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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The 'Super Mario Bros Movie' Projected To Take A Whopping $225+ Million Worldwide Opening
1181 days ago
Hollywood

The 'Super Mario Bros Movie' Projected To Take A Whopping $225+ Million Worldwide Opening

Los Angeles, April 4 - Universal Pictures' computer-animated adventure film based on Nintendo's Mario video game franchise The Super Mario Bros Movie is all to blast at the box office, and possibly eyeing the biggest opening of 2023 globally. ## The proper adaptation of the 38-year-old video game, The Super Mario Bros. Movie is projected to take a $225 million - $245 million global opening over a 5-day weekend, according to Deadline. Even if it opens to the lower level of the projection, it stands a chance to beat Disney/Marvel's "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" which opened to $225.3 million in February. ## The $225+ million worldwide opening of The Super Mario movie includes a giant $125 million - $135 million projection (5 days) at the domestic (North America) box office and $100 million - $110 million over 69 international markets (5 days). ## The Super Mario Bros. Movie is comfortably looking to take the biggest opening ever at the domestic box office for a video game feature adaptation. The record currently belongs to Paramount/Sega's "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" which took the start of $72.10 million in April last year. ## Co-directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, the film's ensemble voice cast includes Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key, Seth Rogen, Fred Armisen, Sebastian Maniscalco, Charles Martinet, and Kevin Michael Richardson. ## An international co-production between the United States and Japan, it is scheduled for release in the United States on April 5, 2023, and in Japan on April 28, 2023. In India, it will be released on April 7. ## Stay tuned...

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Sony's 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider Verse' To Release In 10 Languages In India
1181 days ago
Hollywood

Sony's 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider Verse' To Release In 10 Languages In India

Mumbai, April 4 - Sony Pictures hugely anticipated computer-animated superhero film Spider-Man: Across the Spider Verse is getting ready to release in theaters on June 2 this year. ## Based on the Marvel Comics character Miles Morales/Spider-Man, the movie will have a wide release in as many as 10 languages in India. This is the first time a Hollywood film will be released in 10 languages in India. ## The studio released a new stunning trailer of "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" and confirmed the release in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi, Gujarati, Marathi, Bengali, Kannada, and Malayalam, languages on June 2.## Directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson, "Across the Spider-Verse" will be up against Shah Rukh Khan's mega movie "Jawan" which is also releasing on June 2 in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages. ## In the film, Miles goes on an adventure across the multiverse with a new team of Spider-People, known as the Spider-Force. The trailer also shows some connection with Tom Holland's "Spider-Man: No Way Home" (2021). ## ## Stay tuned...

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Hrithik Roshan's Spy Actioner 'War 2' To Be Directed By Ayan Mukerji
1181 days ago
Bollywood

Hrithik Roshan's Spy Actioner 'War 2' To Be Directed By Ayan Mukerji

Mumbai, April 4 - Blockbuster director Ayan Mukerji delighted movie buffs this morning by announcing the official development of the ambitious Brahmastra trilogy which would be released in 2026 and 2027. He took to social media to confirm the same. ## While confirming the next two installments of the Brahmastra trilogy, the filmmaker also revealed in the note shared by him that he would be directing another film before stepping into the world of Brahmastra. And now, it is reported that the project he was talking about is none other than Hrithik Roshan-fronted War 2. ## According to Peepingmoon.com, Yash Raj Films has roped in director Ayan Mukerji to direct the upcoming spy actioner film that will see Hrithik returning as Kabir, a RAW agent. Producer Aditya Chopra believes that Ayan can bring a different kind of newness to the Spy Universe and trusts him to take the War franchise forward.## Meanwhile, according to renowned trade expert and critic Taran Adarsh, Ayan Mukerji is indeed directing War 2, and Hrithik Roshan has confirmed it. The script of War 2 is currently under development and it is expected to start rolling later this year after Hrithik completes aerial actioner Figther with director Siddharth Anand. ## War 2 will follow the events of Salman Khan-fronted Tiger 3 which is scheduled to release on Diwali this year. ## BIGGG DEVELOPMENT… AYAN MUKERJI TO DIRECT ‘WAR 2’ FOR YRF… HRITHIK ROSHAN CONFIRMED… #AdityaChopra signs #AyanMukerji to direct #War2… The 7th film in the #YRF Spy Universe, which will follow the events of #Tiger3.#HrithikRoshan will essay the principal lead role. pic.twitter.com/CirvtbBASD— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) April 4, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

