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: 'Chhaava' Crosses 100 Crore Gross Worldwide In 2 Days
493 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Chhaava' Crosses 100 Crore Gross Worldwide In 2 Days

Mumbai, February 16 - Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna's historical action drama Chhaava has topped 100 crores gross at the worldwide box office in just 2 days, becoming only the second Bollywood movie of 2025 to do so after Akshay Kumar's Sky Force. ## Directed by Laxman Utekar, the movie minted around 53 crores gross on its second day worldwide, pushing the total to 100 crores gross. In India, Chhaava has grossed approximately 81.50 crores while overseas business is around 18.50 crores in 2 days. ## This is Vicky Kaushal's 6th movie and Rashmika Mandanna's 8th title in the 100 crores club at the worldwide box office. The movie also continues the success streak of producer Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films which also produced Sky Force. ## Chhaava is headed to score 150+ crores gross opening weekend and might go on to become Vicky Kaushal's biggest grosser by beating URI: The Surgical Strike (342 crores) at the global box office. At the end of its 3rd day, it will already become the biggest Bollywood grosser of the year and with positive word of mouth and lack of competition, it is certain to score more records in the coming days. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Chhaava' Second Day Early Estimates
494 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Chhaava' Second Day Early Estimates

Mumbai, February 15 - Vicky Kaushal-fronted historical action drama Chhaava had a huge first day of approximately 31 crores net collection, which is the actor's by far the biggest opening. It is also the biggest start for a movie of this genre, beating Kesari (21 crores net approx.).## The massive opening day of the film was driven by the Maharashtra region and with positive word of mouth, it was all about showing an upward trend thereafter. On its second day, the movie is firing all cylinders with an impressive jump of around 20% for an estimated 36-38 crores net collection. ## The film continues to be sensational in Maharashtra which is contributing nearly 50% to its total collection. This kind of response was expected in this region due to the film's regional feel and the same is expected to continue in the days to come. ## The 2-day total of Chhaava hit 67+ crores net, heading for 100+ crores opening weekend which is excellent. As said, the word of mouth for the movie is positive and with not much competition at the moment, this Laxman Utekar's directorial will remain the top choice ever after the weekend. ## Stay tuned...

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Kartik Aaryan, Sreeleela To Headline Director Anurag Basu's Next Musical Romance Film; First Look And Release Date Revealed
494 days ago
Bollywood

Kartik Aaryan, Sreeleela To Headline Director Anurag Basu's Next Musical Romance Film; First Look And Release Date Revealed

Mumbai, February 15 - Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan will romance South Indian actress Sreeleela in director Anurag Basu's intense musical romantic drama. Bhushan Kumar will produce this film under his banner T-Series while Pritam has given the music.## The yet-untitled film was earlier supposed to be the third instalment of the cult Aashiqui franchise but it is not the case anymore due to right issues. The title of the film will be announced in due course as the makers have confirmed that the film will hit the big screens on Diwali 2025. ## On Saturday (February 15), T-Series announced the film officially with the first look teaser. The first look glimpse features Kartik as a singer, signing the iconic song - Tu Aashiqui Hai, and also having some romantic moments with the leading lady, Sreeleela. ## The movie will be Kartik's next release after last year's blockbuster Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. It will clash with Maddock Films' Thama, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna during the Diwali weekend. More details will be announced soon.## This Diwali ❤️‍🔥https://t.co/jVhvc929AZ#BhushanKumar @TheAaryanKartik @sreeleela14 @basuanurag @ipritamofficial #TaniBasu @ShivChanana @neerajkalyan_24 pic.twitter.com/w4rO2wbleO— T-Series (@TSeries) February 15, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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Nag Ashwin To Direct Alia Bhatt Before Starting Prabhas-Fronted 'Kalki 2'
494 days ago
Bollywood

Nag Ashwin To Direct Alia Bhatt Before Starting Prabhas-Fronted 'Kalki 2'

Mumbai, February 15 - The eagerly awaited Kalki Part 2 is set to be delayed as director Nag Ashwin is looking to start a different film before this Prabhas-fronted blockbuster. The producer has been busy saying the Kalki 2 would start in 2025 but the plans seem to have changed. ## According to the report by Pinkvilla, the National Award-winning director is in advanced talks with Bollywood star Alia Bhatt to headline his next. The genre and other aspects are kept under wraps for now, but it is said that the subject is close to the director's heart and is set to make it with Gangubai Kathiawadi star. ## Alia too has reportedly loved the world that Nag is looking to create and she is excited to collaborate with the maverick filmmaker. The dates of the actress are being sorted out as things are yet to be officially locked. Alia is currently shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War and she wants to finish it before starting her next. ## The report reveals that Nag Ashwin is looking to start this yet-untitled project in November and finish it in a certain timeline, as he also has Kalki 2 slated to commence in the second half of 2026. Both, the actress and the director are on the same page regarding collaborating for the first time and it's all about logistics to make things official. ## Alia's next release is Yash Raj Films' spy action thriller, Alpha which is scheduled to be released on Christmas this year. Next up for the actress is Love & War, which is likely to be followed by Nag Ashwin's directorial. The National-Award-winning actress is also in talks with Maddock Films to headline its horror comedy, Chamunda. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Sanam Teri Kasam' Re-Release Second Friday (Day 8) Collection
494 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Sanam Teri Kasam' Re-Release Second Friday (Day 8) Collection

