Hanuman Ansh continues to write an extraordinary box-office story. Vishal Chaturvedi’s devotional drama, inspired by the life and spiritual journey of Neem Karoli Baba, has completed more than two months in theatres and has now collected ₹426.51 crore worldwide.
However, the film’s phenomenal theatrical run is finally showing signs of slowing down.
On its 62nd day, Hanuman Ansh earned approximately ₹80 lakh in India, taking its domestic net collection to ₹327.28 crore. The film earned another ₹5 lakh from overseas markets on October 7, taking its overseas total to ₹39.95 crore.
Hanuman Ansh Earns ₹80 Lakh on Day 62
After spending more than nine weeks in cinemas, Hanuman Ansh is still managing to bring audiences to theatres.
According to trade tracker Sacnilk, the film collected ₹80 lakh on Day 62 across 1,578 shows.
While this is a significant drop compared with the film’s stronger weeks, it is still an impressive figure considering that the movie was made on a budget of less than ₹2 crore and has already completed an extraordinary theatrical run.
The film’s current India net collection stands at ₹327.28 crore, while its worldwide gross has reached ₹426.51 crore.
Drishyam 3 Changes the Box Office Game
The biggest challenge for Hanuman Ansh right now is Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3.
The highly anticipated sequel arrived in theatres on October 2 and immediately changed the screen distribution landscape.
Before Drishyam 3 released, Hanuman Ansh had approximately 4,300 shows on October 1.
That number dropped dramatically to around 1,100 shows on October 2, as cinemas made room for the new Ajay Devgn-starrer.
Although Hanuman Ansh received a marginal increase in shows during the weekend, the reduction has clearly affected its daily collections.
For a film that once struggled to retain screens, however, simply remaining in theatres for more than 60 days is already a remarkable achievement.
From Just 300 Screens to a ₹426 Crore Blockbuster
The story of Hanuman Ansh becomes even more surprising when its opening is considered.
The film initially released on only around 300 screens.
Its early performance was considered disappointing, and the number of shows eventually dropped to approximately 30.
At that point, the film appeared to be heading towards an early exit.
But something changed in its third week.
Positive word-of-mouth began spreading, audiences started discovering the film and exhibitors began increasing its shows.
The movie slowly transformed from an underperforming release into one of the biggest sleeper hits of 2026.
The ₹2 Crore Film That Made Over ₹426 Crore
One of the biggest talking points surrounding Hanuman Ansh has been its incredibly low production budget.
The film was reportedly made for less than ₹2 crore.
Against that investment, its worldwide gross has now reached ₹426.51 crore.
That means the film has generated more than 200 times its reported production budget, making its theatrical journey one of the most extraordinary profitability stories in recent Indian cinema.
The film’s success is particularly noteworthy because it did not rely on major Bollywood stars or a traditional big-budget marketing campaign.
Instead, its growth was largely powered by audience word-of-mouth.
Why Did Hanuman Ansh Become Such A Huge Hit?
At the centre of Hanuman Ansh is Neem Karoli Baba, the revered spiritual figure popularly known as Maharaj-ji.
The film explores his life and spiritual journey and presents a story rooted in devotion, faith and spirituality.
According to producer Anupriya Nagar, the team knew that the movie would have to depend heavily on word-of-mouth because it did not feature established stars and came from a first-time director.
The film’s eventual success showed that there was a strong audience appetite for this type of spiritual storytelling.
Drishyam 3 Has Already Entered the Top Box Office Rankings
While Hanuman Ansh is slowing down, Drishyam 3 has been racing ahead.
Ajay Devgn’s film has collected ₹366.50 crore worldwide in its first six days, making it the fourth-highest-grossing Hindi film of the year at that point.
Only Dhurandhar 2, Border 2 and Hanuman Ansh were ahead of it in the worldwide rankings.
The success of Drishyam 3 has therefore had a direct impact on the number of screens available to older releases like Hanuman Ansh.
Hanuman Ansh Still Has A Long Way To Go
Despite the drop in daily collections, the film’s journey is far from ordinary.
Hanuman Ansh has already crossed the ₹400 crore worldwide milestone and continues to remain in theatres even after more than two months.
The makers had previously spoken about their ambition for the film to complete a 100-day theatrical run, and its continued presence in cinemas suggests that the target remains within reach.
The film’s next challenge will be maintaining enough shows and audience interest as newer releases continue to dominate multiplexes and single-screen theatres.
What’s Next For Hanuman Ansh?
While Hanuman Ansh continues its theatrical run, its OTT release date has not yet been officially announced.
The film’s unusual box-office success has generated considerable interest from streaming platforms, with earlier reports indicating that multiple OTT platforms had shown interest in acquiring the movie.
However, the makers have not yet announced a confirmed streaming partner or release date.
For now, the film continues to rely on its theatrical audience.
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Hanuman Ansh was never expected to become a ₹400 crore blockbuster.
Made on a shoestring budget, released with limited screens and initially struggling to find an audience, the film seemed destined for a short theatrical run.
Instead, audience word-of-mouth completely changed its fate.
More than two months later, the Neem Karoli Baba biopic has reached ₹426.51 crore worldwide, turning one of 2026’s smallest-budget films into one of its biggest box-office success stories.
Now, with Drishyam 3 taking away a major chunk of its shows, the pace may have slowed — but the achievement remains extraordinary.
From 30 shows to ₹426 crore worldwide, Hanuman Ansh has truly turned its box-office journey into a story of its own.
FAQ
What is Hanuman Ansh’s worldwide box-office collection?
As of Day 62, Hanuman Ansh has collected approximately ₹426.51 crore worldwide.
How much did Hanuman Ansh earn on Day 62?
The film earned approximately ₹80 lakh in India on Day 62, according to trade tracker Sacnilk.
What is Hanuman Ansh’s India net collection?
The film’s India net collection currently stands at approximately ₹327.28 crore.
Why are Hanuman Ansh’s shows decreasing?
The film has lost a significant number of shows following the release of Drishyam 3 on October 2. Its show count reportedly fell from around 4,300 before the release of Drishyam 3 to approximately 1,100 on its release day.
What is Hanuman Ansh about?
Hanuman Ansh is a devotional drama inspired by the life and spiritual journey of Neem Karoli Baba, popularly known as Maharaj-ji.
What was the budget of Hanuman Ansh?
The film was reportedly made on a budget of less than ₹2 crore.
Is Hanuman Ansh available on OTT?
An official OTT release date has not yet been announced. The film’s makers have reportedly received interest from streaming platforms following its exceptional theatrical success.
