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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Akshaye Khanna To Play Asuraguru Shukracharya In Prasanth Varma's Mahakali
260 days ago
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Akshaye Khanna To Play Asuraguru Shukracharya In Prasanth Varma's Mahakali

Hyderabad, September 30 - In October last year, filmmaker Prasanth Varma announced a female-led superhero movie Mahakali, in the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe, with an astonishing poster, showing a cosy moment between the girl and the tiger. Directed by a lady director, Puja Aparna Kolluru Mahakali, Mahakali is about Goddess Kali, an invincible warrior, the protector of the righteous, and the ultimate destroyer of evil. Ever since the announcement, fans have been asking for more updates regarding the film's cast, and the makers have finally dropped a big one. On Tuesday, September 30, the makers officially confirmed Bollywood actor Akshaye Khanna on board and also dropped the first look poster of his in the film. The first look introduces Akshaye as Shukracharya, the revered teacher and spiritual guide of the Asuras (demons) in the Hindu epic. The poster shows the actor in a fierce and intense avatar, with long grey hair tied in a top knot, a flowing beard, a sacred tilak on his forehead, and a glowing white eye that adds a supernatural aura to his presence. Set against a dark and fiery backdrop, the imagery perfectly captures the mystical world of the Asuras, with Khanna exuding authority and wisdom as their revered guru Produced by Riwaz Ramesh Duggal under the banner of RKD Studios, Mahakali is the maiden film of Akshaye in Telugu cinema. The actor's inclusion gives the film a significant advantage, apart from being part of PVCU. The film is currently in production and is expected to be wrapped by December this year. The release date is not locked yet. In the shadows of gods,rose the brightest flame of rebellion 🔥Presenting The Enigmatic #AkshayeKhanna as the eternal 'Asuraguru SHUKRACHARYA' from #Mahakali 🔱❤️‍🔥@PujaKolluru @RKDStudios #RKDuggal #RiwazRameshDuggal @ThePVCU pic.twitter.com/mclj39Q8z9— Prasanth Varma (@PrasanthVarma) September 30, 2025 Stay tuned...

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Prabhas' The Raja Saab Averts Direct Clash With Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan
260 days ago
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Prabhas' The Raja Saab Averts Direct Clash With Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan

Hyderabad, September 29 - Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted The Raja Saab trailer was launched on September 29, and the response has been superb. The romantic horror comedy, directed by Maruthi, is one of the most anticipated films of 2026, after getting postponed multiple times. Produced by People Media Factory, The Raja Saab was recently pushed back to January 9, 2026, from December 5, 2025, release. By doing that, the makers confirmed the clash with Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan, which is also scheduled to release on January 9. However, the makers have made another twist in the release date, as they seem to be in no mood to clash directly with the Tamil superstar. While the movie is sticking to January 9 in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada versions, the makers have pushed the release date back by a day in the Tamil version. In Tamil, The Raja Saab will hit the big screens on January 9, avoiding the direct clash with Jana Nayagan. While it may still not make much difference, it seems the makers want to give the best chance to the film to find the Tamil audience by not taking on the Tamil blockbuster head-on. The Raja Saab is the first of its kind film for Prabhas, who seems to be playing a dual role in the movie alongside Sanjay Dutt, Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan (in her Telugu film debut), Riddhi Kumar, Boman Irani, and Zarina Wahab. The plot revolves around a young man who sets his eyes on his ancestral property to ease him out of a cash crunch. Stay tuned...

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Pawan Kalyan's They Call Him OG Scored A Good First Weekend: On Course To Emerge As A Success Story
261 days ago
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Pawan Kalyan's They Call Him OG Scored A Good First Weekend: On Course To Emerge As A Success Story

Hyderabad, September 29 – Power star Pawan Kalyan's gangster action drama They Call Him OG has had a big first weekend at the worldwide box office. The film, directed by Sujeeth, has grossed an impressive 228 crore in just four days, consolidating its position as one of the biggest openers of 2025. After the huge opening day, the film maintained a decent hold over the weekend, with a natural dip in collections across both domestic and overseas markets. It has already become the highest-grossing film and the first 200 crores grosser of Pawan Kalyan's career in its opening stretch, underlining his enduring star power and massive fan following. As per the trade estimates, They Call Him OG needs to collect around 300 crore worldwide to break even and be termed a box office hit. With the momentum from the extended opening weekend, the target looks well within reach, provided the film maintains steady collections during the weekdays. The coming days will be critical in determining its long-term success. If They Call Him OG continues to perform strongly across regions, it could not only achieve break-even comfortably but also emerge as one of the standout commercial successes of the year. Stay tuned...

