Akshay Kumar in ‘Hanuman Ansh 2’? Producer Anupriya Nagar Reacts to Casting Rumours
Co-producer Anupriya Nagar dismisses rumours of Akshay Kumar joining 'Hanuman Ansh 2'. The spiritual drama 'Hanuman Ansh', based on Neem Karoli Baba's life, released on August 7, 2026, has been a massive box office success, grossing over INR 408 crore worldwide.
Bollywood has been abuzz with speculation surrounding the casting for Hanuman Ansh 2, the sequel to Vishal Chaturvedi's spiritual drama that has become a surprise blockbuster. A prominent rumour gaining traction suggested that Khiladi Kumar himself, Akshay Kumar, might be stepping into a pivotal role. However, co-producer Anupriya Nagar has now put these speculations to rest. ‘Hanuman Ansh’ Telugu Release in Limbo After Trivikram Srinivas Steps Away Days Before Premiere.
Akshay Kumar Joins ‘Hanuman Ansh’Sequel? Producer Anupriya Nagar Reacts
The rumours surrounding Akshay Kumar's potential involvement in Hanuman Ansh 2 originated after producer Anupriya Nagar, in a previous interview, referred to him as her "favourite actor." When pressed on whether the star would feature in the sequel, her cryptic response, "Voh Maharaj ji batayenge" (Maharaj ji will tell), fueled widespread social media chatter and media reports, interpreted by many as a subtle hint of his casting.
Speaking to the Hindustan Times recently, Anupriya Nagar provided a clear and direct clarification to quash the ongoing speculation. "I have not said anything regarding Akshay Kumar in part 2. It's false," she stated, unequivocally dismissing the reports. This statement confirms that, as of now, Akshay Kumar is not slated to be part of the upcoming instalment in the Hanuman Ansh trilogy.
‘Hanuman Ansh’Continues Phenomenal Box Office Run
The original film, Hanuman Ansh, written and directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, was released theatrically on August 7, 2026. Based on Chaturvedi's book Divine Detour: That Changed My Life, the movie chronicles the early life and spiritual journey of Neem Karoli Baba (Maharaj Ji), with Shobhinaw Satyaa in the lead role. Despite a modest opening, the spiritual drama garnered immense word-of-mouth, leading to an extraordinary box office performance. ‘Hanuman Ansh’: Producer Ragini Sona Reveals Major OTT Interest After Box-Office Success.
As of September 29, 2026, Hanuman Ansh has achieved an impressive India net collection of approximately INR 312.38 crore and a worldwide gross of INR 408.00 crore. Made on a reported budget of around INR 2 crore, the film has delivered an astonishing Return on Investment (ROI) exceeding 200 times (over 20000%), solidifying its status as one of the most profitable Indian films of 2026. The film is part of a planned trilogy, with director Vishal Chaturvedi having confirmed that the sequel is already in development and will further explore significant chapters of Neem Karoli Baba's life.
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