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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Jon Watts Reveals Title Of His Star Wars Series On Disney Plus To Be Headlined By Jude Law
1483 days ago
Hollywood

Jon Watts Reveals Title Of His Star Wars Series On Disney Plus To Be Headlined By Jude Law

Los Angeles, May 27 - Jon Watts, the director of Tom Holland's Spider-Man trilogy, has boarded actor Jude Law to headline his upcoming Star Wars series, titled Skeleton Crew. ## The news was revealed on May 26 amidst a plethora of Jedi and Rebel Alliance info dropped at the 2022 Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim. There had been speculations for weeks that Law would be in the series, and now he has officially been confirmed by LucasFilm. ## Taking place in the same timeline as The Mandalorian, and Book Of Boba Fett, Jon Watts reveals that Skeleton Crew is about "a group of kids who are about ten years old who gets lost in the Star Wars universe. It stars four kids but it's not a kids show".## Jon Watts, Christopher Ford, Jon Favreau, and Dave Filoni will executive produce Skeleton Crew. There are not much details revealed about the series but according to the Star Wars Celebration announcement, Skeleton Crew will start filming soon and will hit Disney+ next year. ## Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, an Original series starring Jude Law, from executive producers Jon Watts, Christopher Ford, Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni, is streaming in 2023 only on @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/cEP3uXO4Aw— Star Wars (@starwars) May 26, 2022 ## Stay tuned...

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Tom Cruise's 'Top Gun: Maverick' Creates All-Time Record Ahead Of Its Big Release
1483 days ago
Hollywood

Tom Cruise's 'Top Gun: Maverick' Creates All-Time Record Ahead Of Its Big Release

Los Angeles, May 27 - It has been a long wait for the sequel to Tom Cruise's Top Gun and it finally hits theaters after 36 years with flying colors in the form of Top Gun: Maverick. Touted as one of the finest sequels ever made in Hollywood history, Top Gun 2 is in the race for all-time records at the box office. ## Directed by Joseph Kosinski, Top Gun: Maverick, is all set to take the biggest opening ever of Cruise's career and it has begun with extraordinary advance sales. According to the ticketing website Fandango, the movie created an all-time record for Crusie by selling more tickets on the platform prior to release than any other film throughout Cruise's entire career. ## Fandango didn't reveal the numbers but it announced that the movie is indeed now the biggest pre-sales record-holder. Cruise's previous biggest pre-seller was Mission Impossible: Fallout. Not only on the ticket window, but Top Gun 2 is also the joint best-reviewed film of Cruise on Rotten Tomatoes and has the best ever audience score. ## Oh, but there's more! Currently, #TopGunMaverick is tied w/ M:I FALLOUT as being the best-reviewed film of Cruise's career on @RottenTomatoes. Both are at 97%. And the current audience score of 99% is the best of Cruise's entire career, too. So, in conclusion - GO SEE THIS MOVIE! pic.twitter.com/D9nVkplMQh— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) May 26, 2022 ## According to a Hollywood trade analyst, Top Gun 2 is tracking to earn between $100M - $125M in the 4-day opening weekend at the domestic (North America) box office and about $180 million worldwide. It is by far the biggest ever start in Cruise's career. It has also created the record of the widest ever release in the Hollywood history, by crossing Lion King## The film stars Tom Cruise as test pilot Maverick, alongside Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, Lewis Pullman, Ed Harris, and Val Kilmer. Cruise and Kilmer reprise their roles from the first film. "Top Gun: Maverick" is dedicated to Top Gun director Tony Scott, who died in 2012.## Stay tuned...

