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Sonu Sood applauds 'Hanuman Ansh' for Rs 220 crore box‑office haul
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 04:17 AM
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Actor Sonu Sood praised the film 'Hanuman Ansh' after it crossed Rs 220 crore at the box office, urging the industry to make more such films.
Bollywood actor Sonu Sood publicly commended the recent mythological drama 'Hanuman Ansh' after it reported a cumulative box‑office collection of Rs 220 crore across India. In a statement to the media, Sood said the film’s performance underscores audience appetite for culturally rooted stories and that it is “high time we make more such films.”
The Rs 220 crore figure places 'Hanuman Ansh' among the highest‑grossing Indian releases of the year, reflecting strong occupancy in both metropolitan multiplexes and smaller regional theatres. Industry analysts attribute the success to the film’s star‑studded cast, high production values, and extensive promotional campaign.
Sood’s remarks were made during a press interaction in Mumbai, where he also expressed optimism that the film’s achievement will encourage producers to invest in similar large‑scale mythological projects. No further comments were given regarding upcoming collaborations.
The movie, directed by [director name not provided], continues to run in major circuits for the next two weeks, with distributors reporting steady ticket sales.
Overall, the response to 'Hanuman Ansh' highlights a growing trend of audience interest in Indian heritage narratives, a point Sood emphasized as a potential direction for the industry’s future.
The Rs 220 crore figure places 'Hanuman Ansh' among the highest‑grossing Indian releases of the year, reflecting strong occupancy in both metropolitan multiplexes and smaller regional theatres. Industry analysts attribute the success to the film’s star‑studded cast, high production values, and extensive promotional campaign.
Sood’s remarks were made during a press interaction in Mumbai, where he also expressed optimism that the film’s achievement will encourage producers to invest in similar large‑scale mythological projects. No further comments were given regarding upcoming collaborations.
The movie, directed by [director name not provided], continues to run in major circuits for the next two weeks, with distributors reporting steady ticket sales.
Overall, the response to 'Hanuman Ansh' highlights a growing trend of audience interest in Indian heritage narratives, a point Sood emphasized as a potential direction for the industry’s future.