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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Samantha Ruth Prabhu To Star Alongside Varun Dhawan In Amazon Prime Video Series 'Citadel'!
1636 days ago
Digital Media

Samantha Ruth Prabhu To Star Alongside Varun Dhawan In Amazon Prime Video Series 'Citadel'!

Mumbai, December 24 - It was recently reported that Avengers' director duo Russo Brothers would be producing the Indian version of the international series "Citadel" for Amazon Prime Video. It was revealed that the series would be directed by "The Family Man" duo Raj&DK and will feature Varun Dhawan in the lead role, which marks his digital debut. ## Now, according to the latest reports, the Indian adaptation of this acclaimed series will also Samantha Ruth Prabhu as the female lead n this action-packed series and it will mark her first collaboration with Varun Dhawan. The South Indian actress has already worked with Raj&DK in "The Family Man". ## "It's among the biggest shows that's keenly awaited not just in India but even on an international front. The makers were on the lookout for a fresh pairing and that's when they pulled off the coup of bringing Samantha alongside Varun for the first time", a report in Pinkvilla stated. ## It was further revealed that both Varun Dhawan and Samantha will do multiple workshops and training sessions to learn various forms of action next year before taking the series on floors. The duo will reportedly be playing stylish spies in this series, which will go on floors in 2022 and will premiere in 2023.## Meanwhile, Samantha will reportedly be making her Hindi feature film debut as a female lead under Taapsee Pannu's production. Apart from mentioned projects, Samantha will also be leading her first international project "Arrangements of Love", which will be directed by BAFTA-winning Welsh director Philip John. It will go on floors in August 2022. ## Stay tuned...

Ajith Kumar's 'Valimai' To Also Release In Hindi And Telugu
1636 days ago
Kollywood

Ajith Kumar's 'Valimai' To Also Release In Hindi And Telugu

Mumbai, December 24 - The long and most anticipated Tamil movie "Valimai" starring Thala Ajith is gearing up for the Pongal 2022 release in theaters worldwide. It has now come to the light that this action thriller will also be released in the dubbed versions of Hindi and Telugu. ## Directed by H Vinoth, "Valimai" becomes Ajith Kumar's debut in Hindi as the main character. Earlier, he played the cameo role in Shah Rukh Khan-starrer "Aśoka" (2001). The movie will also be released in Telugu, which marks his second film after "Prema Pusthakam" (1993). ## #BreakingNews… The much-awaited #Tamil film #Valimai to release in #Hindi and #Telugu. #ValimaiUpdate pic.twitter.com/DNmpk0prpf— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) December 24, 2021 ## Interestingly, "Valimai" was never planned as a Pan-India release, however, the success of Allu Arjun's Telugu movie "Pushpa - The Rise" might have tempted the makers to release the film in Hindi and Telugu. Recently, Suriya had also announced his upcoming film "Etharkkum Thunindhavan" will be released in 5 languages on February 4, 2022. ## "Valimai" is produced by Boney Kapoor in association with Zee Studios. The movie also stars Huma Qureshi as the female lead alongside Kartikeya Gummakonda as the antagonist.## Stay tuned...

Akshay Kumar Reveals The Release Date Of Action-Adventure 'Ram Setu'
1636 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar Reveals The Release Date Of Action-Adventure 'Ram Setu'

