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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Radhe Shyam Trailer Becomes The Most Viewed Tollywood Trailer In The First 24-Hours
1639 days ago
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Radhe Shyam Trailer Becomes The Most Viewed Tollywood Trailer In The First 24-Hours

Hyderabad, December 24 - Prabhas-starrer "Radhe Shyam" trailer sets a new record of the most viewed trailer for a Telugu film in 24-hours. ## The "Radhe Shyam" Telugu trailer beats Prabhas' own film "Baahubali 2", which had received 21.81 million views in the first 24-hours, while it took just 22-hours for "Radhe Shyam" to break the record. Currently, the trailer has 22.7 million views for the Telugu version. ## "Radhe Shyam" has simultaneously been shot in Telugu and Hindi. The Hindi trailer got 26+ million views during the same time period and becomes the second most-watched Hindi trailer for a Pan India film. Prabhas once again leading the Pan-India chart as his "Saaho" Hindi trailer is the most-watched with 32 million views in the said time. ## Most viewed Tollywood Trailer in 24 Hours -## 1. Radhe Shyam - 22M+## 2. Baahubali 2 - 21.81M## 3. RRR - 20.45M## 4. Vakeel Saab - 18.05M## 5. Pushpa - 15.1M## Directed by Radha Krishna Kumar, "Radhe Shyam" is easily one of the most-awaited Indian films at the moment. Also starring Pooja Hegde as the female lead, the movie is scheduled to hit screens on January 14, 2022, in multiple languages. It also stars Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Kunal Roy Kapur, Sathyan, Priyadarshi, Murli Sharma, Sasha Chettri, and Riddhi Kumar among others. ## "Radhe Shyam" is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Vamsi - Pramod under the banners of T-Series and UV Creations. ## ## Stay tuned...

Theatrical Releases In Andhra Pradesh Facing Tough Times Due To Closure Of Theatres
1639 days ago
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Theatrical Releases In Andhra Pradesh Facing Tough Times Due To Closure Of Theatres

Hyderabad, December 24 - The situation of the theatrical business is getting bad to worse in Andhra Pradesh as the state government is going extremely hard and giving tough times to the theatrical releases in the state.## While the Telugu movies are already getting hit by the low ticket prices in theaters, it has now come to the light that the local authorities have seized several cinema halls, citing multiple reasons. As per reports, as many as 50 centers in the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh were seized on Friday, and so were all 7 of the cinema halls in Madanapalle, Chittoor district.## The unfortunate closure of theatres in the state is badly affecting the business of Nani-starrer "Shyam Singha Roy", which hit the big screens on Friday (Dec. 24). Actor Nani is one of the Telugu actors, who has been critical of the state government for controlling the ticket prices of movies in theaters. ## Earlier, yesterday, during the media interaction, Nani called the ongoing situation "an insult" to the industry. Whatever is happening is not right. We must keep political issues separate from movie-related issues," Nani said adding, "I can't even put into words rightly. This is like laying an axe on the whole industry".## Currently, of the remaining 36 centers in the Krishna district, "Shyam Singha Roy" has been released only in six centers, which is an abnormally low count for any notable actor of Tollywood. This is not only affecting movies but also causing a huge loss to the people involved in the business.## Stay tuned...

'RRR' Becomes First Indian Movie To Cross $1M In The USA In Pre-Sales
1640 days ago
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'RRR' Becomes First Indian Movie To Cross $1M In The USA In Pre-Sales

Mumbai, December 23 - SS Rajamouli's "RRR" is poised to take the biggest opening in the USA for an Indian movie. Scheduled for the USA premiere on January 6, 2022, "RRR" has already crossed the $1 million mark in the pre-sales there, becoming the first Indian movie to do so.## Billed to be the biggest Indian film to date, "RRR" will be eyeing a minimum $3 million opening in the USA, which is the biggest overseas market of "RRR", releasing in over 2212 theaters across five languages, including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.## Produced by DVV Entertainment, "RRR" narrates a fictional tale about two freedom fighters in the early 20th century – Alluri Sitarama Raju, played by Ram Charan, and Komaram Bheem, played by Jr NTR. The movie also stars Ajay Devgn and Alia Bhatt in pivotal roles along with others.## The makers of this period action drama, are currently busy in the promotional activities in the Hindi market. SS Rajamouli along with Ram Charan, Jr. NTR, and Alia Bhatt will also be seen in the upcoming weekend ka vaar episode of "Bigg Boss 15", followed by the "The Kapil Sharma Show". ## In India, "RRR" will release on January 7th in multiple languages. ## Stay tuned...

SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' To Have A Widest Release Ever In The USA For An Indian Film
1642 days ago
Tollywood

SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' To Have A Widest Release Ever In The USA For An Indian Film

Mumbai, December 22 - SS Rajamouli's "RRR" is prepping itself to break box office records in India as well as worldwide. Touted to be the biggest film of the Indian cinema to date, the period action drama will be released in close to 10K theaters worldwide, which is the widest ever for an Indian film. ## The movie, starring Jr. NTR, Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, and Alia Bhatt in prominent roles, will have the biggest release in the USA for an Indian film. It will be released in over 2212 theaters, including 1000 for Telugu, followed by 793 Hindi, 291 Tamil, 66 Malayalam, and 62 for Kannada languages. The USA will be the second biggest market for "RRR" after India. ## Earlier, SS Rajamouli's own directorial "Baahubali 2 The Conclusion" was the biggest release ever with 6500 theaters worldwide. Interestingly, it is the second highest-grossing Indian film at the worldwide box office and the highest in India. It will now be interesting to see if "RRR" becomes a new leader at the box office. ## "RRR" is a fictional story about two Indian revolutionaries, Alluri Sitarama Raju (Ram Charan) and Komaram Bheem (Jr. NTR), who fought against the British Raj and Nizam of Hyderabad respectively. Set in 1920, the plot explores the undocumented period in their lives when both the revolutionaries choose to go into oblivion before they began the fight for their country.## Stay tuned...

SS Rajamouli To Make An Exciting Announcement Regarding 'Baahubali 3' Soon!
1642 days ago
Tollywood

SS Rajamouli To Make An Exciting Announcement Regarding 'Baahubali 3' Soon!

Hyderabad, December 22 - SS Rajamouli is known for making challenging films that hold a special place in the hearts of the audience. However, it was the "Baahubali" film series, which not only won hearts but also gave Rajamouli worldwide recognition. "Baahubali" was the film that broke the language barrier and made regional cinema popular countrywide.## While the story of "Baahubali" concluded with part two, there have been many rumours regarding the next chapter in the film series. In a recent media interaction, SS Rajamouli hinted about "Baahubali 3" and said that "there is great scope to come up with the content from Baahubali world". He also confirmed about making an exciting announcement regarding the same very soon. ## "Baahubali 3 will definitely happen. We have created an endless world with the Baahubali series starring Prabhas and Rana Daggubati, and there is great scope to come up with the content from Baahubali world. The third part of this series will happen, but this is not the right time to comment about it as my focus is on RRR now", told Rajamouli. ## Not only Rajamouli, actor Prabhas, who is probably the biggest star in India at the moment thanks to his portrayal of Baahubali, in the past had also talked about the possibility of filmmaker SS Rajamouli making the third part in the hit franchise, Baahubali.## Meanwhile, SS Rajamouli is currently busy in promotional activities of his upcoming Pan-India biggie "RRR", which stars Jr. NTR, Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, and Alia Bhatt in prominent roles. Produced by DVV Entertainment, "RRR" is touted to be the biggest film of India to date. It is slated for January 7, 2022, release in multiple languages. ## Rajamouli, after the "RRR" release, will move on to his next film, which is with superstar Mahesh Babu. It will also be a Pan-India film and will mark Mahesh Babu's Pan-India launch. The shooting of the film will begin in mid of 2022.## Stay tuned...

