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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Box Office: Kingdom Emerges Biggest Premieres Grosser For Vijay Deverakonda In North America
326 days ago
Tollywood

Box Office: Kingdom Emerges Biggest Premieres Grosser For Vijay Deverakonda In North America

Los Angeles, July 31 - Telugu heartthrob Vijay Deverakonda's search for a big box office hit might end soon as his latest spy action drama Kingdom opened to packed theatres across Telugu states and key international markets, heading towards the biggest opening day collection for the actor. ## The Kingdom has already broken the premiere day record for Vijay Deverakonda at the North American box office. The movie kicked off with a bang in international markets, especially in the US, with the premiere day gross collection of over $900K (8.50+ crores), which is an excellent start. ## Shloka Entertainments, which released the film in North America, announced on social media that Kingdom is the biggest premiere grosser for VD with the running gross of $900K+. It is being reported that the film is having excellent night shows with houseful shows in the region. ## Box office trackers note that the major centres across the US and Canada are nearing capacity, which shows the word of mouth is positive, which can also be seen in India. With WOM spreading rapidly, Kingdom could emerge as Vijay Deverakonda's biggest blockbuster internationally. ## Directed by Jersey fame Gowtham Tinnanuri and produced by Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas, Kingdom is being lauded for its technical brilliance and solid performance by Vijay Deverakonda and others. If the initial reception is anything to go by, Kingdom is heading towards a big opening weekend worldwide. ## Stay tuned...

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Prabhas' The Raja Saab Release Date Reportedly Postponed; Sets Up A Festive Clash With Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan
326 days ago
Tollywood

Prabhas' The Raja Saab Release Date Reportedly Postponed; Sets Up A Festive Clash With Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan

Hyderabad, July 31 - In a major development, Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted much-awaited horror-comedy The Raja Saab is now reportedly eyeing a new release date. The latest reports suggest that the film, initially scheduled for December 5, 2025, has been postponed due to ongoing post-production work. ## Directed by Maruthi and produced by People Media Factory, the movie will now reportedly be hitting the big screens on January 9, 2026, setting up a mega festive clash with Thalapathy Vijay's political action drama Jana Nayagan, which is already locked for the same weekend during the Pongal/Sankranti holiday frame. ## The Raja Saab marks a unique blend of horror, romance, and mass commercial entertainment. With Prabhas stepping into a lighter, more humorous avatar after a string of high-octane action roles, the film has generated considerable curiosity. However, due to the heavy reliance on VFX, the post-production is taking time, which pushed the makers to consider a new release date. ## The movie was already in a huge clash if it had stuck to a December 5, 2025, release. There are Ranveer Singh's hugely anticipated Dhurandhar and Shahid Kapoor's Romeo, which are scheduled to hit theatres on the same date. While the clash might still affect, The Raja Saab is now relatively safe when it comes to the Hindi market, which has been a major contributor to Prabhas' films since Baahubali. ## The plot revolves around a young man, who sets his eyes on his ancestral property to ease him out of a cash crunch. It stars Prabhas, alongside Sanjay Dutt, Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan (in her Telugu film debut), Riddhi Kumar, Jisshu Sengupta, Boman Irani, Zarina Wahab, Brahmanandam, and Samuthirakani, in key roles. ## Stay tuned...

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Tiger Shroff Finalises His Next Two Films With Top Producers After Sajid Nadiadwala's Baaghi 4
326 days ago
Bollywood

Tiger Shroff Finalises His Next Two Films With Top Producers After Sajid Nadiadwala's Baaghi 4

