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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Box Office: Jr. NTR's 'Devara: Part 1' Tops 300 Crore Worldwide Gross
627 days ago
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Box Office: Jr. NTR's 'Devara: Part 1' Tops 300 Crore Worldwide Gross

Mumbai, October 2 - Telugu superstar Jr. NTR's action drama Devara: Part 1 is heading towards emerging as a big success at the box office and has crossed 300 crores gross collection worldwide, becoming the second movie of the actor to do so after RRR. ## Directed by Koratala Siva, Devara: Part 1 has grossed approximately 286 crores at the worldwide box office through the first Tuesday (5 days). The biz has exploded domestically today, on the first Wednesday due to the Gandhi Jayanti national holiday, crossing 300 crores gross as I type this. ## Devara is the second film of Jr. NTR to breach the milestone of 300 crores gross after SS Rajamouli's directorial RRR, co-starring Ram Charan. As said, the latest blockbuster is the first solo film of Jr. NTR to gross 300 crores globally, emerging as a big success. ## It is the second Telugu movie after Kalki 2898 AD, and 5th Indian title of 2024 to enter the 300 crores gross club at the global box office. Kalki remains the only film of the year (so far) to hit the 1000 crores milestone worldwide.## The worldwide popularity Jr. NTR gained after RRR is hugely benefitting him with Devara, which, otherwise received a mixed reception. The Hindi version of the film has turned out to be a sleeper success and with the holiday season approaching, the movie is expected to emerge as a big success in the dubbed version.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Devara: Part 1' First Tuesday (Day 5) Early Estimates
627 days ago
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Box Office: 'Devara: Part 1' First Tuesday (Day 5) Early Estimates

Hyderabad, October 1 - After a decent hold on its first Monday, superstar Jr. NTR's action drama Devara: Part 1 is having a fantastic hold on Tuesday as tomorrow's holiday of Gandhi Jayanti gives the boost to the movie in the evening and night shows. ## It is common for the movies to witness a drop during the weekdays, especially when word of mouth is mixed. But due to the national holiday benefit tomorrow, Devara witnessing a rock solid hold as early estimates suggest the collection in the range of 8-9 crores gross in Telugu states with a minor jump over Monday's collection. ## Apart from AP-TG, the other Southern states are also witnessing a stronghold with a minor jump as collections are expected to be in the range of 2.50+ crores gross in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala on Tuesday. The chance of collection going further is also there depending on mass belts. ## The Hindi belt is proving to be a surprise region for Devara as far as the box office outcome is concerned. After a good collection in the first 4 days, the movie is witnessing a jump on its 5th day as it is expected to gross in the range of 5-5.50 crores in the North India belt. ## The dubbed Hindi version of Devara is expected to score 4-4.50 crores net while the all-India gross is estimated to be in the range of 15.50-16.50 crores (13.50 crores net) on Tuesday. This takes the total collection to around 220+ crores gross (187 crores net) domestically in 5 days, per estimates. ## Devara is expected to see a big boost in collection on October 2nd due to the national holiday of Gandhi Jayanti. As the holiday period is approaching and the lack of competition, Devara is expected to remain decent to good in the coming days. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Devara: Part 1' First Monday (Day 4) Early Estimates
628 days ago
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Box Office: 'Devara: Part 1' First Monday (Day 4) Early Estimates

Hyderabad, September 30 - After the superb opening weekend of approximately 190 crores gross, superstar Jr. NTR's action drama Devara: Part 1 witnessed the first major drop of over 60% on its first Monday which was a working day. ## In Telugu states, Devara is expected to gross in the range of 7-8 crore on its 4th day, as per estimates while in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, the movie is expected to score 2 crore gross. It is once again the North belt which is holding well as the movie is expected to gross 5-6 crores in this region. ## The dubbed Hindi version of Devara has a good hold for an estimated 3.50-4 crores net collection. Overall, the movie is expected to gross 14-15 crores (12-13 crores net) collection on Monday, pushing its total to over 200 crores gross at around 204 crores (173 crores net) in 4 days, per estimates. ## The Hindi version is heading towards success after scoring an estimated 31 crore net (36+ crores gross) in 4 days. Devara is expected to hold its ground on Tuesday before the big holiday of Gandhi Jayanti on October 2nd which is likely to provide a big boost to the collection.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Devara: Part 1' First Sunday/Third Day Early Estimates
629 days ago
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Box Office: 'Devara: Part 1' First Sunday/Third Day Early Estimates