Mumbai, December 24 - As Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar gearing up to close the year 2021 on a high note with "Atrangi Re", which has been released on Disney Plus Hotstar on December 24, the "Sooryavanshi" actor will be in the action throughout next year with back-to-back theatrical releases.## He will begin 2022 with the release of the historical drama "Prithviraj", due on January 21. The movie takes Akshay into this genre to a new level as he enters the 1191 era to essay the role of the legendary warrior King Prithviraj Chauhan for this unique historical epic action-drama, directed by Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi. ## After "Prithviraj", the Khiladi Kumar has "Bachchan Pandey", and "Raksha Bandhan" as his next theatrical releases on March 4, and August 11, respectively. Meanwhile, during an interview with Variety, Akshay also revealed the release date of "Ram Setu", which is an action-adventure drama, reflecting a significant part of our historical heritage.## "Ram Setu", which is currently on floors under the direction of Abhishek Sharma, will be released on the occasion of Diwali 2022, on October 24, as revealed by Akshay. The movie also stars Jacqueline Fernandez, and Nushrat Bharucha as the female lead along with Satya Dev, who marks his Hindi debut. ## Apart from the aforementioned films, Akshay is also currently shooting for "OMG 2", which is yet to see a release date. The actor is playing Lord Shiva in the film, which he calls a true honor. Meanwhile, as per the latest development, the action star will be leading Ali Abbas Zafar's actioner with Tiger Shroff for the first time. The movie is currently in the early stage and will go on gloors by the end of 2022. ## Stay tuned...

Anil Kapoor Joins Hrithik Roshan And Deepika Padukone In Siddharth Anand's 'Fighter'
1636 days ago
Bollywood

Anil Kapoor Joins Hrithik Roshan And Deepika Padukone In Siddharth Anand's 'Fighter'

Mumbai, December 24 - Legendary actor Anil Kapoor has been roped in for Siddharth Anand's directorial "Fighter", which stars Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone in the lead roles. Mounted on a big-budget, "Fighter" is India's first-ever aerial action-thriller franchise, which will release on Republic Day 2023 in theaters worldwide. ## Fighter marks Siddharth Anand's maiden production under his banner MARFLIX in association with Viacom18 Studios. The movie has been designed for a global audience and salutes the valor, sacrifice, patriotism of our armed forces. Hrithik plays an Air Force Pilot for the first time in his career while the roles of Deepika and Anil Kapoor are kept under wraps for now. ## Hrithik Roshan took to Twitter and expressed his delight to share screen space with Anil Kapoor, who is celebrating his 65th birthday today (December 24). "Happiest Birthday to the man who grows younger each year in spirit and health, @AnilKapoor! Best wishes to you Sir. From witnessing your legendary presence on sets as a mere assistant, to finally having the opportunity of sharing the screen with you.. Super excited for #Fighter", Hrithik said. ## Happiest Birthday to the man who grows younger each year in spirit and health, @AnilKapoor ! Best wishes to you Sir. From witnessing your legendary presence on sets as a mere assistant, to finally having the opportunity of sharing the screen with you.. Super excited for #Fighter pic.twitter.com/V0a73ZIAj5— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) December 24, 2021 ## The shooting of "Fighter" will commence in the early next year after Hrithik completes his currently on floors, "Vikram Vedha" remake, which is scheduled to release on September 30th, 2022. It also stars Saif Ali Khan and Radhika Apte. Anil Kapoor, on the other hand, will next be seen in the comedy-drama "Jug Jugg Jeeyo", due on June 24, 2022. It also stars Neetu Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, and Kiara Advani in lead roles. ## Stay tuned...

Tom Holland's Next Action Adventure 'Uncharted' Confirms India Release Date
1636 days ago
Hollywood