Mumbai, July 31 - Bollywood action star Tiger Shroff is slowly coming back in the game and is lining up multiple films after the release of the upcoming action thriller Baaghi 4. Directed by Harsha and produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, the film is scheduled to release on September 5 this year. ## After Baaghi 4, Tiger Shroff has reportedly locked, at least two films. According to the report by Pinkvilla, the Heropanti star has signed on for an exciting high-concept action film with producer Murad Khetani. The movie in question will mark the directorial debut of Avane Srimannaryana director Sachin Ravi. ## It is said that Tiger has been on the lookout for a new format of action, and when producer Murad Khetani and director Sachin Ravi approached him with a film that pushes the boundaries of action in a new direction, the actor was bowled over by the vision for telling this intriguing story and went ahead to allot dates to the film on priority. ## The pre-production work has already begun, and the makers are aiming to take the film on the floors by October this year with a 45-day schedule. The dialogues of this yet untitled high-concept action thriller are being written by Sumit Arora (Jawan and Border 2), and the film will hit the big screen in 2026. ## Apart from the film with Murad Khetani Production, Tiger also has a film with producer Karan Johar. The movie, titled Lag Ja Gale, will be directed by Raj Mehta. The revenge-based actioner features Tiger with Janhvi Kapoor and Lakshya Lalwani in leading roles, and is scheduled to go on floors in November this year. ## Stay tuned...

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Director AR Murugadoss Gives a Weird Reason For The Box Office Failure of Salman Khan-fronted Sikandar
327 days ago
Bollywood

Director AR Murugadoss Gives a Weird Reason For The Box Office Failure of Salman Khan-fronted Sikandar

Mumbai, July 31 - Tamil director AR Murugadoss returned to Hindi cinema after 9 years with superstar Salman Khan-fronted action drama Sikandar. However, the filmmaker's grand return didn't bring desired results as the film flopped at the box office, finishing under 200 crores gross collection worldwide. ## The film was panned by critics and audiences alike, and now, Murugadoss has come up with a weird and unwanted reason to justify the failure of the movie. During the promotion of his upcoming film Madharaasi, the filmmaker spoke about Sikandar and said that it failed due to the language barrier. ## He revealed that working on Sikandar felt like being at a disadvantage, as he described it as feeling "handicapped" on set due to his inability to understand Hindi fluently, saying he often didn't understand what was happening around him. ## "When we make films in our mother tongue, it gives us strength. We know what is happening here. Today, there's a trend going and suddenly the audience gets connected with that trend. When we shift language, we don't know what the youngsters are enjoying in that language. All we need is a script to believe it", he said. ## He further explained, "For once, I can take up Telugu films, but Hindi may not work for us because after we write the script, they translate it into English. Then it is again translated into Hindi. We can only guess what they are saying, but we are not exactly sure about what is happening. When you make a film in an unknown language and place, it feels like you are handicapped. It is like you don't have hands. I strongly believe our strength depends on where and which culture we come from". ## It is weird that Murugadoss has come up with this silly reason of not understanding Hindi. Before Sikandar, the director previously helmed three Hindi films, and two of them (Ghajini and Holiday) became blockbusters. It proves that his language excuse doesn't fully hold up — it's more about how prepared and empowered a filmmaker feels in a new environment. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda's Saiyaara Becomes Biggest Bollywood Grosser of 2025 Overseas; Beats Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna's Chhaava
327 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda's Saiyaara Becomes Biggest Bollywood Grosser of 2025 Overseas; Beats Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna's Chhaava

