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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Ustaad Bhagat Singh Heads For Sub-100 Crore Finish: Pawan Kalyan Faces His Lowest-Grossing Film In Post-Pandemic Era
117 days ago
Tollywood

Ustaad Bhagat Singh Heads For Sub-100 Crore Finish: Pawan Kalyan Faces His Lowest-Grossing Film In Post-Pandemic Era

Hyderabad, March 31 - Power Star Pawan Kalyan-fronted action drama Ustaad Bhagat Singh is turning out to be a major box office disappointment, with its worldwide total now expected to end below the 100 crore mark. Released amid decent pre-release buzz, the film opened to a fair response at the box office, particularly in the Telugu states. However, the momentum didn't last long. After a passable opening day, collections dropped sharply from the second day itself, and the film failed to show any significant growth on the weekdays. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The drop in collections has been drastic. By the second Monday, the film's daily earnings had fallen to negligible levels, indicating that audience interest had largely faded. The situation worsened due to strong competition from Dhurandhar 2, which has dominated the box office and captured a major chunk of audience attention across the country. The second weekend further sealed its fate with disastrous collection as it has grossed around 94 crore worldwide in 12 days so far, making it almost certain that the film will wrap up its theatrical run without touching the 100 crore milestone. One of the primary reasons behind the film's underperformance is the mixed to negative word-of-mouth, which prevented it from sustaining beyond the initial day. Additionally, the film failed to make an impact in overseas markets, an area that has increasingly become crucial for big-ticket Indian films. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Box Office Performance of Pawan Kalyan's Films In The Post-Pandemic Era S. No. Movie Year Worldwide Gross 1 Vakeel Saab 2021 ₹ 137.50 Cr 2 Bheemla Nayak 2022 ₹ 158.50 Cr 3 Bro 2023 ₹ 114 Cr 4 Hari Hara Veera Mallu 2025 ₹ 117 Cr 5 They Call Him OG 2025 ₹ 295 Cr 6 Ustaad Bhagat Singh 2026 ₹ 94 Cr* Data as of March 30, 2026. Ustaad Bhagat Singh will be Pawan Kalyan's lowest-grossing film in the post-pandemic era, marking a significant setback for the star. Interestingly, even his low-hyped non-mass entertainers managed to cross the 100 crore mark in the pandemic era, but UBS has failed to do so. This comes as a surprise, especially considering his strong fan base and the high expectations surrounding the project. In the end, what started as a promising commercial entertainer is now heading toward an underwhelming finish, making Ustaad Bhagat Singh one of the notable box office misfires of the year. Stay tuned...

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Top 5 Highest-Grossing Indian Films At The Overseas Box Office (Without China): Dhurandhar 2 Closes Gap On Jawan's 400 Cr Benchmark
118 days ago
Bollywood

Top 5 Highest-Grossing Indian Films At The Overseas Box Office (Without China): Dhurandhar 2 Closes Gap On Jawan's 400 Cr Benchmark

Hyderabad, March 30 - Director Aditya Dhar's spy action thriller Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is rewriting box office history, both domestically and globally. The film has achieved a massive milestone by surpassing the entire lifetime collection of its predecessor, Dhurandhar, within just 11 days of release. With this feat, it has become the 4th highest-grossing Indian film of all time at the worldwide box office. At the overseas box office, the film has emerged as one of the biggest Indian blockbusters ever. While the first part had already established a strong overseas presence with 300 crore gross, the sequel has taken things to another level, raking in approximately 342 crore in just 11 days. Despite its lengthy runtime of nearly four hours, audiences across global markets are flocking to cinemas in unprecedented numbers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In North America, The Revenge has delivered a historic performance by surpassing the long-standing record of Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. With close to $23 million in just 11 days, it has become the highest-grossing Indian film in the region. Not only that, but it has also exceeded Baahubali 2's footfall count, that too within two weeks. Led by Ranveer Singh, the film currently ranks as the 4th highest-grossing Indian movie at the overseas box office (excluding China). If the current momentum continues, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is expected to climb to the top spot by its third weekend, potentially becoming the biggest Indian grosser outside India, an extraordinary feat that seemed unimaginable when the first instalment released just months ago. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Top 5 Highest-Grossing Indian Films At Overseas Box Office (Without China) S. No. Movie Overseas Gross 1 Jawan (2023) ₹ 400 Cr 2 Pathaan (2023) ₹ 397.50 Cr 3 Baahubali 2 (2017) ₹ 371 Cr 4 Dhurandhar 2 (2026) ₹ 342 Cr 5 RRR (2022) ₹ 314 Cr Data as of March 29, 2026, and not adjusted for inflation.

