Dehradun, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced that “Hanuman Ansh”, based on the life and teachings of spiritual leader Neem Karoli Baba, will be made tax-free in the state.
The film, which was released in Indian theatres on August 7, had a slow start at the box office, registering paltry collections in its first two weeks before gaining momentum through a strong word-of-mouth. Since then, the movie has earned ₹ 97.77 crore in gross collections and ₹ 82.88 crore nett at the box office, according to trade website Sacnilk.
“Through the film, we had the opportunity to know and understand Baba Neem Karoli Maharaj Ji’s penance, sacrifice, service, and his unwavering faith in Lord Hanuman.
He said films like “Hanuman Ansh” play a vital role in showcasing the state’s spiritual and cultural heritage to the nation and the world. His entire life was dedicated to the service of humanity, spiritual practice, and the welfare of society,” the chief minister said in a post on X. Dhami congratulated the team of “Hanuman Ansh” for creating an “inspirational and spiritual film”.
Dhami watched the movie, which has turned out to be a surprise hit of the year, at a cinema hall in Dehradun on Friday along with his wife Geeta Dhami, cabinet colleagues Ganesh Joshi and Pradeep Batra, and several MLAs.
