Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Uttarakhand Makes Hanuman Ansh Tax-Free Amid Box-Office Momentum
Uttarakhand has made the film Hanuman Ansh tax-free in the state.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced the decision after watching the film in Dehradun.
The movie is about Neem Karoli Baba and his teachings.
It shows how his life focused on love, service and compassion.
The story follows a young man looking for answers about life and suffering.
The film opened slowly in cinemas but later attracted more viewers through word-of-mouth.
It was reported to have collected ₹99.38 crore net in India.
Dhami said the film could help people learn about Uttarakhand’s spiritual and cultural heritage.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced tax-free status for Hanuman Ansh in the state.
Dhami watched the film in Dehradun with his wife, cabinet colleagues and several MLAs.
The film portrays Neem Karoli Baba’s life, teachings and devotion to service and humanity.
Hanuman Ansh released on August 7 and reportedly gained momentum after a slow start.
The film reported India net collections of ₹99.38 crore and gross collections of ₹117.40 crore.
- Who
- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced the decision; Hanuman Ansh depicts Neem Karoli Baba.
- What
- Hanuman Ansh was granted tax-free status in Uttarakhand amid a reported improvement in its box-office performance.
- When
- The announcement was made after Dhami watched the film on a Friday; the film released on August 7.
- Where
- The announcement followed a screening in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, and applies across the state.
- Why
- Dhami said films such as Hanuman Ansh can showcase Uttarakhand’s spiritual and cultural heritage in India and abroad.
- Film
- Hanuman Ansh
- Subject
- The life and teachings of Neem Karoli Baba
- Director and writer
- Vishal Chaturvedi
- Theatrical release
- August 7
- Reported India net collection
- ₹99.38 crore
- Reported India gross collection
- ₹117.40 crore
- Reported Day 30 collection
- ₹16.50 crore across 6,055 shows