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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Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Storms Past 1500 Crore Worldwide Gross; Becomes Fastest Indian Film To Do So
114 days ago
Box Office

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Storms Past 1500 Crore Worldwide Gross; Becomes Fastest Indian Film To Do So

Mumbai, April 3 - The box office juggernaut Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge continues its unstoppable march, achieving yet another historic milestone. The Ranveer Singh-starrer has crossed the massive 1500 crore mark at the worldwide box office, becoming only the fourth Indian film to reach this elite club. A Historic Achievement Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar 2 minted over 1490 crores worldwide at the end of the second week (15 days), and at the time of penning this piece, it has topped the 1500 crores milestone within 16 days. With this feat, Dhurandhar 2 joins an exclusive league of Indian blockbusters that have previously crossed this milestone, including Dangal, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, and Pushpa 2: The Rule. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film has been on a record-breaking spree since its release, showing phenomenal consistency across weekdays and weekends. Powered by strong word-of-mouth, mass appeal, and repeat value, it has dominated both domestic and international markets. In India, the film has delivered extraordinary numbers, grossing over 1120 crores, while overseas collection is around 370 crores in 15 days, especially North America has contributed significantly to the total. Its performance across multiple languages has also boosted its global reach. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 1500+ Crore Worldwide Grossers S. No. Movie Worldwide Gross 1 Dangal ₹ 2070 Cr 2 Baahubali 2 ₹ 1788 Cr 3 Pushpa 2 ₹ 1742 Cr 4 Dhurandhar 2 ₹ 1500+ Cr* (includng 16th day) Speed Matters What makes this milestone even more remarkable is the pace at which it has been achieved. Crossing 1500 crore in roughly just two weeks, Dhurandhar 2 has emerged as the fastest Indian film to hit this landmark, underlining its massive popularity among audiences. Beyond the numbers, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has turned into a full-blown cinematic event. With strong momentum still intact and minimal competition in the immediate weeks, the film is expected to continue its dream run and push towards even bigger milestones in the coming days. Stay tuned...

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Producer Ektaa Kapoor Lauds Dhurandhar 2's Box Office Success As Bhooth Bangla Release Date Officially Postponed
114 days ago
Bollywood

Producer Ektaa Kapoor Lauds Dhurandhar 2's Box Office Success As Bhooth Bangla Release Date Officially Postponed

Mumbai, April 2 - In a major development, the makers have officially announced a revised release plan for her upcoming horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar. The decision comes in light of the phenomenal box office performance of Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Priyadarshan's directorial film will now be released on April 17, a week after the earlier release date, and will also have paid previews starting from 16th April 2026 at 9 PM onwards, allowing both films to enjoy their respective theatrical space. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) A Strategic Industry Move The makers revealed that the decision was taken after a collective discussion with distributors and exhibitors. With Dhurandhar: The Revenge performing exceptionally well at the box office, the shift aims to ensure that both films receive the attention, screens, and audience footfall they deserve. Instead of a traditional release clash, Bhooth Bangla will now opt for a staggered entry with paid previews, beginning April 16 night. This strategy is slowly becoming popular in recent times, helping films build early word-of-mouth while easing box office pressure. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Producer Ektaa Kapoor Cheers Industry Growth The statement shared by producer Ektaa Kapoor reflects her positive outlook toward the industry. Instead of competing aggressively, the producer has chosen a collaborative approach, celebrating the success of Dhurandhar: The Revenge while positioning her own film for optimal performance. This move highlights a growing trend in Bollywood where strategic scheduling and mutual support are becoming key to maximising box office potential. With strong pre-release buzz and a favourable release window, Bhooth Bangla is now expected to capitalise on audience interest following the massive theatrical wave created by Dhurandhar: The Revenge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Love and Unity ❤️❤️#BhoothBangla, paid previews begin in theatres 16th April 2026, 9 PM onwards 👻 See you at the cinemas!@priyadarshandir @akshaykumar @SirPareshRawal @rajpalofficial #Tabu @WamiqaG @Jisshusengupta @actormanojjoshi @mipalkar #AsraniJi #RajeshSharma pic.twitter.com/l7IMWaY6ac— Ektaa R Kapoor (@EktaaRKapoor) April 2, 2026 Directed by Priyadarshan, the film marks a much-awaited reunion with Akshay Kumar and has already generated strong buzz for its blend of horror and comedy. It also stars Wamiqa Gabbi, Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, and Asrani, among others, in key roles.