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Ayan Mukerji Reveals Release Dates of Brahmastra Part 2 and 3
1181 days ago
Bollywood

Ayan Mukerji Reveals Release Dates of Brahmastra Part 2 and 3

Mumbai, April 4 - Director Ayan Mukerji has officially confirmed the development of the next two installments of the blockbuster Brahmastra trilogy.## Taking to Instagram, Ayan revealed that he has started scripting for Brahmastra 2 & 3 and also confirmed that both movies will be shot simultaneously in order to keep less gap between the two films. ## The filmmaker admitted that he has taken note of the feedback he got after the first part was released last year and promised that the upcoming movies will be bigger and more ambitious which will take Indian Cinema to the next level. ## Ayan recently said that the next Brashmasta movie will be released about 3 years from now on, and now, confirming the same, he revealed that Brahmastra Part 2: Dev and Brahmastra 3 would be released on December 2026 and December 2027, respectively. ## Produced by Star Studios, Dharma Productions, Prime Focus, and Ayan Mukerji, Brahmastra Part One: Shiva, despite the mixed response, was a box office hit and grossed over 430 crores worldwide.## BIGGG NEWS… AYAN MUKERJI ANNOUNCES ’BRAHMASTRA’ 2 & 3… BOTH PARTS TO BE SHOT TOGETHER… #AyanMukerji announces the details - including the release - of #Brahmāstra 2 and 3…⭐️ #Brahmāstra2: 2026⭐️ #Brahmāstra3: 2027Produced by Star Studios, Dharma Productions, Prime Focus… pic.twitter.com/7CtkL9QPc6— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) April 4, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

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Phars Films Bags Overseas Rights of Thalapathy Vijay's 'Leo' In All-Time Record Price
1181 days ago
Kollywood

Phars Films Bags Overseas Rights of Thalapathy Vijay's 'Leo' In All-Time Record Price

Chennai, April 4 - Thalapathy Vijay's gangster action drama Leo with director Lokesh Kanagaraj has turned blockbuster even before the release. The makers have reportedly sold the theatrical and non-theatrical rights in never heard before prices in Tamil cinema. ## It was previously reported that the non-theatrical rights of the movie have been sold in approx. 240 crores, including digital rights to Netflix for approx. 120 crores in all languages. Thalapathy Vijay's box office market, especially overseas has witnessed a sharp rise over the last few years. ## Considering the huge anticipation for the movie and the blockbuster combo of Thalapathy and Lokesh among the audiences, the makers were reportedly demanding a huge price for the film's overseas rights. It is said that the asking price was close to 70 crores, and as per the latest reports, the overseas deal has been locked. ## According to trade reports, Phars Films which has distributed some of the biggest Indian blockbusters has grabbed overseas theatrical rights. While the makers were demanding approx. 70 crores, reports say that the deal has been locked for approx. 60 crores, which is an all-time record for a Tamil tentpole. ## The total pre-release business of Leo is around 410 crores, including worldwide theatrical rights of approx. 175 crores. These are the numbers confirmed by trusted industry sources to multiple leading media outlets. ## Leo is produced by S. S. Lalit Kumar, under Seven Screen Studio, and co-produced by Jagadish Palanisamy. Scheduled to release on October 19, 2023, the movie also stars Trisha Krishnan, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Sarja, Priya Anand, Mysskin, Gautham Vasudev Menon, and Mansoor Ali Khan. ## Stay tuned...

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Kartik Aaryan To Team Up With 'Karthikeya 2' Director Chandoo Mondeti For Sci-Fi Thriller?
1182 days ago
Bollywood

Kartik Aaryan To Team Up With 'Karthikeya 2' Director Chandoo Mondeti For Sci-Fi Thriller?

Mumbai, April 3 - Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan is doing some quality work with multiple films in the pipeline. The actor is currently shooting for the musical romantic film "Satya Prem Ki Katha" which is scheduled to release in June this year. ## Kartik will next start director Kabir Khan's film and later this year, he will start the much-awaited "Aashiqui 3" and also has "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3" due to commence in early 2024. Meanwhile, apart from his current commitments, the talented actor is also in talks to headline a sci-fi thriller. ## Director Chandoo Mondeti, who scored a big Pan India success with Karthikey 2, has narrated a script to Bollywood young talent. The filmmaker confirmed that same to Free Press Journal and said, "It all depends on the dates of Kartik Aaryan, as he is busy with a couple of projects, I think. Hence, he might allot the dates to us in a couple of months' time".## The details of the project are not known yet but Kartik has reportedly shown interest in this. It will be produced by the leading Telugu production house Geetha Arts. Meanwhile, the actor is keen to work with South Indian filmmakers and it is said that Ramesh Varma, known for his commercially successful film Rakshasudu (2019), will meet Kartik Aaryan soon for a possible collaboration. ## Stay tuned...

