Devas Dixit

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, February 1 - Indian films have started well at the box office in 2024 as three of them are among the top 10 highest-grossing titles worldwide this year so far.## Director Prasanth Varma's superhero film Hanuman emerged as a huge blockbuster with a worldwide gross collection of around 265 crores in 20 days. In India, the movie has minted approximately 210 crores while the overseas collection is around 55 crores so far. ## Hanuman is the 5th highest-grossing film globally in 2024 in January, followed by Hrithik Roshan's Fighter. The Siddharth Anand's directorial aerial action thriller was one of the most-awaited films, however, it has underperformed given its size and scale. ## In its first week (7 days), Fighter grossed approximately 241 crores worldwide, including 169 crores domestically and an estimated 72 crores at the overseas box office. It is the 7th highest-grossing film worldwide of 2024 so far. ## Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu's action drama Guntur Kaaram is another Indian film in the global top 10 in January 2024. The movie, directed by Trivikram Srinivas, has grossed around 177 crores in 20 days, including 146 crores in India and approximately 31 crores overseas. It is the 9th biggest grosser worldwide of January 2024. ## Top 10 films of 2024 (as of January 31) - ## 1. The Beekeeper - $104.90M## 2. Mean Girls - $84.1M## 3. Night Swim - $41.7M## 4. Son of A Rich 2 - $41.2M## 5. Hanuman - $32M## 6. The Bremen Town Musicians - $30.9M## 7. Fighter - $29M## 8. Rob N Roll - $23.1M (not confirmed)## 9. Guntur Kaaram - $21.3M## 10. Follow Bear To Adventure - $12M (not confirmed)## Note: - Non-India film's box office source - Box Office Mojo## Stay tuned...

BY SACNILK TEAM

Mumbai, February 1 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan have worked together on six films in the past and all of them hold a special place in Indian cinema. The duo is now set to reunite and the fans are excited about this long-awaited collaboration. ## It was revealed in 2022 that Priyadarshan is working on a script to reunite with Akshay and now, the filmmaker has shared some major updates regarding the same. Contrary to the rumours, the film is not a sequel or remake though it is a horror comedy, different from Bhool Bhulaiyaa. ## "My film with Akshay is not a remake. It is an original idea. The script is not mine; it was given to me by Ekta Kapoor (producer). It is not Bhool Bhulaiyaa, but it will be a horror comedy, in the fantasy horror zone, as horror can never be real. We are going on floors in October (2024)", Priyadarshan said (via TOI). ## The filmmaker further revealed that he found the script offered by Ekta Kapoor very exciting. He also talked about Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, which was a sequel to his blockbuster film in 2007 with Akshay Kumar. When asked why he didn't direct the sequel, Priyadarshan said that he never had a subject for it but is happy with the film's huge success and even congratulated director Anees Bazmee for making it. ## Stay tuned...

