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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Border 2 Box Office (Worldwide): Sunny Deol's War Drama Nears 250 Crore After Excellent Extended Weekend
134 days ago
Bollywood

Border 2 Box Office (Worldwide): Sunny Deol's War Drama Nears 250 Crore After Excellent Extended Weekend

Mumbai, January 27 - Sunny Deol's much-awaited war drama Border 2 is putting up a show at the box office and has emerged as one of the biggest successes of early 2026. Released amid the extended four-day Republic Day weekend, the film has posted big numbers both domestically and overseas. The sequel to the iconic 1997 film has grossed an estimated 210+ crores in India over its first four days, while the overseas markets have contributed around 35 crores. This takes the film's total worldwide gross close to the 250 crores gross mark, a sensational total for a sequel of three decades old blockbuster. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The Anurag Singh directorial witnessed strong momentum right from its opening day and showed solid growth across Saturday, Sunday, and the Republic Day holiday. The patriotic theme, large-scale war sequences, and Sunny Deol's mass appeal have struck a chord with audiences, especially in the North Indian circuits and mass belts, where occupancies remained exceptionally high throughout the extended weekend. With this performance, Border 2 has already become Sunny Deol's second biggest grosser of all time, surpassing several of his past blockbusters and sitting only behind the historic Gadar 2, which remains his career-best. The weekdays will now be crucial, but given the strong advances for today and positive word of mouth, Border 2 is expected to hold well and continue its dream run at the box office. Stay tuned...

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Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna Reunite For Period Action Drama Rana Baali; Release Date Locked
135 days ago
Tollywood

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna Reunite For Period Action Drama Rana Baali; Release Date Locked

Hyderabad, January 26 - Vijay Deverakonda's period action drama film with director Rahul Sankrityan has been titled Rana Baali. Previously known as VD14, Rana Baali marks Vijay Deverakonda's return to a rugged, intense space with a character rooted in history. Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, who earlier collaborated with Vijay on Taxiwaala, the film is set against the backdrop of the British colonial era and promises a gritty tale of resistance, rebellion, and sacrifice. Rashmika Mandanna plays the female lead Jayamma, reuniting with Vijay after the hugely successful Geetha Govindam and the cult-favourite Dear Comrade. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Their reunion has naturally raised expectations, with fans eager to see the chemistry that once defined an era of Telugu romantic dramas, now placed in a powerful period setting. Adding further weight to the project, Rana Baali also features Hollywood actor Arnold Vosloo in a crucial role, portraying a British officer. The film is being mounted on a grand scale, with high production values, authentic period detailing, and intense action sequences designed to appeal to a pan-India audience. The makers have officially confirmed that Rana Baali will hit theatres on September 11, 2026. With its ambitious scale and strong star cast, the film is expected to be one of the biggest theatrical attractions of the year. With Vijay Deverakonda stepping into a fierce, never-seen-before avatar and Rashmika Mandanna returning in a powerful role, along with a Hollywood star, Rana Baali is shaping up to be a compelling blend of history, emotion, and action. The British called him a “SAVAGE”I do not Disagree :)He was “OUR” Savage!Introducing THE one and Only“RANABAALI”And setting the record straight on our history which they tried to Bury. #RANABAALI pic.twitter.com/o10IpsfdGu— Vijay Deverakonda (@TheDeverakonda) January 26, 2026

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Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu Box Office: Chiranjeevi's Action Comedy Scripts Telugu Film History
135 days ago
Tollywood

Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu Box Office: Chiranjeevi's Action Comedy Scripts Telugu Film History

