‘Hanuman Ansh’ release postponed, to hit theatres on August 7

MUMBAI: The release date of ‘Hanuman Ansh’, inspired by the life and legacy of Shri Neeb Karori Baba, has been postponed by the makers. The film is now slated to release in theatres on August 7.

Film trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the announcement on his X. “Hanuman Ansh’ gets a new release date, 7 Aug 2026, earns appreciation and strong support from prominent names. HanumanAnsh has received an encouraging response at select screenings along with appreciation and support from several prominent personalities.”

‘HANUMAN ANSH’ GETS A NEW RELEASE DATE: 7 AUG 2026 – EARNS APPRECIATION AND STRONG SUPPORT FROM PROMINENT NAMES… #HanumanAnsh has received an encouraging response at select screenings, along with appreciation and support from several prominent personalities.

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— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) July 31, 2026

Written and directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, the film stars Shobhina W Satyaa, Vihaan S Hegde, Chandan Anand, Purnima Tiwari, Anil K Rastogi and Gulshan Pandey.

Earlier, director Chaturvedi said he deliberately chose the title ‘Hanuman Ansh’ to reflect a spiritual concept rather than directly identify the saint.

“I was very conscious about not using his name directly. When I reached Neeb Karori village during my research, people there told me he was known as ‘Anshik Hanuman’ or ‘Anshik Avatar’. ‘Hanuman Ansh’ is a conceptual name. I am not saying directly that Neeb Karori Baba was Hanuman Ansh. It is a story of a concept named ‘Hanuman Ansh’, which is based on Neeb Karori Baba ‘s life,” he said.

The filmmaker said he relied on multiple sources while developing the script. “I studied Indian authors, books, websites and references, spoke to people and also conducted my own research at places connected with Baba. I later compiled all this into a book called ‘Divine Detour’, and from those sources I converted it into a story,” he said.

Chaturvedi said one of his biggest responsibilities was to make the film relevant for younger audiences without compromising its spiritual essence. “I didn’t want to make a film only for those who already believe in Baba. Today’s youth is already connected with spirituality. Most of Neeb Karori Baba ‘s devotees are Gen Z. Good music and good storytelling can connect with young audiences without changing the soul of the story,” he said.

Clarifying the film’s approach, the director said audiences should not expect a miracle-driven narrative. “We haven’t made a miracle film. We have made a film on Maharaj ji’s ‘Leelas’. ..This film is written around human emotions and sensibilities. It shows how a saint can bring long-term change in society through compassion, service and his message,” he said.

According to the director, the film also highlights Baba’s emphasis on feeding the hungry and caring for those on the margins of society. Produced by Ragini S, Namrata G Singh, Anupriya A Nagar and Vishal Chaturvedi, the film will have an All India theatrical release by Cinepolis. (ANI)