BY SACNILK TEAM

Mumbai, February 1 - Filmmaker Rohit Shetty's cop action drama series Indian Police Force which marks his digital debut, is the most-watched Indian web series on Amazon Prime Video in its first week of launch, the streamer said (via Variety). ## The series, created and directed by Rohit Shetty and Sushwanth Prakash, was released on January 19. While the viewership data were not revealed by the streamer, it trended in the Top 10 titles list in 65 countries in the first week. It is set in the Cop Universe and is produced by Shetty under the banner of Rohit Shetty Picturez and Reliance Entertainment.## Rohit Shetty added, "My fans have loved my cop films over the years, and it gives me immense joy to transport my craft of storytelling and action filmography to the world of streaming through ‘Indian Police Force'. I'm thrilled with the love and appreciation that the show has garnered so far not only in India but also in several other countries around the globe on Prime Video".## Season 1 of the show consists of 7 episodes and it features Sidharth Malhotra, Shilpa Shetty Kundra and Vivek Oberoi in lead roles, along with Shweta Tiwari, Nikitin Dheer, Rituraj Singh, Mukesh Rishi, and Lalit Parimoo in pivotal roles. ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, February 1 - Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan and director Siddharth Anand's Fighter has a decent opening week at the domestic box office. The movie did well in urban centres, however, it failed to repeat the same in mass areas despite positive reviews and word of mouth. ## Also starring Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor, Fighter scored approximately 140.75 crores net collection in the first week (7 days). The movie was a Thursday release and it scored 118.50 crores net during the Republic Day weekend which was good. ## Fighter had a big drop of over 70% on Monday which raised doubts over the film's longevity at the box office, however, after that heavy drop, the movie is showing a better trend as it didn't drop drastically after that. Though the movie may struggle to score a big jump in the second weekend it is still in the race to top 200 crores net. ## The collection of 140.50 crores net makes Fighter the third biggest first-week grosser for a Hrithik Roshan-starrer after War and Krrish 3 (first 7 days). ## 1. War - 208.05 crores## 2. Krrish 3 - 156.02 crores## 3. Fighter - 140.50 crores approx.***## 4. Bang Bang - 122.77 crores## 5. Agneepath - 91.45 crores## Fighter, meanwhile, is having a good run at the overseas box office. It has so far grossed an estimated 72 crores in international markets for around 240 crores at the worldwide box office. It is already the 4th highest-grossing film of Hrithik Roshan after War, Krrish 3, and Bang Bang. ## Stay tuned...

BY JITU JANGIR

During the January 31st episode of AEW Dynamite, "Hangman" Adam Page threw Swerve Strickland a curveball, selecting Rob Van Dam as his opponent in the "Dealer's Choice" match. ## To spice things up, Page also stipulated a Hardcore Match, setting the stage for a chaotic brawl. Although Van Dam initially controlled the tempo, Strickland ultimately emerged victorious.## A devastating "House Call" followed by his signature "Swerve Stomp" sealed the deal, leaving the veteran grappler pinned in the center of the ring. The post-match scene saw a tense exchange between Strickland and Page. ## However, the animosity quickly dissipated, replaced by mutual respect and a hunger for competition. Both agreed to lock horns on the February 7th edition of Dynamite, with the winner earning a coveted shot at the AEW World Championship against Samoa Joe at the upcoming Revolution event. ## Swerve SLAMS RVD down with amazing blunt force!Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS!@SwerveConfident | @TheRealRVD pic.twitter.com/NXEtPUxROG— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 1, 2024 ## YOU WILL NOW BE SEATED AND SHOWN YOUR TABLE SIR#AEWDynamite pic.twitter.com/cSVLeUxLJX— AEW on TV (@AEWonTV) February 1, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

Jeff Hardy, wrestling's high-flying enigma, has hit a rough patch since returning to AEW. Once a top star, he's found himself on a frustrating losing streak, falling to Swerve Strickland, Darby Allin, and even The Kingdom in recent weeks. ## These defeats have clearly weighed heavily on the veteran, his mounting frustration bubbling to the surface. Tonight's Dynamite saw Hardy clash with Jon Moxley in a brutal encounter.## Though they fought valiantly, it was Moxley who emerged victorious, securing the win with a chokeout. Surprisingly, instead of the customary post-match handshake, Hardy delivered an uncharacteristic middle finger before storming out of the ring.## This out-of-character gesture has fans abuzz with speculation: is a heel turn brewing for the Charismatic Enigma? ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

Since their dramatic return to AEW, The Young Bucks have undergone a metamorphosis. The flashy personas that ignited their fame have vanished, replaced by a grimmer demeanor and an insistence on being addressed by their birth names, Matthew and Nicholas Jackson.## They view being called "Matt" and "Nick" as a form of disrespect, even issuing retribution for the offense. This was evident tonight on AEW Dynamite when a production crew member, unaware of the new protocol, handed them a script using their former names.## Nicholas responded with indignation, imposing a $500 fine on the spot, with Matthew demanding immediate payment. ## This stark transformation stands in stark contrast to their previous characters. Whispers even hint at a potential showdown against wrestling legends Sting and Darby Allin, further fueling the intrigue surrounding their reinvention. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

