Amid record-breaking run in India, Hanuman Ansh finds overseas distribution; KGF, Kantara makers enable global release
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As it sets new box-office records at home with each passing day, the devotional movie Hanuman Ansh is finally getting a worldwide rollout. So far, the movie on Neem Karoli Baba has only been screening in India. But its success at the domestic ticket-window has enabled it to acquire distribution for international territories.
Adding to this, Hanuman Ansh is on course to become one of the most successful Indian films ever. Hombale Films backs Hanuman Ansh On Thursday, production banner Hombale Films opened up that it will take Hanuman Ansh, inspired by the life and teachings of spiritual leader Neem Karoli Baba, to international audiences with its worldwide rollout on September 11. Hombale Films, known for backing smash hit franchises such as KGF and Kantara, revealed on Instagram that it will distribute the movie overseas through its international distribution arm, Hombale Overseas.
Meanwhile, "A story rooted in faith. A journey beyond borders. We, Hombale Films, are proud to take Hanuman Ansh to international audiences through Hombale Overseas," the production house shared in its post. "The spiritual journey of Maharaj-ji reaches the world, as Hanuman Ansh arrives worldwide on September 11, 2026," it added.
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As per the latest buzz, Written and directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, Hanuman Ansh follows Dr Ram Bhosle, an Indian freedom fighter whose journey from an underground rebel to a yogi unfolds under the guidance of Neem Karoli Baba, popularly known as Maharaj-ji.
In further updates, The movie, which was rolled out in Indian theatres on August 7, had a slow start at the ticket-window, registering paltry collections in its first two weeks, including just ₹ 10 lakh on its opening day. However, after its second week, it began to gain momentum through word of mouth. By its fourth weekend, the movie collected ₹ 28 crore rupees in the three-day window, and eventually became the number 1 movie at the Indian ticket-window, outgrossing Yash-starrer Toxic.
On top of that, The movie's director, Vishal Chaturvedi, has shared that initially, Bollywood did not support the movie, but after its success, he was flooded with congratulatory calls and messages from the same people.
Made on a reported budget of just ₹ 2 crore rupees, Hanuman Ansh is already a huge box-office success. By September 3, the movie has collected ₹ 72.88 crore rupees at the net domestic ticket-window. The international rollout may help it surpass the ₹ 150 crore rupees mark in worldwide gross sales.
Source: Hindustan Times