Hanuman Ansh missed deadline for India’s Oscar entry, says producer: ‘We’re a small team’

Hanuman Ansh, a surprise blockbuster of the year, missed the deadline to be considered as India's official entry for Best International Feature Film at the Oscars, producer Namrata Singh disclosed. The team was caught off guard by the submission deadline while they were engrossed in the film's international release, Telugu dubbing, and other post-release tasks.

The spiritual drama, based on Neem Karoli Baba's life and teachings, has earned around Rs 205 crore at the box office, with production costing around Rs 2 crore. Namrata explained that the team missed the deadline due to their heavy workload and the small size of their crew, with most members currently on tour. The film, directed by Vishal Chaturvedi and produced by Namrata Singh, is set to release in Telugu on September 18, 2026.

Hanuman Ansh was initially envisioned as a trilogy, with the first installment focusing on Neem Karoli Baba's early years and the remaining two installments expanding the story to a global scale. The team is also planning to expand the Hanuman Ansh universe into other forms of entertainment, such as games and comic books.