Ronda Rousey, widely considered one of the most dominant competitors in wrestling history, left the WWE last summer after building an impressive career in both UFC and the global juggernaut. However, her former MMA teammate, Shayna Baszler, recently teased the possibility of a future showdown between them. ## At WWE SummerSlam 2023, these two members of the famed MMA Four Horsewomen squared off in a brutal MMA-style match. Baszler emerged victorious, marking Rousey's final WWE bout. Since then, Rousey has made appearances elsewhere, including alongside her close friend Marina Shafir in ROH. ## In a recent interview, Baszler revealed that Rousey is currently unsure about her future in the squared circle, indicating that her SummerSlam match was motivated by a desire to share the ring with Shafir one last time. ## "She doesn't know if she's calling it quits or planning a comeback," Baszler explained. "She's taking a break and wanted to make sure she had a match with Marina if this is it for her." ## Baszler went on to suggest that Rousey might be tempted to return for one final match, driven by a desire to avenge her SummerSlam defeat. "Knowing Ronda, she'll want her payback," Baszler said playfully. "Only time will tell." ## While Rousey has expressed her desire to focus on motherhood full-time, the wrestling world is notorious for its "never say never" attitude. It's not impossible that the "Baddest Woman on the Planet" could one day return to unleash her fury once again. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY JITU JANGIR

Here are the complete spoiler results for the February 2 episode of AEW Rampage which was tapped on January 31 at the UNO Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, LA. ## AEW Rampage airs every Friday at 10 pm ET on TNT in the United States. It is AEW's second weekly television show, positioned behind their flagship show, Dynamite. ## Results via PWInsider ## AEW Rampage Spoilers For 2/2/24 ## -Top Flight (Dante & Darius Martin) defeated Private Party (Isiah Kassidy & Marq Quen) ## -AEW World Tag Team Championship Eliminator: Ricky Starks & Big Bill defeated John Silver & Alex Reynolds ## -Willow Nightingale (with Kris Statlander) defeated Queen Aminata. ## -CMLL's Mistico, Volador Jr., Mascara Dorada & Hechicero defeated Matt Menard, Angelo Parker, Matt Sydal & Christopher Daniels ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK TEAM

Mumbai, January 31 - Last year, it was reported that Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will be teaming up with his daughter Suhana Khan to headline director Sujoy Ghosh's directorial. The movie was reportedly titled The King and was supposed to go on floors early this year. ## Suhana Khan recently made her acting debut with director Zoya Akhtar's "The Archies" which was directly released on Netflix. The film failed to provide a memorable launch pad for Suhana, and it looks like she will have to wait a bit longer to taste the success. ## According to the latest reports, SRK has put "The King", in which he was supposed to play an extended role, on hold as it is said that he isn't keen on his daughter being subjected to unfair comparisons to the superstar, especially after "The Archies". SRK himself is looking to play larger-than-life roles after the king of success he has had in the last year in the form of "Pathaan", "Jawan", and "Dunki". ## "I don’t think that project is happening, not after The Archies. Suhana needs to find a project as far removed from her father as possible. Earlier, SRK was tempted to get on camera with his daughter ASAP. Now, after The Archies, this historic togetherness is gone on the back burner", reported Zoom. ## Shah Rukh Khan, meanwhile, is yet to announce his next film. He was last seen in director Rajkumar Hirani's "Dunki" which was released in December 2023. It is said that he is in talks with a few directors, including Farah Khan. He also has YRF's mega movie "Tiger vs Pathaan" which will reportedly directed by Siddharth Anand. ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Hyderabad, January 31 - Telugu actor Nani reunited with his "Ante Sundaraniki" director Vivek Athreya for the action drama film titled Saripodhaa Sanivaaram. The film is currently in the production stage and is planned to be released in August this year. ## Nani is fresh from the box office success "Hi Nanna" which grossed over 75 crores at the worldwide box office at the same time, the movie is bringing good viewership on Netflix post its theatrical release. Netflix has been a home for Nani's last few films as far as their post-theatrical streaming is concerned and it is bringing good success to the streamer. ## Netflix is seriously focussing on the Telugu market and is offering lucrative prices to the makers to grab the rights to their films be it direct or post-theatrical. In this process, "Saripodhaa Sanivaaram" has struck a career biggest deal for Nani with the OTT giant. ## According to the latest reliable reports, Netflix has paid a whopping 45 crores to grab the post-theatrical streaming rights of "Saripodhaa Sanivaaram", which is highest for a Nani film. It is a deal which is purely based on the performance of the actor's last few films at the box office as well as on streaming. ## Produced by DVV Entertainment, "Saripodhaa Sanivaaram" will most likely be streaming on Netflix after 4 weeks of theatrical run. The movie has Priyanka Arul Mohan as the female lead alongside S. J. Suryah and others. ## Stay tuned...