Mumbai, July 30 - Yash Raj Films’ romantic drama Saiyaara has unlocked another box office milestone by emerging as the highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2025 in the international market. Starring debutantes Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda, the film has achieved this milestone in just 12 days since its release. ## As of its second Tuesday, Saiyaara has grossed approximately 94 crores overseas, overtaking the lifetime international collections of Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna, and Akshaye Khanna's historical action drama Chhaava, which stood at 91 crores. The overseas momentum is being seen as remarkable, considering the film features debutants in the lead roles. ## Among all Indian releases in 2025, Saiyaara now stands as the second-highest-grossing film internationally, also beating Malayalam superstar Mohanlal's Thudarum (93.80 crores). Only Mohanlal's L2: Empuraan stands above it with a towering international gross of 124.50 crores. With strongholds in key markets, Saiyaara continues to perform exceptionally well and is on track to potentially become the biggest Indian international grosser of the year. ## Meanwhile, on the global front, Saiyaara has crossed the 400 crore mark worldwide, becoming only the second Indian film of 2025 to do so after Chhaava (808 crores). Its total worldwide gross has reached 414 crores in 12 days, and it is now eyeing entry into the prestigious 500 crore club, a monumental achievement for a romantic drama led by fresh faces, possibly by the end of the third weekend. ## Top 10 Biggest Bollywood Grosser of 2025 At The Overaeas Box OfficeS.N.Movie TitleOverseas Box Office Collection1Saiyaara₹ 94.00 Cr (12D)2Chhaava₹ 91.00 Cr3Housefull 5₹ 70.25 Cr4Sitaare Zameen Par₹ 66.75 Cr5Sikandar₹ 54.00 Cr6Kesari Chapter 2₹ 34.25 Cr7Raid 2₹ 31.00 Cr8Deva₹ 15.50 Cr9Sky Force₹ 14.50 Cr10Jaat₹ 14.00 Cr## Note: Estimated figures, as of July 29.## Stay tuned...

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After Border 2, Lahore 1947, and Ramayana, Sunny Deol Adds One More Film To His Blockbuster Line-Up; Collaborates With Farhan Akhtar For An Action Thriller
327 days ago
Bollywood

After Border 2, Lahore 1947, and Ramayana, Sunny Deol Adds One More Film To His Blockbuster Line-Up; Collaborates With Farhan Akhtar For An Action Thriller

Mumbai, July 30 - After the massive success of Gadar 2 and the decent box office run of Jaat, Bollywood veteran Sunny Deol is on a roll with a power-packed film lineup. The actor is gearing up for the much-anticipated Border 2, Lahore 1947, and the epic saga Ramayana: Part One and Two, each carrying immense box office potential and promising to extend Sunny's winning streak. ## Having recently wrapped up the shoot of Border 2, Sunny is all set to begin filming for Ramayana in the coming weeks. Amidst this packed schedule, a new report from Pinkvilla confirms that the actor has signed yet another major film, this time with Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's Excel Entertainment. ## Sunny Deol and the Excel team have reportedly been in talks for a while regarding a high-octane, big-budget action thriller. The report says the things are almost finalised, marking the first-ever collaboration between Sunny Deol and Excel Entertainment. The film is being touted as a high-concept project that blends mass appeal with scale and cinematic innovation. ## The film in question will mark the directorial debut of Balaji, who has worked on several Tamil blockbusters as an assistant and associate director. The movie is expected to go on floors by December this year, and the makers are presently working to design every aspect of the film for the big screen format. ## What Is Next For Sunny Deol? ## Sunny will next be seen in the highly anticipated Border 2, which releases on January 23, 2026. Following this, the actor has director Rajkumar Santoshi's period drama Lahore 1947, slated for the summer of 2026 release, and then, there is an ambitious Ramayana Part 1, in which he plays the role of Lord Hanuman, slated for Diwali 2026 release, while Part Two is scheduled for Diwali 2027 release. ## Stay tuned...

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Kingdom First Day Advance Booking: Set for the Biggest Opening at the Worldwide Box Office for Vijay Deverakonda
327 days ago
Tollywood

Kingdom First Day Advance Booking: Set for the Biggest Opening at the Worldwide Box Office for Vijay Deverakonda

