Chennai: The Telugu thriller ‘HanuMan’, which premiered in theatres on January 12, 2024, has not only garnered commercial success but has also made a significant impact in the digital space. With box office earnings exceeding ₹350 crore (equivalent to US$44 million), the film stands as the second highest-grossing Indian film of 2024 and the top-grossing Telugu film of the year. Globally, it holds the eighth position among the highest-grossing Telugu films.
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Months after its theatrical debut, ‘HanuMan’ took audiences by surprise with its sudden release on the OTT platform ZEE5. The unanticipated digital launch generated substantial buzz, accumulating over 100 million streaming minutes within hours of its release. The film’s digital success story continues to unfold, with the latest streaming figures revealing an impressive 207 million minutes in just five days.
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Starring Teja Sajja in the lead role and directed by Prasanth Varma, ‘HanuMan’ is on track to set new digital records, reaffirming its blockbuster status in the entertainment industry.
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About ‘HanuMan’
Set in the fictional village of Anjanadri, ‘HanuMan’ marks the beginning of the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe (PVCU). The film follows the journey of Hanumanthu, who is endowed with divine powers by Lord Hanuman to safeguard the villagers. His path crosses with Michael, a villainous character, following an encounter with a mystical gem.
The project was officially announced in May 2021, with principal photography commencing on June 25, 2021, in Hyderabad and wrapping up by mid-April 2023. The film features music composed by GowraHari.