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SS Rajamouli's Blockbuster 'RRR' Hits Another Milestone At The Japan Box Office
1182 days ago
Tollywood

SS Rajamouli's Blockbuster 'RRR' Hits Another Milestone At The Japan Box Office

Tokyo, April 3 - SS Rajamouli mega-blockbuster RRR recently celebrated the historic one-year of its release. Starring Jr. NTR and Ram Charan in the leading roles, RRR is still playing in theaters and doing fantastic business at the box office. ## The period action drama was released in Japan in October 2022, and even after more than five months, it is still playing in a significant number of theaters there. It has already become the highest-grossing Indian film in Japan and is also the first Indian title to cross ¥1 billion mark. ## After the ¥1 billion mark, RRR has now hit another milestone at the Japan box office. It has crossed 1 million admissions in Japanese theaters, and needless to say, it is the only Indian film to achieve the feat. The total collection has reached ¥1.52 billion or approx. 94 crores in 164 days in the anime country. ## Produced by DVV Entertainment, RRR recently became the 3rd highest-grossing Indian film of all time at the worldwide box office by crossing KGF: Chapter 2. The total worldwide collection of the movie stands at approx. 1215 crores, including approx. 300 crores at the overseas box office.## Stay tuned...

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Dasara Emerges Actor Nani's Highest-Grosser At The Worldwide Box Office
1182 days ago
Tollywood

Dasara Emerges Actor Nani's Highest-Grosser At The Worldwide Box Office

Hyderabad, April 3 - Natural Star Nani's period action drama Dasara has lived up to its hype and emerged as a successful venture within the opening weekend itself. The movie did good business across Telugu states as well as overseas. ## Directed by Srikanth Odela, Dasara has become the highest-grossing film of Nani's career as a lead hero. On the 4-day opening weekend, it grossed approx. 84 crores worldwide, surpassing MCA Middle-Class Abbayi's 70 crores approx. worldwide total in 2017.## The movie has performed brilliantly in Telugu states, grossing 55 crores, including approx. 33.50 crores share collection. The total domestic collection of the film is close to 68 crores which is the highest for the actor. ## Dasara will cross the break-even target by today or max tomorrow and will emerge with a clean hit. It will also be hitting 100 crores gross collection in the opening week itself which is sensational and proved that all the anticipation and pre-release hype around the movie was true.## The movie is about three childhood friends, Dharani (Nani), Vennela (Keerthy Suresh), and Suri (Dheekshith Shetty). Set in the 90s in Telangana, the film's plot revolves around how these lives get entangled and change forever due to village politics, coal, and Silk Bar.## Produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri, Dasara stars Nani, Keerthy Suresh, Dheekshith Shetty, Sai Kumar, Samuthirakani, Shine Tom Chacko, and Poorna in crucial roles. ## Stay tuned...

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Rashmika Mandanna To Headline Tamil-Telugu Bilingual Movie 'Rainbow'
1182 days ago
Tollywood

Rashmika Mandanna To Headline Tamil-Telugu Bilingual Movie 'Rainbow'

Chennai, April 3 - Talented actress Rashmika Mandanna has been attached to headline Dream Warrior Pictures' rom-com drama Rainbow. The Tamil-Telugu bilingual movie will be directed by debutante Shantharuban and it will feature Dev Mohan opposite Rashmika as the male lead.## Rainbow is touted to be a unique cinematic experience for audiences of all ages. It is a breezy romantic fantasy that will be told from the girl's perspective.## "For the first time, I am playing the protagonist where the story is shot in the girl's perspective. I am so so excited to bring this character alive for all of you. Rainbow is definitely such a movie that will both entertain and excite you. The journey of the audience with the girl is going to be a crazy ride so bucket up all, this is going to be a fun ride", Rashmika said in a statement. ## Director Shantharuban said, "Rainbow will be one of a kind romantic fantasy story in Telugu cinema. You will see Rashmika's most mature performance yet. The movie will tug your heartstrings and at the same time enthrall you with its inventive storytelling". ## Rainbow has commenced production with a formal pooja today and the shooting will kick off on April 7, 2023. It will be released later this year. ## #Rainbow ..🌈The different colours of life. This is extremely special to me.. 🥹I hope I have all of your blessings and love.. ❤️❤️And I really hope and pray that this becomes your next favourite characters of mine.. ❤️❤️😙🌻 https://t.co/2Om3ZSAxvv— Rashmika Mandanna (@iamRashmika) April 3, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

