Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Uttarakhand Makes Hanuman Ansh Tax-Free, Cutting Viewer Ticket Costs
Uttarakhand’s chief minister said Hanuman Ansh will become tax-free in the state.
This means viewers may pay less for tickets because the state part of the tax is removed.
For example, a Rs 150 ticket could cost Rs 163.50 instead of Rs 177 under the article’s example.
The exact saving depends on the ticket price and applicable GST rate.
The movie is about Neem Karoli Baba, a spiritual leader.
It follows a grieving young man who searches for answers and later becomes the saint.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the film shows Uttarakhand’s spiritual and cultural heritage.
The movie was released on August 7 and became more popular after a slow start.
Reports differed on its box-office total, citing either more than Rs 100 crore or Rs 97.77 crore gross.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that Hanuman Ansh will be made tax-free in Uttarakhand.
Dhami said the film highlights Neem Karoli Baba’s teachings and Uttarakhand’s spiritual and cultural heritage.
The tax exemption waives the state GST component, potentially reducing ticket prices for viewers in Uttarakhand.
Written and directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, the film stars Shobhinaw Satyaa as Neem Karoli Baba.
Released on August 7, the film reportedly earned Rs 97.77 crore gross and Rs 82.88 crore nett, while another report said it surpassed Rs 100 crore.
- Who
- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced the tax-free decision; the film depicts Neem Karoli Baba.
- What
- Hanuman Ansh will be made tax-free in Uttarakhand, waiving the state GST on tickets.
- When
- The announcement was reported on September 5; the film was released on August 7, and Dhami watched it on the preceding Friday.
- Where
- The policy applies in Uttarakhand; Dhami attended a screening in Dehradun.
- Why
- Dhami said the film presents Neem Karoli Baba’s teachings and showcases Uttarakhand’s spiritual and cultural heritage.
- Film
- Hanuman Ansh
- Tax measure
- Uttarakhand will waive the state GST component on tickets.
- Example ticket saving
- A Rs 150 base-price ticket would cost Rs 163.50 instead of Rs 177 under the article’s example.
- GST rates cited
- Tickets up to Rs 100 attract 5% GST; tickets above Rs 100 attract 18% GST.
- Subject
- The life and teachings of Neem Karoli Baba.
- Writer and director
- Vishal Chaturvedi.
- Release date
- August 7.
- Reported box office
- Sacnilk figures cited Rs 97.77 crore gross and Rs 82.88 crore nett; another report said the film had crossed Rs 100 crore.
