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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Prabhas Horror-Comedy Film With Director Maruthi To Get Titled As 'Royal'?
1100 days ago
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Prabhas Horror-Comedy Film With Director Maruthi To Get Titled As 'Royal'?

Hyderabad, June 17 - It is very well known to everyone that Pan India superstar Prabhas is doing a horror-comedy film with Telugu director Maruthi. The movie also stars Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt in a prominent role along with Malavika Mohanan as the female lead.## The movie hasn't been officially announced yet but it went on floors last year and preceding slowly due to Prabhas' busy schedule. Meanwhile, it was reported that the movie got titled "Raja Deluxe" but the latest reports have revealed that it will have a different title. ## According to The Free Press Journal, the movie has been titled Royal after much discussion. "There are three suggested titles Raja Deluxe, Ambassador, and Royal. The makers have zeroed in on the title Royal". The official confirmation is yet to be made on the same.## The report further revealed that around 50% of the shoot is completed and it will pick the pace now after Prabhas done with "Adipurush" which has been released in theaters. ## Prabhas is reportedly not charging any remuneration for doing "Royal", instead, he will share profit in the film. It is said that the actor wants to generate profit with a limited budget and make a good film for Telugu audiences. The budget of the film is said to be around 50 crores. ## Stay tuned...

Vijay Deverakonda and Mrunal Thakur's 'VD 13' Title and Release Date Revealed
1100 days ago
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Vijay Deverakonda and Mrunal Thakur's 'VD 13' Title and Release Date Revealed

Hyderabad, June 17 - Telugu heartthrob Vijay Deverakonda reunites with director Parasuram after the blockbuster "Geetha Govindam" (2018) for his next movie, tentatively called VD 13. Actress Mrunal Thakur was roped in to play the female lead. ## The movie was officially launched on June 14, and now, the reports have revealed that title and the release date. According to Mirchi9, the romantic family drama film has been titled "Family Star". A new title "Kutumba Rao" is also in consideration, however, the chances for the same are low. ## The report further revealed that "Family Star" is aiming for Sankranthi 2024 release to cater to family audiences. If not Sankranthi, then the rumors say it may release on the Maha Shivratri occasion. The official announcement is expected to be made soon. ## Produced by Dil Raju, The film boasts an impressive team of industry veterans. KU Mohanan has been roped in as the cinematographer. Gopisunder will compose the film's soundtrack while AS Prakash takes charge as the art director. Marthand K Venkatesh will shape the narrative as the editor and Vasu Varma will serve as the creative producer.## Meanwhile, will soon be seen in "Kushi" which is scheduled to release in September this year. He also has "VD 12" for which the shoot commenced yesterday (June 16). ## Stay tuned...

Emraan Hashmi To Play Main Antagonist In Pawan Kalyan's 'OG'
1102 days ago
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Emraan Hashmi To Play Main Antagonist In Pawan Kalyan's 'OG'

Hyderabad, June 15 - Telugu superstar Pawan Kalyan's action drama OG is one of the most anticipated Telugu movies in the makers. Directed by "Saaho" fame Sujeeth, the shoot of the film is happening at a brisk pace in Hyderabad. ## The makers of the film have been providing some updates about the film and the cast list over the last couple of days, and the latest is regarding the main antagonist. Bollywood actor and supremely talented Emraan Hashmi has been locked in to play the antagonist role in the movie. ## The announcement regarding Emraan's casting was made with the first look poster today by production house, DVV Entertainment which is bankrolling this big-budget film. ## When we have the #OG, we should also have a badass who is powerful and striking… 🔥🔥🤙🏻Presenting you all, the nemesis @EmraanHashmi! #FireStormIsComing 🔥#TheyCallHimOG 💥 pic.twitter.com/CmBBTFvSdR— DVV Entertainment (@DVVMovies) June 15, 2023 ## Pawan Kalyan is playing the lead role in the movie which also stars Priyanka Arul Mohan as the female lead. Recently, the makers also announced Arjun Das and Shriya Reddy on board the film. It also has Prakash Raj in a key role. More details will be unveiled soon. ## Stay tuned...

