Hanuman Ansh (2026) is a biographical drama based on the life and spiritual evolution of the revered 20th-century Indian saint Neem Karoli Baba (affectionately known to his followers as Maharaj-ji). Directed and written by Dr. Vishal Chaturvedi, the film released in August 2026 and grew into a massive sleeper hit, crossing the ₹100-crore box-office mark.
Synopsis
Following the sudden death of his mother, a young boy named Lakshminarayan is overwhelmed by grief and leaves his home in search of spiritual answers. Believing that true peace lies in finding God, he wanders across forests, temples, and villages, living a life of strict discipline, silence, and detachment.
Through years of inner searching, he discovers that devotion to God is realized not by escaping the world, but by serving humanity with unconditional love. Renouncing his personal identity, he transforms into the saint Neem Karoli Baba (revered by many as an incarnation or ansh of Lord Hanuman). The narrative chronicles his life of humility, silent faith, and the quiet miracles that touched millions.
Star Cast & Crew
Shobhinaw Satyaa as Neem Karoli Baba / Laxmi
Vihaan Shedge as Young Maharaj-ji (Teen)
Rudra Sen as 5-year-old Laxmi
Chandan Anand as Dr. Ram Nandan Bhosale
Anil Rastogi as Mahantji
Purnima Tiwari as Ram Dulari
Manish Chaudhary as Durga Prasad Sharma (Babaji’s Father)
Director & Writer: Dr. Vishal Chaturvedi
Producers: Anupriya Nagar, Namrata G. Singh, Ragini Sona, and Dr. Vishal Chaturvedi
Interesting Facts
The Steve Jobs Connection: The film's primary producer, 21-year-old Anupriya Nagar, was an Economics student in the UK with no plans to enter filmmaking. While researching tech giants like Apple and Meta, she discovered that Steve Jobs had visited Kainchi Dham for inspiration. Learning about an Indian saint through foreign tech history inspired her to return to India and produce the project.
Rejection to Box-Office Miracle: Leading OTT streaming platforms originally turned down the film during pre-distribution pitches. Released on August 7, 2026, on just 25 screens with an opening day collection of approximately ₹10 lakh, word-of-mouth momentum expanded its run to over 6,000 screens nationwide.
Micro-Budget Box-Office Feat: Made on a budget of under ₹2 crore, Hanuman Ansh became one of the most profitable films of 2026 after surpassing the ₹100-crore domestic collection mark.
Global Distribution Tie-Up: Following its Indian box-office trajectory, Hombale Films picked up the international rights to distribute the film in overseas theatrical markets.
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