Mumbai, February 15 - After the fantastic first week, Harshvardhan Rane and Mawra Hocane's romantic drama Sanam Teri Kasam re-release has had a good hold on its second Friday despite the storming opening of Vicky Kaushal-fronted Chhaava. ## The film did benefit from Valentine's Day to some extent, as shows have been significantly reduced due to Chhaava. It still performed much better than all other movies, scoring approximately 1.10 crores net collection on its second Friday. ## The total collection of the film is around 27.60+ crores net after 8 days and it needs another less than 5 crores more to become the biggest re-release grosser in India, beating last year's blockbuster Tumbbad (32 crores net). The sensational performance of Chhaava, however, has delayed its wait to reach the top but it is certainly expected to get there. ## The blockbuster success of Sanam Teri Kasam's re-release is a good thing for its sequel which is expected to debut next year during the same time. It might also open up the door for films in a similar genre, though it has had its cult following over the years. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Chhaava' First Day Early Estimates
495 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Chhaava' First Day Early Estimates

Mumbai, February 14 - Still early days, but Bollywood seems to have secured the first blockbuster of 2025 as Vicky Kaushal's historical action drama Chhaava has stormed the box office. The movie had fantastic pre-sales, easily the biggest of the year. ## Directed by Laxman Utekar, the movie exploded in Maharashtra which was expected due to its regional set-up, followed by a decent response in other areas as early estimates suggest the opening day collection to be in the range of 30-32 crores net. ## There are talks about the self-bookings but overall, the movie has performed on its merit. The opening day collection also got a push due to Valentine's Day, although it is a completely different product to match the vibe of this day. ## The initial word of mouth is on the positive side and that's all it needs to go bonkers as the eagerness to watch it is already there. The advances for the weekend are superb, especially in Maharashtra, which means the weekend can be 100+ crores net. ## Stay tuned...

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Sunny Deol's 'Ghatak' Gears Up For Re-Release
495 days ago
Bollywood

Sunny Deol's 'Ghatak' Gears Up For Re-Release

Mumbai, February 14 - The re-release trend in Bollywood is going strong with a couple of cult classics being readied for their big-screen re-launch. This formula is working well for the industry as a few films have turned into big success including the latest blockbuster re-release, Sanam Teri Kasam. ## Recently, it was confirmed that superstars Aamir Khan and Salman Khan's iconic comedy Andaz Apna Apna, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, would be re-released in April this year. Now, Santoshi's one more cult classic, Ghatak, starring Sunny Deol is gearing up for re-launch. ## According to the report by Bollywood Hungama, the iconic action drama, which was a huge success in its original release in 1996, will be re-released in cinemas across the country on February 28. This is a tentative date which might change and the decision for the same is expected to be taken in a few days. ## In its original run, Ghatak earned approximately 26.50 crores gross collection worldwide and was the second highest-grossing Bollywood film of the year. The film is remembered for its dialogues which emerged cult over the years and Sunny Deol's towering performance. It also starred Meenakshi Seshadri, Amrish Puri and Danny Denzongpa. ## Meanwhile, Sunny Deol will soon start promotion for his much-awaited action drama Jaat, which is scheduled to release on April 10. It is the actor's first release since the monstrous blockbuster, Gadar 2 in 2023. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Sanam Teri Kasam' And 'Interstellar' First Week (7 Days) Collection
495 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Sanam Teri Kasam' And 'Interstellar' First Week (7 Days) Collection

Mumbai, February 14 - Harshvardhan Rane and Mawra Hocane's romantic drama Sanam Teri Kasanm has completed a week of its re-release run with blockbuster collections. In a drastic turn of events from the original run, the movie is proving to be a mega success at the box office. ## On Thursday (day 7), Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru's directorial minted approximately 2.15 crores net collection, pushing the first week total to around 26.50+ crores net. This already makes it the second biggest re-release grosser at the Indian box office. ## Sanam Teri Kasam has competition in the second week from Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava, however, the movie is expected to continue to do well among the youth and couples. It is likely to become the biggest re-release grosser in India at the end of the second weekend by beating last year's blockbuster Tumbbad (32 crores net). ## Meanwhile, Christopher Nolan's epic sci-fi adventure Interstellar has completed its pre-scheduled short 7 days of run, grossing another approximately 2.60 crores on Thursday (7th day). The film has minted fantastic approximately 20.60+ crores gross in its latest re-release run, making it the biggest repeat Hollywood grosser in India. ## Stay tuned...