Hyderabad, September 29 - Superstar Jr. NTR's action drama Devara: Part 1 clocked in a huge approximately 190 crores gross in its domestic opening weekend after the superb first Sunday collection with a decent jump over Saturday figures. ## In Telugu states, Devara showed a good hold on Sunday with a slight jump for an estimated 26 crores gross. In Karnataka, the movie is expected to gross in the range of 5.50-6 crore while in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, around 2.50 crore gross is expected. ## It was once again the Hindi belt which witnessed a jump as word of mouth continued to spread in mass centres. Devara is estimated to gross in the range of 13 crores in North India as the Hindi version is looking to score 10.50-11 crores net with a good jump of over 15% from Saturday. ## Overall, Devara is expected to gross in the range of 47-48 crores (40+ crores net) on its third day/first Sunday at the domestic box office in all versions. There is a chance of the collection going further depending on the mass centres. ## Word of mouth is mixed for Devara as it is heading to the crucial weekdays which will determine its biz. There is the Gandhi Jayanti holiday coming on October 2nd which is expected to give a boost to the film's collection as it is looking at the good first-week total. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Devara: Part 1' Second Day/First Saturday Early Estimates
630 days ago
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Box Office: 'Devara: Part 1' Second Day/First Saturday Early Estimates

Hyderabad, September 28 - After the sensational opening day, Jr. NTR-fronted action drama Devara: Part 1 scored a good hold on its first Saturday with a drop of around 50% which is expected for a South Indian movie with massive opening. ## On its second day, Devara is estimated to gross 26-27+ crores in Telugu states while 6-7 crore gross is expected in Karnataka and 2.50-3 crores is from Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Amid the expected drop in South Indian states, the North India belt witnessed a jump as Devara is estimated to gross in the range of 11-12 crores in this region. ## The Hindi version of the movie is turning out to be a surprise box office success. After the good opening day of 7.50 crores net, the dubbed version scored a jump of 15-20% on Saturday for an estimated 8.50-9 crores net collection.## Overall, Devara is estimated to gross in the range of 47-48 crores (40 crores net) on its second day at the domestic box office which is a fantastic collection. The total collection of the movie is around 122 crores net (144 crores gross) in 2 days, per estimates. ## There is a possibility of a higher collection on day 2 if mass centers are said strong as the opening day. The advances for Sunday are decent as the opening weekend is expected to be in the range of 180-190 crores gross which is an excellent collection. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Devara: Part 1' Scored All-Time Second Biggest Opening In Telugu States
631 days ago
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Box Office: 'Devara: Part 1' Scored All-Time Second Biggest Opening In Telugu States

Hyderabad, September 28 - Telugu superstar Jr. NTR's Devara: Part 1 was released on September 27 and took an excellent opening of 145 crores gross collection at the worldwide box office, including approximately 98 crore gross in India and 47 crore gross overseas. ## While the worldwide opening of Devara is the 6th biggest for an Indian movie, it performed exceptionally well in 2 Telugu states (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) to score the second biggest start there, behind only RRR, which also starred Jr. NTR with Ram Charan. ## Devara grossed an estimated 74.30 crores in AP-TG on its first day, behind RRR which scored over 100 crores gross collection in Telugu states. The latest blockbuster has beaten Prabhas-fronted Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire's 67 crores, and Kalki 2898 AD's 66 crore AP/TG opening day totals. ## Devara: Part 1 is the second biggest Indian opener of 2024, behind Prabhas-fronted Kalki 2898 AD which grossed approximately 178 crore gross. It is also the biggest and first 100 crores solo opening for Jr. NTR, beating Aravinda Sametha (58 crores gross) and overall second biggest behind RRR (223 crores) which is also the biggest Indian opener. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Jr. NTR's 'Devara: Part 1' Scored Second Biggest Opening of 2024
631 days ago
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Box Office: Jr. NTR's 'Devara: Part 1' Scored Second Biggest Opening of 2024

Hyderabad, September 28 - Telugu superstar Jr. NTR has displayed his sheer stardom with action drama Devara: Part 1 which shattered projections to score one of the biggest openings for an Indian movie of all-time and the second biggest of 2024 at the worldwide box office with close to 150 crores gross collection. ## Directed by Koratala Siva, Devara had a sensational opening day, grossing approximately 145 crores at the worldwide box office. In India, the movie grossed approximately 98 crores (82.50 crores net) collection while the overseas collection is an estimated 47 crores, including premieres. ## Devara has taken one of the biggest openings in Telugu states with approximately 74 crores gross. The movie surprised in the dubbed Hindi version to take a very good opening of 7.50 crores net (9 crores gross), and this is driven by the growing popularity of Jr. NTR in the Hindi belt. ## The worldwide opening of 145 crores is the second biggest of 2024 for the Indian movie, behind only Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted Kalki 2898 AD which minted approximately 178 crores gross. Devara also has the second biggest opening of the year at the domestic as well as overseas box office, behind Kalki. ## Overall, Devara is the 7th biggest Indian opener of all time at the global box office, behind RRR, Baahubali 2, Kalki, Salaar: Part 1, KGF: Chapter 2, and Leo. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Devara: Part 1' Opening Day/First Friday Early Estimates
631 days ago
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Box Office: 'Devara: Part 1' Opening Day/First Friday Early Estimates

