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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Jr. NTR Gives Major Update On 'NTR 30' And 'NTR 31'
1667 days ago
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Jr. NTR Gives Major Update On 'NTR 30' And 'NTR 31'

Hyderabad, November 23 - Jr. NTR, who was last seen on the big screen in "Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava", is gearing up for the release of "RRR", which is undoubtedly the biggest film of his career, and possibly one of the biggest of the Indian cinema. ## Directed by SS Rajamouli, "RRR" is a period action drama, in which he plays a freedom fighter, Komaram Bheem, who fought against the Nizam of Hyderabad. The movie also stars Ram Charan as Alluri Sitarama Raju. Being made on a scale like never before, "RRR" is scheduled to release on Jan. 7, 2022, all over the world. Arguably one of the most anticipated Indian films ever, "RRR" is planned to release over 10000 theaters worldwide. ## After "RRR", which is going to be Jr. NTR's first Pan-India release in multiple languages, the next two projects for the actor, which are currently titled "NTR 30" and "NTR 31", will also be made on a huge scale and budget. In a conversation with variety, NTR reveals that "NTR 30", which reunites him with his "Janatha Garage" director Koratala Siva, is a revenge drama and will commence production in February 2022. ## "NTR 30" was officially announced in April 2021. Koratala Siva shared the launch poster of NTR 30 on Twitter with the announcement of crossing boundaries this time. It is presented by Nandamuri Kalyan Ram. Meanwhile, "NTR 31", which marks NTR's maiden collaboration with filmmaker Prashant Neel, who shot to fame after making "KGF - Chapter 1" and is waiting for Chapter 2 to release in 2022. ## Neel currently working on Prabhas-starrer "Salaar" and his maiden collaboration with NTR will kickstart production on October 2022. The actor says that the film "NTR 31" will be on the scale of "KGF", which set benchmark for the Indian filmmakers in a period action genre. Both "NTR 30" and "NTR 31" are likely to debut in 2023. ## Stay tuned...

Rana Daggubati & Sai Pallavi Starrer 'Virata Parvam' To Release In Theaters First
1668 days ago
Tollywood

Rana Daggubati & Sai Pallavi Starrer 'Virata Parvam' To Release In Theaters First

Hyderabad, November 22 - Telugu movie "Virata Parvam", starring Rana Daggubati and Sai Pallavi is going to get a theatrical release first. The period drama film has been in the news for quite some time now. It was supposed to release in summer 2022, but due to the second covid-19 wave, it stands postponed. ## There were talks that producers D. Suresh Babu and Sudhakar Cherukuri are in talks with OTT platforms for a direct-to-digital release. Some entertainment portals had also claimed that the movie will be released directly on Amazon Prime Video. ## However, with theaters having reopened with full capacity, the latest reports say that director Venu Udugula has confirmed that the movie 'Virata Parvam' would get a theatrical release before its OTT release. It is said that the makers are planning to go with the theatrical release, and would announce the release date soon. A release date poster is being prepared by the team. ## The makers will soon resume the post-production work and then start promotional events. Billed as a period love story, "Virata Parvam" features Rana Daggubati in the role of a revolutionary leader. The movie is touted to be the journey of a couple, and their story revolves around Communism. ## As per the teaser which was released earlier, Sai Pallavi's sterling love for Rana Daggubati's revolutionary ideologies in the movie is the crux of the story. It also stars Priyamani, Nandita Das, Naveen Chandra, Zarina Wahab, Easwari Rao, and Sai Chand in supporting roles.## Stay tuned...

Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa - The Rise' Hindi Version Confirmed To Release In Theaters By AAFilms
1670 days ago
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Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa - The Rise' Hindi Version Confirmed To Release In Theaters By AAFilms