Hyderabad, January 26 - Megastar Chiranjeevi has once again proved his unparalleled box office pull as Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu continues its excellent run. The Sankranti 2026 release has not only emerged as a massive commercial success but has now scripted history in Telugu cinema with its superb worldwide performance. After an excellent first week and sustained collections thereafter, Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu has surpassed Allu Arjun's Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, which had collected 269+ crore worldwide, to become the biggest non–Pan India Telugu film of all time. This milestone underlines the film’s phenomenal acceptance among family audiences. The Anil Ravipudi-directed action comedy benefited immensely from the festive Sankranti window, strong word of mouth, and Chiranjeevi's vintage entertainer appeal. Despite being a straight Telugu release without a nationwide Pan-India push, the film has delivered blockbuster numbers across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and North America, showcasing its appeal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Mana Shankara has grossed approximately 228 crores in India and 42 crores overseas for the worldwide cume total of around 270 crores gross in 14 days. It already became the biggest grosser for the megastar over the second weekend and now has further cemented its dominance as the biggest non-Pan India Telugu blockbuster. The film is now heading steadily towards the coveted 300 crore worldwide gross milestone. With steady holds on weekdays and strong weekend spikes, trade circles are confident that Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu will enter the 300 crore club in the coming days, creating yet another landmark for the legendary actor. For Telugu cinema, the success stands as a reminder that a well-made, rooted entertainer can still achieve historic numbers without relying on multi-language Pan-India strategies. As Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu marches towards the 300 crore worldwide gross milestone, it continues to redefine benchmarks and set new standards for non–Pan India Telugu films at the global box office. Stay tuned...

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Dhurandhar Box Office: Ranveer Singh's Spy Actioner Scored Superb 8th Weekend
135 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar Box Office: Ranveer Singh's Spy Actioner Scored Superb 8th Weekend

Mumbai, January 26 - Ranveer Singh's spy action thriller Dhurandhar continues its extraordinary box office run, showing remarkable staying power even amid stiff new competition. Despite the arrival of Border 2, which stormed the box office with an opening weekend of around 120 crore net, Dhurandhar remained firm and recorded a superb eighth weekend at the ticket counters. The film collected approximately 3 crore net in its eighth weekend, an impressive figure for a movie in its eighth week. While Dhurandhar went below the 1 crore mark for the first time on its eighth Friday, the film witnessed a strong weekend jump and returned to crore collections, underlining its strong word of mouth and sustained audience interest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) After 52 days of its theatrical run, Dhurandhar has amassed a massive 833.50 crore net at the domestic box office and is now heading towards a lifetime finish of around 840 crore net. The film has already secured its place as the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time. On the worldwide front, the Aditya Dhar-directed flick has grossed approximately 1,294 crore so far and is on course to finish its global run at around 1,300 crore worldwide. With anticipation already building for the sequel, the film's historic box office journey continues to reinforce its all-time blockbuster status. Stay tuned...

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Mega Blockbuster 'Pathaan' Final Worldwide Box Office Collection and Records
135 days ago
Bollywood

Mega Blockbuster 'Pathaan' Final Worldwide Box Office Collection and Records

Mumbai, October 28 - Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan landed a knockout punch in 2023 with spy action thriller Pathaan after coming from nearly four years of break. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the film was a kind of much-needed comeback for one of India's biggest superstars after not so pleasing outing with his last few films. "Pathaan" was released during the Republic Day weekend of 2023 amid huge anticipation and as expected, it scored the biggest opening ever for a Bollywood movie at the domestic as well as the overseas box office. There was no stopping the movie after that as it kept demolishing record after record. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) From the very first day, "Pathaan" was chasing history at the box office and without much support from other languages, it managed to score the biggest opening week collection the then for a Bollywood movie with 697 crores worldwide, including 437 crores gross domestically, before continued its dreamy run in the next weeks as well. Produced by Yash Raj Films, "Pathaan" went on to become the highest net-grossing film ever in Hindi before it was recently outscored by another Shah Rukh Khan-starrer "Jawan" and Sunny Deol-fronted "Gadar 2". At the worldwide box office, the film was truly a sensation and became the first Bollywood movie to gross 1000+ crores without China which is not the traditional market for Indian movies. Here is the final box office breakdown of Pathaan India Net Collection - 543.10 Cr India Gross Collection - 657.50 Cr Overseas Collection - 397.50 Cr Worldwide Collection - 1055.00 Cr Box Office Verdict - All-Time Blockbuster (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) "Pathaan", which is a part of YRF's ambitious Spy Universe, was on a record-breaking spree from the first day itself. Here are some of the box office records created by Pathaan - - Highest-grossing Bollywood movie at the worldwide box office without China. - First Bollywood movie to top 1000 crores worldwide without China. - Second-highest-grossing Indian movie of 2023 at the overseas box office. - The first film ever to touch 60 crores net mark in Hindi. - Highest-grossing film for Shah Rukh Khan, John Abraham, and Deepika Padukone. - Highest-grossing film for director Siddharth Anand. - Highest-grossing Yash Raj Films production. - Sixth Indian film to hit 1000 crores worldwide gross mark. Stay tuned...