Hyderabad, September 27 - Telugu superstar Jr. NTR's action drama Devara: Part 1 has set the box office on fire to score one of the biggest openings for an Indian movie at the domestic box office, and by far the biggest solo start for the actor. ## The movie recorded sensational pre-sales which led to the foundation of a monstrous start and after the early morning and midnight shows, where it scored decent word of mouth, Devara was unstoppable throughout the day with excellent occupancies, especially in Telugu states. ## According to early estimates, Devara is looking to gross 70+ crore in two Telugu states (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) which is easily one of the biggest starts there. In Karnataka, the movie is expected to gross in the range of 10-11 crores and an estimated 2.50 crore gross is expected in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. ## Devara surprises in the Hindi belt with the better-than-expected opening. The movie scored decent pre-sales in Hindi which indicated in the mid-single digit score. However, due to decent word of mouth, the spot booking got a boost. Per estimates, the film scored 7+ crore net collection in Hindi (8.25+ crore gross) which is a good start. ## Overall, Devara is estimated to gross around 90 crores (77 crores net) collection on its opening day which is the second biggest of the year after Kalki 2898 AD. While the opening is sensational, it needs to be seen how it performs over the weekend though it is expected to hold well due to word of mouth. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Devara: Part 1' Scored 75+ Crores Worldwide Pre-Sales For Opening Day
632 days ago
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Box Office: 'Devara: Part 1' Scored 75+ Crores Worldwide Pre-Sales For Opening Day

Hyderabad, September 27 - Telugu superstar Jr. NTR's much-awaited Devara: Part 1 has finally hit the big screens amid huge anticipation and the back of sensational pre-sales. Koratala Siva directs the movie which also stars Saif Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor in prominent roles. ## Devara has scored huge pre-sales for the opening day. In India, the movie has minted approximately 45+ crore gross while overseas sales are $3.6 million (30 crore) for the worldwide advance booking of 75+ crore gross which also includes premiere sales. ## For the opening weekend, the action drama has minted over 90+ in advance sales which is one of the highest for an Indian title. The movie is expected to take an opening of 125+ crores gross at the worldwide box office, which will be the second biggest of 2024 after Kalki 2898 AD. ## Produced by Yuvasudha Arts and NTR Arts, the film stars Jr. NTR in dual roles, alongside Saif Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor in their first Telugu film. Shruti Marathe, Prakash Raj, Srikanth, Shine Tom Chacko, Narain, Kalaiyarasan and Murali Sharma appear in supporting parts. ## Stay tuned...

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Jr. NTR's 'Devara: Part 1' Opening Day Box Office Expectations
633 days ago
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Jr. NTR's 'Devara: Part 1' Opening Day Box Office Expectations

