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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Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar Opening Day Box Office Expectations
1209 days ago
Bollywood

Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar Opening Day Box Office Expectations

Mumbai, March 7 - Director Luv Ranjan's first film in 4 years, romantic-comedy Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor is finally hitting theaters worldwide tomorrow (March 8), more than 3 years after it was first announced in 2019.## Ranjan's last directorial, "Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety" was a blockbuster so the expectations are high from TJMM which carries bigger star power. Though a lot has changed over the last few years, TJMM is seeing a better response in the advance booking than the previous few Bollywood movies this year, also than the SKTKS. ## Produced by T-Series and Luv Films, TJMM has sold approx. 84K tickets worth approx. 2.50 crores as of 7 PM on March 7 for the opening day. The advances for the first day are expected to finish over 100K tickets, the second biggest for a Bollywood movie in 2023. ## Looking at the advance booking response, TJMM is looking to take a double-digit start as the opening day could be somewhere around 10-13 crores net, which is a much better start than Ranjan's SKTKS which opened at 6.42 crores net and went to score approx. 109 crores lifetime net collection. ## TJMM is releasing on Wednesday, coinciding with Holi weekend. The Morning shows might see a slow start on the opening day due to the festival but the rest of the day will behave like a holiday. Last year, Akshay Kumar's "Bachchhan Paandey" opened at 13.25 crores on Holi, and TJMM is expected to open in a similar range. If received very well, there is an outside chance of going close to 14-15 crores, but that is a different thing as it is not looking to reach there as of now. ## The movie also stars Dimple Kapadia, Boney Kapoor, and Anubhav Singh Bassi in key roles.## Stay tuned...

Ranbir Kapoor Shares Big Update On Director Ayan Mukerji's 'Brahmastra 2'
1209 days ago
Bollywood

Ranbir Kapoor Shares Big Update On Director Ayan Mukerji's 'Brahmastra 2'

Mumbai, March 7 - Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor is gearing up for the release of the romantic comedy "Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar", co-starring Shraddha Kapoor. The Luv Ranjan's directorial movie is scheduled to release on March 8, coinciding with Holi weekend. ## After the release of TJMM, Ranbir will finish the shooting of director Sandeep Reddy Vanga's "Animal" which is slated for August 11, 2023, release. Meanwhile, Ranbir has shared an update regarding the second part of the fantasy adventure movie "Brahmastra". ## During an interview with Pinkvilla, the actor confirmed that director Ayan Mukerji is currently writing "Brahmastra 2" and they are hopeful to start shooting by the end of this year or early next year. It will be Ranbir's immediate next after "Animal" as the actor hasn't signed any other film yet. ## "Brahmastra Part 1 - Shiva" was released last year and grossed over 400 crores worldwide. The part 2 has been titled "Brahmastra 2 - Dev" but the makers haven't revealed yet who will be playing the role of Dev. Ranbir will reprise the role of Shiva along with Alia as Isha while the search for Dev is on. ## Stay tuned...

Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Set To Be The Longest Film In The Franchise
1209 days ago
Hollywood

Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Set To Be The Longest Film In The Franchise

Los Angeles, March 7 - Marvel Studios' next superhero movie Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is all set to be the longest film in the GoTG franchise, confirmed by the director James Gunn himself. ## "Guardians of the Galaxy 3" is touted to be one of the most emotional films yet in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), and the same has been teased heavily in the threequel's first two trailers.## In the movie, the Guardians are adjusting to life on Knowhere, but when parts of Rocket's past resurface, Peter Quill must lead the Guardians on a dangerous mission to protect him that could lead to the team dissolving. ## To keep the effectiveness of all the possibilities, the threequel will need extra time than the previous two films, and James Gunn confirmed the same while replying to a fan question on Instagram about GoTG3's runtime recently. ## Now, it has been revealed that "Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3" has been listed with a runtime of 2 hours 29 minutes on Atom Tickets, making it the longest film in the franchise and 4th longest in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).## For reference, 2014's Guardians of the Galaxy came in with a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes while Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 clocked in at 2 hours and 17 minutes. The movie, starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, and Pom Klementieff, among others, is scheduled to release on May 5, 2023. ## Stay tuned...

Bigg Boss 16 Fame Priyanka Chahar Choudhary To Feature In Rohit Shetty's 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 13'?
1209 days ago
TV

Bigg Boss 16 Fame Priyanka Chahar Choudhary To Feature In Rohit Shetty's 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 13'?

