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Entertainment
Hanuman Ansh Underperforms at Telugu Box Office, Fans Disappointed
✍️ Tupaki English
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 04:37 AM
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The Telugu-language film Hanuman Ansh has failed to meet expectations, drawing low collections in its opening week.
The Telugu‑language film Hanuman Ansh opened in theatres on 12 September 2024 and has not met the box‑office expectations set by its producers. In its first weekend, the film collected roughly ₹1.2 crore, a figure that falls short of the ₹3 crore target announced prior to release. The low turnout has been attributed to mixed reviews and stiff competition from other releases in the same week.
Industry analysts note that the film’s performance is a significant setback for the production house, which had invested heavily in marketing and star power. While the film’s storyline and action sequences received praise, audiences reported a lack of emotional depth, contributing to the weak word‑of‑mouth promotion.
The distributors have announced a revised release strategy, including a shift to satellite and digital platforms to recoup some of the losses. Despite the disappointing box‑office numbers, the film’s creators remain optimistic about its potential on streaming services, where viewership metrics could offer a different measure of success.
Industry analysts note that the film’s performance is a significant setback for the production house, which had invested heavily in marketing and star power. While the film’s storyline and action sequences received praise, audiences reported a lack of emotional depth, contributing to the weak word‑of‑mouth promotion.
The distributors have announced a revised release strategy, including a shift to satellite and digital platforms to recoup some of the losses. Despite the disappointing box‑office numbers, the film’s creators remain optimistic about its potential on streaming services, where viewership metrics could offer a different measure of success.