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Hanuman Ansh biopic on Neem Karoli Baba hits Rs 366 cr in 47 days, overtakes ‘Toxic’
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 06:02 AM
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The Neem Karoli Baba biopic 'Hanuman Ansh' has crossed Rs 366 crore at the box office on its 47th day, surpassing the earnings of the film 'Toxic'.
The spiritual drama "Hanuman Ansh", a biographical film on the revered saint Neem Karoli Baba, recorded a cumulative box‑office collection of Rs 366 crore as it completed its 47th day in theatres. This milestone places the film ahead of the previously higher‑earning title "Toxic", which had held the record for the highest gross in the same period.
Industry analysts attribute the strong performance to a combination of wide release across multiplexes and single‑screen venues, as well as sustained audience interest in devotional and biographical narratives. The film’s steady footfall has been bolstered by positive word‑of‑mouth and a growing fan base for the saint’s teachings.
With the Rs 366 crore figure, "Hanuman Ansh" joins an elite group of Indian movies that have crossed the three‑hundred‑crore threshold, underscoring the commercial viability of faith‑based cinema in the current market. The producers have not disclosed the final budget, but the earnings suggest a healthy profit margin.
The box‑office tally is expected to rise further as the film continues its run in regional circuits and overseas markets with significant Indian diaspora audiences. The achievement also highlights the expanding appetite for culturally resonant stories among Indian moviegoers.
Industry analysts attribute the strong performance to a combination of wide release across multiplexes and single‑screen venues, as well as sustained audience interest in devotional and biographical narratives. The film’s steady footfall has been bolstered by positive word‑of‑mouth and a growing fan base for the saint’s teachings.
With the Rs 366 crore figure, "Hanuman Ansh" joins an elite group of Indian movies that have crossed the three‑hundred‑crore threshold, underscoring the commercial viability of faith‑based cinema in the current market. The producers have not disclosed the final budget, but the earnings suggest a healthy profit margin.
The box‑office tally is expected to rise further as the film continues its run in regional circuits and overseas markets with significant Indian diaspora audiences. The achievement also highlights the expanding appetite for culturally resonant stories among Indian moviegoers.