Tom Holland's Next Action Adventure 'Uncharted' Confirms India Release Date

Mumbai, December 24 - Sony Pictures has released the second trailer of Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg's action-adventure "Uncharted". The movie serves as an origin story and prequel to the video games of the same name created by Naughty Dog. It stars Tom Holland as Nathan Drake, and Mark Wahlberg as his mentor Victor Sullivan, along with Sophia Ali, Tati Gabrielle, and Antonio Banderas in supporting roles.## Directed by Ruben Fleischer, "Uncharted" will be released on 18 February 2022 in theaters. Sony has been a supporter of an exclusive theatrical release and continues to do despite the scare of the new covid-19 variant. The studio has also confirmed the Indian release of the film in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu on Feb. 18. ## ## Interestingly, "Uncharted" entered development many moons back in 2008, with film producer Avi Arad stating that he would be working with Sony Pictures to develop a film adaptation of Uncharted. However, the movie kept delayed due to the complicated production process. It was in 2017 when Holland was cast to play the lead role and principal photography commenced in March 2020. ## The official synopsis of "Uncharted" released by Sony Pictures states, "Based on one of the best-selling, most critically acclaimed video game series of all time, Uncharted introduces audiences to the young street-smart Nathan Drake (Tom Holland) and showcases his first treasure hunting adventure with wisecracking partner Victor "Sully" Sullivan (Mark Wahlberg). In an action-adventure epic that spans the globe, the two go in the dangerous pursuit of "the greatest treasure never found" while also tracking clues that may lead to Nathan’s long-lost brother".## Meanwhile, Tom Holland is currently basking on the success of "Spider-Man: No Way Home". The superhero film that features Holland as Peter Parker/Spider-Man brings the multiverse concept into the MCU. The movie is doing exceptionally well at the box office worldwide and has already grossed over $800 million in just 8 days. ## Stay tuned...

'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Becomes Top-Grossing Hollywood Movie Of 2021 At The Worldwide Box Office
1637 days ago
Hollywood

'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Becomes Top-Grossing Hollywood Movie Of 2021 At The Worldwide Box Office

Mumbai, December 24 - "Spider-Man: No Way Home" is inching towards the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office. In its race to become the first $1 billion global grosser of 2021, "No Way Home" surpassed, James Bond "No Time To Die" ($774M) to become the highest-grossing Hollywood title of the year in just 8 days. ## The Tom Holland-fronted grossed $34.8M internationally and $27.4M at the domestic box office (North America) on Wednesday, pushing its global total to $813.9 million. Outside North America, where it has so far grossed $356.5 million after 6 days (Fri-Wed) including Thursday previews, "No Way Home" generated a whopping $457.4M from 67 markets.## The Top 10 overseas markets through Wednesday for "No Way Home" are the UK ($57.1M), Mexico ($43.9M), France ($28.7M), Korea ($28.6M) Brazil ($26.6M), Australia ($26.3M), India ($23.5M), Russia ($22.2M), Italy ($16.1M) and Germany ($15.5M).## At the worldwide box office, the 3rd MCU Spider-Man movie is currently at the 3rd spot after China's "The Battle at Lake Changjin" ($902M), and "Hi, Mom" ($841M). "No Way Home" is likely to top the number 1 position through Friday. Meanwhile, "The Battle at Lake Changjin" recently became the first non-Hollywood film to gross $900 million worldwide of all time. ## Stay tuned...

'RRR' Becomes First Indian Movie To Cross $1M In The USA In Pre-Sales
1637 days ago
Tollywood

'RRR' Becomes First Indian Movie To Cross $1M In The USA In Pre-Sales

Mumbai, December 23 - SS Rajamouli's "RRR" is poised to take the biggest opening in the USA for an Indian movie. Scheduled for the USA premiere on January 6, 2022, "RRR" has already crossed the $1 million mark in the pre-sales there, becoming the first Indian movie to do so.## Billed to be the biggest Indian film to date, "RRR" will be eyeing a minimum $3 million opening in the USA, which is the biggest overseas market of "RRR", releasing in over 2212 theaters across five languages, including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.## Produced by DVV Entertainment, "RRR" narrates a fictional tale about two freedom fighters in the early 20th century – Alluri Sitarama Raju, played by Ram Charan, and Komaram Bheem, played by Jr NTR. The movie also stars Ajay Devgn and Alia Bhatt in pivotal roles along with others.## The makers of this period action drama, are currently busy in the promotional activities in the Hindi market. SS Rajamouli along with Ram Charan, Jr. NTR, and Alia Bhatt will also be seen in the upcoming weekend ka vaar episode of "Bigg Boss 15", followed by the "The Kapil Sharma Show". ## In India, "RRR" will release on January 7th in multiple languages. ## Stay tuned...

Akshay Kumar And Tiger Shroff To Team Up For The First Time For An Action Thriller Film!
1637 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar And Tiger Shroff To Team Up For The First Time For An Action Thriller Film!

