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Hanuman Ansh box office success and franchise expansion

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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. ~~After 60 days~~ As of ~~release,~~ October 10, 2026, the worldwide gross has reached ₹431.85 crore, with domestic net ~~collection reached~~ collections standing at approximately ~~₹309.50~~ ₹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 ~~was~~ has been characterized by a slow-burn growth, starting with a ₹0.90 crore first week and peaking in its fifth week with ₹84.75 crore. ~~While earlier projections estimated a total of ₹350 crore, recent Monday collections suggest a potential slowdown in momentum.~~ Following its global success, a Telugu version of the film was released; this dubbed version has ~~been released. The biographical drama, set in the pre-Independence era, follows the transformation of Dr. Ram Nandan Bhosale into the mystic Neem Karoli Baba. As of its 62nd day,~~ recently shown strong performance, outperforming the ~~film’s total India gross stands at ₹386.56 crore, despite a decline~~ Hindi release in daily ~~collections to approximately ₹0.8 crore.~~ 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.”

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