Sanjay Dutt has a special message for 21-year-old producer Anupriya Nagar , whose film Hanuman Ansh has become a box-office success. The actor took to Instagram to praise Nagar for backing a film that started with modest collections but went on to attract audiences across the country. He also assured her of his support for her future projects.
By mid-October, Hanuman Ansh had reportedly collected more than ₹ 395.83 crore in domestic gross earnings in India, making it one of the biggest Indian hits of 2026, behind Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The film is now inching towards ₹ 400 crore in the country and has surpassed ₹ 435 crore worldwide. The actor also credited her passion and ability to bring people together for the film. “It takes passion to turn a small film into something so big, and the way you’ve brought people together, with everyone’s blessings, is outstanding! Written and directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, Hanuman Ansh is based on his book Divine Detour: That Changed My Life. The film tells the story of Neeb Karori Baba, better known as Neem Karoli Baba, a spiritual teacher and devotee of Lord Hanuman. Shobhinaw Satyaa plays the lead role in the film. His performance has drawn praise for its restrained portrayal of a spiritual figure, keeping the character grounded rather than resorting to exaggerated expressions or dramatic gestures. Things changed in the third week, when audience recommendations and social media conversations began drawing more people to theatres. The film gradually picked up pace, turning into an unexpected hit without the kind of opening usually associated with big Bollywood releases.
