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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Buzz: Pawan Kalyan To Headline Telugu Remake Of 'Vinodhaya Sitham' With Nephew Sai Dharam Tej
1654 days ago
Tollywood

Buzz: Pawan Kalyan To Headline Telugu Remake Of 'Vinodhaya Sitham' With Nephew Sai Dharam Tej

Hyderabad, February 5 - Telugu superstar Pawan Kalyan is working on multiple film projects at the moment. According to the latest buzz in Tollywood, the Power Star is set to join hands with his nephew, Sai Dharam Tej for a new film. ## According to reports, Pawan Kalyan and Sai Dharam Tej are being considered to act in the Telugu remake of the Tamil movie "Vinodhaya Sitham". Directed by Samuthirakani, "Vinodhaya Sitham" is a 2021 fantasy drama, which starred Samuthirakani along with Thambi Ramaiah in the lead roles.## Released in October 2021 on ZEE5, the Tamil movie received critical acclaim. It is reported that Pawan Kalyan, who was impressed after watching Samuthirakhani's directorial, had expressed his desire to act in the remake of the movie.## The reports say that Pawan Kalyan will reprise the role of Samuthirakani while Sai Dharam Tej is being considered to step into the shoes of Thambi Ramaiah. Samuthirakani will direct the Telugu remake as well. The original movie, "Vinodhaya Sitham", is a tale that revolves around the death of a man who is self-centered and dominating. ## Meanwhile, Pawan Kalyan is gearing up for the release of "Bheemla Nayak", which is slated to release either on February 25 or April 1. He is also shooting for director Krish's "Hari Hara Veera Mallu" while his library also includes "Bhavadeeyudu Bhagat Singh" with director Harish Shankar apart from one more film with director Surender Reddy. ## Stay tuned...

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'The Batman' Early Box Office Projections Eyeing Biggest Opening Ever For A Batman Movie
1654 days ago
Hollywood

'The Batman' Early Box Office Projections Eyeing Biggest Opening Ever For A Batman Movie

Los Angeles, February 5 - After "Spider-Man: No Way Home", Hollywood is gearing up for the next blockbuster in the form of "The Batman", which is just a month away from its debut on March 4. The DC superhero movie is one of the most anticipated films and the hype around it just keeps getting bigger and bigger. ## Starring Robert Pattinson as a new version of the Caped Crusader, "The Batman" is carrying a lot of expectations as far as the box office is concerned. And the early box office projections for "The Batman" is also suggesting it could take the biggest opening for a Batman movie ever. ## According to Box Office Pro, the 2022's first bona fide tentpole is currently tracking to earn between $135-$185 million domestically in its opening weekend while its lifetime box office projection currently stands between $340-$540 million domestically. ## If the movie opens to its higher projection of $185 million, it will be the biggest debut for a Batman movie ever at the domestic box office (North America). Only three "Batman" movies have had opening weekends of over $100 million domestically, the highest of which overall is "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice's" $166 million. Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight Rises" sits just behind it at $160 million in the opening weekend. ## Directed by Matt Reeves, "The Batman" is on track to become only the second movie (excluding China) to open over $100 million domestically during the covid-19 pandemic. "Spider-Man: No Way Home" was the first to do. If the Warner Bros. movie opens to its lower end of the projection, it would still place it easily in the top-5 all-time for Batman project. ## The film's cast includes Robert Pattinson as Batman, Colin Farrell as The Penguin, Paul Dano as The Riddler, Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman, John Turturro as Carmine Falcone, Peter Sarsgaard as Gil Colson, Jayme Lawson as Bella Real, Barry Keoghan as Officer Stanley Merkel, and Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth.## Stay tuned...