Actress Mrunal Thakur Roped In To Star Alongside Vijay Deverakonda In His Next
1104 days ago
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Actress Mrunal Thakur Roped In To Star Alongside Vijay Deverakonda In His Next

Hyderabad, June 13 - Actress Mrunal Thakur is in red-hot demand in the Telugu film industry. After the super success of "Sita Ramam", the 30-year-old is not looking back and cashing in on the opportunity she is getting in Tollywood. ## It is known to everyone that after "Sita Ramam", Mrunal signed actor Nani's next, called "Nani 30". The shoot for the same is happening at a brisk pace as it is getting ready to release in December this year. Now, according to the latest reports, the talented actress has grabbed one more Telugu movie. ## As per reliable Telugu media sources, Mrunal will be playing the female lead role opposite Vijay Deverakonda in his next film called "VD 13". It will be directed by "Geetha Govindam" director Parashuram and produced by Dil Raju. The movie is officially getting launched tomorrow (June 14). ## Mrunal, meanwhile, already has a few films in the pipeline. Apart from "Nani 30" and "VD 13", she has the Bollywood war drama film "Pippa" as well as "Aankh Micholi" and "Pooja Meri Jaan". She will next be seen in the anthology film "Lust Stories 2" which premieres on Netflix on June 29. ## Vijay Deverakonda, on the other hand, is currently shooting for director Shiva Nirvana's "Kushi" which has Samantha Ruth Prabhu as the female lead. He also has Gowtam Tinnanuri's next called "VD 12" which will go on floors soon. ## Stay tuned...

Ravi Teja To Star In Director Karthik Gattamneni's 'Eagle'; Release Date Locked
1104 days ago
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Ravi Teja To Star In Director Karthik Gattamneni's 'Eagle'; Release Date Locked

Mumbai, June 13 - Telugu star Ravi Teja will soon be seen in the Pan-Indian movie "Tiger Nageswara Rao" which is the biggest film of his career. While TNR is scheduled for October 2023, Ravi Teja has already locked his next film. ## On June 12, the Mass Maharaja announced his maiden collaboration with cinematographer-turned-director Karthik Gattamneni's action thriller film, titled Eagle. It is produced by People Media Factory which previously directed Ravi Teja's biggest grosser "Dhamaka" last year. ## "Eagle" will see Ravi Teja donning multiple characters. He is reportedly playing a most wanted painter and a cotton farmer and has other avatars too. The makers unveiled the title of the movie with a short glimpse which shows the actor standing near a lake, partially showing his face. ## The title logo and glimpses of "Eagle" are striking and promise an intriguing action thriller film with top-notch technical standards. The teaser also shows the other prominent cast such as Anupama Parameshwaran, Navdeep, and Madhubala. ## The shoot of the movie is currently underway in Hyderabad. TG Vishwa Prasad is producing the movie, while Vivek Kuchibhotla is the co-producer. It is scheduled to release on Sankranthi 2024 and joins a couple of other biggies on this festival release.## ## Stay tuned...

SSMB29: Mahesh Babu's Film With SS Rajamouli To Be Launched On The Superstar's Birthday?
1105 days ago
Tollywood

SSMB29: Mahesh Babu's Film With SS Rajamouli To Be Launched On The Superstar's Birthday?

Hyderabad, June 12 - The blockbuster Indian filmmaker SS Rajamouli will next be joining forces with Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu. Even though the movie is tentatively titled SSMB 29, moviegoers around the world are eagerly waiting to know what Rajamouli is going to do with this after setting high standards with "RRR" and "Baahubali" films. ## There is still some time left for the film to start rolling but Rajamouli and the team are reportedly gearing up to launch the movie officially soon. According to Pinkvilla, the makers of "SSMB29" will officially launch the movie on Mahesh Babu's birthday, which is on August 9. ## It is said that Rajamouli will take almost two months to fully get the storyline ready after which he will narrate it to Mahesh Babu again and will things further. After announcing the movie officially in August, Rajamouli will work on pre-visualization and pre-production of the film which is expected to go on floors in early 2024. ## Mahesh Babu is currently shooting for director Trivikram Srinivas' "Guntur Kaaram" which is scheduled to release on January 13, 2024. It has Pooja Hegde as the female lead among others in key roles. Meanwhile, "SSMB 29" is a jungle adventure film that will release in 2025 across the globe. ## Stay tuned...

Bhagavanth Kesari: NBK Roars In Anil Ravipudi's 'Highly Flammable' Mass Teaser
1107 days ago
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Bhagavanth Kesari: NBK Roars In Anil Ravipudi's 'Highly Flammable' Mass Teaser