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They Call Him OG Hits 200 Crore Worldwide: First For Pawan Kalyan
262 days ago
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They Call Him OG Hits 200 Crore Worldwide: First For Pawan Kalyan

Hyderabad, September 28 – Power star Pawan Kalyan's gangster action drama They Call Him OG continues its solid run at the global box office. The Sujeeth directorial has now crossed the coveted 200 crore milestone worldwide, marking the first-ever film in Pawan Kalyan's career to achieve this feat. Released with massive hype, the film opened to historic numbers and registered one of the biggest debuts ever for an Indian film. Despite a noticeable dip after the record-breaking start, They Call Him OG managed to hold steady on Saturday, thanks to the superstar's unparalleled fan base and solid performance in the Telugu states. The worldwide collection of the film stands at approximately 200 crores in 3 days. The film's action-heavy narrative and stylish presentation have clicked with the audience, while Pawan Kalyan’s commanding screen presence has been the driving force behind its box office run so far. Its performance in overseas markets has also contributed significantly to the overall tally, with the 3-day overseas cum stands at around 55 crores. With They Call Him OG crossing 200 crores, Pawan Kalyan has now joined the elite club of South Indian superstars to score the milestone without much support from the Hindi market. The milestone also strengthens Sujeeth's position as a director capable of delivering big-ticket spectacles. The coming weekdays will be crucial in determining how high this film can eventually go, but for now, Pawan Kalyan has scored a career-defining box office triumph. Stay tuned...

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They Call Him OG Becomes Pawan Kalyan's Biggest Grosser In 2 Days
263 days ago
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They Call Him OG Becomes Pawan Kalyan's Biggest Grosser In 2 Days

Hyderabad, September 27 - After the record-breaking opening, power star Pawan Kalyan's gangster action drama They Call Him OG witnessed a big drop on its second day, but the hold was good enough to make it the career biggest grosser of the superstar. Directed by Sujeeth, the film stormed the global box office with an opening of 144 crores worldwide (including premieres), marking not only Pawan Kalyan's career-best start but also one of the highest openings for an Indian film ever. However, Friday witnessed a significant drop of nearly 80%, bringing in around 28-29 crores worldwide gross. Despite the fall, OG has already overtaken the lifetime collection of Pawan Kalyan's Bheemla Nayak (₹158.5 crores) in just two days, becoming his biggest grosser. The film now stands at an estimated 172 crores worldwide gross, including approximately 123 crores from India alone. After the massive worldwide pre-sales of 98 crores, OG opened to mixed to positive reviews, which laid the foundation for a big start. However, the bigger-than-expected drop on the second day might have rung alarm bells, even though it is a norm for South Indian films to witness a decline in collection after a strong start. Produced by DVV Entertainment, OG needs to gross around 300 crores worldwide to break even. Ideally, such break-even targets should be achieved easily with the kind of opening OG had, but the same can't be said when it comes to South Indian films, which can take drastic turns, depending on word of mouth. OG, however, has the holiday advantage, which should help it score steadily. But it needs to be seen how things actually pan out in the coming days, which are crucial for its box office success. Stay tuned...

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Pawan Kalyan's They Call Him OG Beats Rajinikanth's Coolie To Score Biggest Box Office Opening of 2025 In India
264 days ago
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Pawan Kalyan's They Call Him OG Beats Rajinikanth's Coolie To Score Biggest Box Office Opening of 2025 In India

