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Hanuman Ansh Team Reveals Viral Puri Scene and Role Swap
Hanuman Ansh has become a very successful Hindi film.
It earned more than ₹209 crore in India.
The movie reportedly cost only ₹2 crore to make.
The cast and crew discussed the film at the Republic Summit in Mumbai.
Chandan Anand acted in a scene where he ate about 15 puris because his character was very hungry.
In real life, he had already eaten a large lunch before filming the scene.
He also changed his posture to look weak and tired.
Anand was originally meant to play Subedar but became the narrator after several roles were changed.
The director said five characters were rearranged overnight.
Hanuman Ansh has earned over ₹209 crore in India on a ₹2 crore budget.
The film is described as the third highest-grossing Hindi film of 2026 and a sleeper hit.
Chandan Anand ate about 15 puris on camera despite having already eaten a heavy lunch.
Anand played the narrator after a last-minute reshuffle from his originally planned role as Subedar.
Director Vishal Chaturvedi said five characters were swapped overnight during production in Chitrakoot.
- Who
- The Hanuman Ansh cast and crew, including Chandan Anand, director Vishal Chaturvedi, producer Ragini Sona, Sukhiram, and Rajiv Mishra.
- What
- The team discussed the film’s success, Chandan Anand’s viral puri scene, and a last-minute five-character role swap.
- Where
- The discussion took place in Mumbai, while some role-rehearsal and filming decisions involved Chitrakoot.
- When
- At the Republic Summit in Mumbai on Tuesday; the film is identified as a 2026 release.
- Why
- The cast and crew were celebrating Hanuman Ansh’s reported box-office success and sharing behind-the-scenes details.
Key facts
- India box office
- Over ₹209 crore
- Reported budget
- ₹2 crore
- 2026 ranking
- Third highest-grossing Hindi film of 2026
- Viral scene
- Chandan Anand’s character eats about 15 puris
- Production change
- Anand shifted from the planned Subedar role to the narrator
- Role reshuffle
- Five characters were swapped overnight
- Summit location
- Mumbai
Quotes
Vishal Chaturvedi
Director of Hanuman Ansh
“At the screening, while the world was watching, no one even brought it up. I made sure my posture was slightly stooped and kept my body slack to visually project that physical exhaustion.”
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“I had already finished lunch when I was told about this scene”
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