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'Pushpa - The Rise' Worldwide Box Office Overtakes 'Tanhaji - The Unsung Warrior', According To Producers
1654 days ago
Tollywood

'Pushpa - The Rise' Worldwide Box Office Overtakes 'Tanhaji - The Unsung Warrior', According To Producers

Hyderabad, February 5 - The biggest Indian hit of 2021, the Telugu movie "Pushpa - The Rise", starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, has successfully completed 50 days at the box office on February 4. Released on December 17, last year, "Pushpa" has brought the smile back to the exhibition sector and the cinema-loving audiences. ## Directed by Sukumar, "Pushpa - The Rise" was released in multiple languages, marking the first Pan-India film for the Icon Star. By surprising one and all, it registered a gigantic success in Hindi by crossing Rs. 100 crores net collection, a rarity in current circumstances for a dubbed version.## Meanwhile, the makers of "Pushpa" celebrate the movie's successful 50 days at the box office with an official social media post. With this, the makers also revealed that the actioner has grossed over Rs. 365 crores worldwide, which is the biggest for an Indian film during the entire covid-19 pandemic. ## Going by the producers' box office figures of "Pushpa", it has now at least Rs. 4 crores more than Ajay Devgn-fronted "Tanhaji - The Unsung Warrior", which had grossed Rs. 361 crores worldwide in January 2020. ## "Pushpa - The Rise" is also the biggest since Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff-fronted "War" in October 2019. "War" was released just before the pandemic first emerged in China in late 2019, even though India first registered a covid case in January 2020. So it is safe to say that "Pushpa" is the biggest pandemic Indian hit at the worldwide box office if we consider producers' box office data true.## Produced by Mythri Movie Makers in association with Muttamsetty Media, "Pushpa" is a two-part release and the second part is currently in the pre-production stage. The first part depicts the rise of a coolie in the smuggling syndicate of red sanders, a rare wood that grows only in the Seshachalam Hills of Andhra Pradesh state. ## Stay tuned...

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Rohit Shetty's Big Plans To Boost Larger Than Life Cinema Under His Own Production?
1654 days ago
Bollywood

Rohit Shetty's Big Plans To Boost Larger Than Life Cinema Under His Own Production?

Mumbai, February 4 - Bollywood filmmaker, Rohit Shetty has hardly put a foot wrong in his nearly two-decade-long career when it comes to delivering box office hits. He has set himself as one of the biggest brands in Hindi cinema who can run movies on his name, irrespective of the star cast. ## Rohit Shetty's love for the big screen cinema is unmatchable, and the latest example of that is the recent box office hit "Sooryavanshi". The Akshay Kumar-starrer was supposed to release in March 2020, but due to the covid-19 pandemic, the makers had to put it on hold for more than 18 months. During that period, many OTT platforms threw tempting amounts to grab "Sooryavanshi" for direct-to-digital release, but it was Shetty, who always wanted the film to release in cinemas. When the movie finally did release in cinemas on Diwali 2022, it proved Shetty's decision right by becoming the first Bollywood hit during the pandemic.## The hit filmmaker is now reportedly putting his best foot forward to give a major boost to the big screen cinema by bankrolling big-ticket movies under his own production house, Rohit Shetty Picturez. According to Bollywood Hungama, Rohit Shetty is aiming to establish a full-fledged production house by bankrolling multiple films under the banner.## The filmmaker's vision is to make larger-than-life cinema that's meant to be consumed on the big screen. He has also been reportedly grooming multiple directors under his banner and it is said that at least 5 films are in the writing stage at Rohit Shetty Picturez. Apart from producing films, Rohit also reportedly looking to build a big studio like Yash Raj Films, with multiple studios for shooting, which has a pre and post-production wing as also a preview theater, in either Mumbai or Gujrat.## Meanwhile, the "Singham" director is currently working on the post-production of the comedy film "Cirkus" starring Ranveer Singh, Pooja Hegde, and Jacqueline Fernandez. It is gearing up for the theatrical release in the second half of 2022. He will also start Ajay Devgn-fronted "Singham 3" later this year. ## Stay tuned...

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Alia Bhatt Wishes To Do A Film With Tollywood Superstar Allu Arjun
1655 days ago
Bollywood