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Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Beats Baahubali 2's Decade-Long Record To Become Highest-Grossing Indian Film In North America
119 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Beats Baahubali 2's Decade-Long Record To Become Highest-Grossing Indian Film In North America

Mumbai, March 29 - Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has delivered a historic box office feat overseas, emerging as the highest-grossing Indian film in North America by surpassing SS Rajamouli's directed Baahubali 2: The Conclusion's long-standing record. The Ranveer Singh starrer has crossed the $20.80 million mark in just 9 days, overtaking Baahubali 2's lifetime gross in the region. What makes this achievement extraordinary is the speed; a record that stood tall for nearly a decade has now been broken in under ten days. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Baahubali 2, which was released in 2017, had set a benchmark of $20.80 million (updated original collection) in North America and remained unbeaten for years, despite multiple big-ticket Indian releases attempting to challenge the milestone. However, Dhurandhar 2 has rewritten the rules with its exceptional momentum, driven by strong word of mouth, repeat audience value, and massive demand in premium formats. The film's consistent growth over weekdays and a surge during its second weekend played a crucial role in crossing the historic mark. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Top 5 Highest-Grossing Indian Films In North America Rank Movie North America GBOC 1 Dhurandhar 2 $20.80+ million* 2 Baahubali 2 $20.80 million (updated original run) 3 Dhurandhar $20.65 million 4 Kalki 2898 AD $18.60 million 5 Pathaan $17.49 million At the worldwide box office, Aditya Dhar's directed spy actioner has crossed 1250 crores in 10 days, and by the end of the 11th day, it will surpass the total worldwide gross of the first Dhurandhar (1307+ crores) to become the 4th highest-grossing Indian film of all-time. Going by the momentum, the movie will be aiming to become the all-time biggest Indian grosser; the record currently belongs to Dangal (2070 crores). Stay tuned...

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1000 Cr Net Loading As Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Hits 700 Cr Net With Power-Packed 58 Cr Second Saturday In Hindi
119 days ago
Bollywood

1000 Cr Net Loading As Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Hits 700 Cr Net With Power-Packed 58 Cr Second Saturday In Hindi

Mumbai, March 28 - Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is continuing its historic box office march, setting new benchmarks with each passing day. The film has crossed a massive 700 crore net collection in Hindi, further cementing its position as one of the biggest blockbusters in Indian cinema. On its second Saturday, the film witnessed another explosive surge, collecting approximately 58 crore net in Hindi alone. This phenomenal jump highlights the film's extraordinary hold and growing momentum, especially in mass circuits where occupancy has remained exceptionally strong. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) What makes this run even more remarkable is the consistency. Unlike typical big-ticket releases that slow down after the first week, Dhurandhar 2 2 has shown an upward trend during its second weekend. The strong word-of-mouth, repeat value, and high-octane appeal have played a crucial role in sustaining such unprecedented numbers. With 700 crore net already in the bag (731+ crore in 10 days), the film is now aggressively marching towards the historic 1000 crore net milestone in Hindi. If the current trend continues, it is only a matter of time before the film achieves this rare feat—something no Hindi film has managed at this scale before. In all versions, it has earned 775+ net so far. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The coming days, especially Sunday and the weekdays that follow, will be crucial in determining how fast the film reaches this landmark. There is a cricket tournament, the IPL has started today, which might impact the collection. However, going by its current trajectory, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is not just aiming for records; it is rewriting them entirely.

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Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Becomes The Third-Highest-Grossing Indian Film In North America
119 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Becomes The Third-Highest-Grossing Indian Film In North America

Mumbai, March 28 - Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is rewriting box office history in North America with an extraordinary run that shows no signs of slowing down. The espionage actioner has reached a massive $19.40 million mark, powered by a strong $1.3 million second Friday. With this latest surge, Aditya Dhar's directorial film has officially surpassed Prabhas' Kalki 2898 AD's lifetime gross of $18.60 million. What makes this run even more remarkable is the pace at which the film is setting new benchmarks. The sequel is expected to overtake Dhurandhar's $20.60 million total by the end of Saturday, thereby becoming the second-highest-grossing Indian film in North America. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The biggest milestone may arrive sooner than expected. Trade projections suggest that by Sunday, the film is likely to cross Baahubali 2: The Conclusion's $20.80+ million record, which would crown Dhurandhar 2 as the highest-grossing Indian film of all time in North America. BB2 has been the number 1 film there for nearly a decade, but the time is up for it to make way for another mighty blockbuster. The film's sensational performance can be attributed to its strong word-of-mouth and repeat value. With such unstoppable momentum, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is not just breaking records; it is setting a new benchmark for Indian cinema in overseas markets. All eyes are now on the weekend numbers, which could officially mark the film's entry into the history books as the biggest Indian blockbuster North America has ever seen. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Top 5 Highest-Grossing Indian Films In North America Rank Movie North America GBOC 1 Baahubali 2 $20.80 million (updated) 2 Dhurandhar $20.65 million 3 Dhurandhar 2 $19.40+ million* 4 Kalki 2898 AD $18.60 million 5 Pathaan $17.49 million Stay tuned...