Mumbai, November 20 - Actor Allu Arjun's upcoming action thriller "Pushpa - The Rise" is all set to hit the big screen on December 17, all over India. It will be AA's first film to have a pan India release.## While "Pushpa" was already confirmed to release in dubbed versions of Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada languages, there was a question mark over the "Pushpa" Hindi theatrical release due to some issues with the Hindi distributor. However, all the issues have been settled now and the Hindi version of this much-awaited film will be released by AAFilms, which will also release Yash-starrer "K.G.F: Chapter 2" in North India with Excel Entertainment. ## Despite the issues with the distributor, the makers of "Pushpa" have been (kept) promoting the film in Hindi by releasing songs and posters. It is produced by Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar under the banners of Mythri Movie Makers, and Muttamsetty Media. Written and directed by Sukumar, the movie also stars Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead alongside Fahadh Faasil, Jagapathi Babu, Sunil Varma, Anasuya Bharadwaj, while Samantha Ruth Prabhu will make a special appearance in a dance number. ## The excitement gets bigger for #PushpaTheRise πŸ’₯Grand release in Hindi by @AAFilmsIndia πŸ”₯#PushpaTheRiseOnDec17@alluarjun @iamRashmika @aryasukku @ThisIsDSP @adityamusic @MythriOfficial @GTelefilms pic.twitter.com/Z1e41Cw2Mv— Pushpa (@PushpaMovie) November 20, 2021 ## "Pushpa" is a two-part release and the second part will release in summer 2022. E4 Entertainment will release the movie in Malayalam while Lyca Productions bagged distribution rights for the Tamil version and Swagath Enterprises for the Kannada version. The plot is based on the red sanders smuggling in the Seshachalam Hills of the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh.## Stay tuned...

SS Rajamouli's Period Action Drama 'RRR' To Release In 10K Theaters Worldwide!
1673 days ago
Tollywood

SS Rajamouli's Period Action Drama 'RRR' To Release In 10K Theaters Worldwide!

Hyderabad, November 17 - SS Rajamouli-directed upcoming period action drama film "RRR" could rewrite the box office records for an Indian film. Made on a lavish budget, "RRR" is poised to be the widest ever release at the worldwide box office for an Indian film. ## Rajamouli's last film "Baahubali 2 The Conclusion", which is the second highest-grossing Indian film at the worldwide box office and highest in India, was released in over 6500 theaters worldwide, which is a record for an Indian film. "RRR" is going to take a step further and will reportedly be released around 10000 theaters worldwide. ## Starring Jr. NTR, Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, and Alia Bhatt in prominent roles, "RRR" will have a grand release in the USA. The makers of the film are heavily banking on its overseas release and leaving no stone unturned to grab the maximum number of screens outside India. While "Baahubali 2" grossed Rs. 371 crores at the international box office, the makers are looking to repeat the same success of "RRR" as well. ## At the domestic box office, "RRR" will be released everywhere in multiple languages. While "RRR" most probably going to be the highest-grossing Indian film of 2021 in India, it will be interesting to see if it could repeat "Baahubali 2" box office success, which grossed Rs. 1417 crores.## "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.## Produced by D. V. V. Danayya of DVV Entertainments and distributed by Lyca Productions (Tamil Nadu), and Pen Studios/Pen Marudhar Entertainment (North India), "RRR" is scheduled to release on January 7, 2022.## Stay tuned...

Samantha Ruth Prabhu To Feature In A Dance Number For The First With Allu Arjun In 'Pushpa: The Rise'
1675 days ago
Tollywood

Samantha Ruth Prabhu To Feature In A Dance Number For The First With Allu Arjun In 'Pushpa: The Rise'

Hyderabad, November 15 - Southern beauty, Samantha Ruth Prabhu is going to star in a dance number for the first time in her career. The Oh Baby actress will be featuring in a special dance song with Allu Arjun in the upcoming Pan-India film, "Pushpa - The Rise", which also stars Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil in prominent roles. ## The makers of Pushpa took to social media and announced that Samantha will feature in the 5th song of the film, which is a special one and needed someone special for it.## "We reached out to our very special Samantha garu and she gleefully agreed to come on board owing to the rapport we've developed over time. We're super excited to announce that Samantha garu is going to light up the screen with icon star Allu Arjun in the fifth single! This would be the first special song appearance of her career and we are leaving no stone unturned to make it truly special and memorable", the post read. ## The supremely talented @Samanthaprabhu2 is going to groove for a sizzling number in #PushpaTheRise πŸ’₯πŸ’₯#PushpaTheRiseOnDec17@alluarjun @iamRashmika @aryasukku #FahadhFaasil @Dhananjayaka @Mee_Sunil @ThisIsDSP @adityamusic @MythriOfficial pic.twitter.com/u46bMIBkFL— Pushpa (@PushpaMovie) November 15, 2021 ## "Pushpa - The Rise" is a two-part film, and it is one of the most-awaited ones. Directed by Sukumar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Muttamsetty Media, the film is based on the red sanders smuggling in the Seshachalam Hills of the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. The music, which is creating waves, is composed by Devi Sri Prasad. ## The movie will be released in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada on December 17 in theatres.## Meanwhile, Samantha has multiple films in the pipeline. Her next film in the leading role will be "Kaathu Vaakula Rendu Kaadhal", which also stars Vijay Sethupathi, and Nayanthara. It will release in December this year. She also has Shaakuntalam and two more untitled films.## Stay tuned...

