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Hanuman Ansh Defies Odds Against Toxic's Release
19 Sep
Summary
- Hanuman Ansh became the third highest-grossing Hindi film of 2026.
- The film's screen count dropped drastically after Toxic's release.
- Producers relied on faith and divine intervention to sustain the film.
Hanuman Ansh, the directorial debut of Vishal Chaturvedi, has achieved significant box office success, securing its position as the third highest-grossing Hindi film of 2026. The film, based on the book Divine Detour: That Changed My Life and centered on Neem Karoli Baba, faced intense competition.
Co-producer Ragini Sona revealed the challenges encountered when Yash's film Toxic premiered. "Hanuman Ansh" saw its theatre count plummet from 350 to a mere 25-30 screens in its second week. Sona expressed the team's initial disbelief that their film could survive.
Despite the overwhelming odds, the Hanuman Ansh team maintained faith, drawing parallels to their film's dialogue about facing fears. Sona clarified that the perceived "Toxic vs Hanuman Ansh" rivalry was largely fueled by media and public perception, stating their hope was for both films to perform steadily together.