Hyderabad, June 10 - After back-to-back big successes, veteran Telugu actor Nandamuri Balakrishna returns with another solid mass entertainer titled Bhagavanth Kesari which is the actor's 108th film. ## The teaser of "Bhagavanth Kesari", directed by Anil Ravipudi, was launched today on the occasion of NBK's 63rd birthday. The 1-minute and 24 seconds promo consists of mass elements with Balakrishna making a powerful appearance in his mass look and dialogue delivery. ## The teaser begins with the introduction of the lead antagonist of the film played by Arjun Rampal with chest-thumping dialogues by NBK in the background, explaining the difference between the arrogance of a ruler and a stubborn person. ## NBK introduces himself as a son of the jungle named Nelakonda Bhagavanth Kesari and his solid Hindi is one of the major highlights of the teaser. Toward the end of the teaser, Balakrishna says a powerful dialogue, "Ee Peru Shaana Yellu Yaaduntadi (You'll remember this name for a very long time)" which has raised excitement. ## Thaman S, who scored music for NBK's previous two movies "Akhanda" and "Veera Simha Reddy", has composed for "Bhagavanth Kesari" as well, and once again he hits the bull's eye with this powerful background sound. Overall, the teaser cut is really good just like the tagline "highly flammable" of the movie says.## Produced by Sahu Garapati and Harish Peddi under the banner of Shine Screens, the movie stars Kajal Agarwal as the female lead and also features Sreeleela in a crucial role. It is scheduled to release on in October this year on the occasion of Dussehra. ## ## Stay tuned...

NBK 108: Nandamuri Balakrishna's Film With Anil Ravipudi Gets A Title and New Poster
1109 days ago
Tollywood

NBK 108: Nandamuri Balakrishna's Film With Anil Ravipudi Gets A Title and New Poster

Hyderabad, June 8 - Veteran Telugu actor Nandamuri Balakrishna's mass entertainer with director Anil Ravipudi has been titled Bhagavanth Kesari with the catchy tagline "I don't care". The title was launched two days before the 63rd birthday of NBK which falls on June 10. ## Along with the title announcement, the makers also released a new poster in which NBK can be seen sporting a salt-and-pepper look in half a kurta and pants and is seen stabbing a sword into the land with an intense expression. The State Emblem of the country (the Lion Capital of Ashoka) is also included in the title logo which makes it intriguing. ## While the title poster gets launched today (June 8), the makers will reportedly launch the teaser of "Bhagavanth Kesari" on June 10 on the occasion of the actor's birthday. The movie is touted to be a mass entertainer and Anil Ravipudi designed Balakrishna's character in a mass-pleasing way, in terms of his looks and dressing, going by the poster.## Produced by Sahu Garapati and Harish Peddi on Shine Screens, the movie stars NBK in the title role alongside Arjun Rampal as the main Antagonist. Kajal Aggarwal and Sreeleela play the female lead roles while Thaman S composed the music.## "Bhagavanth Kesari" is scheduled to release on Dussehra 2023 in theaters worldwide.## అన్న దిగిండు🔥ఇగ మాస్ ఊచకోత షురూ 😎Presenting #NandamuriBalakrishna in & as #BhagavanthKesari 💥#NBKLikeNeverBefore ❤️‍🔥@AnilRavipudi @MsKajalAggarwal @sreeleela14 @rampalarjun @MusicThaman @sahugarapati7 @harish_peddi @YoursSKrishna @JungleeMusicSTH pic.twitter.com/aIAYbnMgcK— Shine Screens (@Shine_Screens) June 8, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

NTR31: Crazy Rumours Around Jr. NTR's Next Film With Prashanth Neel
1110 days ago
Tollywood

NTR31: Crazy Rumours Around Jr. NTR's Next Film With Prashanth Neel

Hyderabad, June 7 - Telugu superstar Jr. NTR is on a roll after the mega-blockbuster success of SS Rajamouli's "RRR". The actor is currently shooting for Koratala Siva's action drama film "Devara" which releases in April 2024. ## After "Devara", Jr. NTR has a couple of big highly-anticipated films in the pipeline, including the one with director Prashanth Neel. It will be the actor's first film with the KGF director and easily one of the most-awaited Pan India tentpoles. ## Over the last couple of weeks, some crazy rumors are making noise around "NTR 31" regarding its casting. The latest rumors doing rounds on social media that India's international star Priyanka Chopra will play the female lead opposite Jr. NTR. ## Priyanka Chopra, who is currently active in the Hollywood film industry, has been rumored to be in talks with the makers for the female lead, however, reliable industry sources haven't confirmed her casting yet.## Apart from Priyanka Chopra, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is also rumored to be part of NTR31. According to the reports, the makers are considering Aamir Khan for the role of antagonist Jr NTR, but again, there is no trusted report emerged yet on the same yet.## "NTR 31" will be produced by Mythri Movie Makers in association with NTR Arts. It will start shooting in April next year. Meanwhile, Jr NTR also has YRF's "War 2" in which he will share screen space with Hrithik Roshan. The shooting for the same will commence in November this year.## Stay tuned...

