Hanuman Ansh (2026): Film Guide with Story, Cast and Music
Hanuman Ansh is a 2026 Hindi-language film written and directed by Vishal Chaturvedi. It is based on his book Divine Detour: That Changed My Life and follows the early life of the spiritual figure Neem Karoli Baba. It is described as the first film of a planned trilogy.
The story in brief
The film follows a young man, Lakshmi Narayan Sharma, who leaves his hometown after his mother’s death, seeking spiritual union with Lord Rama through Hanuman. Over years of wandering and meditation across northern India, he becomes known as Neem Karoli Baba.
Cast highlights
- Shobhinaw Satyaa as Lakshmi Narayan Sharma / Neem Karoli Baba
- Chandan K Anand as Ram Nandan Bhosale
- Anil Rastogi as Mahant Ji
- Purnima Tiwari as Ram Beti
- Neha Paranjpe as Parvati
Quick facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Director and writer | Vishal Chaturvedi |
| Music | Sadhu Tiwari |
| Language | Hindi |
| Runtime | About 150 minutes |
| Release | India: 7 August 2026 (reported). Overseas: 11 September 2026 (reported). |
The music
The soundtrack has 11 songs, including “Hey Kharari”, “Aavagaman”, “Parvati”, “Bajrang Baanka” and “Jai Hanuman”. The folk-style song “Parvati” has been widely shared. We also have a web story explaining the song.
Who might enjoy it
Viewers who like devotional and spiritual dramas, and readers of the book. If you prefer fast, action-led films, you may find the pace slower. Please check the certificate and showtimes before you go.