BY JITU JANGIR

The 2024 WWE Premium Live Event calendar started with the Royal Rumble, setting the stage for the Road to WrestleMania. With Cody Rhodes and Bayley confirmed as challengers for world championships, uncertainties remain leading into Philadelphia. ## The Elimination Chamber on February 24 in Perth, Australia, serves as the next crucial event to provide clarity. While the full card is unknown, it promises to be an impactful show, helping shape the path to WrestleMania. ## World Heavyweight Championship Elimination Chamber Match: Drew McIntyre vs Sami Zayn vs Andrade vs. Randy Orton vs. Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Jey Uso ## Punk vs Rollins, a dream match for WrestleMania, won't happen for now, leaving WWE with uncertainties. While many expected Punk to earn a title shot in the Elimination Chamber, his absence makes the winner unpredictable. Drew McIntyre is a likely contender, showcasing excellent work and serving as a suitable foil for Rollins, despite their previous matches. ## Gunther faces travel restrictions, making his participation doubtful. Sami Zayn could be a sentimental choice, possibly in a three-way with McIntyre and Rollins. The match participants remain anyone's guess, but McIntyre seems to be a strong contender. ## WWE Women's World Championship Elimination Chamber Match: Becky Lynch vs. Liv Morgan vs. Raquel Rodriguez vs. Naomi vs. Natalya vs. Shayna Baszler ## Rhea Ripley's prominent role in Elimination Chamber promotions suggests her involvement, but on Raw, Nia Jax appears to be heading for a collision with The Eradicator. It's likely the Chamber will be a number one contender match for that showdown. ## Becky Lynch is a strong contender, with Liv Morgan as a dark horse after her near-Rumble victory. Naomi could add star power, while Raquel Rodriguez, Natalya and Shayna Baszler may fill the remaining spots. ## Singles Match: Bron Breakker vs. Dominik Mysterio ## Brock Lesnar's removal from the Royal Rumble match led to Bron Breakker taking his spot with the same planned creative. This included being eliminated by Dominik Mysterio, setting up a storyline where Lesnar would face Dominik at Elimination Chamber before clashing with Gunther at WrestleMania.## With Lesnar's uncertain status, WWE might continue with Breakker on the main roster, especially since he expressed unfinished business with Judgment Day. ## Women's World Championship Match: Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Nia Jax ## Ripley and Jax have yet to face off one-on-one despite their numerous encounters. While some may be disappointed that Ripley won't defend her title inside the Elimination Chamber, it makes sense for her to secure an impressive win in her home country, just six weeks before WrestleMania.## This anticipated match, deserving of a closing spot in Perth, could culminate in Ripley's victory over Jax before heading to WrestleMania for a significant title defense against Becky Lynch. Get ready for an electrifying moment as Ripley claims the win and sets the stage for a marquee match at WrestleMania. ## WWE United States Championship Match: Logan Paul vs. Kevin Owens ## Logan Paul's DQ win over Kevin Owens at the Royal Rumble sets the stage for a likely rematch at Elimination Chamber, with Paul confirmed for the event. Owens has a solid claim for a rematch, possibly with a no DQ stipulation. ## Interference from Paul's entourage, Austin Theory, and Grayson Waller may lead to a Paul retention, concluding the feud more definitively. Owens' WrestleMania plans become uncertain, while Paul could transition into a program with LA Knight, potentially dropping the title at WrestleMania. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...