In a triumphant feat at the box office, the Telugu-language superhero film HanuMan, directed by Prasanth Varma and featuring Teja Sajja, Amritha Aiyer, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, and Vinay Rai in lead roles, has officially entered the prestigious ₹100 crore club in India after its ninth day in theaters.
Released on January 12, HanuMan has captured the hearts of audiences, earning a whopping ₹99.85 crore in its first week across various languages, including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. On its ninth day, the film added an impressive ₹14.25 crore to its domestic box office collection, bringing the total to a remarkable ₹114.10 crore.
The film’s global success is equally noteworthy, with HanuMan crossing the ₹100 crore mark at the worldwide box office. Production house Primeshow Entertainment proudly shared the achievement on its official platforms, acknowledging the overwhelming response from audiences. The banner expressed pride in the film’s significant accomplishment, calling it a “small film with big justice” that resonated with viewers worldwide.
HanuMan stands as a beacon in the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe (PVCU), marking the beginning of a new era in Telugu cinema. The superhero tale is set in the fictional village of Anjanadri and has been written by Prasanth Varma himself.
Lead actor Teja Sajja, reflecting on the film’s success, shared insights in an interview with news agency ANI. He expressed excitement about portraying a superhero and emphasized the film’s unique blend of entertaining action sequences, comedy, and a connection to Indian history. Sajja highlighted the storyline, where a young boy attains superpowers through the grace of Lord Hanuman and embarks on a journey to defend his people and religion.
In addition to its captivating narrative, HanuMan has garnered praise for its incorporation of Indian mythology with the superhero concept, creating a truly entertaining cinematic experience. As the film continues to captivate audiences globally, its success not only at the box office but also in weaving together elements of history and superhero fantasy showcases the potential of Telugu cinema to deliver diverse and engaging narratives.
HanuMan‘s phenomenal performance at the box office, coupled with its unique storytelling approach, reinforces its status as a blockbuster in the making and cements Teja Sajja’s superhero avatar as a memorable chapter in Indian cinema.
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