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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Sanya Malhotra To Join Rajkummar Rao In The Hindi Remake Of Telugu Film - HIT: The First Case
1801 days ago
Bollywood

Sanya Malhotra To Join Rajkummar Rao In The Hindi Remake Of Telugu Film - HIT: The First Case

Mumbai, July 9, 2021: As the Bollywood film industry going after remakes, one more film that joined the list is the 2020 Telugu movie, HIT: The First Case starring Vishwak Sen, and Ruhani Sharma. Last year in July, producer Dil Raju announced the Hindi remake of HIT with Rajkumar Rao playing the lead role. ## The makers have now brought very talented Sanya Malhotra on board to play the female lead in this mystery action-thriller film. Sailesh Kolanu, who directed the original film, will also be helming the Hindi version. The movie is currently in the pre-production stage and will go on floors soon. ## The Hindi remake of HIT will be produced by Dil Raju, Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and Kuldeep Rathore under the banners of Dil Raju Productions and T-Series. It is the second time when Rajkumar Rao and Sanya Malhotra will share the screen space. Previously, the duo starred in Anurag Basu's directorial anthology black comedy crime film, Ludo. ## Welcome to the #HIT team @sanyamalhotra07!@RajkummarRao @sanyamalhotra07 @KolanuSailesh #BhushanKumar @TSeries @DilRajuProdctns @SVC_official #KrishanKumar @kuldeeprathor9 @tuneintomanan pic.twitter.com/r72Q1Mtck6— Dil Raju Productions (@DilRajuProdctns) July 9, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

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Universal Movies To Make Their Peacock Debut 4 Months After Opening In Theaters
1801 days ago
Hollywood

Universal Movies To Make Their Peacock Debut 4 Months After Opening In Theaters

Los Angeles, July 9, 2021: Universal Pictures has signed a landmark deal with sister streaming service Peacock for its upcoming films. Starting 2022, all Universal movies will be heading to Peacock no later than four months after they open in theaters. ## The new deal will allow Peacock to stream Universal films such as Jurassic World and the new Halloween movie, among others to premiere them within four months after their theatrical release, as well as within the final four months of an 18-month window. ## On the other hand, Amazon Prime Video and IMDb TV have also reached a multi-year licensing agreement with Universal Filmed Entertainment Group that will give the streamers access to blockbusters like F9 and Jurassic World: Dominion after they stream on Peacock, in a total of 18-months window. ## Universal said the traditional 18-month window would be divided between Peacock and other partners, as follows: For the first and last four months, Universal movies will play exclusively on Peacock; for the intervening 10 months, they will be made available to Prime Video and IMDb TV. ## Under the Amazon deal, IMDb TV — Amazon's free streaming service — will also have AVOD and SVOD rights to titles like Dolittle, The Invisible Man, F9, and Sing 2, as well as animated titles like Despicable Me 2, How to Train Your Dragon 2 and Shrek 2.## The new deals between Universal Pictures and streamers, come in light of the effect, the covid-19 pandemic has made. Before the pandemic era, movies didn't go to streamers before six to seven months of their theatrical run. Recently, Netflix had also inked a similar kind of deal with Sony Pictures, according to which, Netflix will be the first to stream Sony Feature Films beginning from 2022 after they complete their theatrical run. ## Also Read: Disney Bags The Streaming Rights To Sony Pictures Films After Netflix Window Expires## Stay tuned...

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Satyadev's Legal Crime Thriller Film, Thimmarusu To Release On July 30 In Theaters
1801 days ago
Tollywood

Satyadev's Legal Crime Thriller Film, Thimmarusu To Release On July 30 In Theaters

