# Hanuman Ansh box office success and political debate > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hanuman-ansh-indian-box-office-performance > Updated: 2026-09-09T08:05:02.000Z. Sources: 58. Developments: 7. The devotional drama ‘Hanuman Ansh’, inspired by the life of Neem Karoli Baba, has become a significant box office success in India. Produced on a modest budget of approximately ₹2 crore, the film initially saw a quiet release with a ₹10 lakh opening day. Driven by strong word of mouth, the film’s distribution was scaled up significantly, and by its fourth week, it surpassed the ₹50 crore net mark in India. As the film entered its fifth week, its momentum increased significantly. By its 30th day, the film reported a significant jump in earnings, collecting approximately ₹16.25 crore net. Following this trajectory, ‘Hanuman Ansh’ officially crossed the ₹100 crore net domestic collection milestone, making it the smallest Hindi film in terms of scale to reach this mark. By its 31st day of release, the film recorded a net collection of ₹122.13 crore and a gross collection of ₹144.40 crore. Recent reports indicate the gross collection has reached approximately ₹169.20 crore. Building on this momentum, the film has now crossed ₹153 crore in net collections, entering the list of top Bollywood earners for 2026. Directed by Dr. Vishal Chaturvedi and starring Shobhinaw Satyaa, the film continues to maintain steady theater occupancy. Following its commercial success and a special screening in Dehradun, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that the film will be made tax-free in the state. In response, the All India Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has requested the Maharashtra government to also declare the film tax-free. Expanding this political movement, Minister of State for Defense Sanjay Seth has requested Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren to grant the film tax-free status, citing its ability to present ‘Indian culture and Sanatana values’. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Hanuman 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. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hanuman-ansh-film-receives-praise-from-hema-malini ### 2026-09-08: Sanjay 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sanjay-seth-requests-tax-free-status-for-film-hanuman-ansh-in-jharkhand ### 2026-09-07: Hanuman 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 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/varun-dhawan-praises-film-hanuman-ansh ### 2026-09-06: Anupriya 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anupriya-nagar-confirms-sequel-to-hit-film-hanuman-ansh ### 2026-09-04: Uttarakhand 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. 27 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hanuman-ansh-achieves-massive-box-office-success-in-india ### 2026-09-02: Hanuman 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. 23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hanuman-ansh-outperforms-toxic-in-daily-indian-box-office-collections ### 2026-08-29: Hanuman 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. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hanuman-ansh-film-becomes-major-box-office-sleeper-hit --- Cite as: Hanuman Ansh box office success and political debate. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/hanuman-ansh-indian-box-office-performance