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Producers Hint At The Sequel To Shahid Kapoor's All-Time Blockbuster 'Kabir Singh'
1484 days ago
Bollywood

Producers Hint At The Sequel To Shahid Kapoor's All-Time Blockbuster 'Kabir Singh'

Mumbai, May 26 - Producers Bhushan Kumar and Murad Khetani are looking to explore more of the character of Kabir Singh, played by Shahid Kapoor. The producers are currently enjoying the success of Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani-fronted Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, which has given much-needed relief to the Hindi film industry. ## Kabir Singh, which is the official remake of 2017's Telugu movie, Arjun Reddy, was a massive box office blockbuster upon its release in June 2019. It grossed over 370 crores worldwide and became an all-time blockbuster. The movie ended on a happy note with the reunion of Kabir Singh and Preeti (Kiara Advani), and the makers think that there is so much more to the character of Kabir Singh to turn it into a franchise. ## During an interview with Pinkvilla, when asked about the projects which they think should be a franchise, Bhushan Kumar said, "I think, our film Kabir Singh can definitely be spun into a franchise. It's an iconic character and can be taken into a second part". Murad Khetani agrees, "Yes, the character is so popular that we should think of a story for him".## Sandeep Reddy Vanga, who directed the original movie, helmed the Hindi version too. In the movie, Shahid Kapoor played the titular role of a surgeon who spirals into self-destruction when his girlfriend, Preeti, played by Kiara Advani, marries someone else. The movie received critical acclaim. ## Stay tuned...

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Adivi Sesh To Arrange A Special Screening of 'Major' For Powerstar Pawan Kalyan
1484 days ago
Tollywood

Adivi Sesh To Arrange A Special Screening of 'Major' For Powerstar Pawan Kalyan

Hyderabad, May 26 - Adivi Sesh-starrer Major film is getting rave reviews from its pre-screenings. During the screening in Pune, the movie received a standing ovation from the audience and Sesh was lauded for portraying Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan. ## The excitement is picking up as Adivi Sesh is planning a special screening of 'Major' for Telugu celebrities and dignitaries. During a recent social media interaction with fans, Sesh confirmed that he would be hosting a special screening for Telugu superstar Pawan Kalyan. ## To a Twitter user who requested a special show for the Gabbar Singh actor, the Goodachari actor replied, "Pakka (Sure)". Earlier, Adivi Sesh had shared screen time with Pawan Kalyan in Panjaa, which was released in 2011. ## Major, directed by Sashi Kiran Tikka, is based on the life of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, an army officer who was martyred in the 2008 Mumbai attacks. It also stars Saiee Manjrekar, Sobhita Dhulipala, Prakash Raj, Revathi, and Murali Sharma in prominent roles. ## Sony Pictures International Productions, G. Mahesh Babu Entertainment, and A+S Movies have produced the movie that is scheduled to release on June 3rd in Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam (dubbed) languages. ## Stay tuned...

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Mahesh Babu's 'Sarkaru Vaari Paata' Tentetive OTT Release Date Revealed
1484 days ago
Tollywood

Mahesh Babu's 'Sarkaru Vaari Paata' Tentetive OTT Release Date Revealed

Hyderabad, May 26 - Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu and Keerthy Suresh-starrer Sarkaru Vaari Paata is doing very well at the box office as it nears 200 crores gross worldwide. Despite mixed reviews, the movie has managed to sail through and is very close to earning hit status. ## Directed by Parasuram Petla, Sarkaru Vaari Paata, according to reports will stream on Amazon Prime Video after completing its theatrical run. According to the latest reports, the film will be released on Prime Video either on June 10 or June 24. However, neither Prime Video nor the creators have made any announcements regarding the OTT premiere yet. ## SVP is produced by Mythri Movie Makers, GMB Entertainment, and 14 Reels Plus. The film was released on May 12th and took a fantastic opening of 55+ crores gross at the domestic box office. It remained solid through the weekend followed by the weekdays to conclude the opening week on a good note. So far it has grossed approx. 190 crores worldwide. ## Apart from the lead pair Babu and Keerthy, the movie also stars Samuthirakani, Nadiya, Subbaraju, Brahmaji, and Vennela Kishore in pivotal roles. The music for this film was composed by Thaman and he is winning praise for that. ## Stay tuned...

