HanuMan becomes the first Indian film of 2024 to cross 200 crores worldwide
HanuMan, the superhero film starring Teja Sajja, has created history at the box office by becoming the first and the only Indian film of 2024 to cross the 200-crore mark worldwide. The film, which released on January 12, 2024, on the occasion of Sankranti, has earned over 150 crores net in India and over 230 crores gross globally, according to trade analyst Taran Adarsh1. The film has also achieved the milestone of 1 crore footfalls in India, which means over 1 crore tickets of the film have been sold so far1.
HanuMan, directed by Prasanth Varma, is India’s first superhero film based on Hindu mythology. The film features Teja Sajja as HanuMan, a young man who discovers his divine powers and embarks on a mission to save the world from evil forces. The film also stars Amritha Aiyer, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Vinay Rai, and Raj Deepak Shetty in pivotal roles. The film has received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike for its spectacular VFX, thrilling action, and patriotic theme.
HanuMan maintains its momentum against Fighter and other releases
Despite facing stiff competition from Hrithik Roshan’s Fighter, which released on January 25, 2024, HanuMan has managed to hold its ground and maintain its momentum at the box office. The film earned 6.25 crores on Saturday and 8 crores on Republic Day, taking its total domestic collection to 164.75 crores2. The film has also performed well in the overseas markets, grossing approximately 250 crores worldwide2.
HanuMan had also clashed with Mahesh Babu’s Guntur Kaaram, which released on the same day as HanuMan. However, HanuMan emerged as a clear winner of the Sankranti season, as it outperformed Guntur Kaaram, which has collected 121 crores in India so far2. HanuMan also faced competition from other releases like Merry Christmas, Ayalaan, and Captain Miller, but none of them could match the craze and appeal of HanuMan.
HanuMan marks the rise of a new star and a new genre in Indian cinema
HanuMan has not only set new benchmarks at the box office, but also marked the rise of a new star and a new genre in Indian cinema. Teja Sajja, who made his debut as a child actor in Indra (2002), has proved his mettle as a leading man with HanuMan. He has impressed the viewers with his charismatic screen presence, convincing action, and emotional performance. He has also established himself as a pan-India star, as his film has been dubbed and released in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam languages.
HanuMan has also opened the doors for more superhero films based on Indian mythology and culture. The film has shown that there is a huge potential and demand for such films, which can cater to the masses as well as the classes. The film has also inspired the makers to plan a sequel, which is already in the works. HanuMan is jointly produced by Prime Show Entertainment and Mythri Movie Makers. The film is available to watch in theatres near you. Don’t miss this epic spectacle on the big screen!