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Salman Khan's 'Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan' Official Poster Leaked Online
1182 days ago
Bollywood

Salman Khan's 'Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan' Official Poster Leaked Online

Mumbai, April 3 - Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is gearing up for the release of his much-awaited family action entertainer Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. The movie, directed by Farhad Samji, is slated to hit big screens on April 21st on the occasion of Eid. ## The trailer of KKBKKJ will be out this week and it is said to be full-on action and fun-filled. Meanwhile, even before the makers release it officially, the official poster of the film has been leaked online and it gives complete family entertainment vibes. ## The leaked poster shows the entire primary cast of KKBKKJ in traditional South Indian attire, sitting in front of a temple. The poster features, Salman Khan along with the leading actress Pooja Hegde, Venkatesh, Bhumika Chawla, Shehnaaz Gill, Jassie Gill, Raghav Juyal, Siddharth Nigam, and Palak Tiwari. ## The movie is produced by Salman Khan Films in association with Zee Studios. It will be Salman's first film in a full-fledged role to release on the big screen since "Dabangg 3" (2019). ## Official Brand new poster 🔥🔥🔥of #SalmanKhan 's #KisiKaBhaiKisiKiJaan pic.twitter.com/0JSNL504lb— Devil V!SHAL (@VishalRC007) April 2, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: John Wick 4 Crosses $100 Million Domestically and $200 Million Worldwide
1183 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: John Wick 4 Crosses $100 Million Domestically and $200 Million Worldwide

Los Angeles, April 2 - Keanu Reeves-fronted action thriller John Wick: Chapter 4 has crossed $200 million at the worldwide box office after the second weekend. ## Directed by Chad Stahelski, John Wick 4 grossed approx. $245 million worldwide through the second Sunday, making it the highest-grossing R-Rated Hollywood movie of the post-Pandemic era and the biggest since Bad Boys For Life ($430 million) in January of 2020. ## At the domestic (North America) box office, the top reviewed John Wick flick has topped $100 million after an impressive $28.20 million in the second weekend. The total domestic gross collection of the film has reached $122.80 million in 10 days. ## John Wick 4 has crossed the lifetime domestic total of John Wick 2 ($92 million) and is now the second-biggest film in the franchise, behind only John Wick 3's $171 million. As per the Hollywood trade experts, the latest blockbuster is tracking to finish its domestic run close to $200 million which will make it the biggest film in the series.## Overseas, John Wick 4 reached $122.20 million, very much similar to its domestic total. In India, the movie emerged as a surprise hit with a collection crossing 50 crores gross ($6.10 million) in 10 days. The film is also expected to become the biggest film worldwide in the franchise. The third installment is currently the highest-grossing film in the series with $328 million. ## Stay tuned...

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Thalapathy Vijay's Instagram Account Becomes Fastest To Reach 1 Million Followers In India
1183 days ago
Social Media

Thalapathy Vijay's Instagram Account Becomes Fastest To Reach 1 Million Followers In India

Chennai, April 2 - Thalapathy Vijay's Instagram debut turned record-breaker, thanks to the crazy fan-following the actor is carrying. ## The actor opened his account on Instagram around 4 PM on April 2 and within a couple of hours, it reached 1 million followers. The account reached 1 million followers in just 99 minutes, becoming the quickest ever to reach the milestone in India. ## It is also the third fastest Instagram account ever worldwide to hit 1 million followers, after BTS V (53 minutes) and Angelina Jolie (59 minutes). The actor's account, @actorvijay has also crossed 2 million followers and currently stands at 2.4 million. ## Thalapathy Vijay announced his arrival on Insta with a post that has crossed 2.6 million likes. It becomes the most-liked Kollywood celebrity post, surpassing Sivakarthikeyan's post. Vijay's post is also the third fastest 1 million liked photo in India, after Yash and Allu Arjun's posts. ## Stay tuned...

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