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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'Kalki 2898 AD' Pre-Sales Off To Flying Start In The USA
744 days ago
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'Kalki 2898 AD' Pre-Sales Off To Flying Start In The USA

Los Angeles, June 7 - Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted Kalki 2898 AD is heading for a guaranteed massive start at the USA box office after the excellent response in the pre-sales which opened on June 6. ## Directed by Nag Ashwin, the pre-sales rampage of the sci-fi epic has begun as it has already scored approximately $700K (5.85 crores) from 1391 shows in 337 locations, with 22729 tickets sold for premiers, according to Venky Box Office. The premiere will take place on June 26. ## The major theatres are reporting fast-filling status as the pre-sales are expected to grow over the next few days as more shows are opening gradually. Prathyangira Cinemas is releasing the movie in North America and it has set IMAX format release also for it. ## Produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, the movie stars Prabhas in the title role alongside Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani. The trailer of Kalki 2898 AD will be released on June 10 and is slated to be released on June 27, 2024, in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, and Tamil. ## Stay tuned...

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Pawan Kalyan's 'OG' Packs Huge OTT Deal; Release Date Postponed
744 days ago
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Pawan Kalyan's 'OG' Packs Huge OTT Deal; Release Date Postponed

Hyderabad, June 7 - Telugu superstar Pawan Kalyan's gangster action thriller OG is one of the most anticipated films. It is directed by Sujeeth whose last directorial was Prabhas-fronted Pan India flick Saaho back in 2019. ## OG has been scheduled to be released in September this year, however, the latest reliable reports have confirmed that it will be postponed to 2025 as the shoot is still pending due to Pawan Kalyan's political commitments. ## Meanwhile, the makers have reportedly locked the post-theatrical streaming deal for OG. According to Gulte.com, Netflix has acquired the streaming rights of the movie for a whopping 92 crores, making it one of the biggest OTT deals for a Telugu title. ## Produced by DVV Entertainment, OG revolves around a ruthless don named Ojas Gambheera "OG" who returns to Mumbai following his ten year disappearing to finish off Omi Bhau, a crime boss.## Pawan Kalyan plays the title role of Ojas Gambheera alongside Emraan Hashmi (Telugu debut), Priyanka Mohan, Arjun Das, Prakash Raj, Subhalekha Sudhakar, and Sriya Reddy, among others. The musical score and soundtrack are composed by Thaman S, while the cinematography is handled by Ravi K. Chandran.## Stay tuned...

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'Kalki 2898 AD' Sets IMAX Release
745 days ago
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'Kalki 2898 AD' Sets IMAX Release

Hyderabad, June 6 - Prabhas-fronted sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD has been confirmed to release in the IMAX North America and the UK. The movie is directed by Nag Ashwin and also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani. ## Kalki 2898 AD will be distributed by Prathyangira Cinemas in the USA and Canada. The studio confirmed that the movie will be released in IMAX format across the USA (Telugu version) and Canada (Hindi version) for premieres and one show on Day 1. ## The movie has also been confirmed to be released in India and worldwide on IMAX as the official confirmation regarding the same was made on June 11 by IMAX. It will also be released in 3D, apart from 2D format. Produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, the film's music is composed by Santhosh Narayanan. Kalki 2898 AD is slated to be released on June 27, 2024, in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, and Tamil.## The greatest battle begins when #Kalki2898AD blasts into IMAX on June 27. pic.twitter.com/tvrFHZu42p— IMAX (@IMAX) June 11, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

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'Kalki 2898 AD' Trailer To Be Launched In Mumbai
748 days ago
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'Kalki 2898 AD' Trailer To Be Launched In Mumbai

Mumbai, June 3 - The highly-anticipated trailer of the Pan India movie Kalki 2898 AD is set to be launched on June 7 in Mumbai and the official announcement regarding the same is expected to be out today or tomorrow, as per the Telugu media reports. ## Kalki 2898 AD has been one of the most anticipated movies of the year and the makers are leaving no stone unturned to turn it into a phenomenon. The trailer launch in Mumbai will further help the movie create buzz as the stakes are high for the Hindi market. ## Meanwhile, the makers recently released the animated prelude of Kalki 2898 AD on Amazon Prime Video and it has been a big success and has set the stage for a grand release worldwide. ## Produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, the sci-fi epic stars Prabhas in the lead role alongside Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani in pivotal roles. The movie will be hitting theatres on June 27 in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, and Tamil. ## Stay tuned...