Alia Bhatt Wishes To Do A Film With Tollywood Superstar Allu Arjun

Mumbai, February 4 - Actress Alia Bhatt is gearing up for the release of the biographical drama film "Gangubai Kathiawadi", due on February 25. The trailer of this Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed was unveiled on Friday (Feb. 4) and it gives yet another glimpse of how brilliant performer Alia Bhatt is. ## The "Raazi" actress, apart from "Gangubali Kathiawadi", will also be seen in SS Rajamouli's "RRR", which is slated for March 25 release while she has reportedly been paired opposite Telugu superstar Jr. NTR in director Koratala Siva's film.## Meanwhile, Alia Bhatt, during an interaction with media in the "Gangubai Kathiawadi" trailer launch, expressed her wish to work with another Telugu superstar Allu Arjun. During the media interaction, Alia said that she is a big fan of Allu Arjun and wants to work with him on a film. ## "I want to do a film with Allu Arjun. It's not just my choice but also the demand in our house. After seeing "Pushpa", everything in our house became a fan of Allu. I'm called Aloo at home. If I get a chance to do a film with Allu Arjun, I will take it without a second thought. Allu Arjun is my favorite star", Alia said to media.## After the blockbuster success of "Pushpa - The Rise", especially in Hindi, Allu Arjun has become a big star in North India. Alia Bhatt has also proved her metal by doing powerful movies such as "Raazi", "Gully Boy", "Dear Zindagi", "Highway", "Udta Punjab", among others. So the combo of Allu and Alia will be exciting to watch whenever they decide to come together. ## Stay tuned...

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'Bheemla Nayak' Producer Says Movie's Release Date Depends On AP CM Jagan Reddy
1655 days ago
Tollywood

'Bheemla Nayak' Producer Says Movie's Release Date Depends On AP CM Jagan Reddy

Hyderabad, February 4 - Tollywood superstar Pawan Kalyan and Rana Daggubati-starrer "Bheemla Nayak" is ready for the theatrical release. After the recently implemented restrictions on theaters due to the 3rd covid-19 wave, the makers of "Bheemla Nayak" have blocked two dates - 25 February and 1 April. ## While the makers are ready to release the film on the first date, it also depends on the current circumstances. Producer Suryadevara Naga Vamsi, when asked about when will "Bheemla Nayak" be released, said that it all depends on Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Reddy. ## Speaking at the "DJ Tillu" theatrical trailer launch, the producer confirmed that as soon as the restrictions are lifted, the movie will be released. "You must ask Jagan Garu about this. Whenever the AP government removes 50 percent occupancy in the state, movies will start releasing", said the producer. ## For the last few months, the Tollywood film industry and the state government have been at loggerheads on a number of issues, from ticket pricing to Covid protocols, and Naga Vamsi's comments are being seen in the state in the backdrop of the simmering tension.## Pawan Kalyan's last film "Vakeel Saab", which was released in April 2021, was also got affected by the low ticket prices. The opened well at the box office but the state government reduced the ticket prices which proved to be a major dent in the film's lifetime box office potential. ## Stay tuned...

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Vicky Kaushal To Join Shah Rukh Khan In Rajkumar Hirani's Film!
1655 days ago
Bollywood

Vicky Kaushal To Join Shah Rukh Khan In Rajkumar Hirani's Film!

Mumbai, February 4 - Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, after years of speculations, is all set to team up with the master storyteller Rajkumar Hirani for a social comedy film. The duo's first and most anticipated collaboration has been in the news since last year and things are finally falling in place. ## While the pre-production work has already begun and going on in full swing, according to Pinkvilla, the filmmaker is in talks with Vicky Kaushal to play an important role in the film. Vicky Kaushal has previously collaborated with Hirani in "Sanju", in which he played the role of Ranbir Kapoor's friend in the film. ## It is reported that since Vicky bonded very well with Hirani in "Sanju", the filmmaker is in advance talks to cast him in the upcoming film based on immigration. The Pinkvilla report says that a couple of other actors too are being considered however Vicky is in the forefront to bag this role.## "Vicky and Rajkumar Hirani bonded well on the sets of Sanju, and hence it's obvious for the director to repeat the casting. The dates, timelines, and other aspects are being worked upon at the moment. Only once everything falls in place, the actor would officially come on board the project", the report states.## Apart from Vicky Kaushal, actress Taapsee Pannu will reportedly play the female lead opposite King Khan while Boman Irani recently confirmed that he is also doing this film. The shoot of the film is expected to begin in March this year and will reportedly be shot in over 100 days.## Vicky Kaushal, meanwhile, recently completed the shoot of Laxman Utekar's yet-untitled romantic drama film that also stars Sara Ali Khan. He also has romantic-comedy "Govinda Naam Mera", co-starring Bhumi Pednekar and Kiara Advani as the female leads. ## Stay tuned...