Hyderabad, July 8, 2021: After four back-to-back digital releases, talented Telugu actor Satya Dev's next film will be a theatrical one. The movie, titled "Thimmarasu" is all set to release in theaters on July 30. ## The legal crime thriller film is going to be the first Telugu cinema to hit the cinema halls post the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. Directed by Sharan Koppisetty, Thimmarusu is the remake of the 2019 Kannada film Birbal Trilogy Case 1: Finding Vajramuni which itself was based on the 2017 Korean movie New Trial.## Produced by Mahesh S Koneru and Yarabolu Srujan under East Coast Productions, S Originals, the movie tipped to be a legal crime thriller. It also stars Priyanka Jawalkar and Ajay in the prominant roles. Sricharan Pakala has composed the music of the film. ## Satyadev was last seen in the Netflix anthology drama film, Pitta Kathalu. Consisting of four short film segments, Satyadev featured in the 4th segment, titled "Pinky", directed by Sankalp Reddy and written by Nanda Kishore Emani. ## Meanwhile, Thimmarusu's theatrical release comes as a confidence booster for other Telugu filmmakers. As theaters are slowly opening up in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, many films are gearing up for release in theaters. The Telangana film chamber had also requested producers to release their films only in theaters. ## Stay tuned...

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Fast & Furious 9 To Hit Indian Cinemas On August 19 In Five Languages
1801 days ago
Hollywood

Fast & Furious 9 To Hit Indian Cinemas On August 19 In Five Languages

Mumbai, July 8, 2021: If there was no covid-19 second wave, we would have been enjoying the high octane actioner, Fast & Furious 9 in theaters by now. But now, things are looking a lot better and the latest installment in Universal Pictures' F9 franchise, is gearing up for its big-screen debut in India. ## After taking the world box office by storm, F9 will officially be releasing in India on August 19 next month and is one of the first big-budget action spectacles being released exclusively in cinemas this year. The Justin Lin directorial will be releasing in English and dubbed versions of Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada languages. ## The Fast and Furious franchise is one of Hollywood's most successful franchises in India. Since the first Fast & Furious film, the franchise has collected over USD 5 billion worldwide. Talking about F9, it has grossed over $600 million worldwide and is the first Hollywood movie of the pandemic era to achieve this feat. ## F9 has already been released in the US, Canada, China, Russia, Korea, Hong Kong, and the Middle East. The global fan base around the series has only been on the rise, with many of them waiting with bated breath for F9 to release after the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic delayed it for over a year.## The sequel to The Fate of the Furious (2017) movie stars Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Jordana Brewster, Chris Bridges, Nathalie Emmanuel, Helen Mirren, and Charlize Theron from the last film while John Cena joins Cardi B and Ozuna as the new faces to the star-studded line-up. ## Apart from the mega-budget franchise, Universal will reportadly be releasing 6 other titles in the August to September window - ## Promising Young Woman - August 6## Old - August 13## The Croods: A New Age - August 27## Nobody - August 27## The Boss Baby: Family Business - September 10## The Forever Purge - September 17## Stay tuned...

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Siddharth Anand Joins Hands With Viacom18 Studios For India's First Aerial Action Film - Fighter Starring Hrithik Roshan And Deepika Padukone
1801 days ago
Bollywood

Siddharth Anand Joins Hands With Viacom18 Studios For India's First Aerial Action Film - Fighter Starring Hrithik Roshan And Deepika Padukone

Mumbai, July 8, 2021: Earlier this year on 10 January, director Siddharth Anand announced that he will be collaborating with Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone for his next film titled "Fighter". Siddharth Anand also turns producer with this film. Fighter also marks the first collaboration between Hrithik and Deepika. ## Announcing the film, Hrithik had said, "It is an honor for me as an actor to introduce & be a part of Mamta & Sid Anand's first production Fighter for MARFLIX! This one is special as it deepens my association with a director and friend whose journey I have witnessed from being an AD on my sets to directing me in Bang Bang & War. And now as he turns producer for FIGHTER, I can't seem to contain my excitement. This one is pure adrenaline for the heart and mind. So here goes!".## Fighter marks Hrithik's third film with Anand including Bang Band and War as the other two. Hrithik plays an Air Force Pilot for the first time in his career in Fighter, which is India's first-ever aerial action-thriller franchise. Although, Details of Deepika's character have been kept under wraps for the time being. ## Siddharth Anand, the director turns producer, has joined hands with Viacom18 Studios for this one of its kind films. The movie will be made on budget of around Rs. 250 crores. It has been designed for a global audience and salutes the valor, sacrifice, patriotism of our armed forces. The shooting of the film will start early next year and will be shot at locations across the world. Fighter will release later in the year 2022.## After a decade of entertaining you with hits that are close to your heart, we are all set to up the ante of your cinematic experience! Get ready to witness India’s first aerial action franchise #Fighter with @iHrithik and @deepikapadukone pic.twitter.com/r1eP89IkI8— Viacom18 Studios (@Viacom18Studios) July 8, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