Anushka Shetty And UV Creations Join Hands For The Third Film Together
1683 days ago
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Anushka Shetty And UV Creations Join Hands For The Third Film Together

Hyderabad, November 7 - Telugu actress, Anushka Shetty, who is celebrating her 40th birthday today (Nov. 7), has announced her next film with V. Vamsi Krishna Reddy's UV Creations. ## The yet-untitled film marks the third collaboration between the Baahubali actress and the production studio after blockbuster after Mirchi and Bhagamathie. To be directed by Mahesh Babu P, #Anushka48 is a new-age romantic comedy, for which the shooting will begin soon. ## The film marks the comeback for Shetty after her 2020 film "Nishabdham", which was a direct-to-digital release on Amazon Prime Video. UV Creations took to Twitter and shared a video giving a sneak peek into its previous collaboration with Shetty and also the announcement of the new film. ## Happy Birthday Sweety! πŸ’•We are delighted to announce our "Hattrick Combination" with the Sweet and Very Special @MsAnushkaShetty πŸ₯³πŸŽ‰.Directed by #MaheshBabuPProduced by @UV_Creations#HBDAnushkaShetty #Anushka48 #HappyBirthdayAnushkaShetty pic.twitter.com/nOv4LWvonh— UV Creations (@UV_Creations) November 7, 2021 ## More details about the cast and crew will be out soon.## Stay tuned...

Ravi Teja Announces His First Pan-India Film; To Star In & As Tiger Nageswara Rao
1687 days ago
Tollywood

Ravi Teja Announces His First Pan-India Film; To Star In & As Tiger Nageswara Rao

Hyderabad, November 3 - Ravi Teja joins the elite league of actors with Pan-India films. On November 3, the mass actor announced his foray into the multilingual genre with the biographical film "Tiger Nageswara Rao". ## Produced by Abhishek Agarwal of Abhishek Agarwal Arts, Tiger Nageswara Rao is based on real-life incidents of infamous bandit Tiger Nageswara Rao and the people of Stuartpuram. To be directed by Vamsee, the first Pan-India outing for Teja will be shot in Telugu and will be dubbed into Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada. ## It is said that director Vamsee narrated the script to the actor and he instantly agreed to step into the shoes of the daredevil robber of Stuartpuram, who gave sleepless nights to the authorities owing to his escaping strategies. The movie is set in the 1970s and will be shot in real locations. It will go on floors early next year. ## While the official announcement is yet to be made, it is reported that two popular A-listers are set to play Ravi Teja's love interests in the film. GV Prakash Kumar will be composing the music while Madie ISC will handle cinematography. Vamsee has written the script for Ravi Teja. ## Teja took to Twitter and announced the title and also shared the first look poster. Looking at the poster, the actor seems to be undergoing a huge makeover to play this powerful role in the film. Teja's bulky legs and footprints are seen which indicate Tiger paw and he’s seen chasing the train here. ## The poster, with the tagline "feel the silence before the hunt", defines Teja's intense role in the film.## #TigerNageswaraRao pic.twitter.com/9EFYsS4OWw— Ravi Teja (@RaviTeja_offl) November 3, 2021 ## Meanwhile, Ravi Teja is gearing up for the release of his action crime thriller, "Khiadi", which is expected to release in December this year. He also has Ramarao on Duty, and Dhamaka, in the various stage of production. ## Stay tuned...

