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Hanuman Ansh Sequel Confirmed After Surprising Box-Office Success
Hanuman Ansh is a film about Neem Karoli Baba, a spiritual leader.
It stars Shobhinaw Satyaa and was directed by Vishal Chaturvedi.
The movie began with few people watching it in cinemas.
Later, audiences recommended it to others, and its earnings grew quickly.
The film reportedly cost Rs.
2 crore but earned more than Rs.
50 crore in India.
Its ending suggested that Neem Karoli Baba’s story would continue.
The director has confirmed that a second film is being made.
The sequel will begin in Firozabad and visit Agra, Mathura and other important places.
Kangana Ranaut praised the film, calling it more like a satsang than a regular movie.
Director Vishal Chaturvedi confirmed that a sequel to Hanuman Ansh is in development.
The sequel will explore further chapters of Neem Karoli Baba’s life, beginning in Firozabad and moving through Agra, Mathura and other associated locations.
Hanuman Ansh was conceived as the first film in a trilogy inspired by Chaturvedi’s book Divine Detour.
Released on August 7, 2026, the reported Rs. 2-crore film crossed Rs. 50 crore in India after a slow start and strong word of mouth.
Reported Indian collections vary: sources cite Rs. 54.13 crore net, Rs. 54.74 crore net and Rs. 63.82 crore gross.
- Who
- Director Vishal Chaturvedi, actor Shobhinaw Satyaa and the makers of Hanuman Ansh; the story concerns Neem Karoli Baba.
- What
- A sequel to Hanuman Ansh has been confirmed and will depict additional chapters of Neem Karoli Baba’s life and spiritual journey.
- Where
- The sequel is planned to begin in Firozabad and continue through Agra, Mathura and other locations associated with Neem Karoli Baba.
- When
- The original film was released on August 7, 2026; the sequel was confirmed during a recent audience interaction.
- Why
- The filmmakers want to cover important phases of Neem Karoli Baba’s life that were not included in the first film.
Key facts
- Film
- Hanuman Ansh
- Subject
- Neem Karoli Baba, also known as Maharaj-ji
- Director
- Vishal Chaturvedi
- Lead actor
- Shobhinaw Satyaa
- Release date
- August 7, 2026
- Reported budget
- Rs. 2 crore
- Reported box office
- Rs. 54.13 crore net and Rs. 63.82 crore gross in India according to some reports; another source cites Rs. 54.74 crore net.
Quotes
Madhur Bhandarkar
Filmmaker who praised the film and its theatrical performance
“Witnessed pure cinematic magic watching #HanumanAnsh in the theatre the audience was completely glued to the screen! 🙌@filmervishal direction is wonderfully honest & tender, while actor Shobhinav Satya’s portrayal of Neem Karoli Baba is purely natural and flawless”
indianexpress.com
“#hanumanansh is not a movie it's a satsang, beautifully woven short stories of people who had first hand experience of #neemkaroribaba. Skip your therapy and go watch it (sic).”
indianexpress.com
freepressjournal.in
Sources
Hanuman Ansh sequel confirmed, Kangana Ranaut calls Neem karoli Baba film ‘therapy’
Hanuman Ansh: Neem Karoli Baba's Biopic Is All Set To Get A Sequel, Confirms Director Vishal Chaturvedi
Hanuman Ansh Sequel Confirmed, Story To Explore More About Neem Karoli Baba's Spiritual Journey
As ‘Hanuman Ansh’ scripts history at box office, director Vishal Chaturvedi confirms sequel
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