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Salaar Team Seemingly Takes A Dig At The Rumours Around 'Salaar - Part 2'
756 days ago
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Salaar Team Seemingly Takes A Dig At The Rumours Around 'Salaar - Part 2'

Hyderabad, May 26 - The second part of last year's box office hit Salaar starring Pan India superstar Prabhas has been the talk of the town for various reasons. There have been positive and negative rumours around it which is making fans curious to know the exact status of it. ## Recently, a report emerged that the filming of Salaar 2 would kick off by the end of May 2024 but a few days later, it was reported that the movie has been shelved due to creative differences and is no longer in the making. Now, the Salaar team has seemingly responded to the rumours. ## The official X handle of Salaar shared a picture in which Prabhas and director Prashanth Neel can be seen having a laugh as the caption of the post reads, "They can't stop laughing". The post is being interpreted as a direct dig at the rumours, mostly on the rumours of the cancellation of the second part. ## It is to be noted that the makers officially confirmed on a couple of occasions in the past that Salaar 2 would kick start in 2024 and have a grand release in 2025. Recently, actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, who is an integral part of the film, also hinted at a major crossover in Salaar 2. ## They can't stop laughing 😁 #Prabhas #PrashanthNeel#Salaar pic.twitter.com/FW6RR2Y6Vx— Salaar (@SalaarTheSaga) May 26, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

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Prabhas' 'Kalki 2898 AD' North America Rights Sold For 50 Crore
757 days ago
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Prabhas' 'Kalki 2898 AD' North America Rights Sold For 50 Crore

Hyderabad, May 25 - Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted Kalki 2898 AD has landed its North America theatrical distribution with Prathyangira Cinemas and AA Creations for a huge sum. The movie is directed by Nag Ashwin and also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani, and Kamal Haasan.## According to reports, Prathyangira Cinemas and AA Creations have acquired distribution rights for the sci-fi epic at a huge price of 50 crores for North America on a refundable advance basis. It is one of the biggest deals for an Indian movie. ## Prathyangira Cinemas previously released Prabhas-fronted, Salaar on record number of screens and the same is expected for Kalki 2898 AD as well. ## Produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, Kalki is easily one of the most anticipated Indian films of the year. Inspired by Hindu scriptures, the film is set in a post-apocalyptic world, in the year 2898 AD. It is scheduled to be released on June 27, 2024, in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, and Tamil. ## Stay tuned...

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Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran's 'Salaar 2' To Have A Crossover With Another Universe
775 days ago
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Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran's 'Salaar 2' To Have A Crossover With Another Universe

Hyderabad, May 7 - Pan India superstar Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran's Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire was one of the highest-grossing Indian films of 2023 with over 600 crores at the worldwide box office.## Directed by Prashanth Neel, the ending of Salaar: Ceasfire confirmed its sequel which was officially titled Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryaanga Parvam. As the sequel is gearing up to kick-start production by May 2024 end, Prithviraj Sukumaran has provided a massive hint about the same. ## In a recent X/Twitter interaction, the Malayalam star stated that Salaar 2 would have a crossover with another universe. The actor was responding to an X user who wished to see more of Shiva Mannar (one of the characters played by Prithviraj in the film). ## "Of all the stories Prashanth has told me, Shiv Mannar's is probably the coolest. Has an unbelievable crossover with another universe as well", Sukumaran wrote. The news has taken the internet by storm and it will surely create more buzz as the word spreads. ## Of all the stories Prashanth has told me..Shiv Mannar’s is probably the coolest. Has an unbelievable cross over with another universe as well. 😊 https://t.co/edOXTaNsZx— Prithviraj Sukumaran (@PrithviOfficial) May 7, 2024 ## There is no real update on which universe Sukumaran is talking about. Before the release of the first part, there were many fan theories that the movie would have a crossover with Yash-fronted KGF films, also directed by Neel. However, neither the makers talked about it nor did the movie feature such a crossover. ## However, with Prithviraj Sukumaran confirming a crossover with another universe in the second part, it will surely bring those theories back into the game which is going to be exciting. Meanwhile, the shoot of Salaar will reportedly be starting by May end and the makers are targeting a late 2025 release. ## Stay tuned...