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After WTC Final, Thala Ajith's Valimai Craze Reaches To Euro 2020
1802 days ago
Kollywood

After WTC Final, Thala Ajith's Valimai Craze Reaches To Euro 2020

Chennai, July 8, 2021: Ajith Kumar's upcoming film, Valimai, is no doubt one of the most-awaited Indian films. The H. Vinoth directorial was launched in 2019 and the shooting was going on with full swing, but then, the covid-19 pandemic happened, and like the rest of all, the Valimai shoot was also put on hold. ## After lockdown restrictions were lifted, Thala Ajith resumed shoot in October last and till February 2021, the film's shooting was wrapped, barring the foreign schedule. However, due to the second wave of covid-19, the last schedule couldn't go ahead as planned and makers were again left with no choice but to wait for the situation to get better. ## And now, as per the latest reports, the makers are planning a small schedule in Hyderabad before flying abroad to wrap up the movie. The expectations for the film are pre-eminent, and fans not only in India but also across the world are waiting for the film's release. For a long time now, Thala Ajith's fans are demanding an update regarding the first look poster or release plans. ## Recently, Thala Ajith's fans were seen holding a board asking for a Valimai update during the ICC World Test Championship Final between India and New Zealand, in Southampton, England. It was the first instance when the Valimai craze was seen at the international level. ## The craze, however, is getting bigger and bigger with each passing day. On Wednesday night (July 7), the Valimai mania hit the global stage again when one of the fans was seen demanding an update on the film during the second semi-final of EURO2020 between England and Denmark. This shows how much Ajith fans eagerly want to watch the film once it releases. ## Unprecedented Craze levels 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥After cricket... now at #EURO2020 too ! 🎉💖#ValimaiUpdate #Valimai #வலிமைதிருவிழா #வலிமை #ThalaAjith #AjithKumar #BoneyKapoor @BoneyKapoor pic.twitter.com/t98J4ZS882— Girish Johar (@girishjohar) July 8, 2021 ## Meanwhile, the fans' wait is going to be worth it as makers are now planning to release the first look motion poster on July 15. They had earlier planned to unveil the first look on Ajith Kumar's birthday on May 1st, but due to the covid-19 situation, they postponed it. ## Produced by Boney Kapoor under the banner Bayview Projects LLP, Valimai also stars Huma Qureshi, Pearle Maaney, and Kartikeya Gummakonda. The film's music is composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, whilst cinematography is performed by Nirav Shah. The makers are reportadly planning to release the film on Diwali this in multiple languages. ## Stay tuned...

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Megan Fox Expresses Her Desire To Play A Superhero Character In A Marvel Or DC Film
1802 days ago
Hollywood

Megan Fox Expresses Her Desire To Play A Superhero Character In A Marvel Or DC Film

Los Angeles, July 8, 2021: Hollywood actress, Megan Fox has done superhero films, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and a sequel to it, however, she played a human in the films. She also has done sci-fi action films such as the Transformers movie. ## However, the 35-year old actress has her sights set on gaining some superpowers. In a recent interview with InStyle (via People), Fox spoke about her acting ambitions, including potentially joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe or playing a character in DC films. ## "I won't lie, I do want to find a Marvel or a DC character that I've always wanted to play, and do one of those", she said. "People hate on you as an actor for that because it doesn't get you the big awards". She went on to say that she doesn't care about winning awards if she gets a chance to play a Marvel or DC character. ## Megan Fox became a mother at the age of 26 in 2012 and according to her, becoming a mother at age 26 gave her newfound purpose in this "horrendous, patriarchal, misogynistic hell that was Hollywood at the time". She recalled people having a "pervasive perception of me as a shallow succubus... for at least the first decade of my career". ## Since then, Fox has stepped back into the acting game, returning to horror movies for the first time since Jennifer's Body (2009) in Till Death, which was released last Friday (July 2). Going forward, she will be starring in Midnight in the Switchgrass alongside Bruce Willis and her boyfriend, Machine Gun Kelly, due to release on July 23, 2021. ## Stay tuned...