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'Sonic 2' Set To Beat Marvel Studios' 'Black Widow' At The Box Office
1484 days ago
Hollywood

'Sonic 2' Set To Beat Marvel Studios' 'Black Widow' At The Box Office

Los Angeles, May 26 - Paramount Pictures' action-adventure comedy film, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is all set to beat Marvel biggie Black Widow at the domestic (North America) as well as the overseas box office. Based on the video game franchise published by Sega, Sonic 2 is putting strong legs at the North American box office despite it having started streaming on Paramount Plus. ## Directed by Jeff Fowler, the sequel to Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) grossed $380K on its 7th domestic Tuesday, which helped the movie to reach $182 million. As per the Hollywood industry trackers, the film will beat Marvel Studios, Black Widow's lifetime domestic total of $183.6 million by Saturday to become the 6th biggest Hollywood movie in North America during the covid-19 pandemic. ## Sonic 2 was released in theaters on April 8 and scored the biggest opening weekend for a video game movie at the domestic box office by grossing a massive $72 million. At the worldwide box office, the movie so far has grossed approx, $376 million. It will also beat the lifetime worldwide total of Black Widow, which had grossed $379.7 million in July last year. ## It has also become the highest-grossing video movie in USA history, after it overtook its predecessor on Saturday (April 30). Sonic the Hedgehog, which was released in 2020, had grossed $146 million in its lifetime run but it garnered praise which paved the way for its successor to go big at the box office.## Paramount Pictures guarantees its movies at least 45 days exclusively in theaters before making them available to stream on Paramount Plus. In the case of Sonic 2, the movie followed an exactly 45-day timeline before becoming available to stream on its 46th day. ## Sonic 2 stars Ben Schwartz reprising his role as the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog, alongside James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell, Adam Pally, Shemar Moore, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, Lee Majdoub, Idris Elba, and Jim Carrey. The film follows Sonic and Tails, who team up to find Master Emerald before Dr. Robotnik and Knuckles the Echidna do, while also contending with the military organization G.U.N. Stay tuned...

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Ravi Teja's 'Ramarao On Duty' Release Date Postponed
1484 days ago
Tollywood

Ravi Teja's 'Ramarao On Duty' Release Date Postponed

Hyderabad, May 26 - The release date of Ravi Teja-starrer, "Ramarao On Duty" has been postponed due to the delay in post-production work. The movie was supposed to be released on June 17th in theaters worldwide, which has now been shifted to a new date which will be announced soon. ## The producers took to Twitter and wrote, "The release of #RamaRaoOnDuty is postponed and would not be releasing on June 17th due to extensive post production for the BEST and MASSIEST output! A New Release Date will be announced soon". ## The release of #RamaRaoOnDuty is postponed and would not be releasing on June 17th due to extensive post production for the BEST and MASSIEST output! A New Release Date will be announced soon. pic.twitter.com/9ulOkExtsg— SLV Cinemas (@SLVCinemasOffl) May 26, 2022 ## Directed by Sarath Mandava, "Rama Rao On Duty" is bankrolled by Sudhakar Cherukuri under SLV cinemas LLP in association with Ravi Teja's RT Teamworks. Divyansha Koushik and Rajisha Vijayan are the leading ladies of the film while Venu Thottempudi will be seen in a vital role along with Nassar, Naresh, Pavitra Lokesh, and John Vijay. ## Stay tuned...

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Marvel's Disney Plus Series 'Ms. Marvel' First Reactions Are Out
1484 days ago
Digital Media

