{
  "id": 5034390,
  "title": "'Hanuman Ansh' box office day 26: Neem Karoli Baba biopic surpasses 'Toxic's earnings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/hanuman-ansh-box-office-day-26-neem-karoli-baba-biopic-surpasses",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-02T05:49:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/hanuman-ansh-box-office-collection-day-26-neem-karoli-baba-biopic-surpasses-yash-starrer-toxic-a-fairytale-for-grown-ups-tuesday-earnings/articleshow/133699274.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Day 26, the small-budget biopic Hanuman Ansh surpassed the earnings of Yash's Toxic, becoming one of the year's biggest box office surprises. Starting with a modest opening total of around Rs 10 lakh, the film struggled during its opening fortnight, earning just about Rs 1.48 crore. However, it saw a significant surge on Day 17, posting Rs 2.20 crore, fueled by strong word-of-mouth and favorable online reviews. This momentum continued into week three, contributing Rs 10.40 crore to the total collection. According to Sacnilk data, Hanuman Ansh experienced a remarkable 54.56 percent jump in its Day 26 numbers, earning Rs 8.50 crore from 7,008 showings across the country. This single-day performance outpaced Toxic's Rs 7.85 crore collection on Day 7. Consequently, Hanuman Ansh's overall India gross reached Rs 63.82 crore, with a net collection of Rs 54.13 crore. Directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, the film chronicles the life story of Neem Karoli Baba, also known as Maharaj-ji, and was released on August 7, 2026, amidst competition from films like Ohh My Dog and Aryabhatta Ka Zero.",
  "summary": "Surprising all, the modestly budgeted biopic 'Hanuman Ansh' has established itself as a box office hit, maintaining a strong performance weeks after its launch. On its 26th day, the film outperformed a heavyweight contender in terms of revenue. With an overall collection of Rs 63.82 crore in India, this film beautifully chronicles the journey of the revered Neem Karoli Baba.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}