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Netflix's 'Delhi Crime' Creator Richie Mehta On Board For Producer Ronnie Screwvala's Series On Bhopal Gas Tragedy
1802 days ago
Digital Media

Netflix's 'Delhi Crime' Creator Richie Mehta On Board For Producer Ronnie Screwvala's Series On Bhopal Gas Tragedy

Mumbai, July 7, 2021: The Canadian film director and writer, Richie Mehta, who created and directed the International Emmy-winning Netflix series "Delhi Crime", has come on board for a web series based on the 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy. Mehta comes on board as writer, director, and showrunner for this show. ## Based on Dominique Lapierre and Javier Moro's 1997 book, "Five Past Midnight in Bhopal: The Epic Story of the World's Deadliest Industrial Disaster", the series will be produced by Ronnie Screwvala's RSVP Movies and Ramesh Krishnamoorthy's Global One Studios. ## The Bhopal disaster, also referred to as the Bhopal gas tragedy, was a gas leak incident on the night of 2–3 December 1984 at the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) pesticide plant in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is considered among the world's worst industrial disasters. Over 500,000 people were exposed to methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas. The highly toxic substance made its way into and around the small towns located near the plant. ## The makers have not yet signed up the series to a streaming or broadcast partner. According to Ronnie Screwvala, the makers are quite happy that they want to develop this series completely on their own, go with their own conviction, and go to somebody who buys into the makers' vision rather than being a bit of a mishmash of everyone. ## The series, which is likely to consist of six to eight one-hour episodes, is in development and will commence production in early 2022. RSVP's Sanaya Irani Zohrabi, Krishnamoorthy, and Mehta will serve as executive producers. Shaun Mehta (Amal) is co-writing. ## Meanwhile, Screwvala has several film projects in the pipeline in the form of "Pippa" "Sitara" "The Immortal Ashwatthama" and "Tejas". ## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar And Nupur Sanon Starrer, Filhaal 2 Mohabbat, Becomes The Most Viewed Indian Song On Youtube In 24 Hours
1802 days ago
Youtube

Akshay Kumar And Nupur Sanon Starrer, Filhaal 2 Mohabbat, Becomes The Most Viewed Indian Song On Youtube In 24 Hours

Mumbai, July 7, 2021: Akshay Kumar released his highly-awaited music video, Filhaal 2 Mohabbat, co-starring Kriti Sanon's sister Nupur Sanon, on July 6 at 3 PM. The duo reprises their roles as Dr. Kabir Malhotra and Meher Grewal from original Filhaal, which was released in November 2019 and has raked in over a billion views on YouTube.## The video shows Akshay's character recalling his old romance with Nupur's character, feeling sad about letting her slip away, and then tailing her on a bike as she goes on a drive with her husband, played by Ammy Virk. Akshay's character is also shown to be dancing at their wedding, smiling through his tears. However, the music video meets with a tragic end as Akshay died in the accident. ## Sung by B Praak and lyrics penned by Jaani, the music video released amid the huge expectation and it lived up to the expectations. As expected, the video received a huge response from the fans, resulted in, Filhaal 2 Mohabbat becomes the most viewed Indian song on Youtube in the first 24 hours of the release. ## As per the record, Filhaal 2 gained 50.9 million views in the first 24 hours and left way behind the second-ranked, "Slowly Slowly" by Guru Randhawa, which received 38 million views in the same time. Filhaal 2 is also the most liked Indian music video with 1.9 million likes in the first 24-hours. ## Earlier, Badshah's song "Paagal" received 75 million views in 24 hours, and surpassed the viewership record of "Boy with Luv" by K-pop group BTS and American singer Halsey. However, Youtube said in a statement that Badshah's record label, Sony Music India, had purchased advertisements from Google and YouTube that embedded the video or directed fans to it in some way. ## On September 13, 2019, YouTube announced that their charts will no longer include paid advertising views. In a statement to Forbes the following day, the platform also confirmed that "Based on our long-time criteria, Badshah did not qualify for our 24-hour debut records list, hence, his song "Paagal" is not in official records, benefitting Filhal 2 to top the Indian list. ## Stay tuned...