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SS Rajamouli's Epic Blockbuster 'RRR' To Re-Release In Telugu and Hindi On May 10
776 days ago
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SS Rajamouli's Epic Blockbuster 'RRR' To Re-Release In Telugu and Hindi On May 10

Mumbai, May 6 - SS Rajamouli's epic blockbuster RRR is coming to the big screens again to rescue theatres amid the absence of notable new releases. Starring Jr. NTR, and Ram Charan, RRR is produced by DVV Entertainment. ## On Monday (May 6), Pen Movies which distributed the film in Hindi, announced that RRR will be re-released on May 10, 2024. It will be re-released in the original Telugu language along with the dubbed Hindi version. ## RRR was originally released in March 2022 and was one of the highest-grossing Indian films at the worldwide box office with over 1200 crores gross. In India, the period action drama grossed over 900 crores and over 300 crores at the overseas box office. ## The film also stars Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn along with British actors Olivia Morris, Ray Stevenson, Alison Doody, Shriya Saran, and Samuthirakani in key roles. ## 👯‍♂️👯‍♂️👯‍♂️Yes, you guessed it right! 🤩🥳We can’t contain our excitement because #rrr phir se theatres mein aa raha hain on 10th May 🔥🌊@ssrajamouli @jrntr @alwaysramcharan @ajaydevgn @aliaabhatt @jayantilalgada #RRR #InCinemas #10May pic.twitter.com/Bt8jWCfHBF— Pen Movies (@PenMovies) May 6, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

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Prabhas' 'Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire' Sets Release Date In Japan
780 days ago
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Prabhas' 'Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire' Sets Release Date In Japan

Hyderabad, May 1 - Superstar Prabhas' action drama film Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire is set to pack a punch at the Japanese theatres this July. Directed by Prashanth Neel, the movie has been confirmed to release in Japan on July 5 in the dubbed version. ## Salaar: Ceasefire will be released by distribution company Twin in the island country. The company unveiled the official Japanese poster and and special promo teaser. It will be Prashanth Neel's third film, after the KGF franchise, to be released in the country. ## 特報 Vol.2️⃣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣特報動画、解禁🔥／新たな伝説が今、幕を開ける＼#プラバース ✕ #KGF 監督 の最強タッグ映画『サラール』7.5(Fri)公開🔥#サラール🪓#Salaar🪓 pic.twitter.com/pDoA1D81E1— 【公式】映画『サラール』 (@salaar_jp) May 2, 2024 ## Produced by Hombale Films, Salaar: Ceasefire was originally released in December last year and it went on to gross over 600 crores at the worldwide box office. It was one of the highest-grossing Indian films of the year and is currently the third highest for Prabhas after Baahubali films. ## Also starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Shruti Haasan, the second part of the movie is due to start filming later this month and is likely to be released in December 2025. ## Stay tuned...

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Naga Chaitanya's 'Thandel' Post-Theatrical Digital Rights Sold To Netflix For Record 40 Crore
783 days ago
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Naga Chaitanya's 'Thandel' Post-Theatrical Digital Rights Sold To Netflix For Record 40 Crore

Hyderabad, April 29 - Telugu actor Naga Chaitanya reunited with director Chandoo Mondeti for a rustic love story action thriller Thandel which is scheduled to release theatrically later this year. The movie has Sai Pallavi as the female lead, reuniting with Chaitanya after Love Story (2021). ## Thandel is touted to be the best film of Naga Chaitanya and hence, not only in trade, the movie is in hot demand in digital and satellite. Recently, it was announced that Netflix acquired the post-theatrical streaming rights of the movie and now, according to the latest Telugu media reports, the streamer has paid a whopping 40 crores for the same. ## The 40 crores deal with Netflix is the highest-ever digital deal for a Naga Chaitanya film which shows the anticipation for the movie among the audiences. It is not yet clear how long the theatrical window will be but Netflix usually pay higher prices for a short window (4 weeks). ## Thandel is produced by GA2 Pictures in association with Geetha Arts. Devi Sri Prasad scores the music for the movie which is said to be the biggest budgeted one for Chaitanya. The movie will be released in multiple languages, including Hindi, in the second half of 2024. ## Stay tuned...

