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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Ravi Teja's 'Dhamaka' Gets A Release Date
1348 days ago
Tollywood

Ravi Teja's 'Dhamaka' Gets A Release Date

Hyderabad, October 21 - Telugu star Ravi Teja's action drama film Dhamaka is getting ready for its theatrical release on Christmas 2022. Directed by Trinadha Rao Nakkina, the keenly-awaited film will be hitting worldwide theaters on December 23. ## The mass cracker teaser of "Dhamaka" was launched on October 21 and it is filled with a lot of action and comedy in Ravi Teja's mass style. Sree Leela plays the female lead role while Jayaram, and Chirag Jani, among others, also feature in key roles. ## "Dhamaka" is produced by People Media Factory and Abhishek Agarwal Arts. It will clash with Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha Ruth Prabhu's "Kushi" at the box office.## ## Stay tuned...

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Malayalam Director In Talks To Direct Sony Pictures' 'Shaktimaan' Trilogy
1348 days ago
Bollywood

Malayalam Director In Talks To Direct Sony Pictures' 'Shaktimaan' Trilogy

Mumbai, October 20 - It has been nearly 8 months since Sony Pictures India in association with Mukesh Khanna's Bheeshm International, and Brewing Thoughts Private Limited announced big screen adaptation of the popular television superhero show Shaktimaan. ## Ever since the announcement, the makers have been searching for a director to helm this trilogy, and it seems they have finally found the one. According to Pinkvilla, Malayalam director Basil Joseph, who directed the critically acclaimed desi superhero movie "Minnal Murali", is in the advance talks to helm "Shaktimaan" trilogy. ## The report says that Basil is himself a huge Shaktimaan fan and has shown keen interest in directing this film. ## "The director has already met the Shaktimaan team multiple times and is keen to come on board the film. The producers have asked Basil to come up with his own version of the screenplay to know if he is on the same wavelength as the team on the visual and story-telling front", Pinkvilla reports.## The "Shaktimaan" trilogy will be made on a huge budget and the makers are looking for the best artists to come on board the film. The makers are believed to be in talks with several directors and Basil is the front-runner to be at the helm of affairs, as all the meetings have met with a positive response.## Meanwhile, the makers are yet to lock in the lead actor to play this iconic role which made the childhood of the 90s kids awesome. Ranveer Singh has been approached and he is currently being considered to play "Shaktimaan". The first part of the trilogy is likely to go on floors by 2023. ## Stay tuned...

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Maddock Films' 'Bhediya' Trailer On Th Big Screen
1348 days ago
Bollywood

Maddock Films' 'Bhediya' Trailer On Th Big Screen

Mumbai, October 20 - The trailer of Maddock Films' next Bhediya is creating a big impact on the audience. And now, as per the latest reports, the makers have tied up with exhibitors to screen the trailer of this Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon-starrer monster comedy film on the big screen. ## It is said that Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films and multiple theater chains have tied up to screen the trailer with the upcoming much-awaited films like "Ram Setu", "Thank God", "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever", and "Drishyam 2". ## This move of screening the trailer in theaters will further increase the hype of the film as it is a VFX-heavy film that is being hailed as a big-screen spectacle. ## Meanwhile, the trailer of "Bhediya" has got a thumping response from viewers as it clocked over 60 million views across social media platforms in the first 24 hours. The movie has been shot in real locations in Himachal Pradesh which is beautifully shown in the film. ## "Bhediya" is directed by Amar Kaushik who previously directed Maddock Films' "Stree" in its horror-comedy universe. Overall, it is Kaushik's third collaboration with Maddock Films after "Stree" and "Bala". "Bhediya" is scheduled to release on November 25 in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu in 3D and 2D.## Stay tuned...

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Varun Dhawan, And Kriti Sanon's 'Bhediya' Trailer Clocks Over 60 Million Views In 24 Hours
1348 days ago
Bollywood

Varun Dhawan, And Kriti Sanon's 'Bhediya' Trailer Clocks Over 60 Million Views In 24 Hours