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Border 2 Box Office Day 3 (Early Trends): Sunny Deol Starrer Explodes On Sunday; Eyes 50 Crore Net
136 days ago
Bollywood

Border 2 Box Office Day 3 (Early Trends): Sunny Deol Starrer Explodes On Sunday; Eyes 50 Crore Net

Mumbai, January 25 - Sunny Deol-starrer Border 2 has exploded on its third day with monsterious jump of over 35%. The war drama is eyeing a huge 50 crore net collection on Sunday, driven by strong word of mouth and packed shows across mass circuits. After opening to an impressive 30 crores net on Friday and witnessing solid growth on Saturday with around 36.50 crores net, Border 2 has gained unstoppable momentum as it went into offensive mode on Sunday. The Republic Day holiday falling on Monday helps the film in a big way as it recorded excellent occupancy in night shows across single screens and multiplexes (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) With Sunday's expected numbers, the total collection of Border 2 after three days is likely to land in the 115–120 crores net range. This puts the film firmly on track for a 175+ crore 4-day extended Republic Day weekend, making it one of the biggest weekend grosses for a Sunny Deol film. Directed by Anurag Singh, the film's patriotic theme and emotional high points have strongly connected with audiences, particularly during the Republic Day weekend. With Monday being a national holiday, Border 2 is now flexing its muscles with extraordinary collections. Stay tuned...

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Border 2 Box Office Day 2 (Early Trends): Sunny Deol Starrer Heads For 100+ Crore Weekend After Big Saturday
137 days ago
Bollywood

Border 2 Box Office Day 2 (Early Trends): Sunny Deol Starrer Heads For 100+ Crore Weekend After Big Saturday

Mumbai, January 24 - Sunny Deol’s much-anticipated war drama Border 2 is showing strong momentum at the domestic box office after big growth on Saturday, backed by solid audience response in mass belts. After taking a good start on Friday, the film has clearly benefited from positive word of mouth and the Republic Day weekend factor. Border 2 scored approximately 30 crore net on Day 1, marking one of Sunny Deol's biggest openings and the strongest start for a Hindi film since the recent big-ticket releases. Despite being a working day, the film held well across single screens, especially in North India, while multiplex performance remained steady. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) On its second day (Saturday), the war drama sequel is expected to earn around 35 crore net, jumping by around 15%, as per early estimates. With this, the total collection after two days stands at around 65 crore net, putting the film in a very strong position going into Sunday. Looking ahead, the Friday-to-Sunday opening weekend is heading towards the 100 crore net mark, a significant milestone for the film. With Republic Day falling on Monday, a big boost is expected, and as a 4-day extended weekend total is projected to be around 150 crore net. If the film sustains well post-holiday, Border 2 could be headed for a long and successful theatrical run at the box office. Stay tuned...