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SS Rajamouli's Epic Blockbuster 'Baahubali 2 The Conclusion' Final Worldwide Box Office Collection and Records
784 days ago
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SS Rajamouli's Epic Blockbuster 'Baahubali 2 The Conclusion' Final Worldwide Box Office Collection and Records

Hyderabad, April 28 - Maverick filmmaker SS Rajamouli's period action drama Baahubali 2 The Conclusion has completed 7 years since its release in 2017. It was a historical blockbuster which broke the language barrier and went to every corner of the country. ## Baahubali 2 gave birth to the Pan India term which has turned into a phenomenon and become a primary focus of the filmmakers. It was the film that gave Prabhas and SS Rajamouli nationwide fame, and both now hold massive fan followings across the country. ## Produced by Arka Media Works, Baahubali 2 is the biggest Pan India blockbuster which not only hit the bull's eye in Telugu but also in other languages. Despite originally being made in Telugu language, it became the first film ever to reach 500 crores net collection in Hindi at a time when ticket prices were relatively low and tax rates were higher on movies. ## It has been 7 years and despite the success at the Pan India level, no other film could even come close to Baahubali 2's domestic box office records which says a lot about the rage it created at the time of its release. ## Here is the final box office breakdown of Baahubali 2 The Conclusion## India Net Collection - 1030.40 Cr. Approx.## India Gross Collection - 1416.90 Cr.## Overseas Collection - 371.15 Cr. (estimated)## Worldwide Collection - 1788.00 Cr.## Footfalls/Admissions - 10+ crores in all languages (5.25 crores in Hindi)## Box Office Verdict - All-Time Blockbuster## During its box office run, Baabubali 2 not only became a box office phenomenon but also broke several records and some of them it still holds. Have a look at some of the rare box office milestones it achieved - ## - Highest-grossing Indian film domestically.## - First and only film to cross 1000 crores net collection.## - First and only the second film to cross 1000 crores gross in India.## - Biggest Indian blockbuster of the 21st century in terms of footfalls.## - Biggest film in Telugu in terms of footfalls.## - Biggest film in Hindi of the 21st century in terms of footfalls.## - Highest-grossing film for Prabhas, SS Rajamouli and the rest of the cast.## - Second-highest-grossing Indian film of all-time at the worldwide box office.## Stay tuned...

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Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2 - The Rule' First Song 'Pushpa Pushpa' To Be Released On May 1st
788 days ago
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Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2 - The Rule' First Song 'Pushpa Pushpa' To Be Released On May 1st

Hyderabad, April 24 - Mythri Movie Makers released the promo of the first song Pushpa Pushpa from the highly-awaited action drama film Pushpa 2 - The Rule starring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil in the prominent roles. ## The title song Pushpa Pushpa is composed by Devi Sri Prasad (DSP) and the makers revealed that the full song will be unveiled on May 1st at 11:07 PM. The teaser of the film was recently released which got a positive reception and the same is expected from the first song. ## One chant will resonate all over 💥#PushpaPushpa Lyrical Promo out now ❤️‍🔥🎶 #Pushpa2FirstSingle firing on May 1st at 11.07 AM 🔥- https://t.co/z64ndUcu4DA Rockstar @ThisIsDSP Musical 🎵Grand release worldwide on 15th AUG 2024 💥💥Icon Star @alluarjun @iamRashmika… pic.twitter.com/5wKXOs5ZRG— Mythri Movie Makers (@MythriOfficial) April 24, 2024 ## Pushpa 2 is directed by Sukumar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings. It is the second part of Pushpa - The Rise which was released in 2021 and became a box office success with over 350 crores at the worldwide box office. ## Also starring Dhanunjay, Rao Ramesh, Sunil, Anasuya Bharadwaj, and Ajay Ghosh in key roles, Pushpa 2 is scheduled to release on August 15, 2024, in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, and Tamil languages. It will be released by AA Films in North India. ## Stay tuned...

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