'Hanuman Ansh' is not the first film rooted in faith to be made on a modest budget and go on to dominate the box office; several films have achieved this feat previously. These movies have proven that stories connected to Indian spirituality and folklore do more than just touch the audience's emotions—they also rake in massive box-office earnings.

Let us take a look at some such films that were produced on low budgets yet made a significant impact at the box office.

Kantara (2022)
Rishab Shetty’s film centers on folk beliefs, the culture of Karnataka, and the relationship between humans and nature. By transforming local traditions and spirituality into a grand cinematic experience, the film demonstrated that regional roots can indeed generate pan-India appeal.
Made on a budget of just ₹16 crore, the film grossed ₹407 crore worldwide, according to Sacnilk.

Hanu-Man (2024)
Prasanth Varma’s superhero film blends Indian mythological references with a modern superhero narrative. Drawing upon the power and devotion associated with Lord Hanuman, the film showed that presenting indigenous mythology in a fresh style can foster a deep connection with audiences. Regarding its box-office performance, the movie—made on a budget of ₹40 crore—grossed ₹295.29 crore, as reported by Sacnilk.

Mahavatar Narsimha (2024)
Based on the mythological tale of Lord Vishnu’s Narsimha avatar, this film brought Indian religious stories to the big screen through animation. Its appeal lies particularly in how it presents an ancient legend with a modern visual treatment. Produced on a budget of ₹40 crore, this movie also grossed ₹326.82 crore worldwide, according to Sacnilk.

Hanuman Ansh (2026)
Released in theaters on August 7, the film 'Hanuman Ansh' is currently dominating the box office. Made on a budget of just ₹2 crore, this film has grossed ₹173.63 crore at the domestic box office within 37 days. Its nationwide gross collection has reached ₹205.15 crore. It was also released globally on September 11. The film portrays the life story and miracles of Neem Karoli Baba.

Karthikeya 2 (2022)
Starring Nikhil Siddhartha, this film weaves together mythological mysteries, history, and adventure. By exploring secrets associated with Lord Krishna, the film transformed mythology into a mystery-adventure narrative, transcending its regional cinema roots to reach a wider audience. According to Sacnilk, the film—made on a budget of merely ₹15 crore—grossed ₹117.87 crore worldwide.

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