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  "type": "article",
  "title": "Uttarakhand Exempts 'Hanuman Ansh' From Entertainment Tax, CM Dhami Says Film Revealed Neem Karoli Baba's Penance",
  "summary": "Made on a budget of just 2 crore, 'Hanuman Ansh' has stunned everyone by earning over 85 crore in 30 days, prompting Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami to declare it tax-free in the state.",
  "content": "A film made on a shoestring budget of just 2 crore has stunned the industry with its earnings, and now 'Hanuman Ansh' has landed a major reward from the Uttarakhand government. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced that the film, directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, will be made tax-free in the state. He made the announcement on Friday, right after watching the film at a cinema hall in Dehradun along with his wife Geeta Dhami, cabinet colleagues and several MLAs.\n\nWhat makes the story more striking is that director Vishal Chaturvedi recently revealed that no OTT platform had been willing to buy the film before its theatrical release. Yet everything changed once it hit cinemas. Within just 30 days of release, the film has collected more than 85 crore, and its daily box office numbers are now giving a tough fight to superstar Yash's film 'Toxic'.\n\n \n\nCM Dhami praises the film on X\nCM Dhami wrote on X praising 'Hanuman Ansh', calling it one of the select films that help showcase Uttarakhand's spiritual and cultural heritage to the country and the world. In his post, he said the film gives audiences a chance to understand Neem Karoli Baba's penance, sacrifice and spirit of service, along with his unwavering faith in Bajrangbali Hanuman. He added that Neem Karoli Baba devoted his entire life to serving humanity, social welfare and spiritual work.\n\nDevotion is not just worship, it is also service\nIn a follow-up statement, CM Dhami said, \n Devotion is not just a path of spiritual practice.\n He went on to explain that the life of Baba Neem Karoli Maharaj teaches that devotion must go hand in hand with service, dedication and human welfare. He congratulated the entire team of 'Hanuman Ansh' for creating such an inspiring and spiritual film, adding that Kainchi Dham has today become a major global centre of faith and devotion.\n\nWho is Neem Karoli Baba, and what is the film's story\n'Hanuman Ansh' has been written and directed by Vishal Chaturvedi himself. The story follows a young man named Lakshmi Narayan, who is shattered by his mother's death and sets out on a spiritual journey in search of God. Seeking answers to questions of life, death and human suffering, he travels across parts of north India, and in the course of this journey transforms into the saint Neem Karoli Baba. He then dedicates the rest of his life to love, service, and touching the lives of countless people. The lead role has been played by Shobhit Satya, while Purnima Tiwari, Vihaan Shedge, Chandan Ke Anand and Anil Rastogi appear in key roles.\n\nWhat this means for you\nThe direct benefit of the tax exemption will go to cinema-goers in Uttarakhand for now, but the film's success carries a wider message for the industry.\n\n• Across India: The success of a film made on such a small budget will encourage producers and directors nationwide to bet on content-driven, low-budget films rather than relying only on big stars or big budgets. This could push more spiritual and cultural stories into cinemas in the coming months.\n• In Uttarakhand: With entertainment tax removed, ticket prices for 'Hanuman Ansh' will drop in the state. Audiences in cities like Dehradun, Haridwar and Nainital will now be able to watch the film more cheaply.\n• For cinema halls: Cheaper tickets could mean more shows being scheduled for the film across Uttarakhand's theatres, potentially boosting earnings for local exhibitors.\n• For viewers: Families who prefer spiritually themed films will now find it more affordable to watch this one in Uttarakhand's cinemas.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. Who announced that 'Hanuman Ansh' will be tax-free in Uttarakhand?\nUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami made the announcement.\n\n2. What is the film's budget and how much has it earned so far?\nThe film was made on a budget of just 2 crore and has collected more than 85 crore within 30 days of release.\n\n3. Who directed the film?\nThe film has been written and directed by Vishal Chaturvedi.\n\n4. When and where did CM Dhami watch the film?\nHe watched it on Friday at a cinema hall in Dehradun, along with his wife Geeta Dhami, cabinet colleagues and several MLAs.\n\n5. What is the film's story about?\nIt follows a young man named Lakshmi Narayan who, after his mother's death, goes on a spiritual journey and becomes the saint Neem Karoli Baba.\n\n6. Who plays the lead role in the film?\nShobhit Satya plays the lead role, with Purnima Tiwari, Vihaan Shedge, Chandan Ke Anand and Anil Rastogi in key roles.\n\n7. Did any OTT platform buy the film before its release?\nNo, according to director Vishal Chaturvedi, no OTT platform was willing to buy the film before its theatrical release.\n\nInspiration & Lessons\nThe journey of 'Hanuman Ansh' offers a lesson for filmmakers who lose confidence after being turned away by big platforms.\n\n• Rejection is not the final word: No OTT platform agreed to buy the film before release, yet the team chose the theatrical route and found success there instead.\n• Content can outweigh budget: Made for just 2 crore, the film's collection of over 85 crore shows that a strong, meaningful subject can pull audiences into theatres even without a big budget.\n• Stick to your subject: The team's commitment to a spiritual and cultural story eventually earned both government recognition and audience love.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/bollywood/uttarakhand-sarakara-ka-ailana-philma-hanuman-ansh-hui-taiksa-mukta-siema-dhami-bole-neem-karoli-baba-ki-tapasya-ko-kariba-se-jana-28248",
  "category": "Bollywood",
  "publishedAt": "2026-09-05",
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    "Vishal Chaturvedi",
    "Pushkar Singh Dhami",
    "Uttarakhand tax free",
    "Neem Karoli Baba",
    "Kainchi Dham",
    "box office collection"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}