Underdogs Rewrite Bollywood: Devotional Drama Hanuman Ansh Stuns, Mirzapur Eyes Rs 25 Cr Debut

The Indian box office is witnessing a seismic shift as a Rs 2 crore devotional drama outperforms big-budget star vehicles, while a beloved OTT franchise makes its theatrical debut. Hanuman Ansh, the Neem Karoli Baba biopic, has crossed Rs 72 crore in just 28 days, becoming one of the year's biggest surprise successes and reshaping audience expectations.

The Players

• Vishal Chaturvedi: Director/writer of Hanuman Ansh who faced initial industry indifference but...