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Tom Holland's Reaction To 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Box Office Success Is All Heart
1655 days ago
Hollywood

Tom Holland's Reaction To 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Box Office Success Is All Heart

Los Angeles, February 4 - The latest Spider-Man movie, "Spider-Man: No Way Home" is going nuts at the worldwide box office and breaking records with each passing day. The superhero movie, fronted by Tom Holland, has already become one of the all-time highest-grossing films. ## The box office success of "No Way Home" has left everyone wondering about how did it do that and Tom Holland is no exception. During the promotional press tour of Tom Holland's upcoming movie "Uncharted", the actor was informed how close "No Way Home" is to passing "Avatar's" lifetime domestic (North America) box office total. ## Holland was asked by a journalist how he was feeling about the success of "No Way Home". As you can see in the video below, Holland had no idea just how well the movie was performing and when the journalist informs him the film is just $20 million from crossing "Avatar" domestically, Holland couldn't believe what he's hearing, even looking to his team off-camera for validation.## TOM’S FACE WHEN HE DROPS THE NEWS 😭 pic.twitter.com/FkXWBMrPMC— Cam 🎬 (@camandfilm) February 2, 2022 ## Now to fact-check the claims in the video, "No Way Home" won't become the biggest movie domestically by crossing only "Avatar" ($760M). If it crosses James Cameron-directed, it will become the 3rd biggest Hollywood movie at the domestic box office, behind "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" ($936M) and "Avengers: Endgame" ($858M). ## At the worldwide box office, "Spider-Man: No Way Home" is currently at the 6th spot among the all-time biggest grosser with a $1.73 billion box office total. "Avatar" is currently the number 1 movie with $2.84 billion and "Avengers: Endgame" at number w with $2.79 billion. At once, "Endgame" had overtaken "Avatar" but after the re-release in China last year, the sci-fi epic reclaimed the top spot. ## Stay tuned...

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Dakota Johnson Set To Play First Female Superhero 'Madame Web' In Sony Pictures' Universe Of Marvel Characters
1655 days ago
Hollywood

Dakota Johnson Set To Play First Female Superhero 'Madame Web' In Sony Pictures' Universe Of Marvel Characters

Mumbai, February 3 - Sony Pictures just produced its biggest blockbuster in the form of "Spider-Man: No Way Home" and is now, expanding its Universe of Marvel Characters by bringing the first female superhero in the helm. ## According to Deadline, actress Dakota Johnson, known for her roles in "Fifty Shades of Grey" and "The Social Network" is in talks to star in the studio's "Madame Web" movie. The movie will be directed by S.J. Clarkson, known for "The Defenders", "Life on Mars" while Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless have penned the screenplay.## In the comics, Madame Web is depicted as an elderly woman with myasthenia gravis and thus was connected to a life support system that looked like a spider web. Due to her age and medical condition, Madame Web never actively fought any villains.## It is said that considering Dakota Johnson's young age, she could play the current, younger Madame Web, Julia Carpenter in the movie instead of playing the original Madame Web in the comics, Cassandra Web.## The Deadline report states that Sony has been trying to include a female-driven property in Sony's Marvel Cinematic Universe for a long time. The studio has been searing for the A-listers to play the title role in the film for the last two months and the list has been cut down with Johnson gaining front-runner status right before the holiday. ## Stay tuned...

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Alia Bhatt Confirms Doing Jr. NTR's Next With Director Koratala Siva
1656 days ago
Tollywood