Mumbai, December 23 - Superstar Akshay Kumar and young action star Tiger Shroff are reportedly coming together for the first time for an action thriller film. According to Pinkvilla, the duo will be teaming up with director Ali Abbas Zafar for an out and out two hero actioner which will be produced by Vashu, Jackky, and Deepshikha Bhagnani under their banner, Pooja Films.## It is said that Ali Abbas Zafar has been trying to make a two-hero action film with a little dose of comedy for a long time now, for which he locked the script. According to Pinkvilla, the director narrated the story to both Akshay and Tiger, who have already agreed to do this action spectacle.## The yet-untitled film is expected to go on floors by the end of 2022 after both Akshay and Tiger complete their ongoing commitments. Abbas Zafar too is currently directing Shahid Kapoor for a crime-action thriller, tentatively titled "Bloody Daddy". The director's film with Akshay and Tiger is believed to be among the biggest action spectacles of the Hindi film industry. The movie is currently being planned for the 2023 release. ## Interestingly, Akshay is already working with Pooja Entertainment at present on "Cinderella" with Ranjit Tiwari as the director. It marks their second collaboration after the spy thriller "Bell Bottom", which was released in September this year. Tiger, on the other hand, is shooting for Vikash Bahl's "Ganapath", which is again being produced by Pooja Entertainment. ## Stay tuned...

The First Teaser/Trailer Of 'Doctor Strange 2' Shows Darker Version Of Dr. Strange
1637 days ago
Hollywood

The First Teaser/Trailer Of 'Doctor Strange 2' Shows Darker Version Of Dr. Strange

Mumbai, December 23 - Marvel Studios has dropped the first official teaser/trailer of "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness", the sequel to the 2016 film which introduced Benedict Cumberbatch's Stephen Strange, a neurosurgeon whose life takes a turn after meeting with an accident. ## The first teaser of the sequel was attached to "Spider-Man: No Way Home's" second post-credit scene which introduced the darker version of Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Dr. Strange opened the multiverse during "No Way Home", despite the warning by Benedict Wong's Sorcerer Supreme about its dangerous result, and released villains from other universes into the MCU.## When things started getting out of control, Dr. Strange approaches Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch to seek her help to restore the multiverse to what it was before he opened it. Scarlet Witch, meanwhile, thinks he is there to punish her for the events of WandaVision. However, it isn't the case as he asks her what she knows about the multiverse?## One of the last footage of the 2 minutes 11 seconds of the teaser shows one of the versions of Dr. Strange is dangerous, as he is told that "the greatest threat to our universe is you", the smiling darker version of Strange concluded by saying, "things just got out of hands".## ## "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" recently went through reshoots over the course of six weeks in Los Angeles and through the end of 2021. This resulted in the movie being postponed from March 2022 to May 6, 2022. The movie is being directed by Sam Raimi, who directed the "Spider-Man" trilogy featuring Tobey Maguire.## Stay tuned...

Team 'RRR' Set To Grace 'The Kapil Sharma Show'
1637 days ago
TV

Team 'RRR' Set To Grace 'The Kapil Sharma Show'

Mumbai, December 23 - Director SS Rajamouli along with the actor trio of Jr. NTR, Ram Charan, and Alia Bhatt will be gracing one of the upcoming episodes of comedian Kapil Sharma's "The Kapil Sharma Show". They will be making their presence on the show to promote their upcoming mega-budgeted film "RRR", due on January 7, 2022. ## "The Kapil Sharma Show" is one of the most popular shows on Indian television. The comedian has hosted many actors and other celebrities from across fields on the show. Being a Hindi comedy show, Alia Bhatt has featured many times on the show for promoting her films in the past, however, it will be the first time when Rajamouli, Ram Charan, and Jr. NTR will make their presence on the show. ## Our uber cool team is all set to laugh their hearts out at the @KapilSharmaK9 show! 🤩@ssrajamouli @tarak9999 @AlwaysRamCharan @aliaa08 #RRRMovie pic.twitter.com/9KmhReF2um— RRR Movie (@RRRMovie) December 23, 2021 ## "RRR", directed by Rajamouli, also stars Ajay Devgn in a prominent role. It is Rajamouli's first film since the all-time blockbuster "Baahubali - The Conclusion" (2017). The movie is produced by DVV Entertainment and will be released on January 7, 2022, in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam languages. ## Stay tuned...

