In a significant shift at the Indian box office, the devotional film Hanuman Ansh has edged out the highly anticipated sequel Mirzapur: The Movie in total worldwide gross collections. Despite Mirzapur's robust opening, Hanuman Ansh has demonstrated remarkable longevity, accumulating ₹268.05 crore globally by its 38th day, narrowly surpassing Mirzapur: The Movie's ₹266.04 crore total after just 10 days.
Mirzapur: The Movie's Explosive Debut
Mirzapur: The Movie, capitalizing on its established franchise recognition, launched with an impressive start. The film, starring Ali Fazal and Pankaj Tripathi, garnered ₹25.75 crore on its opening day, September 11, followed by ₹32 crore on its second day. Within just ten days of its release, the movie had amassed an India net collection of ₹184.70 crore and an India gross of ₹220.04 crore. With an additional ₹46 crore from overseas markets, its worldwide gross reached ₹266.04 crore by the end of its tenth day, showcasing a powerful initial surge.
Hanuman Ansh's Sustained Momentum
In contrast, Hanuman Ansh has charted a different path to success, relying on strong word-of-mouth to build momentum over an extended period. The film maintained its appeal well into its sixth week, collecting an estimated ₹22.50 crore net in India on its 38th day (the sixth Sunday). By this point, Hanuman Ansh had achieved an India net collection of ₹214.63 crore, contributing to its worldwide total of ₹268.05 crore, thereby surpassing its competitor.
A Tale of Two Strategies
The box office performances of these two films highlight contrasting strategies for commercial success. Mirzapur: The Movie leveraged its pre-existing fan base and a large-scale opening to secure significant early earnings. Meanwhile, Hanuman Ansh demonstrated the power of sustained audience engagement and positive reviews, allowing it to maintain strong collections for over a month and eventually overtake a newer, high-profile release in overall global earnings. This long-run performance makes Hanuman Ansh one of the most notable box-office successes of 2026.