Mumbai, September 26 - Power star Pawan Kalyan has unleashed a box office storm with his gangster action drama They Call Him OG. The film has opened to record-breaking numbers domestically, registering the biggest opening of 2025, surpassing superstar Rajinikanth's Coolie, which belongs to a similar action-packed genre. Directed by Sujeeth, They Call Him OG scored an estimated 100 crore gross on its opening day at the Indian box office, including around 25 crore from premiere shows alone. This stellar start has eclipsed Coolie, which debuted with approximately 77 crore gross just last month. In terms of records, OG now holds the seventh-biggest opening ever for a Telugu film and the eighth-biggest for an Indian movie in the domestic market. In the Telugu states, the film has registered the third-highest opening day, trailing only behind RRR, starring Jr. NTR and Ram Charan, and Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule. Meanwhile, at the worldwide box office, OG has grossed around 140 crores, which is in the same range as Jr. NTR's Devara (142 crores) and Thalapathy Vijay's Leo (142.90 crores), featuring among the top 10 biggest Indian openers globally. It has beaten Prabhas' Saaho (130 crores). With this phenomenal start, OG is set to become Pawan Kalyan's highest-grossing film ever as early as its second day, surpassing Bheemla Nayak (158.50 crore lifetime). Needless to say, the film also marks the actor's biggest-ever opening, comfortably beating his earlier release Hari Hara Veera Mallu. Stay tuned...

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Top Films With 100 Crore Openings At The Indian Box Office: Prabhas Dominates With Five Films
264 days ago
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Top Films With 100 Crore Openings At The Indian Box Office: Prabhas Dominates With Five Films

Hyderabad, September 26 - The Indian box office has seen several historic milestones over the last few years, but only a few films have managed to cross the coveted 100 crore mark on the first day in the domestic market. Dominated by Telugu origin films, the elite club is reserved for the biggest spectacles that not only ride on star power but also on unprecedented hype, massive release scales, and pan-India appeal. At the very top of the list is Pan India superstar Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule, which stormed into cinemas with an earth-shattering 209 crore opening in India — the biggest single-day haul ever recorded in the country. Close on its heels are director SS Rajamouli's blockbusters RRR and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, which grossed 156 crore and 153 crore respectively, setting benchmarks that seemed unbeatable at the time. Yash's KGF Chapter 2 followed with 134.50 crore, while Prabhas made his mark again with Kalki 2898 AD at 116 crore, Salaar at 107.10 crore, Saaho at 105 crore and Adipurush at 102.50 crore gross. The latest film in this prestigious club is Pawan Kalyan's They Call Him OG, which is estimated to gross over 100 crores in India. What's remarkable is that, except for one film, every single one of these 100 crore openers comes from South Indian cinema. The Telugu industry, in particular, has redefined the meaning of a "mass opening" in Indian cinema. Backed by visionary filmmakers like Rajamouli, Sukumar, Nag Ashwin, and Prashanth Neel, and powered by stars such as Allu Arjun, Prabhas, Ram Charan, Jr NTR, and Yash, these films have created a cultural and commercial wave that Bollywood has yet to match. Today, breaching the 100 crore mark on opening day in India has become the ultimate benchmark for any big-ticket release. With upcoming projects from the same powerhouses — be it sequels, mythological spectacles, or high-octane action dramas — the club is only expected to expand further. As Indian cinema continues to scale new heights, these films remain towering examples of how a perfect mix of scale, vision, and star power can turn a release into a nationwide festival. Films With 100 Crore Openings At The Indian Box Office Rank Film Title Day 1 India Gross Original Language 1.Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024)₹ 209.20 CrTelugu2.RRR (2022)₹ 156.00 CrTelugu 3.Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017)₹ 153.00 CrTelugu 4.KGF: Chapter 2 (2022)₹ 134.50 CrKannada 5.Kalki 2898 AD₹ 116.00 CrTelugu 6.Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire (2023)₹ 107.10 CrTelugu 7.Saaho (2019)₹ 105.00 CrTelugu8.Adipurush (2023)₹ 102.50 CrHindi9.They Call Him OG (2025)₹ 101.50 CrTelugu Stay tuned...

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Prabhas' The Raja Saab Trailer Release Date Revealed
265 days ago
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Prabhas' The Raja Saab Trailer Release Date Revealed

Hyderabad, September 28 - The wait for Prabhas' much-anticipated romantic horror comedy film The Raja Saab is going to end soon. Directed by Maruthi, the movie is scheduled to release on January 9, 2026, in multiple languages on the occasion of the Sankranthi festival. The film's theatrical trailer has reportedly been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with a U/A certificate with an approved runtime of 3 minutes and 30 seconds. This comes as exciting news for fans who have been eager to get a full glimpse of the actor's new outing after the teaser dropped in June. The makers announced that the trailer will be released digitally on September 29 at 6 PM, ad as per reports, the same will be attached to Rishab Shetty's Kantara: Chapter 1, which hits cinemas on October 2, 2025. This strategy ensures a massive nationwide reach, as Shetty's epic prequel is one of the most awaited pan-India releases of the year. The combination promises high-voltage buzz at the box office with fans of both stars converging in theatres. The Raja Saab is said to be a horror-comedy with a blend of romance and action, marking a fresh genre experiment for Prabhas. Co-starring Sanjay Dutt, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Riddhi Kumar, the film is being produced on a grand scale by People Media Factory. With the trailer launch now around the corner, anticipation is set to skyrocket as the makers prepare to showcase Prabhas in a never-before-seen avatar. Stay tuned...