Mumbai, March 7 - The popular TV show, "Udaariyan" fame Priyanka Chahar Choudhary recently featured in the controversial reality show, Bigg Boss 16 where she finished as the second runner-up. Even though she couldn't win the show, Priyanka emerged as one of the favorites of the audiences, including the host Salman Khan who hailed her as a true winner of the show. ## Since her Bigg Boss 16 stint, Priyanka is ruling the media headlines for many rumored projects. The actress has confirmed her first assignment and it will be a music video that also features her "Udaariyan" co-star and BB16 co-contestant, Ankit Gupta who also happens to be her best buddy. ## Meanwhile, there were rumors that PCC has also been approached for Rohit Shetty-hosted "Khatron Ke Khiladi 13". She has now confirmed that she has indeed been approached for the same but hasn't taken a call. The TV actress revealed to India TV that while the offer is on the table, she still has a lot of thinking to do since she has many fears. Priyanka explained that because of her fears, she has the inhibitions to agree to the adventure-based reality show. ## As per reports, KKK13 will kickstart on July 17 this year. The makers haven't confirmed the contestants, but it is said BB16 runner-up, Shiv Thakre is one of the participants to feature in the show along with Nakul Mehta, Divyanka Tripathi, and Munawar Faruqui, among others. ## Stay tuned...

Arya Reunites With Director Pa Ranjith For The Sequel To 'Sarpatta Parambarai'
1210 days ago
Kollywood

Arya Reunites With Director Pa Ranjith For The Sequel To 'Sarpatta Parambarai'

Chennai, March 6 - Tamil actor Arya reunites with director Pa Ranjith for the sequel to the much-loved and critically acclaimed period sport actioner, Sarpatta Parambarai. Titled Sarpatta Round 2, the movie this time will be released in theaters unlike the original which was released directly on Amazon Prime Video. ## Arya took to Twitter and made the official announcement regarding the sequel. It will be produced by Naad Sstudios, Neelam Productions, and The Show People. ## Match பாக்க ready-யா? ரோஷமான ஆங்கில குத்துச்சண்ட🥊 Round 2️⃣#Sarpatta2 விரைவில்😎😍😍A @beemji film @officialneelam #TheShowPeople @NaadSstudios #JatinSethi @kabilanchelliah @pro_guna @gobeatroute pic.twitter.com/z00LlbFq5B— Arya (@arya_offl) March 6, 2023 ## The makers haven't made it clear whether the rest of the cast and crew from the original film will make a return in the sequel, but it is expected that the film will continue the story of Kabilan (Arya) after his big win at the end of "Sarpatta Parambarai". ## Stay tuned...

Two Film Old Telugu Director Venkatesh Maha Makes Fun of Yash-Fronted All-Time Blockbuster 'KGF 2'
1210 days ago
Sandalwood

Two Film Old Telugu Director Venkatesh Maha Makes Fun of Yash-Fronted All-Time Blockbuster 'KGF 2'

Hyderabad, March 6 - The Yash-fronted period action drama film KGF: Chapter 2 was the highest-grossing Indian movie of 2022 and grossed a whopping approx. 1210 crores worldwide. The Prashanth Neel's directorial was hailed as one of the finest ever commercial entertainers in Indian cinema by audiences. ## The all-time blockbuster success of "KGF 2" is not going well with some of the so-called filmmakers and the latest in the list is a Telugu director Venkatesh Maha. During a round table interview with other filmmakers – Nandini Reddy, Indraganti Mohana Krishna, Shiva Nirvana, and Vivek Athreya, the director-turned-actor stirred controversy by calling "KGF 2" a senseless and mindless film.## Venkatesh Maha, who directed "C/o Kancharapalem" and "Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya" not only criticized "KGF 2" but even also allegedly abused the character of Yash's Rocky Bhai. He said he feels absurd when the protagonist's mother wants him to get all the gold and become rich with the help of people in KGF by barely giving them anything. ## It is not that all are against the director as a lot of fans support him for expressing his point of view as a director, however, it is his way of expressing his opinion that has gone wrong. Venkatesh Maha criticized KGF 2 with very strange antics and also talked in a demeaning manner which is not going well with the fans of the Kannada superstar. ## The fans of Yash and Kannada cinema are going after Maha for talking about the film and characters in a demeaning manner. ## Looks like Director #VenkateshMaha Abusing KGF & Rocky Bhai’s characterization#KGFChapter2 pic.twitter.com/ZnaXkNa6am— Milagro Movies (@MilagroMovies) March 6, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

Sanjay Dutt Opens Up On Being A Part of Much-Awaited 'Hera Pheri 3'
1210 days ago
Bollywood