Sonu Sood To Headline Real-Life Inspired Action-Thriller 'Fateh'
1637 days ago
Bollywood

Sonu Sood To Headline Real-Life Inspired Action-Thriller 'Fateh'

Mumbai, December 23 - Actor Sonu Sood announced his next film, a real-life inspired action thriller, "Fateh" in association with Zee Studios. Directed by Abhinandan Gupta, the movie will feature Sonu Sood in a never-seen-before cinematic universe with high-octane action sequences. ## Speaking about the film, Sonu Sood said in a statement, "The story piqued my interest. It is one of the most crucial subjects that need our attention. As soon as I read the script, I knew I wanted to be a part of it. I am extremely excited to bring this thought-provoking story to the audience". ## The movie will be produced by Zee Studios in association with Sonali Sood's Shakti Sagar Productions. The shoot of the film will start in early 2022, and it will be released later in the year in theaters. ## Shariq Patel, CBO, Zee Studios shared, "Sonu is a fine actor and has proved himself constantly for the last decade and a half. But given what he has done over the last year had made him a true hero. I'm sure his return to the big screen as the protagonist in such a gripping story will be exciting for everyone". ## Here you go!Welcoming 2022 with more action as we announce our next mission, #Fateh! Produced by @ZeeStudios_ and @ShaktiSagarProd Directed by @AbhinandanG007 pic.twitter.com/Cejh49BJRi— sonu sood (@SonuSood) December 23, 2021 ## Sonu Sood was last seen in a Hindi film in Ranveer Singh-fronted "Simmba". He will next be seen in the historical drama "Prithviraj", starring Akshay Kumar in the title role. Apart from Hindi films, the versatile actor will also be featuring in the Telugu film "Acharya".## Here you go!Welcoming 2022 with more action as we announce our next mission, #Fateh! Produced by @ZeeStudios_ and @ShaktiSagarProd Directed by @AbhinandanG007 pic.twitter.com/Cejh49BJRi— sonu sood (@SonuSood) December 23, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

'RRR' Stars To Appear On Salman Khan-Hosted 'Bigg Boss 15' Show
1637 days ago
TV

'RRR' Stars To Appear On Salman Khan-Hosted 'Bigg Boss 15' Show

Mumbai, December 23 - The makers of the upcoming Telugu period action drama film "RRR" are leaving no stone unturned to make the film a mega-hit of the Indian cinema. They have been promoting the film, which is scheduled to release on January 7, 2022, in multiple languages, like there won't be another day. ## The "RRR" stars Jr. NTR, Ram Charan, Alia Bhatt, along with director SS Rajamouli, meanwhile, will be making their appearance on the upcoming weekend ka vaar episode of "Bigg Boss 15", hosted by superstar Salman Khan. They will be seen promoting their film that narrates a fictional tale about two freedom fighters in the early 20th century – Alluri Sitarama Raju, played by Ram Charan, and Komaram Bheem, played by Jr NTR.## This comes after Salman had appeared as a guest for the Mumbai event of SS Rajamouli's RRR and made an impromptu announcement when he revealed that the sequel to his 2015 hit Bajrangi Bhaijaan will soon be in the making. Salman Khan shares a good rapport with all the actors, especially with Jr. NTR, whom he has often praised for choices of roles in the films. ## Produced by DVV Entertainment, "RRR" is touted to be the biggest film in Indian cinema. It will be released in close to 10K theaters worldwide, including 2212+ theaters in the USA alone. The film marks Alia's debut in Telugu, while Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn will also be seen playing an important role along with others.## Stay tuned...