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King Release Date: Shah Rukh Khan and Siddharth Anand Officially Lock Christmas 2026 Launch For Action Thriller
137 days ago
Bollywood

King Release Date: Shah Rukh Khan and Siddharth Anand Officially Lock Christmas 2026 Launch For Action Thriller

Mumbai, January 24 – Superstar Shah Rukh Khan's much-anticipated action thriller King, directed by Siddharth Anand, has officially locked its release date. The film will hit theatres worldwide on December 24, 2026, perfectly timed for the Christmas holiday season. The announcement was made on the evening of the third anniversary of Pathaan. King marks a major collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan and Siddharth Anand after the massive success of Pathaan. Positioned as a high-octane action thriller, the film is being mounted on a grand scale, with expectations of slick action set pieces, a strong emotional core, and a global cinematic appeal aimed at both domestic and overseas audiences. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The December 24 release date gives King a clear holiday window, traditionally considered one of the most lucrative periods at the Indian box office. With schools and offices shutting for Christmas and New Year, the film is expected to benefit from extended weekend footfalls and sustained holiday collections. With Shah Rukh Khan returning to the big screen in another tentpole project and Siddharth Anand once again at the helm, King is already being touted as one of the biggest Hindi releases of 2026. Trade expectations are sky-high, and the Christmas 2026 launch firmly positions the film as a marquee event for moviegoers. #KING is Ready to ROAR on 24.12.2026 in Cinemas#ItsKingTime#KingDateAnnouncement pic.twitter.com/a60zM0pc1s— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) January 24, 2026 Stay tuned...

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3 Years of Pathaan: The Beginning of Shah Rukh Khan 2.0 and Defining Moment For Bollywood
137 days ago
Bollywood

3 Years of Pathaan: The Beginning of Shah Rukh Khan 2.0 and Defining Moment For Bollywood

Mumbai, January 24 - It has been three years since superstar Shah Rukh Khan's spy action thriller Pathaan hit the big screens on January 25. Released at a time when the Hindi film industry was struggling and in recovery phase post-pandemic, Pathaan emerged as a game-changer, reviving audience confidence, and reigniting box office momentum. The film's success also marked a turning point in Shah Rukh Khan's career. After the failure of Zero (2018), the superstar took a back seat to reassess his choices and rethink his strategy before returning to the silver screen. His comeback was further delayed by the unprecedented global health crisis, COVID-19, which extended his absence and growing anticipation around his return. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) When cinemas reopened and normalcy returned, SRK mania swept the nation with Pathaan. The Siddharth Anand-directed action spectacle proved to be the resurgence of an icon of Indian cinema, presenting the actor in a larger-than-life avatar that connected strongly with mass audiences. The film grossed over 1000 crore at the worldwide box office, becoming the first Bollywood movie ever (without China) to cross the historic four-figure mark. More than just a blockbuster, Pathaan proved to be the beginning of Shah Rukh Khan 2.0, which aligned the superstar with the evolving tastes of the audience. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Following on the historic success of YRF's production, Shah Rukh Khan delivered an even bigger blockbuster with Atlee's Jawan, underlining his unmatched star power. He then rounded off an extraordinary 2023 with Rajkumar Hirani's Dunki, a comedy-drama that did good business and showcased a different shade of his stardom. Three years on, Pathaan remains one of the most defining moments in recent Bollywood history. It stands tall not only as a milestone in King Khan's career but as the film that changed the fortunes of Bollywood, firmly re-establishing the Hindi film industry as the driving force of Indian cinema. Stay tuned...

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Ustaad Bhagat Singh Release Date: Pawan Kalyan Starrer To Replace Peddi and The Paradise For March 2026 Debut
137 days ago
Tollywood

Ustaad Bhagat Singh Release Date: Pawan Kalyan Starrer To Replace Peddi and The Paradise For March 2026 Debut

