Hema Malini says she is very happy that Hanuman Ansh has become a huge box office success: ‘Hanuman ji ka kripa hai’
Here's the latest box office buzz making the rounds:
Hanuman Ansh has been garnering widespread praise from across the nation, with celebrities and political figures lauding the movie’s message. Written and directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, the movie is based on the life and teachings of Neem Karoli Baba and stars Shobhinaw Satyaa in the lead role. Now veteran star Hema Malini has reacted to the movie's unprecedented success.
Adding to this, Hema Malini shared that she is yet to watch Hanuman Ansh. What Hema Malini shared about Hanuman Ansh In conversation with media in Mathura on Wednesday, Hema Malini shared, "There is a temple of Hanuman Ji and Neem Karoli Baba here. I always visit here, and today I am very happy that a movie has been made about them and it has become a superhit. Ye Hanuman Ji ka hi kripa hai (This is Hanuman Ji's blessing). The girl who made this movie is an ordinary, simple girl. She doesn't even know how films are made. But because of her contribution, this movie has turned out so well. Everyone is eager to watch it. I also want to watch it."
Meanwhile, Written and directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, Hanuman Ansh is based on the life and teachings of Neem Karoli Baba, popularly known as Maharaj ji. He is believed by his devotees to be an incarnation of Lord Hanuman. The movie's synopsis positions “Baba as a saint who remains untouched by power, politics, ownership and praise, while his simple message becomes the spiritual centre of the story.”
Notably, Made on a modest budget, the movie has exceeded expectations. Rolled out only in India on August 4, the movie collected only in lakhs per day after its rollout. However, a few days later, it saw a surge in collections and turned into a success story. Hanuman Ansh has now crossed the ₹ 150 crore rupees mark in India. It will be rolled out internationally on September 11.
As per the latest buzz, Bollywood A-lister Varun Dhawan was very vocal in his support for the movie. He posted on Instagram to share that he watched the movie with his mother. He had also encouraged his followers to watch the movie. He shared, "Please go to the theatre and watch Hanuman Ansh. I just went with my mom, and it was an amazing experience. Take your parents, go with your friends. I highly recommend this movie to everyone. No one had told me to make this video, neither had anyone called me; I just wanted to do this. I have had a connection with Lord Hanuman since childhood, but this is something else. This is a purely made movie. I will not even call it a movie; it’s something divine. You go and experience it." Preity Zinta, Aditya Dhar, Madhur Bhandarkar have also publicly lauded the movie.
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Source: Hindustan Times