Sanjay Dutt Opens Up On Being A Part of Much-Awaited 'Hera Pheri 3'

Mumbai, March 6 - The fans are rejoicing the blockbuster news of the making of Hera Pheri 3 featuring the original trio of Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, and Paresh Rawal. The makers recently shot a promo for the same which will be released soon with the official announcement. ## "Hera Pheri 3" will be directed by Farhad Samji. The movie, along with the original lead trio, will also feature multiple other actors and one of them is Sanjay Dutt who will be making his debut in the Hera Pheri franchise. The reports have revealed that Sanjay will be playing the role of a gangster. ## The "Munna Bhai" actor was recently spotted at an event where he confirmed being a part of this much-awaited comic caper. The actor shared that he is thrilled to be a part of "Hera Pheri 3" and join Akshay, Sunil Shetty, and Paresh Rawal. ## "It's a great franchise, and I'm so happy to be a part of it. Firoz (Nadiadwala) aur mera rishta bhi bahut purana hai (Firoz and my relationship is also very old), and it's great to be together with Akshay, Suniel anna, and Paresh", Dutt said. ## Firoz Nadiadwala will be producing this film and it starts filming around May/June this year. There is no confirmation on the female leads yet but the announcement for the same is expected to be made soon. Sanjay Dutt, meanwhile, has multiple films in the pipeline, including Thalapathy Vijay's "Leo" which is currently in production. ## Stay tuned...

Director Mohan Raja Provides Exciting Update On Jayam Ravi's 'Thani Oruvan 2'
1210 days ago
Kollywood

Director Mohan Raja Provides Exciting Update On Jayam Ravi's 'Thani Oruvan 2'

Chennai, March 6 - The action thriller Thani Oruvan (2015) is one of the most successful Tamil films that saw actor Jayam Ravi and director Mohan Raja teaming up. It was the last time when celebrity siblings in the Tamil industry came together for a film after delivering multiple hits together. ## In the past, the possibility of a sequel to "Thani Oruvan" was announced but the movie couldn't be launched. The duo of Jayam and Mohan have talked about reuniting for "Thani Oruvan 2" on multiple stages, and it seems, things are finally heading in the right direction. ## Last month, Jayam Ravi revealed that "Thani Oruvan 2" is taking to materialize, and now, director Mohan Raja has also himself confirmed the same. During the trailer launch event of "Soppana Sundari", Mohan Raja revealed that TO2 will definitely go on floors by late this year or in 2024. ## It is said that Jayam Ravi and Nayanthara will reprise their roles from the original film in the second part which is said to be produced by Vels Films International. However, the official confirmation is yet to be. ## "Thani Oruvan" was remade in Telugu as "Dhruva" with Ram Charan and Rakul Preet Singh as lead performers with Arvind Swamy reprising his role in Telugu. It was recently revealed that Mohan Raja and Ram Charan were discussing the sequel in Telugu and there is a possibility of developing "Dhruva 2" with the Tamil movie. ## Stay tuned...

Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor's 'Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar' Advance Sales Kicks Off On Promising Note
1211 days ago
Bollywood

Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor's 'Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar' Advance Sales Kicks Off On Promising Note

Mumbai, March 5 - Two of the most loved Bollywood actors, Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor are teaming up for the first time for the catchy romantic-comedy Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar. The movie is scheduled to release on March 8, Wednesday on the occasion of Holi with a long weekend ahead of it. ## The movie is releasing after Bollywood got hit with two back-to-back flops in the form of "Shehzada" and "Selfiee", so there is added pressure on TJMM to break the shackle. Much delight to the makers, the first-time pairing of Ranbir and Shraddha is set to spring a surprise at the box office, at least, the initial response to the pre-sales indicating the same. ## The full-fledged advance booking of TJMM was opened on Sunday (March 5) morning after three national chains (PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis) gradually opened the pre-sales on Saturday evening. As for the record, the film has sold approx. 30K tickets worth approx. 1 crore gross so far, and the numbers are increasing with each passing hour. The three national chains have sold approx. 11K tickets, which is promising ahead of the release. ## Produced by T-Series, and Luv Films, TJMM should be able to take a good opening, and seeing the early advance booking response, the opening of around 15 crores net is well within the reach. Being a rom-com (a rare Bollywood movie nowadays), TJMM is getting good attention, thanks to the trailer and songs which have become chartbusters. ## The movie stars Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor in their first film together, with Anubhav Singh Bassi, Dimple Kapadia, and Boney Kapoor in supporting roles. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: Dhanush's 'Vaathi/SIR' Crossed 100 Crores Gross Worldwide
1211 days ago
Kollywood