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Ryan Gosling's Project Hail Mary Finds Audience Amid Dhurandhar 2 Tsunami With Steady Box Office Collection
119 days ago
Hollywood

Ryan Gosling's Project Hail Mary Finds Audience Amid Dhurandhar 2 Tsunami With Steady Box Office Collection

Mumbai, March 28 - Ryan Gosling-fronted sci-fi space film Project Hail Mary is slowly turning the tide at the Indian box office despite facing the massive dominance of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, and it began with a postponement by a week to avoid a direct clash with the Ranveer Singh-starrer. The film initially struggled to secure premium showcasing, getting just 6 IMAX shows across the country due to the overwhelming screen hold of Dhurandhar 2. However, what followed next has been quite remarkable. With strong audience response and growing curiosity around the film, demand surged rapidly. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In no time, IMAX shows for Project Hail Mary were increased from just 6 to nearly 60, a tenfold jump that clearly reflects rising public interest. This sharp increase is significant, and was reflected in its box office performance when it witnessed a nearly 30% jump in collections on day 2. The film opened to around 2.70 crore gross in India, and jumped to 3.50 crore on day 2, pushing the total India gross to around 6.20 crores in 2 days. While the numbers are not big, it is quite satisfactory for an original sci-fi film, with every growing upward trend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) While the damage caused by Dhurandhar 2 is real, Project Hail Mary is proving its mettle by steadily expanding its footprint. The film's performance indicates that strong content and positive word-of-mouth can still carve out space, even during a full-blown box office tsunami. Stay tuned...

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Tamil Director Vetrimaaran Indirectly Criticises Dhurandhar 2 As Propaganda: Netizens Hit Back
120 days ago
Bollywood

Tamil Director Vetrimaaran Indirectly Criticises Dhurandhar 2 As Propaganda: Netizens Hit Back

Mumbai, March 28 - Director Aditya Dhar's two-part Dhurandhar franchise, which is based on true events, has written the box office history with the second part, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, literally taking things to the next level with record-breaking performance. It is the highest-grossing Indian film franchise with 2500+ crores worldwide and is still going strong. While Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has been hailed as one of the most iconic films by audiences and critics alike, it is not sitting well with some filmmakers, and one of them is Tamil director Vetrimaaran. The national award-winning filmmaker is reportedly not happy with the political tone, particularly with a short episode of the movie where demonetization was given credit for reduced Pakistan-sponsored terror activities in India. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) During a recent interaction, Vetrimaaran spoke about the growing influence of alleged propaganda in shaping public perception and memory. He said, "Today, everything turns into propaganda. Propaganda has the power to influence memory. We all know who was most affected by demonetization and who lost their lives standing in queues. But that impact changed through hate propaganda." While he did not directly name Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, many netizens were quick to link his comments to the ongoing criticism surrounding the film's political undertones and narrative approach. The statement spread rapidly online, leading to a sharp divide in reactions. A section of users saw his comments as an indirect dig at a blockbuster film, and they strongly defended Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Many social media users went a step further, accusing the filmmaker of jealousy, arguing that such criticism often surfaces when a film achieves massive commercial success. While Vetrimaaran criticised the film, fellow Tamil director S. Shankar had praised the film and called it an "astounding experience"

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No Promotions, Big Impact: Shah Rukh Khan Hailed Saiyaara Team's Bold Move
120 days ago
Bollywood

No Promotions, Big Impact: Shah Rukh Khan Hailed Saiyaara Team's Bold Move

Mumbai, March 28 - Filmmaker Mohit Suri has shared an interesting behind-the-scenes insight into the marketing strategy of his upcoming film Saiyaara, revealing that none other than Shah Rukh Khan personally praised the team's unconventional approach. In an interaction, Suri disclosed that the decision to keep debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda away from excessive media exposure and promotional appearances was a conscious and carefully thought-out move. Interestingly, this strategy caught the attention of Shah Rukh Khan, who called it the "best thing" the team could have done. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In today's film industry, aggressive promotions, interviews, and social media visibility are often seen as essential tools to build hype. However, Saiyaara chose to take a different route by maintaining an element of mystery around its lead pair. According to Suri, the idea was to let the audience discover the actors fresh on the big screen rather than overexposing them beforehand. This approach not only builds curiosity but also allows viewers to connect with the characters without preconceived notions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) What makes this strategy even more noteworthy is the endorsement from Shah Rukh Khan, a superstar known for his sharp understanding of audience psychology and film marketing. His appreciation has added credibility to the film's promotional approach. Suri revealed that SRK's reaction reassured the team that they were on the right track, especially when taking a risk in an industry driven by visibility and hype. Produced by Yash Raj Films, Saiyaara proved to be a massive blockbuster, grossing 570 crores at the worldwide box office. It was one of the highest-grossing Indian films of 2025, and by far the biggest-grossing love story of Indian cinema.

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