Hyderabad, February 4 - The release plans are undergoing a major reshuffle in Telugu cinema, with Pawan Kalyan's much-awaited action drama Ustaad Bhagat Singh is set to be the next big Telugu release amid the growing uncertainty over a couple of films' release dates. On Wednesday (February 4), the makers officially confirmed that superstar Ram Charan's Peddi, which was scheduled for a March 27, 2026, release, has been postponed to April 30. Similarly, Nani's The Paradise, initially planned for March 26, is also expected to shift due to extensive post-production work. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) With two major films stepping aside, the makers of Pawan Kalyan's starrer officially locked the March 26, 2026, release date. There has been a buzz for the last few months that the makers were looking to lock the film for a March release, and now, with the postponement of two biggies, Ustaad Bhagat Singh is completed the formalities of coming during the same slot. Directed by Harish Shankar, Ustaad Bhagat Singh carries massive expectations, especially given Pawan Kalyan's strong box office pull and the film's commercial mass appeal. While an official release date announcement is still awaited, all signs point towards Ustaad Bhagat Singh becoming one of the biggest March 2026 releases, reshaping the release calendar and setting the stage for a powerful box office run. Stay tuned...

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Border 2 Box Office: Scores Second Biggest Opening For Sunny Deol and Biggest For Varun Dhawan
137 days ago
Bollywood

Border 2 Box Office: Scores Second Biggest Opening For Sunny Deol and Biggest For Varun Dhawan

Mumbai, January 24 – The much-awaited war drama Border 2 has taken a strong start at the domestic box office, collecting approximately 30 crore net on its opening day. This marks the second-biggest opening of Sunny Deol’s career, after Gadar 2, which had registered 40 crore net in 2023. Directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 has delivered the biggest opening for a Bollywood film since Chhaava, which had opened at 31 crore net last year. At one point, the sequel looked set to surpass the Vicky Kaushal starrer, but a slightly weaker performance in multiplexes compared to mass belts prevented it from doing so. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Nevertheless, the opening remains solid considering it was a non-holiday working day. With positive word of mouth coming in, the film is well placed for a strong extended Republic Day weekend. Steady growth over the next two days, followed by a big national holiday boost, is expected to push the opening weekend collections close to 150 crore net. Meanwhile, Border 2 has also delivered the biggest opening of Varun Dhawan's career, comfortably surpassing his previous releases by a wide margin. The film has additionally recorded career-best openings for Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty, along with the leading female cast, making it a significant milestone for the entire ensemble. Stay tuned...

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Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar Completes 50 Days At The Box Office: A Look At Its All-Time Blockbuster Journey So Far
137 days ago
Bollywood

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar Completes 50 Days At The Box Office: A Look At Its All-Time Blockbuster Journey So Far

Mumbai, January 23 - Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar has completed 50 days in its theatrical run today, firmly establishing itself as one of the most iconic blockbusters in Indian cinema. From the doubtful pre-release days to finishing at the top, the spy action thriller has come a long way in those 50 days to prove that there is nothing like big screen cinema. Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar has dominated the box office across circuits, from a solid opening to its extraordinary long run. The budget was massive, and there were doubts whether the film had star power to pull big numbers to justify the scale, but it made everyone fall in love once it hit the silver screens and became the highest single-language grosser in India. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Apart from being the biggest single-language grosser in the domestic market, Dhurandhar has rewritten history by becoming the highest-grossing film worldwide in Hindi, showcasing its appeal not just domestically but also in overseas markets. In India, the film displayed unprecedented consistency, setting all-time weekly records in Hindi from the second week onwards, something almost unheard of for an A-rated mainstream entertainer. The film's theatrical reach has been equally historic in terms of footfalls. Dhurandhar is now the most-watched original Bollywood film in Hindi since the COVID-19 pandemic, recording 3.65+ crore admissions. This remarkable audience turnout reflects the film's universal appeal, mass connect, and repeat value. With 50 days completed, Dhurandhar stands tall as a true all-time blockbuster. Ranveer Singh and the rest of the cast's powerhouse performances, combined with scale-driven action and the growing excitement for Dhurandhar Part 2, have turned the film into a cultural and box office phenomenon, setting benchmarks for the upcoming films to achieve. Stay tuned...

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