Tamannaah Bhatia To Be Paired With Megastar Chiranjeevi In Bhola Shankar!
1689 days ago
Tollywood

Tamannaah Bhatia To Be Paired With Megastar Chiranjeevi In Bhola Shankar!

Hyderabad, November 1 - Megastar Chiranjeevi, who will next be seen in Koratala Siva's "Acharya", is gearing up to begin the shooting of director Meher Ramesh's "Bhola Shankar", which is said to be the Telugu remake of Thala Ajith's Vedalam. Keerthy Suresh will be playing Chiranjeevi's sister in the film. ## As team "Bhola Shankar" is in readiness to begin the regular shoot, the popular actress in Tollywood, Tamannaah Bhatia, has reportedly been cast to play the female lead opposite Chiranjeevi. It is said that the megastar wanted someone, who is good both at dancing and acting and Tamannaah seemed to be the perfect fit for the role. ## The much-anticipated film revolves around brother-sister sentiments with both Chiranjeevi and Keerthy portraying those roles. Tamannaah will be stepping into the shoes of Shruti Hassan from the original film. She is reportedly charging a hefty price for the role. The makers are expected to make an official announcement regarding her inclusion soon. ## "Bhola Shankar" will officially be launched on November 11th at 7:45 AM with a formal puja ceremony in the presence of the cast and crew. The regular shoot of the movie commences from the 15th of November. It will be produced by Ramabrahmam Sunkara. The mass action entertainer marks the first time collaboration of Chiranjeevi and Meher Ramesh.## Stay tuned...

SS Rajamouli Reveals Why He Didn't Direct Pawan Kalyan In Any Film
1690 days ago
Tollywood

SS Rajamouli Reveals Why He Didn't Direct Pawan Kalyan In Any Film

Hyderabad, October 31 - SS Rajamouli, who has been busy promoting his upcoming directorial, the magnum opus "RRR", which is the first film since Baahubali 2. During the media interaction recently, the Baahubali filmmaker had spoken elaborately on all the questions asked by his fans and the media. ## Having worked with some of the biggest Telugu actors over the years, SS Rajamouli was asked one of the fans why he never directed Power Star Pawan Kalyan. Considering the fact that Pawan Kalyan is one of the biggest stars in the south film industry, Rajamouli was quizzed about directing Telugu's 'Powerstar'.## "I really love Pawan Kalyan", said Rajamouli and went on to explain why things failed to materialize and how both went their ways to attain their own interests.## "In the initial times in my career, I tried my best to come up with a story for Pawan Kalyan. I always had that intent to direct him. We even had short conversations, where I had mentioned about us working together", the 'Baahubali' director said.## "Later, I decided that I need to come out of my comfort zone and start making movies, which give much more than just a mass-masala entertainer does. At that point in time, Pawan got busy with his political interests. Hence, our paths diverged," Rajamouli explained.## Meanwhile, Rajamouli's "RRR" is a period action drama film, starring Jr. NTR, Ram Charan in the leading roles along with Ajay Devgn and Alia Bhatt. It is a fictional story about two Indian revolutionaries, Alluri Sitarama Raju (Charan) and Komaram Bheem (Rama Rao), who fought against the British Raj and Nizam of Hyderabad respectively.## RRR is produced by D. V. V. Danayya under the banner of DVV Entertainments. The big-budget visual extravaganza will be hitting theaters worldwide on January 7, 2022, in Telugu along with Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and other Indian and foreign languages.## Stay tuned...

SS Rajamouli And PVR Cinemas Collaborate For Magnum Opus 'RRR'
1692 days ago
Tollywood

SS Rajamouli And PVR Cinemas Collaborate For Magnum Opus 'RRR'