Marvel's Disney Plus Series 'Ms. Marvel' First Reactions Are Out

Mumbai, May 26 - Marvel Studios getting ready for its next Disney+ series, "Ms. Marvel". The superhero series, starring Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel, will debut online on June 8 and will have six episodes. It is created by Bisha K. Ali with Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah leading the directing team. ## Ms. Marvel has a new synopsis ahead of the Disney+ premiere, "An avid gamer and a voracious fan-fiction scribe, Kamala is a Super Hero mega-fan with an oversized imagination-particularly when it comes to Captain Marvel. Yet Kamala feels like she doesn't fit in at school and sometimes even at home-that is, until she gets superpowers like the heroes she's always looked up to. Life gets better with superpowers, right?". ## Meanwhile, the first reactions to the first two episodes of the series are out online as reviewers praised Imam Vellani's performance to bring Kamala Khan's character to life on-screen. Have a look at some of the reviews on the first two episodes of the series. ## I want to say very briefly the way the culture is integrated is one of my favorite things -- it's not there to be discussed or liked or disliked, it's a fact. Just a part of her life. And that's how it's treated. I loved seeing it. #MsMarvel— Preeti ChhibberšŸ•øļøPreorder Spidey's Social Dilemma (@runwithskizzers) May 25, 2022 ## #MsMarvel is so much fun! A lot of it is slice-of-life based (nice to get the perspective of how regular people in the MCU view the superheroics going on around them). The question of how so many people know what happened in the Endgame final battle is also answered. šŸ˜†— Julia Delbel (@juliadelbel) May 25, 2022 ## #MsMarvel most definitely feels the most like Homecoming. Kamala is a straight up nerd who is in love with the Avengers. What makes her journey more interesting is her struggle with identity, being a Pakistani and a Muslim America. Her awkwardness is soo relatable and charming. pic.twitter.com/nfIlMsYMq2— Rayyan - #Kenobi | #MsMarvel Era šŸ‡µšŸ‡° (@RayyanTCG) May 25, 2022 ## - The supporting cast is killer. Every member of Kamala's family is great, their dynamic makes the show. I think Kamala's friend Nakia will be a fan favorite.- For people uncertain about her power change: Kamala's insecurities are still represented through her powers.— Jack McBryan (@McBDirect) May 25, 2022 ## The animated stylings and doodles throughout are a really fun touch. Also, the opening minutes somehow gets you to buy her obsession with Captain Marvel despite the characterā€™s limited time in the public.— Russ Milheim (@RussMilheim) May 25, 2022 ## The show is rich w/ Muslim culture, but also VERY Jersey City, which I love. Thereā€™s a very fun vibe here, and while itā€™s light on action, the writing is so good that you arenā€™t missing it. Next to #Loki, these may be my favorite first two episodes of an MCU show yet#MsMarvel pic.twitter.com/4eyxPis833— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) May 26, 2022 ## @msmarvel will air weekly on @disneyplus beginning June 8, 2022. pic.twitter.com/2RrPTBoiwk— Comic Book Saga šŸŽ™ (@ComicBookSaga) May 25, 2022 ## @msmarvel will air weekly on @disneyplus beginning June 8, 2022. pic.twitter.com/IUR8i0AUgT— Elijah Boxhill (@OpticalCinema) May 25, 2022 ## Youā€™ll know exactly why Vellaniā€™s casting was a unanimous decision. Always amazed by how well these young actors ā€œgetā€ the MCU. You can tell Kamala is just an extension of the super fan Iman is in real life, and that authenticity goes a long way. pic.twitter.com/yrUJqvcJFo— Liam Crowley (@LiamTCrowley) May 25, 2022 ## I saw the first two episodes of #MsMarvel and found most of it to be really heartwarming and charming. Itā€™s a sweet coming-of-age story packed with very relatable family drama, itā€™s funny, and moments between Kamala and her family were some of the highlight for me. pic.twitter.com/agupqQD6HA— Adam HlavĆ”Ä šŸ”œ #SWCA (@adamhlavac) May 25, 2022 ## #MsMarvel is so much fun. Itā€™s exciting to get a concentrated look at civilian life in a world full of heroes & the consequent stan culture. The Muslim representation is brilliant, adding depth to the story & Khan family for those who will embrace this glimpse into our culture. pic.twitter.com/j84eu6rwrm— yasmine!! (@byebyebucky) May 25, 2022 ## I got to see the first 2 episodes of #MsMarvel and the show is SO FUN!! Imani Vellaniā€™s Kamala Khan is an instantly relatable Marvel fan girl. People are going to love her and her family! Most surprising was the tone itā€™s VERY stylized, upbeat, and a little dark. Iā€™m hooked! pic.twitter.com/OtBCDpK0c0— Cris Parker (@3CFilmss) May 25, 2022 ## Stay tuned...

