appreciation for the performance by Alaya F. Directed by Arif Khan, "U-Turn" revolves around motorists who move concrete blocks from the divider to take a U-turn, which causes several accidents. ## 4. Chhatriwali ## A social comedy about the important societal taboo of educating the youth about Sex Education, "Chhatriwali" got an appreciation for the unique subject. "Chhatriwali" is considered one of the best films of Rakul Preet Singh who played the lead role alongside Sumit Vyas. It marked the last film of Satish Kaushik before his death on 9 March 2023. ## 5. Mrs Undercover ## Fronted by Radhika Apte with Sumeet Vyas, and Rajesh Sharma in key roles, "Mrs Undercover" is a spy comedy that got mixed responses from critics. It is directed by Anushree Mehta and remains one of the most-watched films on ZEE5 this year so far.## Stay tuned...

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New Update On Salman Khan's Family Drama Film 'Prem Ki Shaadi' With Sooraj Barjatya
1062 days ago
Bollywood

New Update On Salman Khan's Family Drama Film 'Prem Ki Shaadi' With Sooraj Barjatya

Mumbai, July 20 - Superstar Salman Khan's family drama film "Prem Ki Shaadi" with director Sooraj Barjatya has been in the news over the last few weeks for some reasons. Recently, reports emerged that things are moving fast in the right direction and that the film will go on floors in August this year. ## There have been no official words from the makers regarding "Prem Ki Shaadi" and its shooting details. Now, according to Pinkvilla, the much-awaited movie won't be starting anytime soon and it will go on floors only after Salman Khan completes "Tiger vs Pathaan" which will commence filming early next year. ## "Salman Khan and Sooraj Barjatya are definitely doing a film together. but it will kick off next year. Sooraj will invest all his energies in the script once his son, Avnish’s debut, Dono, hits the big screen", the report says.## "Prem Ki Shaadi" is an ambitious project which revolves around a nuclear family. Sooraj Barjatya has reportedly locked the core plot of the film but he will start working on the screenplay only after his son Avnish's directorial debut movie "Dono" hits big screens later this year.## The filmmaker will reportedly take 4-5 months to complete the screenplay and then another 4 months of pre-productions. He is planning to shoot the film with Salman over a period of 100 to 120 days and it will take off once Salman Khan wraps up shooting for "Tiger vs Pathaan" with Shah Rukh Khan. ## Meanwhile, Salman will take up a new project before TvP and it is said that director Vishnu Vardhan's film is the front-runner to be his next. Produced by Karan Johar, the movie is expected to start rolling in November this year and be ready to release on Diwali next year.## Stay tuned...

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Margot Robbie's 'Barbie' Scores Highest Pre-Sales Since James Cameron's 'Avatar 2'
1063 days ago
Hollywood

Margot Robbie's 'Barbie' Scores Highest Pre-Sales Since James Cameron's 'Avatar 2'

Los Angeles, July 20 - Margot Robbie-led fantasy comedy film "Barbie" is about to begin its party at the box office. The Great Gerwig's directorial has been one of the hotly anticipated Hollywood movies and it is set to win the opening weekend at the domestic (North America) box office. ## "Barbie" is having insane pre-sales domestically, as according to Deadline, the film has sold the highest number of tickets since James Cameron's "Avatar: The Way of Water" hit theaters back in mid-December of last year.## While the advance booking numbers are not revealed, it is believed to be historical, this too, when the movie will directly indulging a clash with Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" which is raising eyebrows in the trade as well as the studio.## According to the Box Office Company (via Deadline), Barbie is outrunning every other movie so far this year. It is behind only "Avatar: The Way of Water" which took the opening of $134 million. "Barbie" is currently tracking a $110 million start with some highly optimistic trade predicting that it could have a shot at beating "Avatar 2". ## It is also anticipated that over 200,000 moviegoers will attend screenings of Barbie and Oppenheimer on the same day, according to the National Association of Theatre Owners. AMC previously reported that over 40,000 of the theater chain's Stubs members have purchased tickets for both movies on the same day.## The film stars Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken, who go on a journey of self-discovery after their expulsion from the utopian Barbieland, alongside a large ensemble cast that includes America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera, Ariana Greenblatt, Issa Rae, Rhea Perlman, Helen Mirren, and Will Ferrell, among many others.## "Barbie" is scheduled to release on July 21. ## Stay tuned...