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RIP Dilip Kumar: Film Fraternity Mourns The Demise Of Legendary Actor Dilip Kumar
1802 days ago
Bollywood

RIP Dilip Kumar: Film Fraternity Mourns The Demise Of Legendary Actor Dilip Kumar

Mumbai, July 7, 2021: Dilip Kumar, India's acting icon, has died on Wednesday (July 7) morning at a Mumbai hospital after a prolonged illness. Aged 98, Dilip Kumar was credited with bringing the method style into Hindi cinema and was widely known as the "Tragedy King". ## Dilip Kumar started his acting career with Jwar Bhata in 1944 and acted in 62 films in a career that spanned over five decades. Starring in some of the all-time classic films, Kumar is widely regarded as the finest actor India has ever produced. Some of his best-known films include Aan, Daag, Devdas, Madhumati, Azaad, Mughal-e-Azam, Gunga Jamuna, Kranti, Karma, and Ram Aur Shyam.## The legendary actor was awarded the inaugural Filmfare Award for best actor in 1954 for the film "Daag" - a romantic drama film produced and directed by Amiya Chakravarty. In his career, Dilip Kumar won 8 Filmfare awards and is tied with Shah Rukh Khan for most wins. ## Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered the cinematic legend - ## Dilip Kumar Ji will be remembered as a cinematic legend. He was blessed with unparalleled brilliance, due to which audiences across generations were enthralled. His passing away is a loss to our cultural world. Condolences to his family, friends and innumerable admirers. RIP.— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 7, 2021 ## The Indian film fraternity took to social media and paid tribute to the iconic actor of the Indian cinema - ## T 3958 - An institution has gone .. whenever the history of Indian Cinema will be written , it shall always be 'before Dilip Kumar, and after Dilip Kumar' .. My duas for peace of his soul and the strength to the family to bear this loss .. 🤲🤲🤲Deeply saddened .. 🙏— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 7, 2021 ## pic.twitter.com/nPwM4myyOJ— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) July 7, 2021 ## Shared many moments with the legend...some very personal, some on stage. Yet, nothing really prepared me for his passing away. An institution, a timeless actor. Heartbroken.Deepest condolences to Sairaji🙏🏼#DilipKumar pic.twitter.com/Il8qaMOOhf— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) July 7, 2021 ## An Era comes to an END in the Indian Film Industry.Deeply Saddened by the passing of LEGEND #DilipKumar Saab. One of the GREATEST Actors India has ever produced,an Acting Institution & a National Treasure. Enthralled the world for several decades.May his soul Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com/f5Wb7ATs6T— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) July 7, 2021 ## Best actor indian cinema has ever seen and will ever see … #RIP Dilip Saab pic.twitter.com/XG0PM9mjX4— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) July 7, 2021 ## Farewell to the legendary thespian. I’ve been graced by your love and affection every time I’ve met you. Your kindness and words made one feel like your own. Farewell to my all time favourite actor. There’s nobody like you. Before you or after you. #Dilipkumar pic.twitter.com/LI3uB2O8yP— Mammootty (@mammukka) July 7, 2021 ## Dilip Kumarji was the doyen of Indian Cinema and will forever be remembered.Condolences to his family and friends. May the legend's soul rest in eternal peace. pic.twitter.com/s8kRj8cFdw— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) July 7, 2021 ## To the world many others may be heroes. To us actors, he was The Hero. #DilipKumar Sir has taken an entire era of Indian cinema away with him.My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Om Shanti 