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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Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Downs Dhurandhar To Become Biggest Hindi Net Grosser
78 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Downs Dhurandhar To Become Biggest Hindi Net Grosser

Mumbai, March 31 - In less than two weeks, director Aditya Dhar's spy action thriller Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has outnumbered its predecessor to become the highest-grossing film in Hindi at the domestic box office, and is now marching towards the 1000 crore club. Released four months ago, Dhurandhar stormed the box office with record-breaking numbers and eventually became the biggest Hindi net grosser with 840 crores, beating Pushpa 2's 812 crores. However, the record didn't last long as Dhurandhar 2 has climbed to number 1 in just 13 days. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The Ranveer Singh-starrer scored around 818 crores net in 12 days, and on its second Tuesday (13th day), the film is looking to earn around 25 crores in Hindi. This will take its total Hindi net past the first film, effectively making it the biggest Hindi blockbuster of all-time. The pace at which Dhurandhar: The Revenge is breaking records is remarkable. While it always looked like it would become the biggest blockbuster after the massive success of Dhurandhar, no one saw it doing this in under two weeks, which is something for the history books. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Top 5 Biggest Hindi Net Grossers S. No. Movie Language Net Collection 1 Dhurandhar 2 (2026) Hindi ₹ 844+ Cr* (13D) 2 Dhurandhar (2025) Hindi ₹ 840.20 Cr 3 Pushpa 2 (2024) Hindi ₹ 812.10 Cr 4 Stree 2 (2024) Hindi ₹ 598 Cr 5 Chhaava (2025) Hindi ₹ 585.70 Cr The first Dhurandhar unlocked new potential for Hindi cinema, and Dhurandhar 2 has taken that to a notch higher. It is now a matter of time before it enters the 1000 crores net club, which will not only be the first instance in Hindi, but also for any language at the Indian box office.

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Bhooth Bangla Runtime Revealed: The Horror-Comedy Set To Be Akshay Kumar's One of The Longest Films
78 days ago
Bollywood

Bhooth Bangla Runtime Revealed: The Horror-Comedy Set To Be Akshay Kumar's One of The Longest Films

Mumbai, March 31 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is gearing up for the release of his much-awaited horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla. The film, which was earlier scheduled to release on April 10, is now reportedly being pushed to April 17 to maintain a healthy gap from Dhurandhar 2, which continues to dominate the box office across the country. Bhooth Bangla marks the much-anticipated reunion of Akshay Kumar with acclaimed filmmaker Priyadarshan, making it one of the most exciting collaborations in recent times. Even though the film is still over two weeks away from release, a key update regarding its runtime has surfaced. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, the film is expected to have a runtime of approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes (170 minutes). However, since the censor certification is still pending, the final duration may vary slightly. The confirmed runtime will be known closer to the release date. If the rumoured runtime indeed gets locked, it will be among Akshay Kumar's longest films in the last 12 years. The last Akshay Kumar film with a similar run time was Holiday - A Soldier Is Never Off Duty (2014), which was also 2 hours and 50 minutes long. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Meanwhile, fans are eagerly awaiting the trailer, which is expected to drop this week. It was initially planned for March 27 and later shifted to March 30, and this delay further hinted at a possible change in the release date, though an official announcement is still awaited. Produced by Balaji Motion Pictures and Cape of Good Films, the film also stars Paresh Rawal, Tabu, Wamiqa Gabbi, Rajpal Yadav, Jisshu Sengupta, Manoj Joshi, Mithila Palkar, Asrani, and Rajesh Sharma in key roles. Stay tuned...

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Top 5 Highest-Grossing Indian Films At The Overseas Box Office (Without China): Dhurandhar 2 Closes Gap On Jawan's 400 Cr Benchmark
79 days ago
Bollywood

Top 5 Highest-Grossing Indian Films At The Overseas Box Office (Without China): Dhurandhar 2 Closes Gap On Jawan's 400 Cr Benchmark

