Two distinct Indian films have captured the box office spotlight in September 2026: the low-budget devotional epic Hanuman Ansh and the star-studded crime thriller Mirzapur The Movie. While both have achieved significant financial milestones, their paths to success and current trajectories diverge sharply, with Hanuman Ansh demonstrating remarkable longevity and now approaching a global gross of ₹350 crore.
Hanuman Ansh: A Phenomenal Long Run
Hanuman Ansh, a film reportedly made on a modest budget of approximately ₹2 crore, has emerged as a box office marvel. By its 45th day in theaters (September 20, 2026), the film had garnered an impressive ₹277.18 crore net in India, contributing to a domestic gross of ₹321.05 crore. Its worldwide gross has soared to an estimated ₹347.05 crore, showcasing exceptional sustained audience engagement.
The film continues to perform strongly even in its seventh week. On Day 45 (Sunday, September 20), it added an estimated ₹13.75 crore net in India. This followed a robust Saturday (Day 44) collection of ₹9.75 crore net and steady weekday holds, including ₹5.00 crore net on Friday (Day 43) and ₹6.25 crore net on Thursday (Day 42). This consistent performance highlights its strong word-of-mouth success.
Mirzapur The Movie: A Strong Start, Then Slowdown
In contrast, Mirzapur The Movie, a star-driven production, experienced a rapid ascent at the box office. By its 17th day (September 20, 2026), the crime thriller had accumulated ₹215.70 crore net in India and a domestic gross of ₹256.84 crore. Globally, the film successfully crossed the ₹300 crore mark, reaching ₹308.84 crore in worldwide gross, solidifying its position among 2026's major Bollywood hits early on.
However, Mirzapur The Movie has entered a tail-end phase, with collections showing a significant drop in its third week. On Day 17 (Sunday, September 20), the film added approximately ₹5.00 crore net across 4,402 shows. This was preceded by Day 16 (Saturday) which contributed around ₹4.50 crore net, and Day 15 (Friday) with ₹2.75 crore net, indicating a sharp decline in its daily earnings compared to its initial weeks.
Contrasting Success Stories
The box office clash between Hanuman Ansh and Mirzapur The Movie illustrates two different models of cinematic success. Mirzapur leveraged star power and a front-loaded release strategy to achieve high numbers quickly. Hanuman Ansh, on the other hand, has rewritten expectations for low-budget films, building its impressive worldwide gross through sustained audience interest and remarkable longevity, proving that compelling content can triumph over initial hype.