Mumbai: Hanuman Ansh, the spiritual drama inspired by the life and teachings of Neem Karoli Baba, has continued its extraordinary run at the box office even after completing 35 days in theatres. The film has emerged as one of the biggest surprise successes of 2026, with its India net collection now around ₹163 crore, according to the latest box-office estimates.

The film, which reportedly opened to just ₹10 lakh, has witnessed an unusual growth trajectory over five weeks. Its strong performance has been driven by sustained audience interest, particularly among viewers drawn to its spiritual and devotional themes.

Hanuman Ansh Day 35 collection

On Day 35, Hanuman Ansh earned around ₹10 crore in India net, according to reports citing Sacnilk estimates. The film recorded the collection across thousands of shows, despite being in its fifth week of theatrical release.

The Day 35 performance is particularly notable because most films experience a substantial decline in collections after completing a month in theatres. Hanuman Ansh, however, has maintained strong momentum and continued to attract audiences even with several newer releases competing for screens.

Some box-office trackers have reported slightly different figures for Day 35, highlighting the fact that trade estimates can vary depending on the data source. The India net total has nevertheless crossed the ₹160 crore mark.

Film eyes ₹200 crore milestone

With the film’s India net collection now around ₹163 crore, Hanuman Ansh has approximately ₹37 crore more to collect to reach the ₹200 crore mark.

The milestone would be remarkable considering the film’s modest opening and reportedly small production budget. Indian Express reported that the film had earned around ₹193 crore after 35 days on the basis of the figures it cited, while other trackers distinguish between India net, gross and worldwide figures.

Therefore, the exact ₹200 crore milestone depends on the box-office metric being considered. The film’s India net collection and worldwide gross should not be treated as interchangeable figures.

Fifth week proves to be a major turning point

The fifth week has proved particularly strong for Hanuman Ansh. According to the latest box-office reports, the film collected around ₹90.25 crore during its fifth week, an extraordinary figure for a movie that has already spent more than a month in theatres.

Its sustained performance has helped the film remain relevant despite the arrival of other major releases.

The film’s trajectory has also been unusual. Rather than following the conventional pattern of a big opening followed by a steep decline, Hanuman Ansh gradually built momentum through word of mouth and audience response.

From a ₹10 lakh opening to a major box-office success

One of the most striking aspects of Hanuman Ansh‘s box-office journey is its opening-day figure.

The film reportedly began its theatrical run with just ₹10 lakh, making its subsequent growth particularly remarkable. Within five weeks, it had transformed into a major commercial success and crossed the ₹160 crore India net mark according to current estimates.

The performance demonstrates the potential of films that connect strongly with a specific audience, even without the conventional star-driven opening associated with mainstream Bollywood releases.

What is Hanuman Ansh about?

Hanuman Ansh is a spiritual drama inspired by Neem Karoli Baba, the revered Indian spiritual teacher. The film explores themes of faith, spirituality and devotion.

The movie is directed by Vishal Chaturvedi and features Shobhit Srivastava and Chandan Anand in key roles, among others. Sacnilk lists the film as a devotional drama and records its theatrical release as August 7, 2026.

The film’s spiritual subject matter appears to have played a significant role in its ability to maintain audience interest over an extended theatrical run.

Hanuman Ansh to expand internationally

The film is also expanding its theatrical footprint internationally after its successful domestic run. Indian Express reported that the film was scheduled for a worldwide release on September 11, allowing it to reach audiences outside India.

The overseas release could provide another boost to the film’s overall worldwide gross and potentially help it move closer to the ₹200 crore milestone, depending on how the collection is calculated.

A surprise hit of 2026

The success of Hanuman Ansh has turned it into one of the year’s most unexpected box-office stories. Its journey from a ₹10 lakh opening to more than ₹160 crore in India net collections has been driven by sustained audience interest rather than a conventional blockbuster opening.

With the film still attracting audiences in its fifth week and an international release now expanding its reach, the ₹200 crore milestone remains within sight.

The film’s performance also highlights the growing audience for spiritual and culturally rooted stories in Indian cinema. If its momentum continues, Hanuman Ansh could finish its theatrical journey as one of the most profitable surprise successes of 2026.