# Hanuman Ansh director Vishal Chaturvedi calls early flop verdicts 'unfair' as film succeeds

Vishal Chaturvedi, director of Hanuman Ansh, says premature hit/flop labels are unfair while the film still runs.

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Vishal Chaturvedi, director of the film 'Hanuman Ansh', said a movie should not be prematurely labeled a hit or flop while it is still running in theaters. [^1]

As of 2026-09-02, the Hindi film 'Hanuman Ansh' had surpassed the 50 crore mark at the box office. [^2]

Director Vishal Chaturvedi confirmed on September 1, 2026, that a sequel to the film 'Hanuman Ansh' is in the works. [^3]

The film 'Hanuman Ansh', inspired by the life and legacy of Shri Neeb Karori Baba, has been performing well at the box office. [^4]

Vishal Chaturvedi expressed displeasure at early box office verdicts for 'Hanuman Ansh' in an interview with ANI. [^5]

In its third week, the film collected 10.40 crore rupees. [^6]

On the fourth Sunday, the film earned its highest single-day collection of 12.75 crore rupees. [^7]

The Hindi film 'Hanuman Ansh' was released in theaters on 2026-08-07. [^8]

The sequel will focus on tracing the birthplace and early years of Neem Karoli Baba. [^9]

## What this stands on

1. Vishal Chaturvedi, director of the film 'Hanuman Ansh', said a movie should not be prematurely labeled a hit or flop while it is still running in theaters. (Mid-day, News)
2. As of 2026-09-02, the Hindi film 'Hanuman Ansh' had surpassed the 50 crore mark at the box office. (Amar Ujala, News)
3. Director Vishal Chaturvedi confirmed on September 1, 2026, that a sequel to the film 'Hanuman Ansh' is in the works. (Deccan Herald, News)
4. The film 'Hanuman Ansh', inspired by the life and legacy of Shri Neeb Karori Baba, has been performing well at the box office. (Mid-day, News)
5. Vishal Chaturvedi expressed displeasure at early box office verdicts for 'Hanuman Ansh' in an interview with ANI. (Mid-day, News)
6. In its third week, the film collected 10.40 crore rupees. (Amar Ujala, News)
7. On the fourth Sunday, the film earned its highest single-day collection of 12.75 crore rupees. (Amar Ujala, News)
8. The Hindi film 'Hanuman Ansh' was released in theaters on 2026-08-07. (Amar Ujala, News)
9. The sequel will focus on tracing the birthplace and early years of Neem Karoli Baba. (Deccan Herald, News)

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