‘Hanuman Ansh' director Vishal Chaturvedi recalls being rejected by OTT platform, calls it ‘Derogatory’
- Posted on September 4, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In brief
Director Vishal Chaturvedi's spiritual film 'Hanuman Ansh' has emerged as an unexpected theatrical success, accumulating Rs 61 crore net revenue across India within four weeks of release. The filmmaker revealed how an OTT platform's initial dismissal of his project served as motivation rather than discouragement. This rejection ultimately led to the theatrical release of his biographical drama centered on the life of Neem Karoli Baba, demonstrating that alternative distribution paths can yield remarkable commercial outcomes in contemporary Indian cinema.
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‘Hanuman Ansh' director Vishal Chaturvedi recalls being rejected by OTT platform, calls it ‘Derogatory’
‘Hanuman Ansh’ has turned into a surprise box office winner, raking in Rs 61 crore net in India over 27 days since its release. Interestingly, before the spiritual drama made its way to theatres, director Vishal Chaturvedi faced a rejection that, in hindsight, pushed him to move forward with the story of Neem Karoli Baba, also known as Maharaj Ji.
