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Sumit Kadel
Sumit Kadel, aka Sumit Soni (born 10 January 1990), is an Indian film critic and trade analyst. He is a Graduate of Mass Communication from Bhawanipur Education Society College, he is known for his expertise in providing trade figures and box office updates on Bollywood and major Hollywood films through various social media platforms.

Career
Sumit Kadel started reviewing films and reporting about their box office collections through his social media platforms in 2013 at the age of 23. Over the last 10 years, his opinion on films and film business has found its audience.

When he completed 10 years as a film critic and analyst, Pioneer (India) The Pioneer wrote, ″Sumit Kadel’s expertise as a film critic and trade analyst has earned him a reputation as a trusted source of information and opinion within the film fraternity. His movie reviews provide valuable insights into the quality, appeal, and commercial prospects of various films, helping both industry professionals and the general audience make informed decisions. Furthermore, his trade figures and box office updates offer a comprehensive understanding of the financial performance of movies, contributing to the overall understanding of the industry’s dynamics.″

He has been widely quoted in reputed publications in India and abroad. Publications like The Guardian, The Times of India, Business Today, The Hindustan Times, and many others have often quoted him for his take on the business of films.

Criticism
In 2023, Sumit Kadel engaged in a heated social media exchange with filmmaker Hansal Mehta following his criticism of Anubhav Sinha's forthcoming film, "Bheed." He voiced his concerns and found it "ridiculous" that the filmmaker drew parallels between the migrant exodus resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic and the 1947 partition. Mehta, not one to stay silent, took to Twitter to express his thoughts and respond to Kadel's remarks. The film "Bheed" focuses on addressing issues of classism and draws parallels between the migration of workers during the 2020 lockdown and the historical events of the 1947 Partition. Starring renowned actors Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar, the film sheds light on societal complexities.

In 2019, the release of the movie "War" sparked a heated online feud between Kamaal R Khan (KRK) on one side and Sumit Kadel and Rohit Jaiswal on the other. It is natural for film critics to have differing opinions. However, it is rare for such a clash to escalate into a bitter Twitter battle. The controversy began when KRK mocked critics who praised the movie, starring Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff, while he deemed it a disaster. The contrasting opinions created a furore on social media, with fans and followers taking sides in the dispute. In response, Sumit and Rohit defended their positive reviews.