Hanuman Ansh heads to Telugu screens after Rs 250-crore winning run

The Hindi devotional drama Hanuman Ansh: Tales of Neeb Karoli Baba is set to release across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on September 18, 2026. Directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, the film based on the life of saint Neem Karoli Baba has crossed Rs 250 crore worldwide and continues to post strong numbers six weeks after its initial release, driven primarily by audience word of mouth.

According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Hanuman Ansh collected a net of Rs 3.53 crore on its 39th day in cinemas across 6,087 shows. The single-day earnings push the film's total domestic nett collection to Rs 218.16 crore, translating to an India gross of Rs 257.72 crore, with final figures for the day still being compiled.

The Telugu version, which retains its original subtitle, will be



distributed across the region by Fortune Four Cinemas, Sacnilk reported. The theatrical rollout spans major chains, including Cinepolis, alongside several regional distribution partners. Filmmaker Trivikram Srinivas is presenting the release, marking a rare instance of a prominent Telugu director backing the regional expansion of a non-star-led Hindi devotional project.

Srinivas, who has directed high-grossing Telugu titles such as Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020), Attarintiki Daredi (2013), S/O Satyamurthy (2015), and Julayi (2012), brings significant visibility to the southern rollout.

This move follows the film's international launch on September 11, 2026 — over a month after its domestic debut —which added over Rs 14 crore overseas in its opening week.