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Hrithik Roshan's Krrish 4 Stuck in Limbo Over VFX Disagreement, Not Budget Alone
114 days ago
Bollywood

Hrithik Roshan's Krrish 4 Stuck in Limbo Over VFX Disagreement, Not Budget Alone

Mumbai, April 2 – The much-awaited return of India's biggest homegrown superhero franchise, Krrish, is getting delayed time and again. The film was announced many moons back, but it has yet to take off on the production front due to various reasons over time. Last year, it was reported that Yash Raj Films came on board to produce this highly anticipated superhero spectacle, giving the franchise a massive boost to proceed. However, things went dry very soon when it was reported that YRF was reassessing the budget demanded by Hrithik, especially after the actor's War 2 with the studio flopped at the box office. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Now, a new report has emerged regarding the delay in the film's production. While early reports suggested budget concerns as the primary reason behind the delay, the latest developments indicate that the issue is more nuanced and centres around a crucial VFX decision. According to the report by Variety, Krrish 4 is very much in development, and pre-production work is ongoing. The delay, however, stems from a key creative and technical disagreement between Hrithik and YRF regarding the film's visual effects execution. Hrithik, who has been deeply involved in shaping the film, is reportedly keen on onboarding a top Hollywood VFX company to deliver a global-standard superhero experience. On the other hand, Aditya Chopra is said to prefer utilising YRF's in-house VFX division, YFX, to maintain tighter control over production and costs. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) This difference in approach has led to a temporary halt, with both sides yet to finalise the VFX partner. The report suggests that discussions are ongoing and a decision is expected in the coming months. Interestingly, earlier reports had pointed to a budget gap as a major hurdle, with the film's scale pushing costs significantly higher. While that may still be a factor in the background, the immediate bottleneck appears to be the vision for the film's VFX quality and execution. Despite the delay, Hrithik continues to prioritise Krrish 4. However, if things don't fall into place soon, the actor may shift focus to a previously signed project with Hombale Films. For now, Krrish 4 remains one of the most anticipated yet uncertain projects in Bollywood — caught between ambition, scale, and the challenge of delivering a truly world-class superhero spectacle. Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar's Bhooth Bangla To Have Paid Previews As Trailer Date Revealed
115 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar's Bhooth Bangla To Have Paid Previews As Trailer Date Revealed

Mumbai, April 1 - The much-anticipated horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar, is finally gearing up for a release on April 17, and the makers are set to launch the trailer this week. The makers have locked a new trailer release date while also planning a strategic move to boost the film's opening. According to the reports, the trailer of Bhooth Bangla is expected to be unveiled on April 6, after facing delays earlier. The film has been generating curiosity among audiences, especially given its genre blend of horror and comedy and Akshay Kumar's return to a space he has found success in before. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In an interesting development, the makers are also considering paid preview shows on April 16, just ahead of the film's theatrical release. This strategy is aimed at building early word-of-mouth and driving stronger occupancy for the opening day. However, the official announcement regarding the same is yet to be made. Bhooth Bangla marks another notable project for Akshay Kumar, who has been actively experimenting across genres. With a well-timed trailer launch and the possibility of paid previews, the film is positioning itself for a strong start at the box office. Directed by Priyadarshan, Bhooth Bangla also stars Wamiqa Gabbi, Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, and Asrani, among others.

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Jana Nayagan Release Date: Will Thalapathy Vijay Starrer Release In April Last Week?
116 days ago
Kollywood

Jana Nayagan Release Date: Will Thalapathy Vijay Starrer Release In April Last Week?

Chennai, April 1 - Thalapathy Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan has been awaiting the release for a long time, but the issues with the censor board have proved to be too tough for it to solve. The film was scheduled to be released on Pongal this year, but was forced to be delayed after failing to clear the censor process. The film was sent to the Central Board of Film Certification's Revising Committee due to its political subject. This effectively pushed the film indefinitely with no early release in sight. Now, the film's release date is once again being discussed on social media, suggesting that the film might be getting ready to be released in the last week of April. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) According to the latest reports, Jana Nayagan's censor raw is nearing its end, and the overseas distributors are reportedly being informed to prepare for April 24 or April 30 release. However, it is said that the movie might need approval from the Election Commission of India due to elections in Tamil Nadu. Since Thalapathy Vijay is also fighting the election, which is scheduled to be held on April 23, and with the Model Code of Conduct firmly in place ahead of the state elections, authorities are examining whether the film's content or release timing could influence voters. There are reports that the movie is carrying a political undertone, which might prevent it from getting released on the said dates. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Also, there were reports previously that the makers are not hurrying the release until the election results are announced. The results will be announced on May 4, and it was reported that the makers are aware that the outcome of the elections may affect the box office. If the team is indeed proceeding with the April release last week, then the official announcement will be made soon.