'Another Big Win For Our Industry', Akshay Kumar Congratulate Allu Arjun For Pushpa - The Rise
1642 days ago
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'Another Big Win For Our Industry', Akshay Kumar Congratulate Allu Arjun For Pushpa - The Rise

Mumbai, December 22 - Allu Arjun's "Pushpa - The Rise" has brought a big smile to the faces of the Indian film industry, not just for Telugu. The Pan-India film, directed by Sukumar, is having a dream run in other languages than Telugu, especially in Hindi. In the first 4-days, the movie grossed over Rs. 170 crores worldwide and heading towards a blockbuster status. ## Meanwhile, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has congratulated Allu Arjun for the massive response all over India to his film. The actor called it a big win for the Indian film industry and said that he will be watching the film soon. Interestingly, Allu Arjun has earlier wished Akshay Kumar and the team of "Sooryavanshi" for the grand success of their film. ## "Congratulations @alluarjun on the massive response you have received from all over India for #PushpaTheRise, another big win for our industry... planning to watch it real soon", Akshay Kumar tweeted.## In response, Allu Arjun appreciated his gesture and congratulated him as well for "Sooryavanshi" success, which grossed over Rs. 290 crores worldwide. "Thank you very much Akshay Ji. Nice of you to send your warm wishes. Congratulations to you too. Glad people are coming back to theatres & Indian Film industry started shining again", the Pushpa actor said. ## Thank you very much Akshay ji. Nice of you to send your warm wishes . Congratulations to you too . Glad people are coming back to theatres & Indian Film industry started shining again 🙏🏼— Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) December 21, 2021 ## "Pushpa" is a two-part film and the second part will release in December 2022, as confirmed by director Sukumar. The movie also stars Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead opposite Allu Arjun, alongside Fahadh Faasil, Anasuya Bharadwaj, Rao Ramesh, Sunil Varma, among others in key roles. It is produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Muttamsetty Media. ## Stay tuned...

SS Rajamouli Thanks Pawan Kalyan, Mahesh Babu, And Dil Raju For Postponing The Release Date Of Their Films
1642 days ago
Tollywood

SS Rajamouli Thanks Pawan Kalyan, Mahesh Babu, And Dil Raju For Postponing The Release Date Of Their Films

Hyderabad, December 21 - SS Rajamouli, whose "RRR" is scheduled to release on January 7, 2022, has appreciated Telugu superstar Pawan Kalyan for agreeing to postpone the release date of "Bheemla Nayak" from January 12. "The decision by Chinababu garu and Pawan Kalyan garu to defer the release date of #BheemlaNayak is well appreciated. Wishing the team all the very best", Rajamouli tweeted.## The decision by Chinababu garu and Pawan Kalyan garu to defer the release date of #BheemlaNayak is well appreciated. Wishing the team all the very best…:)— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) December 21, 2021 ## The Baahubali filmmaker laud Mahesh Babu, who was the first to postpone the release of his upcoming film "Sarkaru Vaari Paata" from Jan. 13 to April 1st. Rajamouli, whose next film is with Mahesh Babu, appreciated the actor for creating a healthy atmosphere.## "@urstrulyMahesh was the one who took the initiative in decluttering the Pongal releases... Even though #SarkaruVaariPaata was a perfect Pongal film, he moved it to summer and created a healthy atmosphere. Thanks to my Hero and also to the entire team at @MythriOfficial..." the filmmaker said.## .@urstrulyMahesh was the one who took the initative in decluttering the Pongal releases... Even though #SarkaruVaariPaata was a perfect Pongal film, he moved it to summer and created a healthy atmosphere. Thanks to my Hero 🙂 and also to the entire team at @MythriOfficial…— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) December 21, 2021 ## Rajamouli also thanked producer Dil Raju, who shifted the release date of his own film "F3" from February 25th to April 29th for "Bheemla Nayak", which will now release on February 25. "Also, thanks to Dil Raju Garu and the #F3Movie team for shifting the release of their film. Best wishes! @SVC_official", he wrote.## Also, thanks to Dil Raju garu and the #F3Movie team for shifting the release of their film. Best wishes ! @SVC_official— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) December 21, 2021 ## "RRR", produced by DVV Entertainment, is touted to be the biggest film in Indian cinema. It stars Jr. NTR, Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, and Alia Bhatt in prominent roles. With the postponement of "Bheemla Nayak", "RRR" will have a free run at the box office for at least one week before Prabhas' highly anticipated "Radhe Shyam" arrives on January 14. ## Stay tuned...

