Hanuman Ansh Surges Past Toxic and Irumudi with ₹54 Cr Worldwide in 25 Days
Hanuman Ansh has outperformed Irumudi and Toxic in ticket sales, collecting ₹54 crore worldwide in 25 days and emerging as a sleeper hit.
Dumtika Editorial
September 1, 2026 · 1 min read
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Key Highlights
- Hanuman Ansh collected ₹54 crore worldwide in 25 days after a modest opening.
- The film surpassed Irumudi and Toxic in recent ticket sales despite being an older release.
- Strong word of mouth and social media buzz fueled its sleeper hit status.
- BookMyShow data shows Hanuman Ansh leading ticket sales over newer films.
Hanuman Ansh, the devotional drama inspired by Neem Karoli Baba, has stunned the Telugu film industry with its remarkable box office journey. Released on August 7, 2026, the film opened quietly, collecting around ₹10 lakh on its first day. However, strong word of mouth soon propelled Hanuman Ansh into the spotlight, transforming it from an underdog to a major theatrical success.
The film’s momentum only grew as weeks passed. By day 25, Hanuman Ansh was still drawing large crowds, outperforming much newer releases in ticket sales. According to BookMyShow data, the film sold 168,690 tickets in the last 24 hours, surpassing Ravi Teja’s Irumudi, which recorded 139,430 tickets, and Yash’s Toxic, which managed 119,320 tickets. This sustained interest has been credited to the film’s engaging storytelling and positive audience feedback.
Hanuman Ansh’s box office performance has been particularly impressive given its modest start. With a current nett collection of approximately ₹45 crore in India and a worldwide gross nearing ₹54 crore by day 25, the film’s late surge has become the talk of the industry. Social media buzz and enthusiastic fan reactions have played a significant role in keeping the film in the public eye, even as other high-profile releases entered the fray.
Earlier this year, Ravi Teja’s Irumudi had been noted for outpacing Yash’s Toxic at the box office, highlighting the impact of strong content. Now, Hanuman Ansh’s unexpected rise has shifted the conversation, proving that audience word of mouth can redefine a film’s fate long after its release.