Mumbai, October 29 - Ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli and the largest multiplex chain of India, PVR Cinemas has collaborated for a first-of-its-kind association for the upcoming magnum opus, RRR. As per the collaboration, PVR has decided to alter its brand identity and logo to the movie name RRR. Starting today, PVR will now be referred to as 'PVRRR'. ## Announcing the same, RRR director SS Rajamouli and Ajay Bijli – Chairman & Managing Director PVR Ltd have unveiled the new 'PVRRR' logo in front of the gathered media. PVR as the business partner will promote the film RRR at all their theatres across the country.## Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Ajay Bijli said, "RRR is one of the biggest, most expensive, and greatly anticipated movies of 2022. We are proud to be associated with this larger-than-life spectacle, helmed by SS Rajamouli and considered to be yet another game-changer in the movie business. I am sure this initiative will be able to generate good buzz for 'RRR' and build huge anticipation among the movie buffs".## Speaking about the same, SS Rajamouli added, "I am really happy that theatres are reopening, as I believe the magic of cinema is truly enjoyed in theatres. We are happy that RRR will be releasing in cinemas in January next year and to announce the same what better way to associate with PVR which is now PVRRR".## RRR is a period action drama film, set in pre-independence India. The film is a fictional take on the younger days of celebrated freedom fighters, Komaram Bheem and Alluri Seetharamaraju. The biggest multi-starrer of India features, Jr. NTR, Ram Charan along with Ajay Devgn, and Alia Bhatt in the leading roles. It is produced by D. V. V. Danayya. Pen Studios will release the film in North India. It is scheduled to release on January 7, 2022. ## Prepare to go on a thrilling journey with #PVRRRR. Stay tuned for more exciting news and events from this association.#PVR #BackAtPVR #RRRMovie #pvrrr @aliaa08 #aliabhatt @AlwaysRamCharan @tarak9999 @ajaydevgn #AjayDevgn #NTRjr #RamCharan— P V R C i n e m a s (@_PVRCinemas) October 29, 2021 ## Stay tuned...

Megastar Chiranjeevi To Finance Fan's Cancer Treatment
1694 days ago
Tollywood

Megastar Chiranjeevi To Finance Fan's Cancer Treatment

Hyderabad, October 27 - Megastar Chiranjeevi has proved that he is not only a movie but also a real-life Megastar. The Tollywood superstar, in a compassionate gesture, has promised to finance the cancer treatment of one of his fans named Venkat.## Venkat, who is suffering from cancer, met Chiranjeevi at his office on Tuesday and explained his health condition to him. Despite his busy schedule, the megastar met his fan personally and came to know about his health condition. Touched by his story, Chiranjeevi promised him to help financially. ## The megastar also saw the medical reports of Venkat and advised him to seek a second opinion from a private hospital in Hyderabad. He had referred Venkat to the hospital personally, after which he even asked his team to update him on the case. Chiranjeevi also helped Venkat by giving him Rs 2 lakh for his immediate expenses.## "I am blessed to be called his fan. I cannot thank Chiranjeevi sir enough in this lifetime", Venkat said.## Meanwhile, on the work front, Chiranjeevi will next be seen in director Koratala Siva's "Acharya", which is scheduled to release on February 4, 2022. He will also begin shooting "Bhola Shankar" in November and also has "Godfather" in the pipeline.## Stay tuned...

Box Office: Telugu Film 'Pelli SandaD' Surprises At The BO With Clean Hit Status
1697 days ago
Tollywood

Box Office: Telugu Film 'Pelli SandaD' Surprises At The BO With Clean Hit Status

Hyderabad, October 24 - Telugu musical romantic comedy film, "Pelli SandaD" has surprised one and all at the box office. Despite getting bad reviews from critics and audiences, the movie has earned a clean Hit status in Telugu. It reported house full shows at some places of Hyderabad in the opening weekend. ## Directed by Gowri Ronanki, the movie has earned approx Rs. 7.80 crores net in Telugu. In the first five days, Pelli SandaD grossed approx Rs. 7.3 crores in India including AP/TG share of Rs. 4.41 crores. The movie cost between 5-7 crores and it turned out to be a profitable venture for the makers. ## It is a sequel to a 1996 film of the same name. The film marks the acting debut of Raghavendra Rao who directed the previous film. The movie tells the story of Vashishtha (Roshann) who falls in love with Sahasra (Sree Leela) at his cousin's wedding. However, things started happening when Sahasra father (Prakash Raj) knows about their relationship, he apposes and fixed her wedding with her cousin Chintoo (Vennela Kishore). ## The movie, however, received criticism for the story, screenplay, and Raghavendra Rao's acting. The music and performance from the leading pair are very well received by the audience. It was released on October 15 on the occasion of Dussehra. It is produced by RK Film Associates and Arka Media Works and distributed by Great India Films. ## Stay tuned...