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Pawan Kalyan's OG Director Sujeeth Joins SS Rajamouli, Prashanth Neel, and Lokesh Kanagaraj In The Back-To-Back 100 Crore Openers
265 days ago
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Pawan Kalyan's OG Director Sujeeth Joins SS Rajamouli, Prashanth Neel, and Lokesh Kanagaraj In The Back-To-Back 100 Crore Openers

Hyderabad, September 25 - Scoring 100 crore worldwide on the very first day is one of the toughest milestones in Indian cinema. Though the milestone is now not out of reach, only a handful of films have achieved that, and only 4 directors have managed to achieve this back-to-back. Director Sujeeth, who has patiently worked on superstar Pawan Kalyan's They Call Him OG after Prabhas-fronted Saaho, has joined the elite league of SS Rajamouli, Prashanth Neel, and Lokesh Kanagaraj in delivering back-to-back 100 crores openers at the worldwide box office. 1. SS Rajamouli – Baahubali 2 (2017), RRR (2022) The pioneer of pan-Indian blockbusters, Rajamouli redefined the Indian box office. Baahubali 2 shocked the trade with an earth-shattering 200+ crore day one, followed by RRR, which repeated the magic with another 200 crore+ worldwide opening. He is the only Indian director to achieve this feat. 2. Prashanth Neel – KGF Chapter 2 (2022), Salaar (2023) Neel proved his mettle as a mass-action storyteller with Kannada superstar Yash-fronted KGF: Chapter 2 and cemented it with Pan-India superstar Prabhas-fronted Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire. Both films crossed 150+ crore globally on day one, making him one of the few to achieve this consistency. 3. Lokesh Kanagaraj – Leo (2023), Coolie (2025) Lokesh has become the face of Tamil cinema's new-age mass entertainers. After Thalapathy Vijay's Leo scored a 140 crore+ opening, the mavrick filmmaker followed it up with superstar Rajinikanth's Coolie, which became the first Tamil movie to take the opening of 150+ crores worldwide. 4. Sujeeth – Saaho (2019), They Call Him OG (2025) Sujeeth surprised the industry with Prabhas-starrer action thriller Saaho's 125+ crore global debut and has now repeated the feat with superstar Pawan Kalyan's gangster action thriller They Call Him OG. With this, he officially joins the league of filmmakers delivering consecutive ₹100 crore openers. Stay tuned...

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Pawan Kalyan's They Call Him OG Scores Record Paid Previews At The Indian Box Office
265 days ago
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Pawan Kalyan's They Call Him OG Scores Record Paid Previews At The Indian Box Office

Hyderabad, September 24 - Power Star Pawan Kalyan has set the box office on fire with his much-awaited gangster action thriller They Call Him OG. The film, directed by Sujeeth, had its paid premieres today (September 24), ahead of its grand theatrical release tomorrow, and the response has been nothing short of phenomenal. According to early trade reports, OG grossed over 23+ crores (official soon) from paid premieres in India alone, surpassing the record previously held by Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veera Mallu (15 crores). This marks the biggest-ever paid premiere collections at the Indian box office. What makes the feat more historic is the bookings, which have already scaled 98 crores worldwide for the opening day, including premieres. Of this, India accounts for 65 crores, while international markets contributed 33 crores. These numbers make OG the highest advance-grosser ever for a non-pan India Telugu release. With such staggering momentum, trade circles are confident that They Call Him OG will comfortably breach the 150 crore worldwide opening mark. The movie stands a chance to enter the top 5 biggest Indian openers at the worldwide box office, and if it manages to do so, it will become the biggest grosser of Pawan Kalyan on its opening day. Stay tuned...