'Tillu Square', A Sequel To Blockbuster 'DJ Tillu' Gets A Release Date
1112 days ago
Tollywood

'Tillu Square', A Sequel To Blockbuster 'DJ Tillu' Gets A Release Date

Hyderabad, June 5 - Young Telugu actor Siddhu Jonnalagadda's much-awaited sequel to the blockbuster "DJ Tillu" has confirmed its release date. ## Directed by Mallik Ram, Tillu Square or "DJ Tillu 2" will be hitting theaters on September 15, 2023. The announcement of the release date was made today with a new poster featuring Siddhu and the lead actress Anupama Parameswaran. ## The romantic-comedy film is produced by Sithara Entertainments in association with Fortune Four Cinemas. The movie also features some noted Telugu actors in key roles. ## Our favourite DJ Tillu is gearing up for the biggest party in Theatres! 😎#TilluSquare ~ A Mad ride begins 15th Sept, 2023! 🕺🤩 #Siddu @anupamahere @MallikRam99 @ram_miriyala @SricharanPakala @NavinNooli #SaiPrakash @vamsi84 #SaiSoujanya @SitharaEnts @Fortune4Cinemas… pic.twitter.com/MPDFDjrccc— Sithara Entertainments (@SitharaEnts) June 5, 2023 ## Meanwhile, the first film "DJ Tillu" was released in February last year and went on to become a box office blockbuster. The movie grossed over 30 crores at the worldwide box office, including over 27 crores domestically.## Stay tuned...

Rana Daggubati Feels Prabhas' 'Project K' Will be Bigger Than 'Baahubali' and 'RRR'
1115 days ago
Tollywood

Rana Daggubati Feels Prabhas' 'Project K' Will be Bigger Than 'Baahubali' and 'RRR'

New Delhi, June 2 - Telugu actor Rana Daggubati believes that superstar Prabhas' upcoming film Project K with director Nag Ashwin will open new territories for Telugu cinema worldwide. ## Daggubati, who played the main antagonist in SS Rajamouli's blockbuster "Baahubali" films, took part in India Today Conclave South 2023 in which he spoke about the growing reputation of the Telugu film industry.## During the event, Rana said that "Project K" has the potential to become the next big thing in Indian cinema and could break boundaries that Rajamouli couldn't with his "Baahubali" and "RRR". "We celebrate each other's cinema fully. Like there is another film called Project K, which Nag Ashwin is directing with Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, and Deepika Padukone, that's a film we are really looking forward to in Telugu", he said.## Both "Baahubali" and "RRR" are considered path-breaking films where the former opened the gate for Telugu cinema to score big in other languages while the latter took things internationally and gave Rajamouli global fame. ## "That film will, I think will, break the boundaries that both Baahubali and RRR haven't done", Rana further said adding "Pushing that boundary to the next edge. I am really looking forward to that film, and it could really become a global film from Telugu (cinema)".## "Project K", which is a sci-fi, is currently in production for January 2024 release. There are reports that the movie may release in two parts, however, the makers haven't made that official yet. It also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani in key roles.## Stay tuned...

Allu Arvind's Geetha Arts To Bankroll Multiple Big-Budget Films
1115 days ago
Tollywood

Allu Arvind's Geetha Arts To Bankroll Multiple Big-Budget Films

Hyderabad, June 2 - Producer Allu Arvind backed Geetha Arts has announced multiple big-budget films for the next few years. The studio, which has delivered some of the big-budget blockbusters in the past, has been bankrolling low to mid-budget for some time now. ## Geetha Arts recently released the Telugu dubbed version of the Malayalam movie "2018" and scored a success with it. During the success meet recently, Allu Arvind revealed that going forward, Geetha Arts will produce larger-than-life entertainers while continuing to produce mid-cost movies. ## The producer revealed that he has signed star Telugu directors Boyapati Srinu and Surender Reddy along with the recent hitmaker, Karthikeya director Chandoo Mondeti for his upcoming projects. The studio is in talks with some of the superstars to headline these projects. ## "Our project with Boyapati Garu is in the scripting stage. Two-star heroes are in consideration for this project", Allu Arvind said and revealed that "Agent" director Surender Reddy is also working on the script work for a huge project. "Chandoo Mondeti will be directing three projects for Geetha Arts. Two scripts have been finalized already, and one of them will be made with a budget of nearly Rs 300 crore", he added.## While the studio hasn't revealed the details much, there is buzz that one of the films by Chandoo Mondeti will be with Tamil superstar Suriya. The director has previously revealed that he is in talks with Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan for a sci-fi film and the duo might team up for the same under the Geetha Arts banner.## Apart from the aforementioned projects, Allu Arvind will also be bankrolling a Pan India movie featuring his son, superstar Allu Arjun with director Trivikram Srinivas. It will be AA's next film after currently on floors "Pushpa - The Rule". ## Stay tuned...