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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Karthi Confirms Kaithi 2 With Director Lokesh Kangaraj Will Start Rolling After Thalapathy 67
1420 days ago
Kollywood

Karthi Confirms Kaithi 2 With Director Lokesh Kangaraj Will Start Rolling After Thalapathy 67

Chennai, August 10 - Tamil star Karthi is busy promoting his upcoming rural family drama film, Viruman, which is produced by his brother Suriya under the banner of 2D Entertainment. The movie is scheduled to release on August 12th in theaters worldwide. ## Meanwhile, the fans of Karthi have been waiting for the announcement of Kaithi which became the biggest hit of his career. After the success of the recently released, Vikram, the audience was confused as to when director Lokesh Kanagraj would start Kaithi 2 since Vikram and Kaithi are interlinked. ## While Lokesh has confirmed Kaithi 2 on multiple occasions, Karthi, during the promotion of Viruman in Kerala, confirmed that the shoot of Kaithi 2 will start after Lokesh is done with Thalapathy Vijay's next, which is expected to go on floors by the end of this year. Kaithi 2 undoubtedly has become the most-awaited Tamil movie that will surely do wonders at the box office. ## Director Lokesh's popularity has reached sky-high post-Vikram's success and the fans are keenly awaiting his next with Thalapathy Vijay. After Thalapathy 67, Lokesh will take up Kaithi 2 and then Vikram 2, to reach the conclusion of his own cinematic universe. ## Stay tuned...

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Rashmika Mandanna Opens Up On Her Relationship With Vijay Deverakonda
1420 days ago
Tollywood

Rashmika Mandanna Opens Up On Her Relationship With Vijay Deverakonda

Hyderabad, August 10 - The heartbeat of millions of fans, Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are one of the most loved on-screen pairs and have acted in two superhit films - Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade, together. Such has been their chemistry that rumors started making rounds that they are in a relationship. ## Rashmika has often spoken about her bonding with Vijay D but still, people keep on enquiring about the same. During a recent media interaction (vis greatandhra), Rashmika was again asked to comment on her relationship with the actor. ## She said, "Sometimes, I am like 'Arrey yaar (Oh dear), I am doing five films a year, but you are still coming and asking me, 'Who are you dating? What is your personal life?' But I understand that we are actors, and the light is on us, with people wanting to know more about you".## "It has been the case since the beginning of my career... Who is she seeing, or okay, she is with this person? Actors are in the limelight, you can talk about it, but when it comes to me, I would like to tell them to not jump to conclusions unless and until I say it in my own words," the news daily quoted Rashmika saying".## The actress concluded by saying, "You (people) can talk s**t about us, you can say negative things about it. Because in the end, we are public figures. We can't choose just the good bits, thinking people just focus on work and not personal life. So, they are free to talk about anything, just don't come to a conclusion. Till the time you hear from me, that is not true".## Meanwhile, on the work front, Rashmika is busy with multiple films presently and hardly has time to think about other things. She will soon begin the filming of, Pushpa The Rule, which gave her a Pan India recognition. She also has Thalapathy Vijay's, Varisu, along with Hindi films, Good Bye, and Mission Majnu. ## Stay tuned...

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Alia Bhatt's 'Darlings' Scores 10.21 Million Viewing Hours In The Opening Weekend
1420 days ago
Digital Media

Alia Bhatt's 'Darlings' Scores 10.21 Million Viewing Hours In The Opening Weekend

Mumbai, August 10 - Actress Alia Bhatt's Gangubai Kathiawadi was a massive hit on Netflix despite being a non-direct OTT release. It scored approx. 55 million viewing hours, becoming one of the most-watched Indian films on the streamer. ## With the solid backing of Gangubai Kathiawadi, the actress and producer's dark comedy Darlings opted for a direct digital release via Netflix, however, it failed to create the same magic as GB this time around. The Jasmeet K Reen-directed film scored 10.21 million viewing hours in the first three days and landed at number 4 among the most-watched non-English films worldwide during the week of August 1 - August 7.## Interestingly, Gangubai Kathiawadi, which was a non-direct Netflix release, had scored 13.8 million viewing hours in the first three days on the streamer and landed at number 1 in the first weekend worldwide. Darlings is unlikely to match Gangubai's viewing numbers as the reviews are mixed as compared to the super positive response to Gangubai. ## Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Eternal Sunshine Productions, Darlings has been trending in the top 10 in 16 countries, including at number 1 in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and UAE. The movie also stars Shefali Shah, Vijay Varma, and Roshan Mathew in the lead roles. ## Meanwhile, SS Rajamouli's RRR (Hindi) is still trending in the top 10 non-English films worldwide despite completing 12 weeks on Netflix. On its 12th weekend, the movie was watched for 2.55 million hours, which is extraordinary. It has so far scored approx. 70 million viewing hours on Netflix. ## Stay tuned...