Hyderabad, March 30 - Director Aditya Dhar's spy action thriller Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is rewriting box office history, both domestically and globally. The film has achieved a massive milestone by surpassing the entire lifetime collection of its predecessor, Dhurandhar, within just 11 days of release. With this feat, it has become the 4th highest-grossing Indian film of all time at the worldwide box office. At the overseas box office, the film has emerged as one of the biggest Indian blockbusters ever. While the first part had already established a strong overseas presence with 300 crore gross, the sequel has taken things to another level, raking in approximately 342 crore in just 11 days. Despite its lengthy runtime of nearly four hours, audiences across global markets are flocking to cinemas in unprecedented numbers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In North America, The Revenge has delivered a historic performance by surpassing the long-standing record of Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. With close to $23 million in just 11 days, it has become the highest-grossing Indian film in the region. Not only that, but it has also exceeded Baahubali 2's footfall count, that too within two weeks. Led by Ranveer Singh, the film currently ranks as the 4th highest-grossing Indian movie at the overseas box office (excluding China). If the current momentum continues, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is expected to climb to the top spot by its third weekend, potentially becoming the biggest Indian grosser outside India, an extraordinary feat that seemed unimaginable when the first instalment released just months ago. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Top 5 Highest-Grossing Indian Films At Overseas Box Office (Without China) S. No. Movie Overseas Gross 1 Jawan (2023) ₹ 400 Cr 2 Pathaan (2023) ₹ 397.50 Cr 3 Baahubali 2 (2017) ₹ 371 Cr 4 Dhurandhar 2 (2026) ₹ 342 Cr 5 RRR (2022) ₹ 314 Cr Data as of March 29, 2026, and not adjusted for inflation.

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Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Beats Baahubali 2's Decade-Long Record To Become Highest-Grossing Indian Film In North America
80 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Beats Baahubali 2's Decade-Long Record To Become Highest-Grossing Indian Film In North America

Mumbai, March 29 - Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has delivered a historic box office feat overseas, emerging as the highest-grossing Indian film in North America by surpassing SS Rajamouli's directed Baahubali 2: The Conclusion's long-standing record. The Ranveer Singh starrer has crossed the $20.80 million mark in just 9 days, overtaking Baahubali 2's lifetime gross in the region. What makes this achievement extraordinary is the speed; a record that stood tall for nearly a decade has now been broken in under ten days. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Baahubali 2, which was released in 2017, had set a benchmark of $20.80 million (updated original collection) in North America and remained unbeaten for years, despite multiple big-ticket Indian releases attempting to challenge the milestone. However, Dhurandhar 2 has rewritten the rules with its exceptional momentum, driven by strong word of mouth, repeat audience value, and massive demand in premium formats. The film's consistent growth over weekdays and a surge during its second weekend played a crucial role in crossing the historic mark. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Top 5 Highest-Grossing Indian Films In North America Rank Movie North America GBOC 1 Dhurandhar 2 $20.80+ million* 2 Baahubali 2 $20.80 million (updated original run) 3 Dhurandhar $20.65 million 4 Kalki 2898 AD $18.60 million 5 Pathaan $17.49 million At the worldwide box office, Aditya Dhar's directed spy actioner has crossed 1250 crores in 10 days, and by the end of the 11th day, it will surpass the total worldwide gross of the first Dhurandhar (1307+ crores) to become the 4th highest-grossing Indian film of all-time. Going by the momentum, the movie will be aiming to become the all-time biggest Indian grosser; the record currently belongs to Dangal (2070 crores). Stay tuned...

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1000 Cr Net Loading As Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Hits 700 Cr Net With Power-Packed 58 Cr Second Saturday In Hindi
80 days ago
Bollywood

1000 Cr Net Loading As Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Hits 700 Cr Net With Power-Packed 58 Cr Second Saturday In Hindi

Mumbai, March 28 - Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is continuing its historic box office march, setting new benchmarks with each passing day. The film has crossed a massive 700 crore net collection in Hindi, further cementing its position as one of the biggest blockbusters in Indian cinema. On its second Saturday, the film witnessed another explosive surge, collecting approximately 58 crore net in Hindi alone. This phenomenal jump highlights the film's extraordinary hold and growing momentum, especially in mass circuits where occupancy has remained exceptionally strong. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) What makes this run even more remarkable is the consistency. Unlike typical big-ticket releases that slow down after the first week, Dhurandhar 2 2 has shown an upward trend during its second weekend. The strong word-of-mouth, repeat value, and high-octane appeal have played a crucial role in sustaining such unprecedented numbers. With 700 crore net already in the bag (731+ crore in 10 days), the film is now aggressively marching towards the historic 1000 crore net milestone in Hindi. If the current trend continues, it is only a matter of time before the film achieves this rare feat—something no Hindi film has managed at this scale before. In all versions, it has earned 775+ net so far. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The coming days, especially Sunday and the weekdays that follow, will be crucial in determining how fast the film reaches this landmark. There is a cricket tournament, the IPL has started today, which might impact the collection. However, going by its current trajectory, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is not just aiming for records; it is rewriting them entirely.