Mumbai, October 20 - The trailer of Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon's monster comedy Bhediya has set the internet on fire as the audience is going gaga over the larger-than-life VFX shots and cinematography of the film. ## Now, Maddock Films has announced that the "Bhediya" trailer has clocked over 60 million views across social media platforms in the first 24 hours. The Hindi trailer of the film alone got 20+ million views on YouTube. It is a huge response for a mid-budget film which has surely raised anticipation.## Directed by Amar Kaushik, "Bhediya" is the third installment in producer Dinesh Vijan's horror comedy universe. It is more like a monster horror comedy in which Varun Dhawan turns a wolf while Kriti plays the role of Dr. Anika. Deepak Dobriyal and Abhishek Banerjee also feature in key roles in the film. ## As said before, the VFX of the movie is handled by an international studio - MPC, which did VFX work for "Top Gun: Maverick", "The Jungle Book", "The Lion King", and "Godzilla vs. Kong", among many others. "Bhediya" is slated to release on November 25 in Hindi along with dubbed versions of Tamil and Telugu languages.## We are a pack of 60M+ now! 🐺❤ #BhediyaTrailer@Varun_dvn @kritisanon @Deepakyahanhai @nowitsabhi #PaalinKabak @amarkaushik #DineshVijan @jiostudios @ZeeMusicCompany pic.twitter.com/Oc0f08IFed— Maddockfilms (@MaddockFilms) October 20, 2022 ## Stay tuned...

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Sharad Kelkar Is Proud To Be The Voice Of Prabhas' Shree Ram In 'Adipurush'
1348 days ago
Bollywood

Sharad Kelkar Is Proud To Be The Voice Of Prabhas' Shree Ram In 'Adipurush'

Mumbai, October 20 - Actor Sharad Kelkar returns to give his Hindi voice to Prabhas in the upcoming magnum opus Adipurush, after mesmerizing the audience in Baahubali film series. ## Sharad Kelkar's voice in Prabhas' Baahubali created a massive impact on the Hindi audience and it played a huge role in the film's mega-success in Hindi. "Baahubali changed and give a different perspective in terms of as an actor that with voice also somebody can create an impact", Kelkar said in an interview with Pinkvilla. ## In the upcoming movie "Adipurush", Sharad has lent his voice again to Prabhas who plays the role of Lord Rama in the film that is based on the epic Ramayana. While the teaser of "Adipurush" got mixed reactions, it is the voice of Sharad, which is making the audience nostalgic again. ## During the interview, the "Tanhaji" actor said that "for anyone in India or somewhere else, it is a matter of pride to be the voice of Sree Ram". He said that he is super excited about the movie that is scheduled to release on January 12, 2023, in multiple languages.## Meanwhile, Sharad Kelkar revealed that playing the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in "Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior" is the epitome of luck for him, and will cherish this forever. He will next be in the first Marathi pan India film "Har Har Mahadev", in which he is playing the role of Baji Prabhu Deshpande. The movie is scheduled to release on October 25. ## Stay tuned...

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Action Icon Vidyut Jammwal Reunites With 'Commando 3' Director For Extreme Sports Action Film 'Crakk'
1349 days ago
Bollywood

Action Icon Vidyut Jammwal Reunites With 'Commando 3' Director For Extreme Sports Action Film 'Crakk'

Mumbai, October 20 - The successful Commando 3 combo of actor Vidyut Jammwal and director Aditya Datt are all set to reunite for their second film, titled Crakk - Jeetegaa Toh Jiyegaa!. Presented by Reliance Entertainment, "Crakk" is a joint production by Action Hero Films & PZ Pictures. ## "Crakk" is going to be India's first-ever extreme sports action film featuring one of India's greatest action stars – Vidyut Jammwal who will be seen performing a variety of extreme sports stunts and action sequences all on his own. The film also stars Arjun Rampal and Jacqueline Fernandez in pivotal roles and is written & directed by Aditya Datt ("Table No. 21"). ## The movie is about the journey of a man from the slums of Mumbai to the world of extreme underground sports. ## Actor-producer Vidyut Jammwal says, "Looking at the current scenario and the way the audiences have changed, I have realized that everyone puts limits on everything they do, and it spreads in work, and the environment. This changing scenario has confirmed that there are no limits but only plateaus and we must not stay there. We must go beyond them. Hence a movie on extreme sports from India".## Director Aditya Datt says, "After the success of 'Table No 21' back in 2012, I was told it was way ahead of its time, as it was a thriller that revolved around live-streamed games. I guess they were talking about today when time has indeed changed. 'Crakk' is a script I have been working from the last 4 years, to up the game and challenge oneself, by narrating a story that has sports, gaming, action, drama, and thrill".## The movie has commenced shooting in Poland and is scheduled to release in 2023.## Super excited for this #Crakk-ing journey! 🔥Media Release: https://t.co/VK9bFOATbJ@Asli_Jacqueline @rampalarjun @adidatt @RelianceEnt @ActionHeroFilm1 #PZPictures pic.twitter.com/o4yNJzOukj— Vidyut Jammwal (@VidyutJammwal) October 20, 2022 ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Kantara On Course For 200 Crores Gross Worldwide
1349 days ago
Sandalwood

