Dubai: A devotional film that began its theatrical run with little commercial momentum has now crossed the ₹400-crore mark worldwide.
Hanuman Ansh, written and directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, has grossed around ₹401 crore worldwide after 52 days in cinemas, according to figures reported by Gulf News and trade-tracking data cited by multiple Indian publications. Its reported production budget was around ₹2 crore.
The film also crossed ₹300 crore in India net collections during its eighth weekend. Its India gross was reported at about ₹362.7 crore, while overseas earnings contributed roughly ₹38.5 crore.
The numbers mark a dramatic turnaround for a movie that initially struggled to attract audiences.
From a ₹10-lakh opening to a ₹400-crore run
Hanuman Ansh released on August 7 and opened across a limited number of screens. It collected about ₹10 lakh on its first day, with its first week ending at approximately ₹1.08 crore. The second week brought in only around ₹40 lakh.
The trajectory changed in the following weeks.
As audience response grew, exhibitors expanded the film’s screening footprint. Gulf News reported that its screen count increased from about 40 in the second week to nearly 400 by the fourth week, while the film later reached more than 6,000 screens. Its third-week collection rose to around ₹10.4 crore.
The film subsequently maintained an unusually long theatrical run. According to the reported figures, it collected more than ₹60 crore net in India in each week from its fourth week onward.
The eighth weekend added another ₹18.95 crore net in India, including ₹9 crore on Sunday alone.
How Hanuman Ansh moved past established hits
The worldwide milestone also placed Hanuman Ansh among the top 50 highest-grossing Indian films, based on the figures reported on September 28.
Its reported worldwide total moved past the lifetime figures associated with Krrish 3 and Chennai Express. It then crossed the ₹400-crore range, moving beyond the reported worldwide totals of 3 Idiots and Kantara in the box-office comparison cited by Gulf News and Hindustan Times.
Such comparisons can vary between trade trackers because Indian film collections are not always reported using a single standard methodology. The figures above therefore refer to the reported worldwide gross estimates available on September 28 rather than audited financial statements.
What is Hanuman Ansh about?
The film is based on the life and spiritual journey of Neem Karoli Baba, also known as Maharaj Ji. Chaturvedi adapted the story from his book Divine Detour: That Changed My Life.
The story follows Lakshminarayan, a young man dealing with his mother’s death. His search for answers about life, death and suffering takes him across North India and eventually leads to his spiritual transformation into Neem Karoli Baba.
Shobhinaw Satyaa leads the cast, with Vihaan Shedge, Chandan K Anand, Purnima Tiwari, Anil Rastogi, Gulshan Pandey and Bhagvandas Patel also appearing in the film.
Why the film’s box-office journey stands out
The contrast between the film’s reported budget and its theatrical earnings is one of the defining features of its run.
Earlier reporting placed the production budget at around ₹2 crore. By September 14, The Indian Express reported that the film had already earned more than ₹268 crore worldwide, representing more than 100 times its reported production cost.
The film’s international release also came later than its Indian theatrical debut, with overseas markets opening nearly six weeks after the domestic release. By September 28, overseas collections had reached roughly ₹38.5 crore, according to the reported figures.
A sequel has also been confirmed, according to previous reports.
For now, Hanuman Ansh continues to play in cinemas, with its ₹400-crore worldwide milestone adding another chapter to an unusually long-running 2026 box-office story.
What is the worldwide collection of Hanuman Ansh?
Hanuman Ansh had reported worldwide gross collections of about ₹401 crore after 52 days in cinemas as of September 28, 2026.
What was the reported budget of Hanuman Ansh?
The film was reportedly made on a budget of around ₹2 crore.
Who directed Hanuman Ansh?
Vishal Chaturvedi wrote and directed Hanuman Ansh.
Who stars in Hanuman Ansh?
Shobhinaw Satyaa plays the lead role. The cast also includes Vihaan Shedge, Chandan K Anand, Purnima Tiwari, Anil Rastogi and Gulshan Pandey.
What is Hanuman Ansh about?
The film tells a fictionalised cinematic account of the spiritual journey of Neem Karoli Baba, following Lakshminarayan as he searches for answers after his mother’s death.
When was Hanuman Ansh released?
Hanuman Ansh was released theatrically in India on August 7, 2026.
Did Hanuman Ansh cross ₹300 crore in India?
Yes. The film crossed ₹300 crore in India net collections during its eighth weekend.
Has Hanuman Ansh sequel been confirmed?
Yes. Previous reports stated that a sequel has been confirmed following the film’s box-office success.
