Hanuman Ansh closes in on Mirzapur in box office collection, as Neem Karoli Baba movie maintains momentum

The box office has witnessed some unexpected successes this year, with films finding audiences well beyond their opening-day expectations. One such surprise has been Hanuman Ansh, which has maintained a strong theatrical run weeks after its release. The Neem Karoli Baba film continues to add to its impressive collection, while Mirzapur The Movie is also drawing audiences in its second week. The latest numbers show the two films moving closer in the domestic box office race.

Hanuman Ansh box office collection Day 39

Hanuman Ansh continued its impressive theatrical run on Day 39, collecting a net Rs 8.25 crore across 9,198 shows in India. According to Sacnilk, the film's total India gross collection has reached Rs 263.30 crore, while its India net collection stands at Rs 222.88 crore so far. The film has also maintained its momentum overseas. It collected Rs 2 crore on Day 39, taking its total overseas gross collection to Rs 16.50 crore.

With the latest figures, Hanuman Ansh has reached a worldwide gross collection of Rs 279.80 crore, as reported by Sacnilk.

Hanuman Ansh nears Mirzapur The Movie

The film's sustained performance has put it within striking distance of Mirzapur The Movie in terms of India gross collections. As of Day 13, Mirzapur The Movie had recorded total India gross collections of Rs 233.23 crore and India net collections of Rs 195.78 crore. Its final India collections are yet to be reported. With Hanuman Ansh continuing to add several crores to its tally, the gap between the two films has narrowed considerably.

Hanuman Ansh becomes a surprise box office hit

What makes Hanuman Ansh's theatrical journey particularly striking is its modest production budget and low opening. Made on a budget of just Rs 2 crore, the film opened with approximately Rs 10 lakh. It subsequently witnessed a remarkable turnaround, earning crores on a daily basis and eventually crossing the Rs 200 crore mark in India. The film's popularity has extended beyond ticket sales. Its music has also gained significant traction on social media, with numerous reels and videos being created around its songs.

Who stars in Hanuman Ansh?

Directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, Hanuman Ansh stars Shobhinaw Satyaa as Neem Karoli Baba. The film was released in theatres on August 7, 2026, and follows the life and spiritual journey associated with Neem Karoli Baba. Its continued box office performance has made the film one of the year's notable surprise successes, particularly considering its opening-day numbers and relatively small budget.

Mirzapur The Movie continues its theatrical run

Meanwhile, Mirzapur The Movie entered its second week and has continued to attract audiences at the box office. The film stars Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyenndu, Jitendra Kumar and Ravi Kishan, among others. The cast brings back several familiar faces associated with the popular Mirzapur universe. The film is written by Puneet Krishna and is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar under Excel Entertainment.

Mirzapur The Movie story and setting

Mirzapur The Movie serves as an interquel set during the first season of the Amazon Prime Video television series Mirzapur. The film expands the world of the series while bringing its established characters to the big screen. With Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyenndu and Ravi Kishan among its leading cast members, the movie carries forward the franchise's familiar characters and setting.

As Mirzapur The Movie continues its second-week run, Hanuman Ansh's sustained performance has created an interesting box office comparison between the two films, with the Neem Karoli Baba biopic continuing to close the gap in India gross collections.