Hanuman Ansh Director Says He Sought Help From Bollywood but Got No Support: ‘Industry Is Filled with Confused People’

Hanuman Ansh director says Bollywood only reached out after film succeeded

Director Vishal Chaturvedi said Hanuman Ansh found its audience without pre-release backing from Bollywood. Strong word of mouth has since turned its slow start into a major box-office surge.

Hanuman Ansh director says he sought help from Bollywood but got no support: ‘Industry is filled with confused people’

Hanuman Ansh is outperforming larger releases, earning ₹72.88 crore. Director Vishal Chaturvedi revealed that film got no initial Bollywood support.

'Bollywood didn't support Hanuman Ansh,' says director Vishal Chaturvedi, show count came to 25: 'People don’t know what is going to work, but pass on their gyaan to others, the industry is filled with confused people'

Hanuman Ansh director Vishal Chaturvedi faced initial screen count cuts and industry skepticism. Many who previously denied help later offered congratulations after the film's success. He noted the industry contains confused individuals with varying levels of passion for filmmaking. The film, focusing on Neem Karoli Baba's devotion, became a surprise box-office hit. It collected over Rs 45 crore net in India by its 25th day.

Hanuman Ansh Director Says Bollywood Didn’t Help When Shows Fell To 25

Hanuman Ansh director Vishal Chaturvedi reveals how the Neem Karoli Baba film's shows dropped from 250 to 25 and claims Bollywood did not offer support before its box office turnaround.

Hanuman Ansh director says Bollywood didn’t help Neem Karoli Baba film; shows reduced to 25

Hanuman Ansh, which revolves around the life of Neem Karoli Baba, saw a massive jump in its fourth week and is now nearing the Rs 75 crore mark. However, when it opened, its shows were reduced from 250 to 25, and received no support.