Prashant Varma’s magnum opus, ‘Hanu-Man,’ soared to cinematic glory with its worldwide release on January 12th, coinciding with the Sankranthi festival. Spanning across Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi languages, the film captivated both critics and audiences alike, receiving widespread acclaim.
Varma’s masterful direction and screenplay drew praise, alongside stellar performances from the cast, particularly the awe-inspiring visualization of Lord Hanuman. The film’s technical brilliance shone through, with its powerful background score, impeccable VFX, and meticulous production design earning accolades from reviewers.
The box office reception mirrored the film’s success, as it not only secured its place as the eighth highest-grossing Telugu film but also shattered records overseas. ‘Hanu-Man’ emerged as the fifth-highest-grossing Tollywood film outside India, culminating in a staggering overseas closing collection of $6.85 million (Rs. 56.8 crore).
Breaking down the market-wise collections, the film’s overseas journey was nothing short of remarkable:
- North America (NA) – $5.3 Mn
- United Kingdom (UK) – £358K ($454K)
- Rest of Europe (Estimated) – $180K
- Australia (Aus) – A$565K ($370K)
- New Zealand (NZ) – NZ$77K ($48K)
- Russia – $2.6K
- United Arab Emirates/Middle East (UAE/ME) – $375K
- Rest of the World (ROW) – $100K (Approx.)
The film’s astounding performance overseas, nearly seven times the valuation of overseas rights (5 crores), resulted in a super profitable venture for the buyers, with the total overseas final share amounting to 28 crores.
Directed by Prashant Varma and produced by Primeshow Entertainment, ‘Hanu-Man’ features an ensemble cast including Teja Sajja, Amritha Aiyer, Varalaxmi Sarath Kumar, Samuthira Khani, Vinay Rai, Vennela Kishore, Getup Srinu, and Raj Deepak Shetty. Notably, ‘Hanu-Man’ marks the inception of Prashant Varma’s Cinematic Universe (PVCU), promising an exciting cinematic journey ahead.
Rishi