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They Call Him OG Becomes Pawan Kalyan's Biggest Opener With Advance Booking
266 days ago
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They Call Him OG Becomes Pawan Kalyan's Biggest Opener With Advance Booking

Hyderabad, September 24 - Power star Pawan Kalyan's gangster action thriller They Call Him OG is set to storm the box office. The film has been receiving an exceptional response in pre-sales, not just in India but also in international markets. Directed by Sujeeth, They Call Him OG still has a few hours left for the release, and even before that, it has become Pawan Kalyan's biggest opener ever. The advance booking of the film is nearing 75 crores worldwide for the opening day, making it the biggest opener for the superstar. The previous biggest opener of PK was Hari Hara Veera Mallu, which scored approximately 67 crores worldwide on its opening day. OG, meanwhile, is heading towards taking a 2x start of HHVM, with trade believes that it might even take the opening of 150+ crores gross globally. It will be quite astonishing if OG manages to take the opening of 150+ crores, as it will be very close to PK's biggest lifetime worldwide grosser Bheemla Nayak (158.50 crores). Irrespective of what the opening will be, one thing is clear that OG will become the actor's biggest grosser within two days, which will probably be a record for a film featuring an A-lister. OG is heading towards scoring 90-100 crores pre-sales for the opening day. So far, it has grossed approximately 45 crores in India and 30 crores overseas, including the premiere shows. The pre-sales momentum has been excellent for OG, which is easily the most hyped film of PK in recent times. Produced by DVV Entertainment, OG stars Pawan Kalyan in the titular role, alongside Emraan Hashmi (in his Telugu film debut), Priyanka Mohan, Arjun Das, Sriya Reddy and Prakash Raj. The film revolves around a gangster named Ojas Gambheera who returns to Mumbai following his ten-year disappearance to kill another crime boss, Omi Bhau. Stay tuned...

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Pawan Kalyan's They Call Him OG Faces Risk In Overseas Markets
267 days ago
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Pawan Kalyan's They Call Him OG Faces Risk In Overseas Markets

Hyderabad, September 23 - Pawan Kalyan’s much-awaited action drama They Call Him OG is gearing up for a massive worldwide release, amid massive hype and strong pre-sales. Advance bookings in key territories like North America have been encouraging, with record-breaking ticket pre-sales. However, despite the hype, the film faces some real challenges overseas, which could impact its overall box office numbers. One major concern is the timely delivery of content to cinemas across multiple territories. Reports indicate that digital prints have yet to be fully dispatched in some overseas markets, raising fears of premiere cancellations or delayed screenings. ⚠️ Press Release (Safety)#YorkCinemas #TheyCallHimOG#OGMovie #Update pic.twitter.com/xoLCVV5oEU— York Cinemas (@yorkcinemas) September 22, 2025 Overseas distributors have already issued warnings to the makers regarding the continued delay in the product. Some of the theatre chains have confirmed the inability to screen the movie due to no content, while the North American distributor of the film, Prathyangira Cinemas, has shared that the Tamil version of OG will not be released there due to unavoidable content delays. Since overseas openings rely heavily on early premiere shows, even small disruptions can dent collections in crucial markets like the USA and Canada. Adding to the complication, the film has been certified with an A rating in India for its heavy violence, which could restrict audiences in certain international territories or invite additional censor edits. Due to unavoidable content delays, the Tamil version of #TheyCallHimOG will not be releasing in North America. However, the Telugu and Hindi versions will be screened across the region as planned. We sincerely regret the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding and…— Prathyangira Cinemas (@PrathyangiraUS) September 23, 2025 The financial stakes are equally high. They Call Him OG has already set lofty expectations, with trade estimates projecting over 50 crore from overseas on Day 1 alone. While strong advance sales show promise, the pressure to meet such numbers is immense. A shortfall in overseas earnings could place additional strain on domestic markets to balance the film’s breakeven targets. The issues are created by the makers themselves, as reports say that the post-production work is still going on, with just a day left for the premiere. This is not the first time a Telugu film has faced such issues, as these kinds of problems have arisen in the past as well. But despite the experience, things haven't changed much for the industry. With too much of frustration(Pressnote)#TheyCallHimOG pic.twitter.com/HvApV17N27— 4Seasons Creations AS (@4SeasonCreation) September 23, 2025 Despite these risks, Pawan Kalyan's star power and the film’s high production values ensure that anticipation remains strong. If distribution hurdles are resolved quickly and audience reception is positive, They Call Him OG still has every chance of delivering one of the biggest overseas performances for a Telugu film. Stay tuned...

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