Mumbai, July 30 - Vijay Deverakonda’s much-awaited spy action thriller Kingdom is heading towards an excellent start at the box office. Directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, the film has generated significant excitement across India and overseas, especially after the trailer, which has garnered widespread praise. ## The advance booking of the Kingdom opened a couple of days ago, and the trend has been very good. The opening-day pre-sales (including paid premieres) of the movie are around 17 crores gross worldwide, including approximately 7 crores from overseas markets, which is reportedly the biggest for a non-superstar Telugu film in recent times. ## From surging ticket sales on BookMyShow to record-breaking North American pre-sales, Kingdom is capitalising on its gripping storyline, star power, and wide multi-language release strategy. The USA premiere pre-sales are $485K from around 800 shows, with one of the best occupancies in recent times. ## Kingdom Set To Be Vijay Deverakonda's Biggest Openers ## The final opening day pre-sales of Kingdom finished 17 crores gross, including the premiere. These bookings will be big enough to score the biggest opening for Vijay Deverakonda. The actor's current biggest opener is Kushi, which scored nearly 26 crores gross worldwide. ## Kingdom is expected to open with 30+ crores gross worldwide, and this could go higher if the word of mouth is positive. The movie is sure to rank among the top 5 biggest openings for a Telugu title of the year, and if things go right, it may also finish as the top 3 biggest openers. ## About Kingdom Movie ## Directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri and produced by Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under the banners of Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas, the film also stars Satyadev and Bhagyashri Borse in prominent roles. The official plot details have been kept under wraps. It is scheduled to release on July 31st in multiple languages. ## Stay tuned...

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Mahavatar Narsimha Is Unstoppable At The Box Office: Scores +20% Jump On Day 5
328 days ago
Bollywood

Mahavatar Narsimha Is Unstoppable At The Box Office: Scores +20% Jump On Day 5

Mumbai, July 30 - Kaleem Productions and Hombale Films' epic animated action drama Mahavatar Narishma is unstoppable at the box office. Directed by Ashwin Kumar, it has already become the highest-grossing animated Indian film of all time, beating 2005's Hanuman. ## After the very good opening weekend collection of 19 crores gross, followed by excellent hold on Monday, Mahavatar Narsimha jumped further on discounted Tuesday. With +20% growth, the film grossed approximately 9+ crores on its first Tuesday, and it was the second biggest grosser for the day in India. ## The total collection of Mahavatar Narsimha is approximately 35.25 crores gross (29.50 crores net) after 5 days, and it is heading towards 50 crores gross first week collection at the domestic box office, which is a massive milestone for the film, as no one saw it coming for the release date. ## Hindi Version Leads The Way, Followed By Telugu ## The Hindi version has been the major driving force behind the film's success. After collecting around 15.40 crore net (18.50 crore gross) over the first four days, the movie scored an estimated 5.50 crore net (6.50 crore gross) on Tuesday. This pushes the Hindi version's total to 20.50+ crore net and over 24.50 crore gross in 5 days. Telugu version, on the other hand, has also done well and collected approximately 8.75 crores gross (7.50 crores net) in the five days, while other versions minted around 1.25 crores so far. ## For the second day in a row, Mahavatar Narsimha has beaten superstar Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veera Mallu, which was released a day earlier. HHVM is much bigger in scale and budget than Mahavatar Narsimha, which boasts of super positive word of mouth, rapidly growing among the audience. ## About Mahavatar Narsimha ## The film's high-quality animation, thematic depth, and spiritual undertones appear to have resonated with family audiences and devotees alike. It retells the iconic story of Prahlad Maharaj, a young devotee of Lord Vishnu, whose unwavering faith ultimately led to the manifestation of the powerful Narasimha avatar of Lord Vishnu to defeat demon Hiranyakashyap.## Stay tuned...

