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Hanuman Ansh Sequel Confirmed; Director Vishal Chaturvedi Begins Work on Second Part

Director Vishal Chaturvedi has confirmed that a sequel to the spiritual drama Hanuman Ansh is in the works, with work already underway. The film, based on the life of Neem Karoli Baba, has emerged as a surprise box-office success, and its ending carries a promise of more to come.

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Sequel Announced for Hanuman Ansh

Director Vishal Chaturvedi has confirmed that a sequel to his spiritual dramaHanuman Ansh is in development. Speaking during an interaction with audiences at a multiplex in Agra, Chaturvedi revealed that work on the second part has already begun, according to multiple reports.

The film, which is based on the life of revered Hindu guru Neem Karoli Baba, ends with a slate indicating that the guru's story is yet to be completed, a detail that suggests the makers have always intended a longer narrative arc. When the project was officially announced on February 20, 2026, it was revealed that the film was planned as a trilogy, inspired by Chaturvedi's bookDivine Detour.

Details of the Sequel

Chaturvedi outlined the sequel's focus, saying it will explore important chapters from Neem Karoli Baba's life. According to the director, the second part will begin in the guru's birthplace, Firozabad, and then move to other locations associated with his life and spiritual journey, including Agra and Mathura.

"The first film was only the beginning of a grander canvas," Chaturvedi said, as quoted by one outlet. He added that the sequel will show how the guru's message of 'Love all, serve all, say Ram' began to touch thousands of lives.

Lead actor Shobhinaw Satyaa, who plays Neem Karoli Baba in the film, accompanied Chaturvedi during the Agra interaction. The film also features Chandan Anand, Purnima Tiwari, and Vihaan Shedge in key roles, as reported by one outlet.

Box-Office Performance

Hanuman Ansh was released on August 7, 2026, and had a slow start. Reports differ on its early collections: one outlet said the film collected just ₹1.07 crore in its first week and slipped to ₹50 lakh in its second week, while another put the first two weeks' total at ₹1.40 crore. Hindustan Times reported that the film collected only ₹10 lakh on its release day. A different outlet said the film earned ₹4.48 crore net in its first two weeks.

The film, however, saw a significant turnaround in its third and fourth weeks. Bollywood Hungama reported that its third-week collections were ₹11.09 crore and that it earned ₹30 crore in its fourth weekend. Hindustan Times said the film collected ₹10.40 crore in its third week and recorded its highest single-day collection of ₹12.75 crore on day 24, surpassing Yash'sToxic on day 26 with a ₹8.50 crore single-day collection.

As of recent reports, the film has crossed the ₹50 crore mark at the box office. Hindustan Times cited a gross of ₹54.74 crore net in India, while Free Press Journal reported ₹54.13 crore net in 26 days. Bollywood Hungama's report, which may be from an earlier point, cited a figure of approximately ₹42 crore.

Trade analysts and industry observers have attributed the film's success to positive word of mouth. The film was reportedly made on a modest budget, with differing figures cited: Bollywood Hungama said the film was made in just ₹10 lakh, while Free Press Journal put the reported budget at ₹2 crore.

Celebrity Endorsement and Reception

Bollywood actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut praised the film on her Instagram story, calling it "not a movie but a satsang" and advising her followers to "skip your therapy and go watch it." Her comment, quoted by both Free Press Journal and Hindustan Times, reflects the enthusiastic reception the film has received.

The film's success has also been noted in its competition with big-budget releases. Times Now reported thatHanuman Ansh has been giving strong competition toToxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups and has left behind Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar'sDhurandhar: The Revenge. Free Press Journal similarly noted that the film performed better than the Hindi-dubbed version of the Yash starrer on certain days.

Outlook

With the sequel confirmed, audiences are expecting more chapters from Neem Karoli Baba's life to be brought to the big screen. The director's remarks suggest that the second part will delve deeper into the guru's spiritual journey, building on the foundation laid by the first film.

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Bollywood Hungama

Framing: Announces that the film ends with a sequel promise and that the writer-director has begun work on the second part.

as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Hanuman Ansh was released on August 7.
The film collected just Rs. 07 crore in its first week.
Collections slipped to just Rs. 50 lakhs in its second week.
After collecting a mere Rs. 5 lakhs on Thursday, August 20, Hanuman Ansh collected Rs. 15 lakhs on August 21.
Hanuman Ansh has earned approx. Rs. 42 crores to date.
The film was made in Rs. 10 lakhs.
A slate at the end mentions that the story of Neeb Karori Baba is yet to be completed.
The team visited a multiplex in Agra over the weekend and interacted with viewers.
Writer-director Vishal Chaturvedi revealed that work has begun on the second part.
The second part will focus on Neeb Karori Baba’s life in his birthplace, Firozabad, and then explore his life in Agra, Mathura, etc.
Lead actor Shobhinaw Satyaa was present alongside Vishal Chaturvedi at the interaction in Agra.
Hanuman Ansh was officially announced on February 20 this year, and the makers had revealed at the time that it would be a trilogy.
The spiritual trilogy is inspired by the book ‘Divine Detour’, written by Vishal Chaturvedi.

