Hanuman Ansh Set for Worldwide Telugu Release on October 9 as Neem Karoli Baba Biopic Crosses ₹414 Crore Globally: Hanuman Ansh, the spiritual biographical drama based on the life and teachings of revered spiritual figure Neem Karoli Baba, is set to reach Telugu-speaking audiences worldwide on October 9, 2026, with Hombale Films handling its theatrical release.
The Telugu release comes as the Vishal Chaturvedi-directed film continues a remarkable theatrical run in its original Hindi version. By Day 56, Hanuman Ansh had collected approximately ₹317.33 crore net in India, while its worldwide gross had reached about ₹414 crore, according to figures reported by NDTV and trade-tracking data.
Hombale Films Announces October 9 Release
Hombale Films announced on October 2 that Hanuman Ansh will be released worldwide in Telugu on October 9.
The production house shared the announcement on social media, inviting Telugu audiences to experience the film on the big screen. The Telugu release follows the film’s growing popularity and its strong performance at the box office.
The Telugu version had previously been expected to arrive on September 18, but those plans were subsequently changed. Hombale Films has now taken charge of the worldwide Telugu theatrical release.
From Modest Budget to ₹400 Crore-Plus Worldwide
One of the most notable aspects of Hanuman Ansh has been its performance relative to its reported production budget.
Moneycontrol reported that the film was made on a budget of around ₹2 crore. By Day 56, NDTV reported India net collections of ₹317.33 crore, India gross collections of ₹374.80 crore and overseas gross collections of ₹39.20 crore, taking the worldwide gross to approximately ₹414 crore.
On its 56th day, the film earned approximately ₹2.85 crore net in India, demonstrating continued theatrical demand more than eight weeks after its August 7 release.
The film initially had a modest opening but gained momentum in subsequent weeks. NDTV reported that its third week brought ₹10.40 crore, followed by ₹61 crore in the fourth week, ₹90.25 crore in the fifth and ₹80.25 crore in the sixth week.
Story of Neem Karoli Baba
Written and directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, Hanuman Ansh is inspired by the life and spiritual journey of Neem Karoli Baba.
The story follows Lakshminarayan, a young man grieving the death of his mother. His search for answers about life, death and suffering takes him on a spiritual journey through North India, ultimately leading to his transformation into the revered spiritual figure Neem Karoli Baba.
The film is also described as a biographical devotional drama based on Chaturvedi’s book Divine Detour: That Changed My Life.
Cast and Production
Shobhinaw Satyaa portrays Neem Karoli Baba, with Vihaan Hegde/Shedege and Chandan Anand among the principal cast members. The ensemble also includes Purnima Tiwari, Anil K. Rastogi and Gulshan Pandey.
The film is produced by Ragini S, Namrata G. Singh, Anupriya A. Nagar and Vishal Chaturvedi. Moneycontrol reported that the production was completed on a reported budget of approximately ₹2 crore.
Telugu Release Expands the Film’s Reach
The October 9 Telugu release gives Hanuman Ansh an opportunity to connect with audiences beyond its original Hindi-language market.
Its strong Hindi theatrical performance and ₹400 crore-plus worldwide gross have generated additional attention around the Telugu version. The release also places Hombale Films behind the theatrical expansion of a film that has developed significant momentum during its extended cinema run.
Hombale Films, known for backing major Indian film projects including the KGF, Kantara and Salaar franchises, is also developing a slate that includes Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryaanga Parvam, Suriya 48, Mahavatar Parshuram and an upcoming project with Hrithik Roshan.
With Hanuman Ansh already having crossed the ₹414 crore worldwide mark, the October 9 Telugu release will take the Neem Karoli Baba story to a new audience base while the original film continues its theatrical journey.