Box Office: Dhanush's 'Vaathi/SIR' Crossed 100 Crores Gross Worldwide

Chennai, March 5 - Tamil star Dhanus's action drama Vaathi/SIR has crossed 100 crores gross at the worldwide box office, becoming only the second film of the actor to reach the mark. ## The Venky Atluri-directed Tamil-Telugu bilingual flick has taken just 17 days to reach the box office milestone. It grossed approx. 99.50 crores through the third Saturday (16 days) and is expected to collect approx. 2 crores gross on 3rd Sunday to take the movie past the 100 crores mark. ## "Vaathi" has grossed approx. 43.50 crores domestically so far while its Telugu version ("Sir") has minted approx. 34.50 crores gross for total domestic cume to 78 crores. The overseas collection of the film is approx. 22.50 crores, which is excellent for Dhanush-starrer. ## Produced by Sithara Entertainment, Srikara Studios, and Fortune Four Cinemas, "Vaathi/SIR" is having close numbers in Tamil Nadu and Telugu states. In TN, the movie has grossed approx. 35 crores so far while Telugu states have generated approx. 33 crores gross. ## State-wise breakdown of Vaathi/SIR (16 days) - ## Tamil Nadu - 34.97 Cr.## AP/TG - 33.02 Cr.## Karnataka - 7.06 Cr.## Kerala - 1 Cr.## Rest of India - 1.16 Cr.## Stay tuned...

Superstar Allu Arjun's Pan India Movie With Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga To Be Titled 'Bhadrakali'?
1211 days ago
Tollywood

Superstar Allu Arjun's Pan India Movie With Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga To Be Titled 'Bhadrakali'?

Hyderabad, March 5 - Telugu superstar Allu Arjun surprised one and all by announcing his maiden collaboration with director Sandeep Reddy Vanga and producer Bhushan Kumar. The movie will start production after Vanga completes his "Spirit" with Prabhas which itself starts later this year. ## The announcement of AA's movie Vanga and Bhushan Kumar made a lot of buzz on social media, however, the makers didn't reveal much about the movie. While there is enough time for details about the movie to come out, according to the latest reports, the makers have already locked the title of this much-awaited Pan India biggie. ## According to Bollywood Hungama, the film, which is touted to be a mass entertainer, is tentatively titled "Bhadrakali". Interestingly, the film is co-produced by Sandeep Reddy Vanga's production house Bhadrakali Pictures, which is also owned by his brother Pranay Reddy Vanga. ## Allu Arjun is currently shooting for one of the most-anticipated Pan India films, "Pushpa - The Rule", which is the second part of the blockbuster "Pushpa - The Rise". It is most likely to release in 2024 in multiple languages. ## Apart from Vanga's film, Allu Arjun also has Trivikram Srinivas's next, however, it is not yet clear which film the actor will take first after "Pushpa 2". Vanga, on the other hand, is currently directing Ranbir Kapoor-fronted "Animal", which is slated to hit screens on August 11 in multiple languages. He will then start Prabhas-starrer "Spirit" later this year.## Stay tuned...

Box Office: Michael B. Jordan's 'Creed III' Packs A Powerful Punch With Solid Opening
1211 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: Michael B. Jordan's 'Creed III' Packs A Powerful Punch With Solid Opening

Los Angeles, March 5 - Michael B. Jordan's directorial debut Creed III which also sees him starring in the lead role alongside Jonathan Majors and Tessa Thompson, packs a powerful punch at the domestic as well as overseas box office. ## The sports drama is set to score the biggest opening weekend for the "Creed" and "Rocky" film franchises after a super impressive $22 million opening Friday (including $5.45M in previews) at the domestic (North America) box office. It has done exceedingly well on Saturday and Sunday to put an estimated $58.6 million opening weekend.## "Creed 3" was projected to score $38 million - $40 million on opening weekend, which was still the highest in the franchise, but the phenomenal response to the movie is set to see it overcoming those pretty good projections. The audience CinemaScore of the movie is a solid A-, which is on par with DCEU's "The Batman" which was released last year. ## According to Deadline, "Creed 3" overperformed in the East and the South, however, it was strong throughout the domestic market. Moviegoer make-up was 63% guys, 55% between 18-34, and 29% between 35-54. "Creed 3" was 65% under 35, which is very similar to Creed II's 66% turnout for that crowd.## The international collection of "Creed 3" are also super solid with a $41.8 million opening weekend from 56 markets. The total worldwide collection of "Creed 3" has crossed the $100 million mark, at $100.4 million over a 5-day weekend. ## Stay tuned...