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'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' Confirms Christmas 2024 Release Date
1420 days ago
Hollywood

'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' Confirms Christmas 2024 Release Date

Los Angeles, August 9 - Paramount Pictures has had great success with its video game adaptation Sonic films, and now, the studio is gearing up for another film in the series. ## Paramount announced the third installment of Sonic in February this year, much before the release of Sonic the Hedgehog 2. The studio has now confirmed its release date as the iconic blue speedster will be hitting theaters on December 20, 2024. ## The first two Sonic films grossed over $720 million worldwide, which is massive for the film franchise as movies adapted from video games tend to bomb at the box office. 2020s Sonic the Hedgehog grossed over $319 million worldwide while its sequel which came out in April of this year went on to gross over 402 million. ## Sonic the Hedgehog 2 opened to a huge $72.1 million in a major boost for the domestic (North American) box office recovery. It scored the biggest opening weekend of all time for a video game adaptation, beating the first Sonic, and was also Paramount's biggest three-day opening since 2014.## Sonic 3, meanwhile, will have tough competition at the box office as James Cameron's mega movie, Avatar 3, will also be hitting theaters around the same time. The cast of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 includes James Marsden, Ben Schwartz, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell, Adam Pally, Shemar Moore, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, Lee Majdoub, and Idris Elba.## Running faster, flying higher, and punching harder. #SonicMovie3 hits theatres on December 20, 2024. pic.twitter.com/DcFGbaKUao— Sonic the Hedgehog (@SonicMovie) August 9, 2022 ## Stay tuned...

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Filmmakers Are Making OTT A Challange To Cinema, Says Aamir Khan
1421 days ago
Bollywood

Filmmakers Are Making OTT A Challange To Cinema, Says Aamir Khan

Mumbai, August 8 - Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, who is gearing up for the release of his most-awaited comedy-drama film Laal Singh Chaddha, said that the digital platforms are not a challenge to big screen cinema but the filmmakers are making it a challenge to the cinema. ## Aamir was recently in Chennai for the promotions of Laal Singh Chaddha. During an interview with Galatta, the superstar spoke about what the Indian film industry needs to do to save cinema. It is a well-known fact that Aamir is a huge ambassador of big screens cinema and his upcoming movie is also designed for the big screen only. ## During the covid-19 pandemic, many films opted for a short theatrical window which has largely backfired. Aamir said that the industry must understand that to save cinema, there must be a bigger gap between theatrical release and OTT premiere. ## The actor went on to say that the industry is not putting effort to bring the audiences to the theaters by keeping a short theatrical window. He said that when a movie will come to OTT within 4 weeks, how can filmmakers expect the audience to come to theaters to watch movies. ## Adding further, the PK actor said that the industry should give a clear choice to the audience that if they want to watch the film on OTT then they have to wait for 6 months. Making a valid point, Aamir said that if the movie is good and being appreciated, then the audience will feel that they should not miss it if the theater window is 6 months. ## For economical and time reasons, films can't come on OTT so fast. If they do, cinema will stand no chance. It's in our hands, we have to decide. My film won't come to OTT for 6 months. Either watch my film in the theater or wait for 6 months, he added.## Directed by Advait Chandan, Laal Singh Chaddha also stars Kareena Kapoor, Naga Chaitanya (in his Hindi film debut), and Mona Singh. It is scheduled to release on August 11 in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.## Stay tuned...

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Mahesh Babu's All-Time Blockbuster 'Pokiri' To Get Special Treatment For A Noble Cause On His Birthday
1421 days ago
Tollywood

Mahesh Babu's All-Time Blockbuster 'Pokiri' To Get Special Treatment For A Noble Cause On His Birthday

Hyderabad, August 8 - Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu's all-time blockbuster and path-breaking film in his career, Pokiri, which was released in 2006, is getting special treatment on his birthday on August 9. ## The action thriller film, directed by maverick Puri Jagannadh, will be screened worldwide with over 200 shows tomorrow (Aug 9). It has been 16 years since the film was originally released in theaters, but the craze for this still is huge as almost all the shows in India have been booked. ## There have been over 210 shows arranged so far in India and from those, over 1 crore collection is already collected in advance sales. Reportedly, the number of special shows of Pokiri are highest ever for an Indian film. ## Meanwhile, there is a noble cause associated with the re-release of the film for one day. It is said that the entire collection generated through special shows will be used to help children's heart operations and education for poor kids through Mahesh Babu Foundation. ## Produced by Puri Jagannadh, and Manjula Ghattamaneni, the movie also stars Ileana D'Cruz and Prakash Raj while Nassar, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Sayaji Shinde appear in prominent roles. The plot revolves around a local goon whose killer instincts earn him not only his girlfriend's disapproval and a corrupt cop's enmity but also the attention of a wanted don.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Nandamuri Kalyan Ram's 'Bimbisara' Achieves Break-Even Target In Just 3 Days
1422 days ago
Tollywood