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Dhurandhar Viewership On Netflix Continues To Surge Amid Record-Breaking Box Office Run of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge
116 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar Viewership On Netflix Continues To Surge Amid Record-Breaking Box Office Run of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge

Mumbai, April 1 - The blockbuster wave of Dhurandhar shows no signs of slowing down, neither in theatres nor on OTT. As Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues its historic run at the global box office, the first instalment, Dhurandhar, is witnessing an unprecedented surge in viewership on Netflix, especially after the release of the sequel in theatres. Even since The Revenge was released on March 19, the viewership of Dhurandhar is witnessing an upward trend on Netflix, and the reasons are obvious - the ever-growing anticipation for part 2, and immense recall value. In its 9th week, Dhurandhar generated an insane 3 million views, up by 30% from the 8th week, pushing total views to 29.30 million. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) After the 1300+ crores box office run, Dhurandhar debuted on Netflix with 7.6 million views in the first weekend, followed by a peak of 8.2 million views in the second week, indicating explosive word-of-mouth and growing curiosity around the franchise. After the explosive start, the viewership eventually slowed down in the following weeks. Come the 8th week, when Dhurandhar 2 was released, the film witnessed 130% rise in views, followed by another 30% jump in the 9th week. Reportedly, Dhurandhar is currently the fifth most-watched Indian film on Netflix, after films like RRR, Jawan, and Gangubai Kathiawadi. It has been trending in the top 10 in 10 countries this week, and it has been continuing for 9 weeks. Interestingly, most of the top-viewed films on Netflix were theatrical releases and were box office hits, and Dhurandhar is no different. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Meanwhile, Dhurandhar 2, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, has already crossed 1400 crores at the worldwide box office, including over 1000 crores domestically in just 13 days. It is currently the 4th highest-grossing Indian film of all-time, and is on course to finish in the top 3. It is one of the only 4 films ever to reach 1000 crore gross at the Indian box office.

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Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Downs Dhurandhar To Become Biggest Hindi Net Grosser
116 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Downs Dhurandhar To Become Biggest Hindi Net Grosser

Mumbai, March 31 - In less than two weeks, director Aditya Dhar's spy action thriller Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has outnumbered its predecessor to become the highest-grossing film in Hindi at the domestic box office, and is now marching towards the 1000 crore club. Released four months ago, Dhurandhar stormed the box office with record-breaking numbers and eventually became the biggest Hindi net grosser with 840 crores, beating Pushpa 2's 812 crores. However, the record didn't last long as Dhurandhar 2 has climbed to number 1 in just 13 days. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The Ranveer Singh-starrer scored around 818 crores net in 12 days, and on its second Tuesday (13th day), the film is looking to earn around 25 crores in Hindi. This will take its total Hindi net past the first film, effectively making it the biggest Hindi blockbuster of all-time. The pace at which Dhurandhar: The Revenge is breaking records is remarkable. While it always looked like it would become the biggest blockbuster after the massive success of Dhurandhar, no one saw it doing this in under two weeks, which is something for the history books. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Top 5 Biggest Hindi Net Grossers S. No. Movie Language Net Collection 1 Dhurandhar 2 (2026) Hindi ₹ 844+ Cr* (13D) 2 Dhurandhar (2025) Hindi ₹ 840.20 Cr 3 Pushpa 2 (2024) Hindi ₹ 812.10 Cr 4 Stree 2 (2024) Hindi ₹ 598 Cr 5 Chhaava (2025) Hindi ₹ 585.70 Cr The first Dhurandhar unlocked new potential for Hindi cinema, and Dhurandhar 2 has taken that to a notch higher. It is now a matter of time before it enters the 1000 crores net club, which will not only be the first instance in Hindi, but also for any language at the Indian box office.

