Hanuman Ansh, a film based on the life of Baba Neem Karoli, is tasting success like never before. The film, which was made on a small budget of Rs 2 crore, is shattering records at the box office. Such is the hype of the film that two states have declared the film's tax-free status. Directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, the film stars Shobhinaw Satyaa as Neem Karoli Baba.
What is Hanuman Ansh's latest box office collection?
On Day 40, September 15, Hanuman Ansh collected a net of Rs 8.25 crore across 9,175 shows. With this, the film's total India gross collection stands at Rs 272.90 crore, while its total India net collection has reached Rs 231.13 crore.
In overseas markets, the film collected Rs 2 crore on Day 40, taking its total overseas gross collection to Rs 18.50 crore. The film's worldwide gross collection now stands at Rs 291.40 crore.
Which states have declared Hanuman Ansh tax-free?
Earlier this month, the Uttarakhand government decided to make the film Hanuman Ansh tax-free in the state. The government will cover the State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) charged on movie tickets at cinemas and multiplexes, so viewers do not have to bear the tax.
Uttarakhand Information Director General and Uttarakhand Film Development Council (UFDC) Chief Executive Officer Banshidhar Tiwari has directed the state tax department to take necessary action in this regard. Announcing the same, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami told ANI, "A full-length film, Hanuman Ansh, has been made about Baba Neem Karoli Maharaj. It is a deeply spiritual film that everyone should watch. He is widely recognised and believed to be an embodiment of Lord Hanuman by those who have experienced his presence or read about him. It is a spiritual and family-oriented movie; it beautifully illustrates how sincere devotion to God inevitably draws his blessings and grace. Children should watch it too because the site is deeply connected to Uttarakhand, we want as many people as possible in the state to see it; therefore, we will make it tax-free."
Apart from Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai watched Hanuman Ansh with his family in Raipur and announced that the film will be tax-free in the state.
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