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Sunny Deol's 'Gadar 2: The Katha Continues' Trailer Date Revealed
1063 days ago
Bollywood

Sunny Deol's 'Gadar 2: The Katha Continues' Trailer Date Revealed

Mumbai, July 20 - The anticipation for the period action drama film "Gadar 2: The Katha Continues", starring Sunny Deol, is on the rise with each passing day. The highly-awaited movie is directed by Anil Sharma who also produced it with Zee Studios. ## The movie is scheduled to release on August 11 during Independence Day week, and now, according to the latest reports, the trailer of the film will be released on July 26, on Wednesday, two weeks before the film's big screen debut. It will be launched during an event which will be attended by Sunny Deol, Utkarsh Sharma, and director Anil Sharma. ## The teaser of the movie was recently launched and it received appreciation from audiences across the country. It helped raise anticipation for the movie and now, the trailer is expected to give the film's hype a further push. It is also said that the trailer will be attached to the prints of Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt's "Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani" which is releasing on July 28. ## "Gadar 2" is the sequel to the all-time blockbuster "Gadar: Ek Prem Katha" (2001). The story of the film is set 20 years after the first part. It stars Sunny Deol, reprising his role as Tara Singh alongside Ameesha Patel and Utkarsh Sharma.## The movie will clash with Akshay Kumar's much-awaited social comedy-drama film "OMG 2" which is also scheduled to release on August 11.## Stay tuned...

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Filmmaker Gunasekhar Indirectly Fires On Rana Daggubati and Trivikram For 'Hiranyakashyap' Announcement
1063 days ago
Tollywood

Filmmaker Gunasekhar Indirectly Fires On Rana Daggubati and Trivikram For 'Hiranyakashyap' Announcement

Hyderabad, July 20 - Filmmaker Gunasekhar has reportedly slammed Rana Daggubati and filmmaker Trivikram for the recently announced magnum opus project "Hiranyakashyap". The project was announced ahead of San Deigo Comic-Con event where more details about it will be revealed. ## Rana Daggubati will be bankrolling as well as headlining the movie while Trivikram is penning the script and will also be directing it. Gunasekhar had earlier announced the Hiranyakashyap project. It is said that Rana was Gunasekhar's first choice for Hiranyakashyapa. ## Gunasekhar reportedly had locked the final draft of the script and according to him, Trivikram himself approached him to write the dialogues for the film, but now, Rana announced the movie without Gunasekhar which didn't go well with the filmmaker.## Gunasekhar took to Twitter to vent out his anger saying, "While making God the central theme of your story, you must also keep in mind that God keeps an eye on your integrity. Unethical acts will be answered through ethical means". ## While making God the central theme of your story, you must also keep in mind that God keeps an eye on your integrity. Unethical acts will be answered through ethical means 🙏 pic.twitter.com/jc72pEsZb9— Gunasekhar (@Gunasekhar1) July 19, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

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Rumors About The Potential Title of Prabhas-Fronted 'Project K'
1063 days ago
Tollywood

Rumors About The Potential Title of Prabhas-Fronted 'Project K'

