Evidence ledger

What is confirmed

  • The Hindi film *Hanuman Ansh* crossed the 100‑crore mark at the Indian box office by the end of its 31st day of theatrical run.[1][3]

What remains disputed or unverified

No disputed central claims are recorded for this story.

Slow Start, Rapid Rise

In its first 21 days, *Hanuman Ansh* earned just ₹12 crore at the domestic box office, a modest figure for a biopic with national–level ambitions. By its 31st day of release, the film had leapt past the ₹100‑crore threshold, marking a significant uptick that coincided with a robust weekend turnout across multiplexes and single‑screen theatres alike.[1][3]

Director’s Unconventional Approach

Shakti Chauhan, the film’s director, has publicly announced that he declined to take his fee from the production. In lieu of a conventional remuneration, he adopted a strict fruit‑based diet for five months, citing the need to align his personal discipline with the film’s devotional theme. The director also reported that he recited the *Hanuman Chalisa* daily as a form of inspiration for the crew.[2]

Competitive Landscape

While *Hanuman Ansh* achieved this milestone, other releases such as *Mirzapur: The Movie* continued to dominate the box‑office charts, underscoring a competitive environment where several films vie for audience attention in the post‑pandemic period.[1]

Version and update history
  1. Version 2 · — Developing story updated with new source evidence
  2. Version 1 · — Initial source-grounded generation