# Hanuman Ansh crosses ₹80 crore; director says OTT rejection led to theatrical release

The Indian film Hanuman Ansh grossed ₹80 crore; director Vishal Chaturvedi said he was rejected by an OTT platform.

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Vishal Chaturvedi, director of 'Hanuman Ansh', told India TV that an OTT platform had rejected the film and that the rejection used insulting language. [^1]

Hanuman Ansh, a biopic about Neem Karoli Baba directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, crossed the Rs 80 crore mark at the Indian box office as of 2026-09-05. [^2]

The makers of 'Hanuman Ansh' announced a worldwide release, with the film set to reach audiences outside India within five days. [^3]

Vishal Chaturvedi said that the contemptuous rejection by the OTT platform motivated him to bring the film to the big screen. [^4]

Hanuman Ansh had a modest theatrical opening but gained momentum through word of mouth. [^5]

Vishal Chaturvedi described the OTT platform's rejection of Hanuman Ansh as 'derogatory' and said he broke down while narrating Maharaj Ji's (Neem Karoli Baba's) story. [^6]

Vishal Chaturvedi, director of Hanuman Ansh, said that before the film's theatrical release, he pitched the story to a major OTT platform, which turned the project down during the pitch process. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. Vishal Chaturvedi, director of 'Hanuman Ansh', told India TV that an OTT platform had rejected the film and that the rejection used insulting language. (Amarujala, News)
2. Hanuman Ansh, a biopic about Neem Karoli Baba directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, crossed the Rs 80 crore mark at the Indian box office as of 2026-09-05. (Mid-day, News)
3. The makers of 'Hanuman Ansh' announced a worldwide release, with the film set to reach audiences outside India within five days. (Amarujala, News)
4. Vishal Chaturvedi said that the contemptuous rejection by the OTT platform motivated him to bring the film to the big screen. (Amarujala, News)
5. Hanuman Ansh had a modest theatrical opening but gained momentum through word of mouth. (Mid-day, News)
6. Vishal Chaturvedi described the OTT platform's rejection of Hanuman Ansh as 'derogatory' and said he broke down while narrating Maharaj Ji's (Neem Karoli Baba's) story. (Mid-day, News)
7. Vishal Chaturvedi, director of Hanuman Ansh, said that before the film's theatrical release, he pitched the story to a major OTT platform, which turned the project down during the pitch process. (Mid-day, News)

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