"Hanuman Ansh is not a movie."
Director Vishal Chaturvedi has officially announced Hanuman Ansh 2 following the extraordinary box-office success of his Neem Karoli Baba biopic.
The sequel announcement came while Chaturvedi was speaking with audiences at a multiplex in Agra.
He revealed that the upcoming instalment will focus on key moments from the spiritual guru’s life and his journey across significant locations.
The sequel will specifically explore Neem Karoli Baba’s birthplace in Firozabad and trace how and why he moved to Agra, Mathura and other places.
Further details about the casting, production timeline and release date of Hanuman Ansh 2 are still awaited from the makers.
Neem Karoli Baba was a Hindu spiritual teacher and devoted follower of Lord Hanuman whose life and teachings continue to inspire millions.
His birth name is generally recorded as Lakshman Narayan Sharma, and he was born around 1900 in Akbarpur village in what is now Uttar Pradesh.
He passed away on September 11, 1973, in Vrindavan, leaving behind a deeply influential spiritual legacy that has touched devotees across the world.
Many accounts associated with the saint are linked to stories of miracles and extraordinary incidents passed down through generations of devoted followers.
These accounts form a cherished part of the spiritual tradition surrounding him rather than independently verified historical documentation.
The announcement of a sequel comes as the original Hanuman Ansh continues its remarkable and almost unprecedented theatrical run across Indian cinemas.
The film opened on August 7, 2026, with a modest collection of just Rs 10 lakh but has since witnessed a dramatic and extraordinary rise.
According to trade tracker Sacnilk, the film collected an estimated Rs 8.50 crore nett in India on its 26th day alone.
Its total India nett collection stands at Rs 54.13 crore while the India gross collection has reached an impressive Rs 63.82 crore.
Mounted on a lean budget of approximately Rs 1.8 crore, Hanuman Ansh has transformed into one of Hindi cinema’s most celebrated sleeper successes.
Strong word of mouth from audiences who connected deeply with the film’s spiritual subject matter drove the consistent and growing theatrical momentum.
The film features actor Shobinaw Satyaa in the titular role of Neem Karoli Baba in what has become a career-defining and widely praised performance.
In a remarkable box-office achievement, the film’s September 1st collections eclipsed the seventh-day figures of Yash’s high-budget gangster film Toxic.
Acclaimed director Madhur Bhandarkar recently praised the film’s box-office success and highlighted its significance for the Indian film industry at large.
He called the low-budget film with a non-star cast a “crucial case study” for the industry, emphasising what genuine content can achieve without star power.
Actor and politician Kangana Ranaut also offered her praise for the film in a widely shared and enthusiastic review on social media.
She wrote: “Hanuman Ansh is not a movie it’s a satsang, beautifully woven short stories of people who had first hand experience of Neem Karoli Baba.
“Skip your therapy and go watch it.”
Her endorsement further amplified the film’s reach and brought it to the attention of audiences who may not have initially considered watching it.
The announcement of Hanuman Ansh 2 suggests that the makers are ready to continue exploring the rich and inspiring life of Neem Karoli Baba on the big screen.
