Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Hanuman Ansh Misses Oscar Deadline Despite Surprise Box-Office Success
Hanuman Ansh is a film about the spiritual teacher Neem Karoli Baba.
Its makers wanted it to be considered as India’s entry for the Oscars.
However, they missed the September 7 deadline for submitting the film.
Producer Namrata Singh said the small team did not know about the deadline.
The team was busy making dubbed versions and adding accessibility features.
The director and actors were also travelling to promote the film.
The movie started slowly but later became a big box-office success.
Its Telugu version is scheduled to release on September 18.
Hanuman Ansh missed the September 7 deadline to be considered as India’s official Oscar entry.
Producer Namrata Singh said the small team was unaware of the submission deadline.
The makers were occupied with dubbing, accessibility work, international releases and promotional tours.
The film, inspired by Neem Karoli Baba, was released on August 7, with its Telugu version scheduled for September 18.
Reported earnings vary, including Rs 205.15 crore gross and Rs 236.50 crore worldwide gross.
- Who
- Producer Namrata Singh and director Vishal Chaturvedi made Hanuman Ansh, a film inspired by Neem Karoli Baba.
- What
- The film missed the deadline to be considered as India’s official entry for the Oscars’ Best International Feature Film category.
- When
- The deadline was September 7; the film was released on August 7, and its Telugu version is scheduled for September 18.
- Where
- The Oscar submission concerned India, while the film has been released in theatres and is expanding to Telugu-language audiences.
- Why
- Singh said the small team was unaware of the deadline and was busy with dubbing, accessibility work, releases and promotional tours.
- Oscar submission deadline
- September 7
- Theatrical release
- August 7
- Telugu release
- Scheduled for September 18
- Reported budget
- Rs 2 crore
- Reported box office
- One report cited Rs 205.15 crore gross; another cited Rs 227 crore India gross and Rs 236.50 crore worldwide gross.
- India nett collection
- Rs 192.13 crore, according to one report
- Planned expansion
- The makers have discussed a trilogy, video game and comic book
Sources
Why ‘Hanuman Ansh’ missed out on becoming India's official Oscar entry this year - Telegraph India
Why Hanuman Ansh Couldn't Make It To India’s Oscar Race Despite Box Office Success? Producer Reveals
Hanuman Ansh Missed Oscar Submission Deadline, Reveals Producer