Box Office: Nandamuri Kalyan Ram's 'Bimbisara' Achieves Break-Even Target In Just 3 Days

Hyderabad, August 8 - The most productive Indian film industry post-pandemic, Tollywood is showing the way again with the latest flicks - Bimbisara and Sita Ramam. The Nandamuri Kalyan Ram's, Bimbisara, is particularly on a marry me run at the box office and achieved something that wasn't achieved before this year. ## Directed by Mallidi Vasishta, Bimbisara opened in the theaters this past weekend amid much anticipation, and in just three days, it has recovered its total domestic investment, which is the fastest for a Telugu movie this year. ## The time travel fantasy actioner took to a super solid start at the box office and held very well over the weekend for 15.84 crores share collection in Telugu states (AP/TG). The movie was valued at approx. 13 crores, which has now become a thing of the past. ## Bimbisara is the first Telugu hit in over 2 months and is very much on track to become a huge blockbuster. It was promised to be a theater-worthy title and it has lived up to that promise and provided a seeti-maar big screen experience. The worldwide share collection of the film is approx. 18.30 crores (career best for Kalyan Ram), against its break-even 16.20 crores. It has become a worldwide hit. ## Produced by N. T. R. Arts, the movie also stars Catherine Tresa, Samyuktha Menon, and Prakash Raj in key roles. In the film, King Bimbisara of the Trigartala Empire from the 5th century BCE lands in the modern-day world through time travel.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Thor 4 Becomes Biggest Thor Movie In North America
1422 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: Thor 4 Becomes Biggest Thor Movie In North America

Los Angeles, August 8 - Chris Hemsworth's newest Thor movie Thor: Love and Thunder opened in theaters last month domestically as well as internationally. The superhero movie, directed by Taika Waititi, didn't receive well by the critics as it has officially become the lowest-rated Thor movie with ratings of 65% on Rotten Tomatoes. ## Even though the Marvel movie didn't go well with critics, it put up a strong show at the box office, and now, it has become the highest-grossing film in the Thor franchise at the domestic (North America) box office. Thor 4 has grossed $316 million after the end of the 5th weekend, beating Thor: Ragnarok's $315 million lifetime domestic total. ## Thor: Ragnarok, however, is still the highest-grossing film in the franchise at the worldwide box office with $854 million, on the other hand, the latest flick has earned $700 million in total so far. Once Thor 4 tops $322 million, it will have sold more tickets than the previous Thor film.## In the film, Thor attempts to find inner peace but must return to action and recruit Valkyrie, Korg, and Jane Foster — who is now the Mighty Thor — to stop Gorr the God Butcher from eliminating all gods. It stars Chris Hemsworth as Thor alongside Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, Tessa Thompson, Jaimie Alexander, Waititi, and Russell Crowe in key roles.## Stay tuned...

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Taapsee Pannu Reveals Reason Behind Not Appearing On 'Koffee With Karan' Show
1422 days ago
Bollywood

Taapsee Pannu Reveals Reason Behind Not Appearing On 'Koffee With Karan' Show

Mumbai, August 7 - Actress Taapsee Pannu is gearing up for the release of her thriller film, Dobaaraa, directed by Anurag Kashyap. She is busy promoting the film that is scheduled to release on August 19 in theaters. ## During the recent media interaction, Taapsee was probed why she hasn't been on filmmaker Karan Johar's famous talk show, Koffee With Karan. The latest season of the show is grabbing headlines for unusual talks which are getting enough attention from the viewers and media. ## Answering the question, the actress said in jest that her sex life is not interesting enough to be invited on 'Koffee With Karan'.## Taapsee is known for her quick-wit responses and this one seems to be an on-point remark as the latest season of 'Koffee With Karan' has so far been circling sex talks of all topics discussed during the episodes.## Meanwhile, Pannu's upcoming film, Dobaaraa, opened at prestigious film festivals such as the London Film Festival & Fantasia Film Festival 2022. The movie, produced by Shobha Kapoor and Ektaa R Kapoor's Cult Movies, a new wing under Balaji Telefilms and Sunir Kheterpal & Gaurav Bose of Athena, also stars Pavail Gulati, Nassar, and Rahul Bhat, among others in key roles.## Stay tuned...

