Hanuman Sentiment Turning Into a Box Office Formula.. Will Varanasi Continue the Trend?

A discussion is gaining momentum in film circles about the growing popularity of movies featuring Lord Hanuman or themes connected to the deity. Hanu-Man is being cited as a prominent example of how a film made on a relatively modest budget can achieve significant box-office success. At the same time, some big-budget films have struggled to generate business on a similar scale, leading to discussions about how story, subject and audience experience can matter more than the size of a production budget.

Rajamouli’s upcoming film Varanasi is adding further interest to this discussion as it is also said to feature a Hanuman-related element. With audiences showing strong interest in stories connected to Hanuman, curiosity is building around how Rajamouli will present the theme in his ambitious project. Meanwhile, Hanu-Man is being released in Telugu by Hombale Films, making its response in the Telugu states another point of interest for moviegoers.