Review

Hanuman Ansh directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, is a biographical spiritual drama inspired by the life and teachings of Neem Karoli Baba (Maharaj-ji). The film follows a grieving boy’s search for his deceased mother and, through that search, his gradual movement toward spirituality, service and devotion.

Perhaps the most fascinating part of Hanuman Ansh is actually its journey outside the screen.
The film reportedly had a very modest production budget—around ₹2 crore—and initially opened quietly, but word of mouth dramatically changed its theatrical trajectory. By September 2026, reports had it approaching ₹300 crore worldwide. 

That makes Hanuman Ansh particularly interesting from an independent filmmaking perspective: it demonstrates how a film without conventional star power or enormous marketing expenditure can find a substantial audience when its subject has a strong emotional and cultural connection with viewers.

A humble, faith-driven biopic that turns grief into a journey of devotion, service and self-discovery—and whose extraordinary audience response has become almost as remarkable as the story it tells.

Seen it? Breathless Filmblog would love to hear whether you’re in the “moved despite yourself” camp or the “overhyped” one — write to us.