Hanuman Ansh makers at loggerheads after Rs 452 crore success? Producers issue rights warning
New Delhi: Hanuman Ansh, the devotional biopic on , has emerged as one of 2026’s biggest box-office surprises. Mounted on a budget of just Rs 2 crore, the film has collected Rs 452.86 crore worldwide, according to industry tracker Sacnilk. Amid the extraordinary theatrical run, reports of disagreements within the team have come to light.
The film has four producers, including Namrata G Singh, director Dr Vishal Chaturvedi, Ragini Sona and Anupriya Nagar. Now, differences have emerged within the team over publicity and the attention received by individual producers following the film’s success.
Amid these reports, Namrata and Vishal have now issued an official statement clarifying the process governing the film’s rights, publicity, partnerships and public representation.
Hanuman Ansh makers issue statement on film’s rights
On Monday (November 2), Namrata G Singh and identified themselves as Executive Directors in a statement issued by Swambhu Media Network. The communication stressed that dealings related to Hanuman Ansh must go through an authorised channel.
The statement reads, “ has one authorised channel.”
It further adds, “Hanuman Ansh (“Film”) brings to the screen the life of Neem Karoli Baba, Maharajji, the saint revered from Kainchi Dham to Silicon Valley, with devotees across India, the UK and the world. In light of multiple reports circulating in the market and media, Swambhu Media Network Pvt. Ltd. (“Company”) sets out the following facts for the record. The Company is aware that an individual is representing themselves as authorised to deal with the rights in the Film. No individual holds that authority.”
It went on to clarify how the film’s theatrical, digital and other rights are to be handled and named Namrata and Vishal as the people authorised to oversee certain areas of communication and coordination.
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“All rights in the Film (theatrical, streaming, broadcast, music, gaming, licensing, etc.), in India and internationally, are dealt with only through the process set out in the inter-se agreements executed amongst the Producers. Namrata G Singh and Dr. Vishal Chaturvedi are solely authorised to direct public relations, marketing, awards and partnerships on behalf of the Company. All day-to-day coordination with partners, platforms and media is carried out through them. Every shareholder and IP owner must keep the Executive Directors informed of any engagement relating to the Company or the Film.”
Makers warn against unauthorised deals and statements
The communication also said that no producer or other individual could independently enter into arrangements concerning the film.
“No party acting alone has authority to deal in the Film. Any such dealing is invalid and not binding on the Company or the Producers. Any statement, award claim or business arrangement made outside this process is not recognised by the Company. Those who engage outside it do so entirely at their own risk. Speaking for the Film requires confirmation first. Any individual, including members of the cast and crew, intending to make a public statement or appear on behalf of Hanuman Ansh at any public platform, media channel, podcast, YouTube channel, interview, promotional gathering or private event must first coordinate with, and obtain confirmation through, the Film’s official communication channels,” the statement said.
Namrata and Vishal further stressed that the film’s credits and rights would be protected across territories.
“Credit for the Film is as set out in its official credits. The Company will act firmly, in every territory, to protect the Film, its credits and its rights. Hanuman Ansh belongs to Maharajji’s devotees across the world. Our duty is to protect it, and to give every partner one clear and verified door to the Film – Namrata G Singh and Dr Vishal Chautrvedi, Executive Directors.”
The statement also asked distributors, streaming platforms, international sales agents and other interested parties to communicate through the authorised channel.
Who owns the rights to Hanuman Ansh?
Importantly, the disclaimer accompanying the statement clarified that all four producers continue to jointly hold rights in the film.
“The Producers of the Film are Namrata G Singh, Dr. Vishal Chaturvedi, Ragini Sona and Anupriya Nagar. Rights in the Film are held jointly. Under the Production Agreement, decisions on publicity, awards, partnerships and rights, in India and internationally, require the approval of all four Producers and are dealt with exclusively through the Company’s authorised channel.”
The clarification comes amid reports that all may not be well within the team following the film’s blockbuster success.
Is all well within the Hanuman Ansh team?
Anupriya Nagar, the film’s 21-year-old producer, has been prominently involved in its publicity. She had earlier revealed that she was the last producer to come on board, joining the project when it was already in post-production.
As the film became a box-office phenomenon, Anupriya increasingly emerged as one of its most visible faces during promotions and media interactions. She had also previously said in an interview that Hanuman Ansh was planned as a trilogy and that the team would regroup for its second instalment.
However, SCREEN, citing sources, has reported that the situation surrounding the franchise may now be more complicated. According to the report, the producers could explore Neem Karoli Baba’s story separately, though no official announcement confirming such plans has been made.
Anupriya had also spoken about writing a book chronicling her experience of making Hanuman Ansh and launching her own production house to back stories close to her heart.
For now, the team has not officially announced Hanuman Ansh 2, leaving questions over the future of the proposed franchise.