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Yash Can't Do Any Smaller Movies In Future: KGF Producer Vijay Kiragandur
1485 days ago
Sandalwood

Yash Can't Do Any Smaller Movies In Future: KGF Producer Vijay Kiragandur

Bengaluru, May 25 - The growing list of the Pan-Indian star has a new name in it and that is Rocking Star Yash. Already a huge name in the Kannada film industry, Yash has proved himself as a 'watch me out' to the Indian audiences after bringing back the golden era of Indian cinema with the KGF franchise. ## It is quite obvious for Yash to now do larger-than-life movies with global reach. KGF producer Vijay Kiragandur of Hombale Films also thinks the same as he believes that the 36-year-old actor should now do only Pan-Indian movies. ## During a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, Vijay Kiragandur was talking about the success of KGF Chapter 2 and its lead hero Yash, who has gained immense popularity with the role of Rocky he played in the movie. Lauding the actor, the producer said, "Now, he's the big Indian star, not just a Kannada star or Southern star. With KGF: Chapter 2, he has become an Indian star".## "The way he carried out the mannerisms in the movie, he gained a lot of fan base across the world. He's going to do only pan-Indian movies from now on. He has reached that level. So he can't do any smaller movies in the future (smiles). He has set huge targets and he has to beat his own targets now", he added. ## What the producer has said about Yash is now a reality. While KGF movies have had excellent box office success in Hindi, Yash's previous Kannada films are also hit on satellite among the Hindi audiences, so the fan base is already there for him. Yash hasn't announced his next film yet but there are speculations that the official announcement about his next film might come on June 3rd.## Stay tuned...

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Hombale Films Produced Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara' To Have A Pan-India Release; Producer Hints
1485 days ago
Sandalwood

Hombale Films Produced Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara' To Have A Pan-India Release; Producer Hints

Bengaluru, May 25 - The biggest Kannada production and the powerful force behind the KGF franchise, Hombale Films is aiming to deliver 1 Pan-India film every year. The studio, headed by Vijay Kiragandur, has so far released two Pan-India films in the form of KGF movies, and the result is there for anyone to see. ## Hombale Films currently has 14 films under pipeline and a few of them will have Pan-India releases. Rishab Shetty's action thriller, Kantara, which was announced last year, might have a multilingual release. The film deals with the human vs nature conflict but with a twist of fantasy. ## Producer Vijay Kiragandur, who has produced this film under Homable Films, said in a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama that they are contemplating releasing Kantara in multiple languages, including Hindi. "We'll decide on May 25. That's when we'll see the first cut. It looks pretty good to have a multilingual role, but the final decision will be taken once we see the film", he said. ## Apart from playing the lead role, Rishab Shetty has himself directed the movie from his own script. It also stars Kishore, Achuth Kumar, Sapthami Gowda, and Pramod Shetty, among others in prominent roles. The teaser of the film was released in April this year which got excellent responses all around. ## Apart from the aforementioned films, Hombale Films has one of the highly-anticipated Pan-India films in its kitty in the form of Salaar, starring superstar Prabhas in the title role. Directed by KGF fame Prashanth Neel, the movie will be released in the second quarter of 2023. The studio also has KGF Chapter 3, which was announced with Chapter 2. ## Stay tuned...