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Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's War 2 Dominates Rajinikanth's Coolie in Theatrical Runtime, as YRF's Production Set to be the Longest Film in Spy Universe, beating Salman Khan's Tiger Zinda Hai
328 days ago
Bollywood

Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's War 2 Dominates Rajinikanth's Coolie in Theatrical Runtime, as YRF's Production Set to be the Longest Film in Spy Universe, beating Salman Khan's Tiger Zinda Hai

Mumbai, July 30 - Ahead of the mega box office clash this Independence Day weekend, the theatrical runtimes for two of the biggest upcoming Indian films — YRF Spy Universe's War 2 and Rajinikanth-fronted Coolie — have reportedly been revealed, and the comparison is already making waves. ## The Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR, and Kiara Advani-starrer War 2 has reportedly been censored with a U/A certificate with an approved runtime of 2 hours and 53 minutes (173 minutes). War 2's runtime has beaten Salman Khan's Tiger Zinda Hai (162 minutes) to become the longest film in the YRF Spy Universe. ## Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the sequel is expected to be a high-octane cinematic experience that delves deeper into the emotional and espionage layers of the YRF Spy Universe. It also stars Kiara Advani alongside Anil Kapoor and others in key roles. ## On the other hand, Rajinikanth's Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is not far behind War 2 as it is reported to have a runtime of approximately 170 minutes (2 hours and 50 minutes). It received an A certificate from the CBFC, which makes it the first A-rated title for director Lokesh Kanagaraj. ## While slightly shorter, Coolie is expected to be packed with stylised action, Lokesh's signature dark world-building, and Rajinikanth's unmatched screen presence — ensuring no moment goes to waste. Coolie's tighter length could point to a sleek, relentless pace in keeping with Lokesh's successful formula from Vikram and Kaithi. ## With War 2 taking the lead in terms of runtime, fans are speculating whether this extra duration allows for deeper storytelling or more explosive action set-pieces involving two of Indian cinema's biggest stars — Hrithik and Jr. NTR. ## Both films are set for massive theatrical releases on August 14 and are among the most anticipated Indian movies globally. Whether audiences prefer the grandeur of a nearly three-hour spy saga or the tight punch of a gritty action drama, only time will tell which runtime delivers the bigger impact at the box office. ## Stay tuned...

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Saiyaara Vs Kabir Singh: Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda-starrer Beats Shahid Kapoor, Kiara Advani's Blockbuster To Become Highest-Grossing Indian Love Story
328 days ago
Bollywood

Saiyaara Vs Kabir Singh: Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda-starrer Beats Shahid Kapoor, Kiara Advani's Blockbuster To Become Highest-Grossing Indian Love Story

Mumbai, July 29 - Yash Raj Films' Saiyaara has officially become the highest-grossing Indian romantic drama film of all time, beating Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani-fronted Kabir Singh in just 11 days, while also crossing the 400 crores gross worldwide today. ## Starring debutante Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda, the modern-day love story has grossed approximately 394 crores at the worldwide box office through the second Monday (11 days), surpassing Kabir Singh's lifetime worldwide grosses of 377 crores, to emerge as the number 1 Indian love story. ## Saiyaara has been on a record-breaking run ever since the day it was released (July 18). It scored the biggest opening for a romantic as well as for a debutante, followed by the biggest opening weekend, and then opening weekend. Not only has it become the highest-grossing love story, but also emerged as the biggest grosser for a debutante. ## The latest blockbuster is miles ahead of Kabir Singh in like-for-like days. Kabir Singh, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, had managed an excellent 251 crore globally in its first 11 days — a figure that Saiyaara has surpassed by a staggering 143 crore in the same timeframe. This phenomenal lead underscores the magnitude of the new film’s box office dominance. ## With momentum fully on its side, the Mohit Suri's directorial is now on track to enter the coveted 500 crore club — potentially by the end of its second weekend. The film's storytelling, youthful vibe, soulful music, and wide family appeal have proven to be a winning formula, resulting in packed theatres and euphoric word-of-mouth across all demographics. ## Stay tuned...