Box Office: Kantara On Course For 200 Crores Gross Worldwide

Bengaluru, October 20 - Actor and filmmaker Rishab Shetty's adventure action thriller film Kantara is holding phenomenally well over the weekdays at the domestic box office. ## Produced by Hombale Films, "Kantara" is on course to enter Rs. 200 crores club at the worldwide box office. At the time of its release, even Rs. 100 crores was looking like a far cry but such has been the response to the movie from audiences across the country, Rs. 200 crores now looks well within reach. ## The movie has grossed approx. 170 crores worldwide in 20 days and by the end of its week, it is expected to reach about 175 crores. With the Diwali holidays upfront, "Kantara" should reach the milestone despite the fact that there are many films releasing this weekend across languages. ## "Kantara" has grossed approx. 120 crores in the original Kannada version, followed by Telugu with approx. 18 crores (5 days), and Hindi with approx. 15 crores (6 days). The Tamil version has been decent with around 2 crores gross in 5 days. ## Meanwhile, "Kantara" is also scripting history at the USA box office and has already become the second highest-grossing Kannada movie after "KGF: Chapter 2" with approx. $700K. The film is now moving toward the $1 million mark, which will truly be a sensational achievement for its size of release. ## Stay tuned...

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Vijay Deverakonda Finalizes His Next After Shiva Nirvana's 'Kushi'?
1349 days ago
Tollywood

Vijay Deverakonda Finalizes His Next After Shiva Nirvana's 'Kushi'?

Hyderabad, October 19 - Telugu heartthrob Vijay Deverakonda got a big shock after the disastrous result of sports action drama Liger with director Puri Jaggnadh. This also reportedly led to the cancellation of the duo's second collaboration titled JGM and this left VD searching for his next project after Kushi.## Vijay Deverakonda has been shooting for director Shiva Nirvana's "Kushi" which has Samantha Ruth Prabhu as the female lead. And now, according to the latest reports, the youngster has locked his next after his forthcoming romantic comedy. ## As the Telugu360 report, VD has been reading multiple scripts and he finally finalized "Jersey" fame Gowtam Tinnanuri's next which is said to be a feel-good entertainer. VD has reportedly signed the movie that is expected to start rolling early next year. NV Prasad will produce the movie. ## Meanwhile, Deverakonda will resume the filming of "Kushi" in November. The movie is currently scheduled to release on Christmas 2022 but it might get delayed to the next year. On the other hand, Gowtam, who was supposed to direct Ram Charan, has already begun the pre-production of VD's movie. ## Stay tuned...

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Producer Bhushan Kumar Looks Super Confident For The Outcome Of 'Adipurush' Movie
1349 days ago
Bollywood

Producer Bhushan Kumar Looks Super Confident For The Outcome Of 'Adipurush' Movie

Mumbai, October 19 - Prabhas-fronted magnum opus Adipurush has been in the news ever since its teaser was released on October 2. The teaser received heavy criticism for the poor VFX, however, the makers did the right thing by showing the teaser to the audience on the big screen and made them change their opinions about it. ## Directed by Om Raut ("Tanhaji"), "Adipurush" is based on the Hindu epic Ramayana and the makers have promised a never-before-seen theatrical experience with this. Despite the initial negative response, the producer of the movie, Bhushan Kumar is super confident about the outcome of the film. ## According to the latest reports, Bhushan Kumar has gifted a luxury car to director Om Raut. It is said that the T-Series head is super pleased with the output of the film and has gifted Raut a Ferrari F8 Tributo which is worth Rs.4.02 crores as a token of appreciation for his vision for the movie. ## Bhushan Kumar has gifted costly cars to a few actors and filmmakers in the past. Recently, the star producer gifted a McLaren car worth Rs.4.70 crores to actor Kartik Aaryan after the blockbuster success of "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2".## In "Adipurush", Prabhas will be seen as Lord Ram along with Kriti Sanon as Sita, Saif Ali Khan as Ravan, and Sunny Singh as Laxman, among many other characters of Ramayana. The film will be released on January 12, 2022, on the occasion of the Sankranti festival in multiple languages in IMAX and 3D.## Stay tuned...

