Singer Sunil Lodhi was blind from birth, at one time he used to earn by singing in the train bus or religious arena. One such day, a person traveling by train made a video of a song by Sunil Ladhi and made it viral. Sunil Ladhi got a call to sing the Hanuman part in the film. The song "Mene tede hi bharashe Hanuman" became immensely popular and made a place in the hearts of people.
Writer-director Vishal Chaturvedi has been researching on Neem Baba Karoli Maharaj for the last 14 years. He has done some of the scenes in the film. With this film, he went to the door of various OTT platforms, after giving hours of time and did not hear from OTT producers. According to the current OTT peddlers, the kind of movies that Gen Z likes is contrary to the film made by director Vishal Chaturvedi about a father. But the blessings of Lord Rama, his servant Hanuman ji and Baba Karoli Maharaj have changed the mindset of the present generation. The modern Gen Z has blended modernity with the spirituality of India.
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Anupriya Nagar is just 21 years old and studied economics in the UK. Writer-director Vishal Chaturvedi and two other financiers spent only 2 crore rupees to make the film 'Hanuman part' of Neem Karoli Baba. Writer director Vishal Chaturvedi used to make all the staff vegetarian and used to recite Hanuman Chalisa twice. There was a feeling of devotion towards Hanuman ji.
After the film was made, no OTT platform wanted to take the film, although some people were willing to pay more than 1 crore rupees.
Although the movie was released on August 7, 2026, it did not make an impression in the cinema halls for three weeks. No Bollywood star came forward to promote the film. Producer Anupriya Nagar met Bageshwar Baba and Premanand Ji Maharaj regarding this film and sought their blessings.
After 4 weeks, the film began to win the hearts of the audience. The film has already earned over Rs 240 crore. Producer Anupriya wants to spend the profits on the underprivileged children of India.
Hanuman 'part' is going to be a trilogy
After the unexpected success at the box office, 'Hanuman Ansh' is now going to be turned into a trilogy. Co-producer Namrata Singh recently revealed that the makers are already planning two sequels and it is expected that the third installment will take the scope of this story to the world stage.
In an interview, Namrata said that they had planned to make 'Hanuman Ansh' as a trilogy or three-part film from the beginning. While the first film traces the early period of Neem Karoli Baba's life in Kainchi Dham, Uttarakhand, the second part is expected to explore that chapter of his life in greater detail.
"Nothing has been written yet. It will take some time - at least a few months - for the team to sort out the whole thing or decide the next steps. Before that we need to take a break; we have not taken any such break in the last one and a half years. " He added that they had initially hoped to get some rest after the film's release.
The makers are now planning to take at least 90 days before resuming work on the next phase.
Meanwhile, the third film is planned to be made on a much larger scale and in an international context. According to Namrata, it will highlight the global influence of Neem Karoli Baba and his spiritual connections with several prominent international personalities.
The third film will show how he (Neem Karoli Baba) catapulted India on to the world stage by channeling spiritual energy among foreigners such as Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, Julia Roberts and others. "
The film Hanuman Ansh is inspired by the life and teachings of Neem Karoli Baba - also known as' Maharaj-ji '. The devotional film explores themes such as faith, compassion, love, devotion and selfless service, while highlighting his spiritual journey.
Nim Karoli Baba (whose birth name was Lakshman Narayan Sharma) became one of the most influential spiritual figures of modern India. His ashram at Kainchi Dham in Uttarakhand still attracts devotees from all over the world.
His teachings and spiritual influence have also attracted international attention. World-renowned personalities such as Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, and Julia Roberts have at various times mentioned or been associated with his influence.
Hanuman Ansh: From OTT Rejection to Blockbuster Trilogy
Hanuman Ansh (also referred to as Hanuman Part or Hanuman Ansh ) is a 2026 Hindi devotional drama written and directed by Vishal Chaturvedi , inspired by the life and teachings of the revered saint Neem Karoli Baba (Maharaj-ji). Despite initial rejection by OTT platforms and a slow theatrical start, the film became a sleeper hit through word-of-mouth, crossing ₹290+ crore worldwide within six weeks—and is now planned as a trilogy with an international scope.
