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ENTERTAINMENT · TOI Entertainment · 2026-10-06 · editor 8/10 · 2 min read fact-checkedconfirmed by 2 sources

'Hanuman Ansh' Set for Worldwide Telugu Release on October 9 After Exceeding Rs 400 Crore Globally

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The small-budget film 'Hanuman Ansh' is slated for a worldwide Telugu release on October 9, 2026, following its remarkable success among Hindi-speaking audiences and a global gross exceeding Rs 400 crore. The film, which started slowly but picked up strongly at the box office, is being brought to Telugu audiences by the makers of popular franchises like 'Kantara' and 'KGF,' and 'Salaar,' as reported by TOI Entertainment.

Hombale Films, which is releasing the film in Telugu, announced the worldwide release for the spiritual drama, as per Bollywood Hungama. The production house, in an Instagram post cited by TOI Entertainment, expressed delight "to bring the much loved #HanumanAnsh in TELUGU, for audiences to witness its divine brilliance on the big screen across the world." The film is presented by Swambhu Media Network, according to Bollywood Hungama. 'Hanuman Ansh' is written and directed by Vishal Chaturvedi and delves into the life and spiritual legacy of Neem Karoli Baba. Shobhinav Satyaa and Chandan Anand play the lead roles, supported by Nikhil Dubey, Udaysinh Rajput, and Purnima Tiwari.

According to trade tracker Sacnilk, 'Hanuman Ansh' collected Rs 2.90 crore net in India on Day 56 across 4,345 shows. Its total India gross collection reached Rs 374.86 crore, with an India net collection of Rs 317.38 crore. The film also garnered Rs 10 lakh overseas on Day 56, bringing its total overseas gross to Rs 39.20 crore. This contributed to its worldwide gross collection reaching Rs 414.06 crore, surpassing initial expectations despite its relatively small budget.

The production house behind 'Hanuman Ansh' has several major projects in its upcoming lineup, including Prabhas’ ‘Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryaanga Parvam’, ‘Suriya 48’, and a future collaboration with Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan. The film's continued strong performance highlights its appeal to audiences drawn to its spiritual story.

What to watch: The reception of 'Hanuman Ansh' in the Telugu market.

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