India, Sept. 2 -- Bhandarkar praises film's unexpected success
Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar has praised the success of Hanuman Ansh, calling the low-budget film with a non-star cast a "crucial case study" for the entire Indian film industry. The director shared his appreciation after watching the film in a theatre, highlighting its ability to connect with audiences despite lacking the conventional advantages associated with big Bollywood releases.
From modest opening to box-office surge
Hanuman Ansh, directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, is based on the life and teachings of spiritual figure Neem Karoli Baba. The film opened in theatres on August 7 with a reported collection of around Rs10 lakh on its first day. However, positive word of mouth h...