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Aamir Khan Announces Paid YouTube Streaming Release Date of His Box Office Hit Sitaare Zameen Par
328 days ago
Bollywood

Aamir Khan Announces Paid YouTube Streaming Release Date of His Box Office Hit Sitaare Zameen Par

Mumbai, July 29 - Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is shaking up the Indian film distribution landscape with a historical move for his box office hit Sitaare Zameen Par. Although Aamir had already shared his plans regarding the future of his films, today, he confirmed the same. ## On Tuesday (July 29), the Dangal star announced that Sitaare Zameen Par will be released exclusively on YouTube Movies-on-Demand starting August 1. It will be available for rent at ₹100 ($1.15) in India and 38 international markets, including the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, Germany, and Indonesia, with localised pricing for each territory. ## Aamir Khan told Variety that his long dream has been to make films available to almost every household in the country, as the people who watch movies in theatres are only 2-3% of the total population. He believes that subscription models are not economically viable for films to do that, not over a long-term period, hence he is favouring YouTube's pay-per-view model. ## This is a major move regarding the film's post-theatrical distribution, which could make streaming platforms uncomfortable. To take this approach, Aamir Khan reportedly rejected the offer of 120 crores from a leading streaming platform to sell the post-theatrical rights. ## Aamir Khan said, "If a family of four sits and watches the film, then it comes to ₹25 per head, which I think is a value that works not just for the audiences, but also allows filmmakers to earn so they can make better content."## Directed by RS Prasanna and produced by Aamir Khan Films, Sitaare Zameen Par is a spiritual successor to Khan's 2007 film Taare Zameen Par, and also stars Genelia Deshmukh. It is an official remake of the 2018 Spanish film Champions, and follows a suspended basketball coach who must serve community service by helping a team of players with disabilities prepare for a tournament. ## Released on June 20, SZP has been a box office hit with the worldwide collection of around 270 crores gross. In India, the movie has made over 200 crores gross, while overseas collection is around 67 crores. The movie, meanwhile, will be available for pay-per-view streaming on YouTube after just 6 weeks of theatrical run. ## Stay tuned...

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Mahavatar Narsimha Vs Hari Hara Veera Mallu First Monday Box Office: Animated Blockbuster Stuns Pawan Kalyan-starrer With 3x More Collection
328 days ago
Tollywood

Mahavatar Narsimha Vs Hari Hara Veera Mallu First Monday Box Office: Animated Blockbuster Stuns Pawan Kalyan-starrer With 3x More Collection

Hyderabad, July 29 - In the shocking turn of events, Kaleem Productions and Hombale Films' low-budget animated epic action drama Mahavatar Narsimha has stunned superstar Pawan Kalyan-fronted period action drama Hari Hara Veera Mallu at the domestic box office on their respective first Mondays. ## Released on July 25, the first chapter in the ambitious Mahavatar Cinematic Universe is rewriting the rules, registering a Monday collection (Day 4) of approximately 7.25 crore gross domestically, which is more than triple the 2.25 crore gross earned by Hari Hara Veera Mallu on its first Monday (Day 5). ## Even though there is no comparison between the two movies, as the scale and budget of Hari Hara Veera Mallu are much higher than the animated film, the former had a shocking collapse after an underwhelming opening weekend. This once again proved the power of word of mouth and the unpredictable, harsh reality of the box office. ## Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and A. M. Jyothi Krishna, Hari Hara Veera Mallu was envisioned as a grand period saga starring one of Telugu cinema’s biggest superstars. However, the film's inability to maintain momentum beyond the opening day highlights the fickle nature of box office performance and the increasing influence of word of mouth. In 5 days so far, the movie has grossed approximately 91 crores, after taking the opening of 55 crores domestically.## In stark contrast, Mahavatar Narsimha is turning out to be a sleeper success story. After opening at 2.10 crore gross, the film saw explosive weekend growth, collecting 19 crore in three days. The rock-solid Monday performance has taken its total to 26.25 crore gross in just four days. With strong legs and surging demand, the film is racing towards the 50 crore milestone — an incredible feat for an animated feature in India. ## Stay tuned...

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