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Fawad Khan And Mahira Khan's 'The Legend Of Maula Jatt' Sets New Box Office Record For A Pakistani Movie
1349 days ago
International

Fawad Khan And Mahira Khan's 'The Legend Of Maula Jatt' Sets New Box Office Record For A Pakistani Movie

Mumbai, October 19 - Pakistani movie, The Legend Of Maula Jatt, starring popular actors Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan, is off to a record-breaking start at the global box office. The reboot of the 1979 cult classic "Maula Jatt" has been the most talked about Pakistani film and it didn't disappoint. ## Directed by Bilal Lashari, the action fantasy grossed PRK 51 crores ($2.3M) globally in the opening weekend from 25 markets and over 500 screens, setting a new record for the Pakistani film. In Pakistan's domestic market, the movie took an opening of $517K. ## The movie opened at a number in many locations, and in the UK, the movie scored the highest opening weekend for any Pakistani or Punjabi film with $355K from 79 locations. In North America, the movie grossed $525K while in Australia, it opened at No. 6 with $160K.## It has been noted that the demand for the movie is continuously increasing in the US and in a few other markets and more screens are being added rapidly. The movie was ready to release a long time back but due to the covid-19 pandemic, the makers hold the release for theaters, and now, needless to say, it has been a fruitful return for the team. ## "The Legend Of Maula Jatt" is produced by AAA Motion Pictures, Geo Films, and Mandiwala Entertainment. It is the modern take and retelling of the legendary rivalry, a local hero named Maula Jatt (Fawad Khan) takes on a leader of a brutal gang, Noori Natt (Hamza Ali Abbasi). Mahira Khan plays the female lead along with Humaima Malik. ## Stay tuned...

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Bhediya Trailer Talk: A Readymade Winner All The Way
1349 days ago
Bollywood

Bhediya Trailer Talk: A Readymade Winner All The Way

Mumbai, October 19 - The first three quarters of 2022 have been mixed for the Bollywood film industry. Now, with 2022 coming to its last leg, there are some super promising films that can turn the tide for the industry and bring it back into the scene.## Among the most promising upcoming Bollywood films this year, Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon's horror comedy Bhediya stands out and is looking like a completely new and fresh film. The trailer of the same was launched today (October 19), and it looks super entertaining stuff.## In a time when the audience is looking for something new and original, "Bhediya" delivers on that front. It is a VFX-heavy monster comedy film and after watching the trailer, one can see the world-class VFX shots which will give a larger-than-life cinematic experience. The humor in the dialogue looks on point with the music complementing it well. ## One of the highlights of the trailer is the top-notch cinematography where nature has been beautifully captured. The movie was shot in Arunachal Pradesh which has been shown beautifully. Overall, the trailer of the movie is fascinating and the movie looks like a readymade winner at the box office.## Directed by Amar Kaushik and produced by Dinesh Vijan of Maddock Films, "Bhediya" is scheduled to release on November 25 in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu in 3D and 2D.## ## Stay tuned...

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Varun Dhawan And Kriti Sanon's Horror-Comedy 'Bhediya' To Also Release In Tamil, And Telugu
1350 days ago
Bollywood

Varun Dhawan And Kriti Sanon's Horror-Comedy 'Bhediya' To Also Release In Tamil, And Telugu

Mumbai, October 19 - Producer Dinesh Vijan's next film in his horror-comedy universe, Bhediya, starring Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon is getting ready to release on November 25, 2022, in theaters worldwide. It is directed by Amar Kaushik, who previously directed Vijan's blockbuster "Stree". ## Meanwhile, the makers have decided to release the film also in Tamil and Telugu versions apart from the original Hindi language in 3D and 2D format. The movie is being praised for its VFX shots which have been helmed by award-winning international studio MPC.## MPC studio has worked on Hollywood biggies like "Top Gun 2", "Godzilla vs. Kong", and "The Lion King", among others.## 'BHEDIYA' IN TAMIL, TELUGU... #Bhediya - starring #VarunDhawan and #KritiSanon - will be released *simultaneously* in #Hindi, #Tamil and #Telugu [in #3D and #2D] on 25 Nov 2022... #Bhediya has been filmed in deep forests of #ArunachalPradesh... #BhediyaTrailer will be out today. pic.twitter.com/Wbkdmwwm2U— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) October 19, 2022 ## "Bhediya" is the third installment in Vijan's horror-comedy universe after "Stree" and "Roohi". It also stars Deepak Dobriyal and Abhishek Banerjee in key roles. ## Stay tuned...

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