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/dVwV7CUfxh— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) July 7, 2021 ## Dilip Kumar Saab's contribution to the growth of Indian cinema is priceless. Rest in Peace sir. You will be missed— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) July 7, 2021 ## Dilip Kumar sahab is no more. The biggest talent in the Indian Film Industry has gone. Across generations he remained unmatched. While I send my condolences to his family, I celebrate his life and am grateful for having seen all his films and having known him. #RIPDilipSahab— Kirron Kher (@KirronKherBJP) July 7, 2021 ## The legend lives on!! There is and there will always be a part of #DilipKumar Saab in every Indian actor for generations to come! His performances were like magic. Thank you Sir for those amazing moments i could spend with you! You taught me so much about life, living & acting! pic.twitter.com/edlguQez9i— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) July 7, 2021 ## A timeless legend.. His towering brilliance will continue to be an inspiration to actors all around the world. A huge loss for Indian cinema...Rest in peace #DilipKumar Sir. You will be terribly missed 🙏 pic.twitter.com/N2NWjazqKz— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) July 7, 2021 ## Legendary Dilip Kumar garu no more . May his soul rest in peace . His contribution to Indian Cinema is unparalleled . An inspiration to actors across generations and generations to come . Dilip Saab will always be cherished , celebrated & missed . #DilipKumar pic.twitter.com/si58mEVYDA— Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) July 7, 2021 ## Dilip Kumar Saab, very few people have influenced Indian cinema the way you did. We have watched your movies and learnt from you.Rest in peace Sir 🙏🏼My heartfelt condolences to Sairaji. pic.twitter.com/u9V5CE81iE— Tamannaah Bhatia (@tamannaahspeaks) July 7, 2021 ## Adieu Dilip Saab . Unknown to you I have been your Eklavya.Thank you for the movies.Thank you for the language . Thank you for the dignity . Thank you for being socially responsible.Thank you🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/P5UeMUOQ8t— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) July 7, 2021 ## Dilip Kumar ji has left an indelible mark on world cinema. The greatest actor to ever grace the silver screen. His charm and versatility is unparalleled. Legends live forever! Rest in peace sir. 🙏— Ravi Teja (@RaviTeja_offl) July 7, 2021 ## Every now & then some individuals come along who single-handedly alter the present & write history... One such legend was Dilip saab for the world of cinema. pic.twitter.com/30LnjPTmZD— Madhuri Dixit Nene (@MadhuriDixit) July 7, 2021 ## Before I began my career my grand mom told me that seeing all Dilip Saab’s movies is all I would ever need to feel inspired and start learning the craft. An artist who was subtle, nuanced and never used unnecessary theatrics to portray his characters. pic.twitter.com/HuztFfsbxu— Emraan Hashmi (@emraanhashmi) July 7, 2021 ## We are all nothing but versions of you Dilip Saab. Every actor has studied you in awe. Wondering how you did it all. You were as close to PERFECT as it can get. As you return to your spiritual home. The prayers of millions are with you. pic.twitter.com/nMY6TAgv9N— Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) July 7, 2021 ## Dilip Kumar Saab ♥️The power of his being lies in his unmatchable body of work. Every time I have watched him portray legendary characters I felt like I was being swept away and yet being educated. Educated by his nuances, his silences, his unparalleled depth and his sheer aura pic.twitter.com/og2NTSSPqv— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) July 7, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