Mumbai, September 26 - Telugu superstar Jr. NTR returns to the big screens with director Koratala Siva's action drama Devara: Part 1 which is set to unleash at the box office tomorrow, September 27. It is the actor's first film since SS Rajamouli's directorial blockbuster RRR in March 2022. ## Devara has been creating waves with its advance booking response for the last few days. The movie's pre-sales have crossed 40 crores gross for the opening day in India (including block seats) while worldwide sales have surpassed the 75 crores mark which is one of the biggest for an Indian movie.## The historic pre-sales response to Devara has confirmed 100+ crores worldwide start at the box office and this will be Jr. NTR's back-to-back 100 crores opener and first solo movie to take this sort of opening at the box office. While the pre-sales aren't encouraging in the Hindi belt, the same is not the case in South Indian regions where tickets are getting sold out within minutes. The movie is having the best response in Telugu states where bookings are simply historic, followed by Karnataka and a decent response in Tamil Nadu. ## Given the pre-sales trend and how the market has behaved in the past, Devara is expected to score the opening in the range of 70 crore gross in Telugu states (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana). This will be one of the biggest openings ever in this part of the country if the projection holds. Apart from AP/TG, Karnataka is another strong market for Telugu stars and pre-sales there are excellent. The movie is expected to score 10+ crores gross collection in the state. In Tamil Nadu and Kerala, Devara is heading towards the opening in the range of 3 crore gross with a large contribution from TN.## The North India is the market to watch out for Devara as far as the box office is concerned. Post RRR, there have been high expectations from Jr. NTR to deliver in Hindi which has become a strong market for Telugu movies. The pre-sales of the movie in Hindi hasn't been that strong but are still better than some of recent Bollywood movies featuring top stars. ## In Hindi, the movie is expected to take an opening of 5-6 crore gross which can be called a decent start. If it manages to get positive word of mouth, Devara has a real shot at scoring a healthy collection. Including all versions, the domestic opening of Devara is expected to be around 85-90 crores. ## The overseas pre-sales are also sensational and Devara is headed to take the opening of around $5 million (40 crores gross), for a worldwide opening of around 125 crores gross. If the projection holds, it will be the second biggest opening of 2024 after Prabhas-fronted Kalki 2898 AD. ## Jr. NTR's popularity is at an all-time high post the mega success of RRR and the numbers coming in from the domestic and international markets for Devara are a true statement of his sheer stardom which is growing day by day not just in India but internationally as well. ## Stay tuned...

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Jr. NTR's 'Devara: Part 1' Advance Booking Starts On An Excellent Note In India
635 days ago
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Jr. NTR's 'Devara: Part 1' Advance Booking Starts On An Excellent Note In India

Hyderabad, September 24 - Telugu superstar Jr. NTR will return to the big screen after more than 2 years since blockbuster RRR (2022) with the action drama Devara: Part 1 which is scheduled to be released on September 27. In other news, Devara is NTR's first solo release in 6 years since Aravindha Sametha (2018). ## Post RRR, Jr. NTR's popularity has skyrocketed not just in India but internationally also and now, the same is being reflected in the pre-sales of Devara which is on the rampage mode. The film's pre-sales are nearing 50 crore gross worldwide for the opening day (including $2+ million in the USA) with still a couple of days left for the release.## The booking of Koratala Siva's directorial opened yesterday in India and as soon as the ticket went on sale, the available shows started getting filled in no time. Currently, the total opening day pre-sales of the movie at the domestic market have crossed 20 crore gross (including block seats) with still more than 2 days left for the shows to begin. ## Considering the pre-sales trend in India and overseas, Devara is a sure shot to emerge Jr. NTR's biggest solo opener at the worldwide box office. Aravindha Sametha at present is the biggest solo opening-day grosser for the actor with approximately 58 crore worldwide gross collection. ## It needs to be seen how far Devara can go at the box office, but the trade is projecting around $5 million (42 crores gross) overseas start and easily over 50 crore gross in India and with such projection, the movie is in a very good position to open with 100 crores worldwide gross. If this happens, Jr. NTR will be only the second Telugu actor to deliver a solo 100 crores opening after Prabhas. ## Stay tuned...

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Jr. NTR's 'Devara: Part 1' Worldwide Pre-Release Theatrical Business Details
639 days ago
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Jr. NTR's 'Devara: Part 1' Worldwide Pre-Release Theatrical Business Details

Hyderabad, September 19 - Telugu superstar Jr. NTR's much-awaited action drama Devara: Part 1 has fetched good worldwide pre-release theatrical business. The movie, directed by Koratala Siva, is scheduled to hit the big screens on September 27 in multiple languages. ## Devara marks Jr. NTR's first solo release in 6 years and it has easily scored the highest pre-release business for the actor other than RRR which was a 2-hero tentpole. According to Andhra Box Office, the total worldwide business of the movie has been locked at around 180 crores. ## In Telugu states (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana), the theatrical rights of Devara are valued at approximately 113 crores, including 45 crores in Nizam and 22 crores for Ceded area. Outside AP-TG, the Karnataka business is valued at 15 crores, followed by approximately 16.50 crores in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. ## The makers are expecting Devara to emerge as a big success in the Hindi belt and the business for the same is locked at approximately 15 crores while the overseas theatrical rights are sold at 26 crores. As said, the movie will need to score around 180 crores share (350 crores gross) at the worldwide box office to break even and emerge as a hit. ## Devara is one of the most anticipated Pan India movies of the year and if it manages to get positive word of mouth, then it will be an easy road for it to emerge as a big hit at the box office. The movie will also get the holiday advantage and there isn't much competition for, at least, two weeks which will massively benefit it to score big. ## Stay tuned...

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