'Hanuman Ansh' box office day 26: Neem Karoli Baba biopic surpasses 'Toxic's earnings
The low-budget biopic 'Hanuman Ansh', based on the life of Neem Karoli Baba, has become a surprise box office success in India. Despite a slow start, the film has seen significant growth in earnings, outperforming larger releases.
Why it matters
The film's success demonstrates the power of word-of-mouth marketing and the enduring appeal of spiritual-themed content in the Indian film market.
'Hanuman Ansh' had a shaky start at ticket counters, but the small-budget biopic on Neem Karoli Baba has since turned into one of the year's biggest box office surprises. Nearly a month after its release, the film continues to add solid numbers, even outperforming bigger releases on comparable days. Here's a complete breakdown of how 'Hanuman Ansh' fared on Day 26.'Hanuman Ansh' box office collection Day 26Starting with a modest Day 1 total of around Rs 10 lakh, 'Hanuman Ansh' managed only about Rs 1.48 crore across its opening fortnight. The real shift came on Day 17, when the film suddenly jumped to Rs 2.20 crore in a single day, powered by strong word-of-mouth publicity and favourable reactions online.
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