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Junglee Pictures Acquired Life Rights Of Jeevajothi Santhakumar Who Fought Legal Battle Against Dosa King, P Rajagopal
1803 days ago
Bollywood

Junglee Pictures Acquired Life Rights Of Jeevajothi Santhakumar Who Fought Legal Battle Against Dosa King, P Rajagopal

Mumbai, July 7, 2021: Vineet Jain of Junglee Pictures has acquired the life rights of Jeevajothi Santhakumar, who fought a lengthy legal battle against the dosa king, P. Rajagopal who was accused of the murder of Jeevajothi's husband Prince Santhakumar, and eventually being convicted of the crime by the Hon'ble Supreme Court.## Junglee Pictures has collaborated with the renowned screenwriter Bhavani Iyer to pen this story which traces the making of the rags-to-riches businessman, a connoisseur of food, who founded the biggest south Indian food chain that has over 100 outlets across 28 countries. It will also delve into how Rajagopal obsessively tried to take Jeevajothi, the daughter of one of his employees, as his third wife on the advice of an astrologer. ## Jeevajothi was already married to Prince Santhakumar and rejected P Rajagopal who was double her age at that time. The rejection didn't go well with the restaurant mogul, and after one attempted murder, he successfully orchestrated the murder of her husband Santhakumar. He was convicted for a 2001 murder, and began serving a life sentence in July 2019. Several days after his imprisonment, he had a heart attack and died. ## Jeevajothi Santhakumar, who is looking forward to sharing her story with the world, said to Bollywood Hungama, "I am overwhelmed and elated by Junglee Pictures’ decision to make a feature film about my legal and emotional battle with this affluent hotelier, a struggle that went on for 18 years. I am confident that seeing this story on the big screen will bring about a drastic change in the status quo of patriarchy". ## Bhavani Iyer, who also penned Raazi, collaborating with Junglee Pictures for the second time. She is excited to join Junglee Pictures again for an aspirational story of Jeevajothi Santhakumar who fought a long battle against an incredibly powerful person and has survived to tell the tale. "So in our story, one character is a true survivor, while the other is a classic example of what power and delusion can lead to. Writing this is a fabulous challenge and I am so excited to get started", Iyer said. ## The makers of the film will soon announce the star cast for this project based on a case that was covered nationwide and even internationally, for close to two decades until it finally culminated in a landmark Supreme Court judgment in 2019. The makers can not wait to tell the story on the silver screen. ## In our story, while one character is a true survivor, the other is a classic example of what power and delusion can lead to.— Junglee Pictures (@JungleePictures) July 7, 2021 ## Meanwhile, Junglee Pictures currently has two films in the pipeline – Badhaai Do featuring Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar, as well as "Doctor G" featuring Ayushmann Khuranna and Rakul Preet Singh. ## Stay tuned...

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Hollywood Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino Buys Los Angeles' Vista Theatre; Plans To Open It Around Christmas
1803 days ago
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Hollywood Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino Buys Los Angeles' Vista Theatre; Plans To Open It Around Christmas

Los Angeles, July 6, 2021: Hollywood filmmaker Quentin Tarantino has been a big believer in big-screen cinema. The star filmmaker and Oscar winner, who has written, directed, and produced several Hollywood films, runs his own theater, New Beverly Cinema, in Los Angeles, California. The historic movie theater recently opened its gate after almost a year. ## Now, Tarantino has announced that he has purchased Vista Theatre. It is a historic single-screen movie theater in Los Angeles, California, located in Los Feliz on the border with East Hollywood. While he showed his big belief in cinema-going, Tarantino commented during a recent episode of Dax Shepard's Armchair Expert podcast, that some of the big movie chains that have shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic "deserved to go". ## "I never like any theater closing, but some of these exhibitors that are going, they fucking deserve to go. They've taken all the specialness out of movies anyway, some of these chains", Tarantino told Shepard (according to variety), explaining that he doesn't believe a movie theater should "recreate my living room". ## Quentin Tarantino said that those who have shut down theaters due to the pandemic will regret it as he thinks boutique cinemas "will actually thrive in this time". Announcing the purchase of Vista Cinema, with plans for it to open around Christmas, the filmmaker said that they will show new stuff in it. ## "When we opened up the New Beverly about two weeks ago, in June, we sold out every single show. And I'll announce one thing here that people don't know yet: I bought the Vista (theater). We're going to probably open it up around Christmastime. And again, the only film", Tarantino said. ## "But it won't be a revival house — we'll show new movies that come out where they give us a film print, we'll show new stuff. It's not going to be like the New Beverly, the New Beverly has its own vibe. The Vista is like a crown jewel kind of thing. So it will be the best prints, we'll show older films, but they'll be like older films where you can hold a fortnight engagement", he added. ## Talking more about Vista Theater, it opened on October 9, 1923, as a single-screen theater. In addition to screening films, the theater also showed vaudeville acts on stage. The original seating capacity in the auditorium held space for 838 seats. The owners later removed every other row to allow for increased legroom, reducing the number of seats to 400. ## The Vista is now a first run theater, meaning they screen new movies and as Tarantino said, it will remain a first-run theater, and wherever possible, they will be screening 35mm prints.## Stay tuned...

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