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'Chhaava' Opening Day Box Office Expectations
496 days ago
Bollywood

'Chhaava' Opening Day Box Office Expectations

Mumbai, February 13 - Vicky Kaushal reunited with director Laxman Utekar after the success of Zara Hatke Zara Bachke for the historical action drama Chhaava, based on the life of Maratha king Sambhaji. It also stars Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna in prominent roles along with others. ## Chhaava is one of the biggest Bollywood historical action drama films and is set to take possibly the biggest start in this genre. Slated to hit the big screens on February 14, the movie was censored with a U/A certificate with an approved theatrical runtime of 2 hours and 41 minutes. ## Produced by Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films, Chhaava is expected to be released on over 3500 screens and the pre-sales for the same is fantastic, added by allegedly some share of self-bookings. Even without it, the bookings are easily the best for a Bollywood title of the year. ## As of 8 PM on February 13, the film has sold around 400K tickets worth over 11 crores gross collection for the opening day. The final sales can finish around 13 crores, setting the stage for a big opening. These sorts of pre-sales can drive the opening of close to 25 crores net which will put the film as number 1 in the historical genre. ## Chhaava is expected to perform strongly in the Maharastra region due to the regional feel and the pre-sales are also driven by this region. The opening of the film may differ depending on the performance in other parts of the country but at this point, it looks like a 23-25 crores net opener which is fantastic. ## The trade is expecting Chhaava to explode in Maharastra to emerge big success if word of mouth is positive. All eyes are now on the film which can rewrite records in this genre if it manages to click with the audience. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Interstellar' Becomes The Biggest Hollywood Re-Release Grosser In India
496 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: 'Interstellar' Becomes The Biggest Hollywood Re-Release Grosser In India

Mumbai, February 13 - Legendary director Christopher Nolan's epic sci-fi adventure Interstellar re-release has proved to be a masterstroke for Warner Bros. Pictures as the movie has become the highest-grossing Hollywood re-release grosser at the Indian box office. ## The film, starring Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway, was re-released in Indian cinemas on February 7 for a limited period of just 7 days. This short run proved to be enough for the movie to beat the maverick director James Cameron's all-time great Titanic 3D re-release gross collection of 18 crores. ## In the 6 days so far, Interstellar has grossed approximately 18+ crores, making it the number 1 Hollywood repeat title in India. In its original release back in 2014, the film was a big success with a gross collection of around 42 crores or $6.85 million (without adjusting to inflation), according to Box Office Mojo. ## At the worldwide box office, Interstellar has grossed $759.4 million, including $681 million in its original run. In India, the total gross of the film stands at around 62+ crores collection after re-release grosses. It is one of the Nolan's biggest grossers. ## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar's 'Housefull 5' Trailer To Be Released With Salman Khan's 'Sikandar'
496 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar's 'Housefull 5' Trailer To Be Released With Salman Khan's 'Sikandar'

Mumbai, February 13 - Producer Sajid Nadiadwala of Nadiadwala Grandon Entertainment has a blockbuster line-up with some of the biggest Bollywood stars. The first for the filmmaker has superstar Salman Khan-fronted action drama Sikdanar, directed by AR Murugadoss. ## Sikandar has been shaping up really well and is scheduled to hit the big screens on Eid this year. Next up for the producer is superstar Akshay Kumar-fronted Housefull 5. According to the latest report by Pinkvilla, the movie is gearing up for a June 6 release, amid the rumours of postponement. ## The report reveals that the trailer of Housefull 5 will be released in March and the same will be attached to the prints of Sikandar on the big screen. It is perfect for the movie as Sikandar is one of the most anticipated Bollywood movies of the year. ## Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, Housefull 5 is among the biggest films and the makers are confident to position it as the event comic caper of 2025 and have big plans before opening the world up to the audience in June. It is a one-of-its-kind unique script, where the fun unfolds on a cruise. The story-telling format has an element of thrill to it, alongside the mad-cap elements of slap-stick and situational humour. ## The comic caper is led by Akshay Kumar alongside a massive ensemble cast including Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, Dino Morea, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Sonam Bajwa, Chitrangada Singh, Soundarya Sharma, and Chunky Pandey. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Sanam Teri Kasam' And 'Interstellar' Day 6 Collection
496 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Sanam Teri Kasam' And 'Interstellar' Day 6 Collection

Mumbai, February 13 - There is no stopping Sanam Teri Kasam which is re-writing records for an Indian film re-release at the domestic box office. It has beaten all but Tumbbad to become the second-biggest Indian re-release grosser domestically. ## Starring Harshvardhan Rane and Mawra Hocane, the heartbreaking romantic tale had a superb 6th day, earning approximately 2.50-2.60 crores net, pushing the total net collection to around 24.25+ crores (28.50+ crores gross) through Wednesday. It is looking to score around 27 crores net in the first week. ## Sanam Teri Kasam has become India's second biggest re-release grosser after last year's blockbuster Tumbbad which minted approximately 32 crores net collection. It has beaten Thalapathy Vijay's Ghilli (26+ crores gross) and Ranbir Kapoor's superhit Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (25.50+ crores gross) and is now on course to become the biggest re-release grosser. ## Christopher Nolan's Interstellar too is putting up an excellent show upon its re-rerelease in the country and scored another approximately 2.50 crores gross on its 6th day. With this, the epic sci-fi adventure has topped 18+ crores gross, becoming the biggest Hollywood re-release grosser in India. ## Stay tuned...

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