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Hanuman Ansh box office success and franchise expansion
Overview
The devotional drama ‘Hanuman Ansh’, inspired by the life of Neem Karoli Baba, continues its significant box office run in India. Produced by Vishal Chaturvedi under Swambhu Media Network on a ₹2 crore budget, the film transitioned from a quiet opening to a massive commercial success driven by word of mouth.
By early October 2026, the film had surpassed the ₹400 crore mark in worldwide collections. As of October 10, 2026, the worldwide gross has reached ₹431.85 crore, with domestic net collections standing at approximately ₹331.63 crore. This performance has made ‘Hanuman Ansh’ the second highest domestic grosser of 2026, surpassing the figures of ‘Border 2’.
The film’s trajectory has been characterized by slow-burn growth, starting with a ₹0.90 crore first week and peaking in its fifth week with ₹84.75 crore. Following its global success, a Telugu version of the film was released; this dubbed version has recently shown strong performance, outperforming the Hindi release in daily collections.
The film’s popularity has caused a surge of devotees at the Kainchi Dham ashram in Uttarakhand. In response to the influx, director Vishal Chaturvedi has advised visitors to consider alternative sites associated with the mystic to manage the crowds.
Actress and producer Richa Chadha commented on the film’s success, noting the growing mainstream popularity of Indian mythology and spiritual themes. However, she offered a measured perspective, stating that the success of religious themes “does not necessarily signal a broader, definitive shift in the industry's future direction.”
Entities
Vishal Chaturvedi · Neem Karoli Baba · Hanuman Ansh · Shobhinaw Satyaa · Hanuman Ansh
Timeline
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[CULTURE] 4 sourcesHanuman Ansh becomes 2026's second highest domestic grosser
The devotional film Hanuman Ansh has become India's second highest domestic grosser of 2026, reaching a worldwide gross of Rs 431.85 crore following a strong performance in both Hindi and Telugu.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesHanuman Ansh Telugu version released following global box office success
The film ‘Hanuman Ansh’ has released its Telugu version after grossing over Rs. 426 crore worldwide. The biopic of Neem Karoli Baba has also caused a surge of devotees at Kainchi Dham.
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[CULTURE] 7 sourcesHanuman Ansh reaches ₹309 crore at Indian box office
The mythological film ‘Hanuman Ansh’ has earned over ₹309 crore at the Indian box office, sparking industry discussion regarding the rising popularity of religious themes in mainstream cinema.
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[CULTURE] 7 sourcesHanuman Ansh nears ₹320 crore net in Indian box office run
The devotional drama Hanuman Ansh has surpassed ₹300 crore in India net collections and is eyeing a historic ninth weekend as it nears a ₹420 crore worldwide gross.
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[CULTURE] 7 sourcesHanuman Ansh crosses ₹400 crore worldwide as new releases see box office decline
The devotional film ‘Hanuman Ansh’ has surpassed ₹400 crore worldwide, while newer releases ‘The One’ and ‘The Paradise’ see a decline in earnings following their opening weekends.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesHanuman Ansh film actor draws crowds at Ganesh Utsav
A viral video shows crowds gathering at a Ganesh Utsav event to take photos with an individual linked to the film ‘Hanuman Ansh’, which is claimed to be based on the story of Baba Neem Karoli.
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[CULTURE] 7 sourcesHombale Films achieves $3.5 million global revenue with ‘Hanuman Ansh’
Hombale Films’ international distribution of the devotional film ‘Hanuman Ansh’ has earned over $3.5 million globally, led by $1.8 million in North American revenue.
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[CULTURE] 9 sourcesHanuman Ansh achieves massive box office success with ₹372 crore global gross
The devotional film ‘Hanuman Ansh’ has become a global blockbuster, grossing over ₹372 crore worldwide from a modest ₹2 crore budget, defying initial industry skepticism.
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[CULTURE] 15 sourcesHanuman Ansh surpasses Rs 350 crore worldwide at the box office
The low-budget biographical film ‘Hanuman Ansh’ has become a major box office hit, crossing Rs 350 crore worldwide after a slow start, driven by strong word of mouth regarding the life of Neem Karoli Baba.
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesHanuman Ansh devotional songs gain widespread popularity
Singers Sadhu Tiwari and Sunil Lodhi report unexpected success following the popularity of devotional songs from the film ‘Hanuman Ansh’.
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[CULTURE] 5 sourcesHanuman Ansh surpasses ₹300 crore worldwide at the box office
The spiritual drama Hanuman Ansh has crossed ₹300 crore worldwide, setting records for its sixth-week performance and emerging as a major box office success in 2026.
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[CULTURE] 13 sourcesHanuman Ansh biopic surpasses Rs 300 crore worldwide at box office
The devotional biopic ‘Hanuman Ansh’ has crossed Rs 300 crore worldwide, prompting intense OTT interest and a new gaming franchise partnership with nCore Games.
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[CULTURE] 23 sourcesHanuman Ansh film crosses Rs 200 crore at box office
The low-budget film ‘Hanuman Ansh’, based on the life of Neem Karoli Baba, has become a massive hit, crossing Rs 200 crore at the box office despite rumors of a Rs 100 crore OTT deal being debunked.
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[CULTURE] 7 sourcesHanuman Ansh film achieves box office success with ₹153 crore net collection
The devotional film ‘Hanuman Ansh,’ based on the life of Neem Karoli Baba, has become a box office hit, surpassing ₹153 crore in net collections and receiving praise from actress Hema Malini.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesSanjay Seth requests tax-free status for film ‘Hanuman Ansh’ in Jharkhand
Minister Sanjay Seth has urged Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren to make the film ‘Hanuman Ansh’, based on saint Neem Karoli Baba, tax-free in the state due to its cultural significance.
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[CULTURE] 11 sourcesHanuman Ansh film achieves massive box office success in India
The low-budget spiritual film ‘Hanuman Ansh’, inspired by Neem Karoli Baba, has become a massive box office hit in India, surpassing Rs 100 crore in collections and receiving praise from celebrities and leaders
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesAnupriya Nagar confirms sequel to hit film Hanuman Ansh
Producer Anupriya Nagar has confirmed a sequel to the successful devotional film ‘Hanuman Ansh’, which became a box-office hit in India despite its low budget.
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[CULTURE] 27 sourcesUttarakhand declares ‘Hanuman Ansh’ tax-free amid box office success
The low-budget spiritual biopic ‘Hanuman Ansh’ has become a massive box office hit in India, earning nearly ₹100 crore. Uttarakhand has declared the film tax-free to honor its cultural significance.
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[CULTURE] 23 sourcesHanuman Ansh achieves massive box office success in India
The low-budget devotional film ‘Hanuman Ansh’, based on the life of Neem Karoli Baba, has become a major box office hit in India, prompting a confirmed sequel and an upcoming international release.
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[CULTURE] 15 sourcesHanuman Ansh emerges as major box office success in India
The devotional film ‘Hanuman Ansh’, based on Neem Karoli Baba, has become a surprise box office hit, growing from a modest ₹2 crore budget to over ₹50 crore in collections through strong word of mouth.
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