Pawan Kalyan's 'Bheemla Nayak' Officially Postponed To Clear Roads For 'RRR' And 'Radhe Shyam'
1643 days ago
Tollywood

Pawan Kalyan's 'Bheemla Nayak' Officially Postponed To Clear Roads For 'RRR' And 'Radhe Shyam'

Hyderabad, December 21 - As reported earlier, power star Pawan Kalyan's "Bheemla Nayak" has officially been postponed and is out from Sankranthi 2022 race. The new release date is yet to be announced but it will most certainly be released on February 25, 2022. ## Earlier, the makers of "Bheemla Nayak" were promoting the film as Sankranthi 2022 release, but the producer's guild intervened in the issue and made the film opt for another date as it would have dented the box office potential of Pan India biggies "RRR" and "Radhe Shyam", which are slated for Jan. 7 and Jan. 14 release, respectively. ## It is said that Pawan Kalyan has agreed to the producer's guild's suggestion in the larger interest of the Telugu film industry. Directed by Saagar Chandra and written by Trivikram, the film is the official remake of the Malayalam hit, Ayyapanum Koshiyum. It also stars Rana Daggubati and Nithya Menen in key roles. ## Meanwhile, Venkatesh and Varun Tej's "F3" will now release on April 29th, 2022. It was supposed to release in Feb/March 2022. On the other hand, Mahesh Babu's "Sarkaru Vaari Paata" will be released on April 1st as scheduled (as of now). Earlier, it was originally announced for January 13, 2022, but postponed to make things easy for others films. ## Megastar Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan's "Acharya" will also be released as scheduled on February 4, 2022. There were speculations that it will move further, but, there is no such official development yet. Nagarjuna's "Bangarraju", meanwhile, is planning to release on January 15 or 21 in theaters.## Stay tuned...

Pawan Kalyan's 'Bheemla Nayak' Set To Be Postponed From Sankranthi 2022!
1643 days ago
Tollywood

Pawan Kalyan's 'Bheemla Nayak' Set To Be Postponed From Sankranthi 2022!

Hyderabad, December 20 - The makers of superstar Pawan Kalyan's "Bheemla Nayak" are playing a cat and mouse game with fans over its release, which is currently announced for Sankranthi 2022. ## There have been a lot of speculations regarding the postponement of "Bheemla Nayak" in the last couple of weeks. However, every time there's has been any news claiming the postponement of the film, makers came out with something that suggested the film will certainly be releasing on 12th January. ## However, the latest development suggests that the release of "Bheemla Nayak" will indeed be postponed and those reports claiming about the same were seemingly not all rumors. It is said that the movie will now be released in February 2022, for which the makers will make an official announcement soon. ## Interestingly, Prabhas's "Radhe Shyam" is already slated for January 14 while SS Rajamouli's "RRR" is slated for January 7 release. It was never a wise move to have 3 big films during the same time period. Someone had to back out for a better box office potential, and it is almost certain that "Bheemla Nayank" is that film. Earlier, Mahesh Babu's "Sarkaru Vaari Paata" was postponed from Jan. 13 to April 1st, 2022. ## With Bheemla Nayak out of the Sankranthi race, pan-India biggies "RRR" and "Radhe Shyam" should enjoy a free run at the box office. "Bheemla Nayak", meanwhile, also stars Rana Daggubati along with Nithya Menen in prominent roles. It marks Daggubati's first collaboration with PSPK. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Pushap - The Rise' Crosses Rs. 150 Crores Worldwide Gross
1644 days ago
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Box Office: 'Pushap - The Rise' Crosses Rs. 150 Crores Worldwide Gross