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Margot Robbie Is Not Happy With The Casting of Lady Gaga As Harley Quinn In 'Joker 2'?
1423 days ago
Hollywood

Margot Robbie Is Not Happy With The Casting of Lady Gaga As Harley Quinn In 'Joker 2'?

Los Angeles, August 7 - The casting of Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn in Joker 2 seems to be not doing well with Margot Robbie who played this iconic DC role in many movies and made this one of the most popular on-screen characters. ## Margot Robbie, who is currently working on, Barbie, is reportedly not happy after the House of Gucci actor bagged the lead role in Joker: Folie à deux. A source close to the actor told OK! Magazine (via Geo TV), "Lady Gaga playing Harley Quinn in the Joker sequel instead of Margot Robbie is a joke".## The casting of Gaga in the much-anticipated sequel came as a surprise to many in Hollywood, though her role in the movie was reportedly confirmed a long time back. It is said that Robbie is feeling nervous and insulted at the same time to get to know the fact that an attention seeker pop culture singer is replacing her to play Joker's sidekick and love interest. ## "Every real actor in Hollywood should be nervous that they are going to be replaced with some pop culture phenomenon who hasn't paid their dues", the insider added. "Margot isn't angry about the choice; she is insulted. This isn't about casting the most talented person for the role, but rather casting someone who gets the most press attention".## Meanwhile, the sequel of this psychological thriller film will be hitting theaters on October 4, 2024. Joaquin Phoenix, who scored his first Oscar for playing Joker, will be reprising his role in Joker 2 with Todd Phillips returning to direct it. ## Stay tuned...

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Shahid Kapoor To Lead Hindi Remake of Prithviraj Sukumaran's Malayalam Movie 'Mumbai Police'?
1423 days ago
Bollywood

Shahid Kapoor To Lead Hindi Remake of Prithviraj Sukumaran's Malayalam Movie 'Mumbai Police'?

Mumbai, August 7 - Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor is reportedly in talks to headline the Hindi remake of the Malayalam neo-noir psychological thriller film Mumbai Police, which starred Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead role. The Rosshan Andrrews-directed film was a big box office hit and Prithviraj's performance was regarded as one of his career-best.## According to a peepingmoon.com report (now deleted), the rumored talks regarding the Hindi remake are in the advanced stage with Siddharth Roy Kapur's Roy Kapur Films bankrolling it. Shahid Kapoor is said to have given his verbal node and the paperwork will be done soon. Rosshan Andrrews will reportedly be directing the Hindi adaptation too.## The Mumbai Police remake is expected to go on floors in the first quarter of next year after Shahid completes filming for Dinesh Vijan's robot rom-com film co-starring Kriti Sanon. While the latter movie is yet to be announced, reports say it will commence shooting in October/November this year. ## Mumbai Police revolves around a police officer investigating a murder while also suffering from partial memory loss due to an accident. Shahid will be seen stepping into the shoes of Prithviraj Sukumaran, who played a carefree, brash young officer who needs to retrace his past in order to unravel the mystery behind a crime he had been probing before losing his memory. ## Stay tuned...

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'Rashmika Mandanna Brings A Lot of Light Into People's Lives', Says Dulquer Salmaan
1423 days ago
Tollywood

'Rashmika Mandanna Brings A Lot of Light Into People's Lives', Says Dulquer Salmaan

Hyderabad, August 6 - Director Hanu Raghavapudi's period romantic drama film Sita Ramam, starring Dulquer Salmaan, Mrunal Thakur, and Rashmika Mandanna, has been released in theaters and getting excellent reviews all around.## Dulquer, in a recent interview with Firstpost, opened up on working with Rashmika Mandanna in the movie, which is their first film together. Rashmika features a very important role in the film, though she is not playing the lead role. Dulquer expressed his wish to do more films with the actress and some nice things to say about her. ## Rashmika is one of the actresses who do films in different languages and carries a very good fan following across the country. ## "I love Rashmika's energy. She is so switched on all the time – it's a rare quality. I think she brings a lot of light into people's lives. She is always positive and happy. I think she lifts people and I hope she always stays the same. It's a natural joy and I hope we do more films together", the actor said. ## Dulquer also praised the "Varishu" actress for taking up the role of Afreen, which is very different from what she has done so far in her career. ## "You'll also see a very different Rashmika in this film which I'm very excited about and proud of. You're not going to see the smiling, bubbly cute Rashmika in this film – you're going to see a different side to her. I think that's one of the reasons why she chose to do this role. Also, a big thanks to her for doing this film – being a lead actor herself to do a supporting role takes guts. And she has that in spades", he added.## Stay tuned...

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