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Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Becomes The Third-Highest-Grossing Indian Film In North America
80 days ago
Bollywood

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Becomes The Third-Highest-Grossing Indian Film In North America

Mumbai, March 28 - Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is rewriting box office history in North America with an extraordinary run that shows no signs of slowing down. The espionage actioner has reached a massive $19.40 million mark, powered by a strong $1.3 million second Friday. With this latest surge, Aditya Dhar's directorial film has officially surpassed Prabhas' Kalki 2898 AD's lifetime gross of $18.60 million. What makes this run even more remarkable is the pace at which the film is setting new benchmarks. The sequel is expected to overtake Dhurandhar's $20.60 million total by the end of Saturday, thereby becoming the second-highest-grossing Indian film in North America. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The biggest milestone may arrive sooner than expected. Trade projections suggest that by Sunday, the film is likely to cross Baahubali 2: The Conclusion's $20.80+ million record, which would crown Dhurandhar 2 as the highest-grossing Indian film of all time in North America. BB2 has been the number 1 film there for nearly a decade, but the time is up for it to make way for another mighty blockbuster. The film's sensational performance can be attributed to its strong word-of-mouth and repeat value. With such unstoppable momentum, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is not just breaking records; it is setting a new benchmark for Indian cinema in overseas markets. All eyes are now on the weekend numbers, which could officially mark the film's entry into the history books as the biggest Indian blockbuster North America has ever seen. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Top 5 Highest-Grossing Indian Films In North America Rank Movie North America GBOC 1 Baahubali 2 $20.80 million (updated) 2 Dhurandhar $20.65 million 3 Dhurandhar 2 $19.40+ million* 4 Kalki 2898 AD $18.60 million 5 Pathaan $17.49 million Stay tuned...

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Tamil Director Vetrimaaran Indirectly Criticises Dhurandhar 2 As Propaganda: Netizens Hit Back
81 days ago
Bollywood

Tamil Director Vetrimaaran Indirectly Criticises Dhurandhar 2 As Propaganda: Netizens Hit Back

Mumbai, March 28 - Director Aditya Dhar's two-part Dhurandhar franchise, which is based on true events, has written the box office history with the second part, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, literally taking things to the next level with record-breaking performance. It is the highest-grossing Indian film franchise with 2500+ crores worldwide and is still going strong. While Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has been hailed as one of the most iconic films by audiences and critics alike, it is not sitting well with some filmmakers, and one of them is Tamil director Vetrimaaran. The national award-winning filmmaker is reportedly not happy with the political tone, particularly with a short episode of the movie where demonetization was given credit for reduced Pakistan-sponsored terror activities in India. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) During a recent interaction, Vetrimaaran spoke about the growing influence of alleged propaganda in shaping public perception and memory. He said, "Today, everything turns into propaganda. Propaganda has the power to influence memory. We all know who was most affected by demonetization and who lost their lives standing in queues. But that impact changed through hate propaganda." While he did not directly name Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, many netizens were quick to link his comments to the ongoing criticism surrounding the film's political undertones and narrative approach. The statement spread rapidly online, leading to a sharp divide in reactions. A section of users saw his comments as an indirect dig at a blockbuster film, and they strongly defended Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Many social media users went a step further, accusing the filmmaker of jealousy, arguing that such criticism often surfaces when a film achieves massive commercial success. While Vetrimaaran criticised the film, fellow Tamil director S. Shankar had praised the film and called it an "astounding experience"

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No Promotions, Big Impact: Shah Rukh Khan Hailed Saiyaara Team's Bold Move
81 days ago
Bollywood

No Promotions, Big Impact: Shah Rukh Khan Hailed Saiyaara Team's Bold Move

Mumbai, March 28 - Filmmaker Mohit Suri has shared an interesting behind-the-scenes insight into the marketing strategy of his upcoming film Saiyaara, revealing that none other than Shah Rukh Khan personally praised the team's unconventional approach. In an interaction, Suri disclosed that the decision to keep debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda away from excessive media exposure and promotional appearances was a conscious and carefully thought-out move. Interestingly, this strategy caught the attention of Shah Rukh Khan, who called it the "best thing" the team could have done. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In today's film industry, aggressive promotions, interviews, and social media visibility are often seen as essential tools to build hype. However, Saiyaara chose to take a different route by maintaining an element of mystery around its lead pair. According to Suri, the idea was to let the audience discover the actors fresh on the big screen rather than overexposing them beforehand. This approach not only builds curiosity but also allows viewers to connect with the characters without preconceived notions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) What makes this strategy even more noteworthy is the endorsement from Shah Rukh Khan, a superstar known for his sharp understanding of audience psychology and film marketing. His appreciation has added credibility to the film's promotional approach. Suri revealed that SRK's reaction reassured the team that they were on the right track, especially when taking a risk in an industry driven by visibility and hype. Produced by Yash Raj Films, Saiyaara proved to be a massive blockbuster, grossing 570 crores at the worldwide box office. It was one of the highest-grossing Indian films of 2025, and by far the biggest-grossing love story of Indian cinema.

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