Hanuman Ansh heads to Telugu screens after Rs 250-crore winning run

The Hindi devotional drama Hanuman Ansh: Tales of Neeb Karoli Baba is set to release across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on September 18, 2026. Directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, the film based on the life of saint Neem Karoli Baba has crossed Rs 250 crore worldwide and continues to post strong numbers six weeks after its initial release, driven primarily by audience word of mouth.

According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Hanuman Ansh collected a net of Rs 3.53 crore on its 39th day in cinemas across 6,087 shows. The single-day earnings push the film's total domestic nett collection to Rs 218.16 crore, translating to an India gross of Rs 257.72 crore, with final figures for the day still being compiled.The Telugu version, which retains its original subtitle, will be distributed across the region by Fortune Four Cinemas, Sacnilk reported. The theatrical rollout spans major chains, including Cinepolis, alongside several regional distribution partners. Filmmaker Trivikram Srinivas is presenting the release, marking a rare instance of a prominent Telugu director backing the regional expansion of a non-star-led Hindi devotional project.Srinivas, who has directed high-grossing Telugu titles such as Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020), Attarintiki Daredi (2013), S/O Satyamurthy (2015), and Julayi (2012), brings significant visibility to the southern rollout.This move follows the film's international launch on September 11, 2026 — over a month after its domestic debut —which added over Rs 14 crore overseas in its opening week.Hanuman Ansh narrates the life of Neem Karoli Bala, who is popularly known as Maharaj-Ji among his followers. Hanuman Ansh began finding an audience during its third week, with word of mouth playing a major role in its growth. Its Day 15 collection was still only Rs 15 lakh, but the numbers began climbing rapidly over the next few days.Released on August 7, Hanuman Ansh surged from a Rs 10 lakh opening to Rs 47.33 crore India gross and Rs 40.13 crore nett in 24 days.

Hanuman Ansh features Shobhinav Satyaa in the lead as Neem Karoli Baba, with Chandan K Anand, Anil Rastogi, Purnima Tiwari and Vihaan Shedge in supporting roles. Satyaa’s casting is particularly interesting, as he was initially working on the film as an assistant director before stepping into the lead role when the actor originally cast fell ill.- EndsPublished By: Anurag BohraPublished On: Sep 14, 2026 20:01 ISTRead more | RamBola: After Neem Karoli Baba, Hanuman Ansh director's next on Goswami Tulsidas