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AA22xA6 Update: Bunny Vasu Confirms Only First Look Title Poster To Be Released On Allu Arjun's Birthday
117 days ago
Tollywood

AA22xA6 Update: Bunny Vasu Confirms Only First Look Title Poster To Be Released On Allu Arjun's Birthday

Hyderabad, March 31 - The much-awaited update on Allu Arjun's next big project, tentatively titled AA22xA6, is finally here, and it's set to arrive on a special date. The film is directed by Atlee, marking his first collaboration with Telugu superstar, and produced by Sun Pictures. While the update about the film was already reported, there have been rumours that the makers would be unveiling the first look teaser along with the title and release date of the film. Now, putting an end to the rumours, producer Bunny Vasu has provided a big update on the same. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) BV pic.twitter.com/yFMwd3YtrR— Absolute KCPD (@AbsoluteKCPD) March 31, 2026 Contrary to the rumours, the producer said that the makers will only release the first look title poster on Allu Arjun's birthday, April 8. He said that AA22xA6 is a special film for the makers, and that is the reason they don't want to reveal much other than the title and poster. Made on a budget of over 600 crores, AA22xA6 is a sci-fi actioner, with potential time-travel elements. It boasts a massive female star cast, including Deepika Padukone, Rashmika Mandanna, Janhvi Kapoor, and Mrunal Thakur, in key roles. It is currently in production. Stay tuned...

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AA25: Allu Arjun's Landmark 25th Film To Be Directed by Basil Joseph
117 days ago
Tollywood

AA25: Allu Arjun's Landmark 25th Film To Be Directed by Basil Joseph

Hyderabad, March 31 - Superstar Allu Arjun has been busy with director Atlee's sci-fi actioner, called AA22xA6. It is touted to be the most ambitious film in the actor's career, and the buzz is high for the same. The makers are gearing up for a special glimpse on the actor's birthday on April 8. While Allu Arjun's full focus has been on Atlee's directorial, the actor is quietly locking his next set of films. Recently, he officially announced his long-awaited collaboration with director Lokesh Kangaraj, which is going to be his 23rd film, and his 24th film is reportedly with Trivikram. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Over the last few months, there have been reports that Pushpa star has been in talks with Malayalam actor-director Basil Joseph for his landmark 25th project. Now, as per the latest development, the duo is indeed teaming up for a special Pan-India film. Allu Arjun commands a massive fan following across the country, including Kerala, where he is famous as Mallu Arjun. His film with Basil is said to have created excitement among the involved parties, and of course, the fans. While official confirmation is still pending, AA25 is being backed by AA's home banner, Geetha Arts. If all goes well, the shoot may start sometimes next year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Allu Arjun's last film was Pushpa 2: The Rule, which was released in December 2024. It was a massive blockbuster, especially in Hindi, with over 800 crores net. The action drama is currently the third-highest-grossing Indian film at the worldwide box office with 1742 crores. His next with Atlee will be released in the summer of 2027.

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Bhooth Bangla Runtime Revealed: The Horror-Comedy Set To Be Akshay Kumar's One of The Longest Films
117 days ago
Bollywood

Bhooth Bangla Runtime Revealed: The Horror-Comedy Set To Be Akshay Kumar's One of The Longest Films

Mumbai, March 31 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is gearing up for the release of his much-awaited horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla. The film, which was earlier scheduled to release on April 10, is now reportedly being pushed to April 17 to maintain a healthy gap from Dhurandhar 2, which continues to dominate the box office across the country. Bhooth Bangla marks the much-anticipated reunion of Akshay Kumar with acclaimed filmmaker Priyadarshan, making it one of the most exciting collaborations in recent times. Even though the film is still over two weeks away from release, a key update regarding its runtime has surfaced. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, the film is expected to have a runtime of approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes (170 minutes). However, since the censor certification is still pending, the final duration may vary slightly. The confirmed runtime will be known closer to the release date. If the rumoured runtime indeed gets locked, it will be among Akshay Kumar's longest films in the last 12 years. The last Akshay Kumar film with a similar run time was Holiday - A Soldier Is Never Off Duty (2014), which was also 2 hours and 50 minutes long. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Meanwhile, fans are eagerly awaiting the trailer, which is expected to drop this week. It was initially planned for March 27 and later shifted to March 30, and this delay further hinted at a possible change in the release date, though an official announcement is still awaited. Produced by Balaji Motion Pictures and Cape of Good Films, the film also stars Paresh Rawal, Tabu, Wamiqa Gabbi, Rajpal Yadav, Jisshu Sengupta, Manoj Joshi, Mithila Palkar, Asrani, and Rajesh Sharma in key roles. Stay tuned...

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