Vishal Chaturvedi’s written and directed film Hanuman Ansh is on its way to becoming one of the biggest Indian films in terms of return on investment (ROI). Released on August 7, 2026, the film initially struggled to attract audiences, largely because very few people were aware of its release and it was playing on a limited number of screens. As a result, Hanuman Ansh had an extremely poor opening, collecting just ₹10 lakh on its opening day. The film earned approximately ₹1 crore in its first week and another ₹40 lakh in its second week. At that point, it appeared that the film might fail to make an impact at the Indian box office, and that the story of Neem Karoli Baba might not reach a wider audience through the film.

However, something remarkable happened during the third weekend. The film began witnessing a dramatic improvement in its box-office collections. By its fourth week, Hanuman Ansh had surpassed the collections of several films playing in Indian theatres, including Yash’s latest release, Toxic. The film has now crossed the ₹50-crore mark, and, considering its current momentum, it could potentially cross ₹100 crore in the coming days. What makes this performance particularly unusual is the timing of its growth. Most Indian films that go on to become successful at the box office generate a substantial portion of their lifetime collections during their first two weeks. Hanuman Ansh, on the other hand, appears to have begun its real box-office journey only in its fourth week. If the film continues to maintain its current pace, its eventual box-office total could be significantly higher than what seemed possible during its first two weeks. Its journey from a barely noticed release to a major theatrical success could ultimately make Hanuman Ansh one of the most extraordinary ROI stories in recent Indian cinema.
Hanuman Ansh is a Hindi devotional drama written and directed by Vishal Chaturvedi. The film is based on the life of Neem Karoli Baba and seeks to introduce his life and spiritual journey to a wider audience. The film is produced by Swambhu Media Network Pvt. Ltd., Ragini S., Namrata G. Singh, Anupriya A. Nagar, and Vishal Chaturvedi.
The Indian box office collection of “Hanuman Ansh” is as follows (all languages):
| Day | Net Collection (in ₹ ) | |
| Week 1 | 1.08 Cr | |
| Week 2 | 0.40 Cr | |
| Week 3 | 10.40 Cr | |
| Day 22 | Fourth Friday | 6.25 Cr |
| Day 23 | Fourth Saturday | 9.25 Cr |
| Day 24 | Fourth Sunday | 13.18 Cr |
| Day 25 | Fourth Monday | 5.55 Cr |
| Day 26 | Fourth Tuesday | 8.52 Cr |
| Day 27 | Fourth Wednesday | 7.85 Cr |
| Day 28 | Fourth Thursday | 11.10 Cr |
| Week 4 | 61.70 Cr | |
| Day 29 | Fifth Friday | 10.00 Cr |
| Day 30 | Fifth Saturday | 16.60 Cr |
| Day 31 | Fifth Sunday | 23.00 Cr |
| Day 32 | Fifth Monday | 9.50 Cr ** |
| Week 5 | 59.10 Cr | |
| Total Collection | 132.68 Cr |
**: Estimated figure