Origin Story: Sunil Lodhi’s Viral Moment
-Sunil Lodhi , blind from birth, once earned a living by singing in trains, buses, and at religious gatherings.
- A passenger recorded one of his devotional songs on a train; the clip went viral online.
- This exposure led to Lodhi being called to sing the Hanuman part in the film.
- His rendition of “Mene tede hi bharashe Hanuman” became immensely popular and emotionally resonant with audiences, helping the film’s organic reach.
Production & Budget: A Faith-Driven Effort
- Budget : Approximately ₹2 crore , contributed by writer-director Vishal Chaturvedi and two female co-producers/financiers (each reportedly contributing around ₹60 lakh).
- Producer Anupriya Nagar , 21, an economics graduate from the UK, joined as a key producer.
- On set, Chaturvedi ensured all staff were vegetarian and the team recited the Hanuman Chalisa twice daily , fostering a devotional atmosphere.
- The film was made over 14 years of research by Chaturvedi on Neem Karoli Baba, with some scenes directly drawn from his long-term study.
OTT Rejection & Theatrical Struggle
- Before release, Chaturvedi approached multiple OTT platforms for hours of pitches but received no interest; one rejection was described by him as “derogatory.”
- OTT executives reportedly said the film’s father-centric, devotional theme was contrary to what Gen Z prefers .
- The film released in cinemas on August 7, 2026 , but had a very slow start : around ₹10 lakh on Day 1 , ~₹1.08 crore in Week 1, and only ~₹40 lakh in Week 2.
- For the first three weeks , it made little impact; no major Bollywood star promoted it initially.
- Producer Anupriya Nagar sought blessings from spiritual figures like Bageshwar Baba and Premanand Ji Maharaj during this phase.
The Turnaround: Word-of-Mouth & Box Office Surge
- From Week 4 onward , the film began winning hearts through audience recommendations and social sharing.
- It recorded its highest single-day collection (₹12.75 crore) on Day 24.
- By Day 35–40 , the film had crossed ₹231 crore net in India and ₹272–273 crore gross in India , with a worldwide gross exceeding ₹291 crore .
- The film’s return on investment is reported at over 1,200%–1,300% , making it one of 2026’s biggest sleeper hits.
Trilogy Plans: Expanding Neem Karoli Baba’s Story Globally
Co-producer Namrata Singh confirmed that Hanuman Ansh was always conceived as a three-part series :
Part 1 (Released)
- Covers Neem Karoli Baba’s early life and journey up to his time at Kainchi Dham, Uttarakhand .
Part 2 (In Planning)
- Will delve deeper into his years at Kainchi Dham , focusing more on his Indian devotees and spiritual work in India.
- The team plans to take a 90-day break before resuming work, after 1.5 years of continuous effort.
Part 3 (Global Vision)
- Planned on a much larger, international scale .
- Will highlight Neem Karoli Baba’s global influence , especially on prominent international figures such as:
- Steve Jobs
- Mark Zuckerberg
- Jack Dorsey (Twitter/X founder)
- Julia Roberts
- And potentially Indian icons like Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma (cameos under discussion).
- The third film aims to show how Baba’s spiritual energy “catapulted India onto the world stage” through these connections.
Social Impact & Future Plans
- Producer Anupriya Nagar has stated she intends to use the film’s profits to support underprivileged children in India .
- The film’s themes center on faith, compassion, love, devotion, and selfless service , aligning with Neem Karoli Baba’s teachings.
- Despite rumors, producers have denied any finalized ₹100 crore OTT deal so far; the focus remains on maximizing theatrical run before streaming.
Quick Facts at a Glance
Aspect Details
Director/ Writer : Vishal Chaturvedi
Inspiration Life & teachings of Neem Karoli Baba (Maharaj-ji)
Release Date August 7, 2026
Budget ~₹2 crore
Worldwide Gross ₹291+ crore (as of mid-September 2026)
Key Singer Sunil Lodhi (blind devotional singer, viral train song)
Signature Song “Mene tede hi bharashe Hanuman”
OTT Status Initially rejected; no confirmed streaming date yet
Trilogy Plan Yes—Part 2 (Kainchi focus), Part 3 (global influence)
Potential Cameos (Sequels) Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma, Julia Roberts, others
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