Hyderabad, July 20 - The official title of the highest-anticipated sci-fi epic movie "Project K" is set to be launched during the San Diego Comic-Con event on July 21 (IST). The Prabhas-fronted movie is directed by Nag Ashwin and produced by Vyjayanthi Movies. ## Meanwhile, many are wondering what is "K" in the title stands for. Ahead of the official title launch, rumors are making rounds on social media about the potential title of the film. There is not just one but multiple titles that are being circulated across social media platforms. ## One of the heavily spread titles is "Kaal Chakra". Multiple trusted sources are also optimistically sharing the same title, however, no one is fully sure about the same. Earlier, it was revealed that "Kaalki" or "Kaashi" might be the official title. ## Now, the latest rumors are saying that "K" in "Project K" stands for "Kalyuga" but just like the earlier two rumors, sources are not at all sure about it as well. The characters of the film are said to be inspired by Indian mythologies and it is said to be about the rise of a hero who fights evil, so it might be one of the "Kaal Chakra" or "Kalyuga".## Prabhas plays the leading role alongside Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani. Along with the title, the makers will also reveal the first look glimpse/teaser as well as a new release date. ## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar's Comedy Film 'Khel Khel Mein' With Director Mudassar Aziz Is The Remake of A Blockbuster Italian Movie?
1063 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar's Comedy Film 'Khel Khel Mein' With Director Mudassar Aziz Is The Remake of A Blockbuster Italian Movie?

Mumbai, July 19 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar would be teaming up with "Pati Patni Aur Woh" director Mudassar Aziz for a comedy-drama film. The movie is reportedly titled "Khel Khel Mein" and has Tapsee Pannu and Vaani Kapoor as the female leads. ## According to Pinkvilla, "Khel Khel Mein" is the official Hindi adaptation of a blockbuster Italian movie "Perfect Strangers" (2016). It was a critically as well as commercially successful movie, grossing over $32 million, and has already been remade in more than 20 countries. ## "Mudassar Aziz has been eager to make an Indian version of it for a long time and has adapted the screenplay in a desi style to suit the sensibilities of Indian audiences", the report says, adding that the shoot will commence in October this year and it will be shot in a two-month straight schedule in the UK. ## The movie was supposed to go on floors early this year but the production got delayed due to Akshay's other commitments. Produced by Ashwin Varde and Bhushan Kumar, the pre-production of the movie is happening at a brisk pace to start shooting on schedule. ## Akshay Kumar, meanwhile, is currently gearing up for the release of his much-awaited "OMG 2" which is scheduled for August 11 release. The actor also has Tinu Suresh Desai's "The Great Indian Rescue", scheduled to release on October 5, and the "Soorarai Pottru" remake on February 16, 2024. ## Apart from the aforementioned films, Khiladi Kumar has Ali Abbas Zafar's highly-awaited "Bade Miyan Chote Miyan" with Tiger Shroff (Eid 2024), the C. Shankaran Nair biopic, and Maddock Films' "Sky Force", "Jolly LLB 3", "Welcome 3", Housefull 5", and Hera Pheri 3" in the pipeline.## Stay tuned...

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Sithara Entertainments Acquire Telugu States Rights of Thalapathy Vijay's 'Leo' At a Huge Price
1064 days ago
Kollywood

Sithara Entertainments Acquire Telugu States Rights of Thalapathy Vijay's 'Leo' At a Huge Price

Hyderabad, July 19 - Thalapathy Vijay's upcoming gangster drama film "Leo" with director Lokesh Kanagaraj continues to make headlines regarding its theatrical business. The movie is in high demand across the country as well as in overseas markets.## Now, the makers have locked the theatrical rights of the film in the two Telugu states. Noted Telugu production house Sithara Entertainments will distribute the movie in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The studio has reportedly acquired the rights in huge 21 crores, making it the highest pre-release theatrical business for Vijay in Telugu states.## The movie stars Thalapathy Vijay in the title role while Trisha Krishnan plays the female lead. It also features Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Sarja, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Mansoor Ali Khan, and Mysskin in key roles. The shoot of the movie was recently completed and it is currently in the post-production stage.## "Leo" is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, who co-wrote it with Rathna Kumar and Deeraj Vaidy. It is produced by S. S. Lalit Kumar of Seven Screen Studio while Jagadish Palanisamy serves as co-producer. The makers recently launched the first look poster of Thalapathy Vijay and it was received very well by the audiences.## The movie is scheduled to release on October 19, 2023, in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayala, and Kannada languages.## Stay tuned...

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