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Tom Cruise's 'Top Gun: Maverick' Set For The Widest Ever Release In The Hollywood History
1485 days ago
Hollywood

Tom Cruise's 'Top Gun: Maverick' Set For The Widest Ever Release In The Hollywood History

Los Angeles, May 25 - Hollywood's biggest action star, Tom Cruise's big-screen return Top Gun: Maverick is getting bigger and better with each passing day. The movie recently opened at the Cannes Film Festival where it got 5 minutes standing ovation as it has been touted as one of the finest sequels ever made in Hollywood. ## While the blockbuster reviews are pouring in for this much-awaited movie, it is set to get the widest ever release in Hollywood history. According to the Hollywood trade expert and the founder of Box Office Guru, Gitesh Pandya, the high octane actioner is looking to open in 4735 theaters in North America, edging out the record 4725 theaters of 2019's Lion King. ## Official North American theater count for the opening wknd of #TopGunMaverick is 4,735. Breaks the all-time Hollywood record for widest release ever! #TopGun #TomCruise #boxoffice— Gitesh Pandya (@GiteshPandya) May 26, 2022 ## The release of the long-awaited sequel to the iconic 1986 movie is poised to be a defining moment for the box office recovery in Hollywood, which is so far driven by the superhero movies since the covid-19 pandemic broke out the early in 2020. ## Directed by Joseph Kosinski, Top Gun 2 is easily on its way to the biggest opening ever of Tom Cruise's career at the domestic (North American) box office, with a four-day gross of at least $92 million, according to official tracking (via THR). There is a high possibility that the opening weekend numbers could soar well north of $100 million domestically. ## For the record, 2005's War of the Worlds is Tom Cruise's top domestic opening with a three-day gross of $65 million, followed by 2018's Mission: Impossible: Fallout at $61 million, as per THR. Top Gun 2 is looking far ahead and will comfortably set new records for Cruise's movies. ## The film stars Tom Cruise as Captain Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, a test pilot, alongside Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, Lewis Pullman, Ed Harris, and Val Kilmer. Cruise and Kilmer reprise their roles from the first film, and the film is dedicated to Top Gun director Tony Scott, who died in 2012. ## Stay tuned...

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RRR (Hindi) Opens Big On Netflix; Gangubai Kathiawadi Remains On Top
1485 days ago
Digital Media

RRR (Hindi) Opens Big On Netflix; Gangubai Kathiawadi Remains On Top

Mumbai, May 25 - The last few weeks have been excellent for the Indian movies on Netflix, and the trend is continuing with the new releases as well. Among the big gainers on the streamer, Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi stands tall and has attracted massive viewership and remained in the top 5 most-watched non-English film for the 4th consecutive week. ## It is a rare feat for a movie to find its place in the top 5 for such a long time, especially when a film completed 8 weeks in theaters with excellent numbers. But Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed is doing this with ease and is the most-watched non-direct OTT Indian movie on Netflix. ## During its 4th week (May 16 - May 22) on the streamer, Gangubai Kathiawadi scored 8.8 million viewing hours, which is higher than the second week (8.3 million). The cumulative viewing hours number of GB has now reached 43.2 million in 27 days. It is trending in the top 10 films in 34 countries. It was trending in 23 countries in the 3rd week. ## SS Rajamouli's global box office blockbuster, RRR Hindi version has made a big debut on Netflix. Launched on May 20 after completing 8 weeks in theaters with approx. 1120 crores worldwide gross, the period action drama film scored 7.18 million viewing hours in the first 3 days.## RRR, starring Jr. NTR, Ram Charan, Alia Bhatt, and Ajay Devgn along with Olivia Morris among others, is trending in the top 10 non-English films in 14 countries on Netflix. It is currently the number one movie in India, Mauritius, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the Maldives. Considering the fact that RRR is still making money at the box office, the viewership numbers of it are very good. ## Meanwhile, Shahid Kapoor's Hindi remake of Telugu sports drama film Jersey scored 4.47 million viewing hours in its opening weekend and was the 7th most-watched non-English film last week. It was launched on Netflix on May 20, after completing its theatrical run where it didn't perform well. One of the main reasons behind its comparatively low numbers is that the dubbed version of the original movie is already available on YouTube for free. ## Thalapathy Vijay's Beast Hindi version Raw, which was released on Netflix on May 11, scored 2.58 million viewing hours in its second week. It was the 10th most-watched non-English film on the streamer last week. It had attracted 4.8 million viewing hours in the first weekend.## Stay tuned...

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