Hyderabad, December 20 - Allu Arjun's action thriller, "Pushpa - The Rise" has totally justified the unprecedented hype as it crossed Rs. 150 crores mark at the worldwide box office in just 3 days. ## On Sunday (December 19), the Sukumar-directed grossed Rs. 40.20 crores at the Indian box office, adding to the 3-day opening weekend total of 129.40 crores. Overseas, the movie has grossed an estimated 20.60 crores so far, helping the global total of Rs 150 crores. ## The 3-day AP/TG share a total of "Pushpa - The Rise" also crossed Rs. 50 crores mark (Rs. 52.89 cr.), including Nizam leading the chart with Rs. 25.94 crores, followed by Ceded with Rs. 8.75 crores. Among the overseas markets, the US is contributing a large share as the gross collection has crossed $1.5 million over there. ## Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, and Muttamsetty Media, "Pushpa" is a two-part release. The ending the "Pushpa - The Rise" has shaped the story for part two, which is titled "Pushpa - The Rule". The makers recently confirmed that the shooting for the next part would be resumed from February/March 2022 and would be released around the same time period next year. ## Based on the red sanders smuggling in the Seshachalam Hills of the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, the movie stars Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead alongside Fahadh Faasil, Anasuya Bharadwaj, among others in key roles. The story of the second part will mainly focus on the face-off between Pushpa Raj (Allu Arjun), and Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat IPS (Fahadh Faasil).## Stay tuned...

SS Rajamouli Reveals Why He Cast Alia Bhatt As Sita In 'RRR'
1644 days ago
Tollywood

SS Rajamouli Reveals Why He Cast Alia Bhatt As Sita In 'RRR'

Hyderabad, December 19 - SS Rajamouli is gearing up for the release of his next magnum opus, "RRR", due on January 7, 2022. The "Baahubali" filmmaker, who is known for casting his artistes wisely, brings a staller ensemble cast including Ram Charan, Jr. NTR, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt among others in prominent roles. ## Rajamouli revealed in an interview with IANS why he picked Alia Bhatt to play the role of Sita. The filmmaker said that he saw Alia's "Raazi", and he found her innocent yet very tough from the inside, which was one of the reasons he cast her in the upcoming Pan-India biggie "RRR". ## "I have two super forces in the film — fire, and water — Ram and Bheem, who are very strong and who are exclusive in nature. For me, the character of Sita is very soft, very fragile on the outside. But inside, she is so strong that she would be able to rein in these forces".## "I saw Raazi and I was impressed with her (Alia's) performance. I was impressed by how a simple woman could do things much beyond her capacity. So, when we figured out the characterization of Sita, everybody's choice was Alia. I knew Alia was interested in doing a role in my film but I did not know if she would be interested in playing a cameo. But when we asked her, she immediately jumped in joy without any hesitation", he added. ## "RRR" marks Alia Bhatt's debut in Telugu and she is currently busy promoting the film with the rest of the cast. The movie is produced by DVV Entertainment, and it also stars Ray Stevenson, Alison Doody, Shriya Saran, and Olivia Morris in supporting roles. It will release on January 7, 2022, in multiple Indian languages. ## Stay tuned...

Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa - The Rule' To Resume Shoot In First Quarter Of 2022
1645 days ago
Tollywood

Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa - The Rule' To Resume Shoot In First Quarter Of 2022

Hyderabad, December 18 - Allu Arjun's "Pushpa - The Rise" opened to a homogenous response at the box office. The Pan-India movie minted over Rs. 50 crores on the first day, thus making it the biggest opener of 2021 in India. Directed by Sukumar, the movie stars Allu Arjun in the title role alongside Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead. ## "Pushpa - The Rise" is the first of the two cinematic parts planned by the makers. The first part shows Pushpa Raj's (Allu Arjun) rise to power as red sanders syndicate boss. The story is hinted to conclude in the second part, which has been titled "Pushpa: The Rule". The second part will mainly revolve around Pushpa Raj and a ruthless police officer Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat, played by Fahadh Faasil, who marked his Telugu debut with "Pushpa - The Rise". ## Meanwhile, the shooting for "Pushpa - The Rule" would be resuming in February or March 2022, confirmed producer Naveen Yerneni. He also said that the second part would be planned in a better way and will complete all production works at least two months before the release date. It is said that the makers have already shot some parts of the film. ## "Pushpa" is produced by Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar under the banner of Mythri Movie Makers in association with Muttamsetty Media. The music of the film is composed by Devi Sri Prasad while Cinematography is handeled by Mirosław Kuba Brożek. ## Stay tuned...