Alia Bhatt Confirms Doing Jr. NTR's Next With Director Koratala Siva

Mumbai, February 3 - Alia Bhatt is all set to headline her first Telugu movie as the leading lady opposite Telugu superstar Jr. NTR. ## During the trailer launch event of her upcoming biographical drama "Gangubali Kathiawadi" in Mumbai on February 3, the "RRR" actress has reportedly confirmed that she is doing "NTR 30", which will be directed by Koratala Siva.## "NTR 30" was announced a long time ago, and finally, it is all set to go on floors in March this year. The team had reportedly planned to launch the movie officially on Feb. 8 but it has now been rescheduled for a later date this month. ## Alia's participation in the film has been making a lot of noise for the last few months. Many Telugu media reports have stated her participation in the film, and now, the actress has himself confirmed that she is doing this film.## Alia said that director Koratala Siva approached her and narrated the story. She went on to say that it was an immediate yes from her as soon as Koratala completed the narration. The actress is excited to work with Jr. NTR once again after SS Rajamouli's "RRR". ## Later, during an interview with Bollywood Hungama, the actress confirmed that she is in talks to star opposite Jr. NTR in his next with Koratala Siva. The actress praised Telugu superstar and the massive and loyal fan following he is carrying and said that she is excited to work with him again after "RRR". ## Even though Alia plays a crucial role in the upcoming magnum opus "RRR", which stars Jr. NTR and Ram Charan in the lead, she will be starring opposite NTR for the first time in "NTR 30". In "RRR", her role is opposite Ram Charan. "RRR" will release on March 25 worldwide. ## Stay tuned...

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Priyanka Chopra To Star Alongside Anthony Mackie In Hollywood Action Film 'Ending Things'
1656 days ago
Hollywood

Priyanka Chopra To Star Alongside Anthony Mackie In Hollywood Action Film 'Ending Things'

Los Angeles, February 3 - The Indian actress Priyanka Chopra continues to take giant steps in Hollywood. After headlining multiple projects, the Desi Girl has now bagged the lead role in the upcoming Hollywood action film, "Ending Things", in which she will share screen space with "The Falcon And The Winter Soldier" star Anthony Mackie. ## "Ending Things" is said to be inspired by the 1994 James Cameron directorial "True Lies", which starred Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis. Kevin Sullivan will serve as the writer and director for the movie. Davis Entertainment and Lit Entertainment will produce with Inspire Entertainment and Mackie's Make It With Gravy Productions.## The plot of the film, according to Deadline, revolves around a hit-woman, who wants to get out of the assassin business and tells her partner she is also ending their personal relationship. However, she comes to a realization that she does not want that part to end. To survive the breakup, they get together for a night-long job. ## Meanwhile, Priyanka Chopra has up wrapped the romantic comedy "Text For You" opposite Sam Hueghan, as well as the AGBO Amazon limited series "Citadel". The actress was recently seen in Keanu Reeves' "The Matrix Resurrections", in which she played the role of Sati.## On the other hand, Anthony Mackie will play Steve Rogers aka Captain America in the fourth movie in the Marvel franchise. He also has wrapped the Rupert Wyatt-directed "Desert Warrior".## Stay tuned...

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Jr. NTR To Launch Two Films Before Starting Director Prashanth Neel's Next?
1656 days ago
Tollywood

Jr. NTR To Launch Two Films Before Starting Director Prashanth Neel's Next?

Hyderabad, February 2 - Telugu superstar Jr. NTR has devoted more than 3 years of his career to director SS Rajamouli's magnum opus "RRR", which is scheduled to release in theaters worldwide on March 25. He was last seen in "Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava" (2018), which was directed by Trivikram Srinivas. ## After the release of his last film, NTR has been working on "RRR" since then, and in between, he announced two more films each with Koratala Siva and Prashanth Neel. He was supposed to begin Siva's film last year, but due to the delay in "RRR", the movie couldn't get on floors as planned originally. ## The movie with director Koratala Siva is now set to be launched this month. Tentatively titled "NTR 30", the movie will feature Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt as the female lead opposite NTR for the first time. It will mark Alia's second Telugu movie after "RRR", in which has played a crucial role as Sita opposite Ram Charan. ## Meanwhile, NTR's next after Siva's film was supposed to be with director Prashanth Neel, however, according to the latest reports, NTR will launch one more film before starting Neel's next. Neel is currently directing Prabhas-fronted "Salaar", which is said to be made in two parts. ## As Neel will be busy shooting for Prabhas's "Salaar", NTR will reportedly be taking up director Buchi Babu Sana's film first. It is reported that NTR and Buchi Babu's film is in discussion for a long time and the director is finally ready with the script. ## For now, Jr. NTR will start shooting for Koratala Siva's film from March next month. It will be a Pan-India film. He will also launch Buchi Babu's film so that the director can kickstart his pre-production work. The regular shoot for "NTR 31" is expected to begin from September this year. ## Stay tuned...

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