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Free Press Journal

Framing: The headline announces that the biopic 'Hanuman Ansh' is getting a sequel, confirmed by director Vishal Chaturvedi. — Promotional and admiring

as of Sep 2, 2026, 11:46 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Vishal Chaturvedi's Hanuman Ansh, starring Shobhinaw Satyaa in the lead role, has become one of the most successful films of the year.
Hanuman Ansh is all set to get a sequel, and it was confirmed by Vishal Chaturvedi.
While talking to the audience at a multiplex in Agra, Vishal revealed the plans for the sequel.
He stated that part 2 of Hanuman Ansh will explore important chapters from Baba's life, and it will focus on his birthplace, Firozabad, before moving to Agra, Mathura and other locations associated with his life and spiritual journey.
On Wednesday, Kangana Ranaut took to her Instagram story to share her review of Hanuman Ansh.
She wrote, '#hanumanansh is not a movie it's a satsang, beautifully woven short stories of people who had first hand experience of #neemkaroribaba. Skip your therapy and go watch it (sic).'
Hanuman Ansh was released on August 7, 2026.
However, during its third week, the film showed a miraculous jump at the box office.
Despite competition with Toxic, during its fourth week, Hanuman Ansh managed to leave a strong mark at the box office, and on Monday and Tuesday, the film performed better than the Hindi-dubbed version of the Yash starrer.

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Hindustan Times

Framing: Highlights the confirmation of a sequel to Hanuman Ansh, emphasizing director Vishal Chaturvedi's plans and the film's ₹50 crore success. — Celebratory and enthusiastic about the film's performance and the sequel announcement.

as of Sep 2, 2026, 10:16 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Filmmaker Vishal Chaturvedi's recent film, Hanuman Ansh, has crossed the ₹50 crore mark at the box office.
The film was released on August 7.
Vishal Chaturvedi confirmed that work on the second part has already begun.
Hanuman Ansh concludes with a slate indicating that the story of Neem Karoli Baba is yet to be completed.
Vishal spoke about plans for the sequel at a multiplex in Agra and revealed that the upcoming instalment will explore important chapters from Neem Karoli Baba's life.
The story will focus on his birthplace, Firozabad, before moving to Agra, Mathura and other locations.
When the film was officially announced on February 20, 2026, it was revealed that the project was planned as a trilogy.
The spiritual saga is inspired by Divine Detour, a book written by Vishal Chaturvedi.
Actor Shobhinaw Satyaa essays the role of Neem Karoli Baba in Hanuman Ansh.
On release, the film collected only ₹10 lakh at the box office.
The film also stars Chandan Anand, Purnima Tiwari and Vihaan Shedge in key roles.
Bollywood actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut praised the film on Instagram, writing '#hanumanansh is not a movie; it's a satsang, beautifully woven short stories of people who had first-hand experience of #neemkaroribaba. Skip your therapy and go watch it.'

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Times Now

Framing: Announces and confirms the sequel to Hanuman Ansh, providing details — celebratory and promotional

as of Sep 2, 2026, 12:15 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Hanuman Ansh, based on the life of revered Hindu guru Neem Karoli Baba, has set the box office on fire.
With a Rs 50 crore collection, the spiritual drama has become one of the most profitable films of 2026 and left behind Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge.
It has also been giving strong competition to Yash and Kiara Advani's big-budget film Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups.
Positive reviews of the film have also been flooding social media, with Kangana Ranaut, Madhur Bhandarkar and others praising the project.
Director Vishal Chaturvedi has confirmed that a sequel is currently in the pipeline.
Hanuman Ansh director Vishal Chaturvedi and lead actor Shobhinaw Satyaa recently surprised moviegoers with a visit to a multiplex in Agra.
During their interaction with the audience, they confirmed that a sequel to the film is already in the works.
Earlier, the makers had announced the project as a trilogy.
Fans can expect more chapters from Neem Karoli Baba’s life to be brought to the big screen.
The second instalment will take audiences to several places that hold significance in Neem Karoli Baba’s life.
The story will move from his birthplace, Firozabad, to Agra, Mathura and other locations associated with his life and spiritual journey.
Quote from Vishal: "The first film was only the beginning of a grander canvas. When we announced Hanuman Ansh, it was envisioned as a trilogy based on my book Divine Detour. Part two will take viewers directly into his birthplace and the sacred belt of Firozabad, Agra, and Mathura, showing how his message of 'Love all, serve all, say Ram' began touching thousands of lives,"
Quote from Vishal: "This journey belongs entirely to you, our audience. You embraced this film as your own, walking every step by our side by recommending it to one another, sharing it across social media and supporting it so others could experience this divine presence. This is entirely because of your unwavering love and support. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making this happen."

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ClaimHanuman Ansh was released on August 7, 2026.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (3 outlets · 3 distinct) via Free Press Journal as of Sep 2, 2026, 11:46 AM UTC, Bollywood Hungama as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC, Hindustan Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 10:16 AM UTC
ClaimHanuman Ansh is a biopic on Neem Karoli Baba.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Free Press Journal as of Sep 2, 2026, 11:46 AM UTC, Times Now as of Sep 2, 2026, 12:15 PM UTC

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4 distinct · 4 mastheads · 4 articles consulted: Bollywood Hungama, Free Press Journal, Hindustan Times, Times Now 2 claims extracted Version 2 Written 2026-09-02