A fascinating box office battle is currently unfolding in cinema halls across the country, where a low-budget spiritual drama has managed to outshine a massive star-driven project. Hanuman Ansh, a film centered around the life and teachings of Neem Karoli Baba, is continuing to captivate audiences well into its fourth week in theaters. On the other hand, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, the much-anticipated pan-India film starring South cinema icon Yash, has begun to lose momentum shortly after its theatrical debut. When it comes to daily box office numbers, Hanuman Ansh is consistently outperforming Toxic, creating a widening gap in their respective earnings.
Hanuman Ansh Maintains Strong Momentum
Running in its fourth week in theaters, Hanuman Ansh has once again proven its solid appeal among moviegoers. On its 28th day, the film registered a notable jump at the box office, with expectations pointing toward an even higher collection over the upcoming weekend. According to industry tracking data, Hanuman Ansh pulled in a staggering 11 crore rupees across roughly 7,055 screens nationwide on its 28th week day. Theater occupancy hovered around 41 percent, demonstrating that viewer interest remains remarkably high even weeks after its initial release.
A Remarkable Success Story on a Micro Budget
Following this robust daily performance, the cumulative net collection of Hanuman Ansh at the domestic box office has climbed to 72.88 crore rupees, while its gross collection has touched 85.97 crore rupees. What makes this financial milestone extraordinary is that the movie was produced on a modest budget of just 2 crore rupees. Achieving such phenomenal numbers on a micro budget officially cements it as the biggest surprise hit of 2026.
The Creative Team Behind the Project
The spiritual drama was written and directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, who shaped the narrative honoring Neem Karoli Baba. The film features Shobhinv Satya and Vihan Shedge in the primary leading roles, supported by a talented ensemble cast including Chandan Anand, Purnima Tiwari, Anil K. Rastogi, and Gulshan Pandey, who bring emotional depth to the storytelling through their seasoned performances.
Toxic Faces a Steep Decline After Opening Big
In contrast, the pan-India film Toxic, starring Yash, has experienced a sharp reversal of fortune following its historic opening day. Although the movie made a massive splash initially and generated enormous buzz, it failed to maintain a steady grip on audiences in the days that followed. Currently, the film struggles to cross double-digit figures on a daily basis, with its daily earnings dropping well below the 10 crore mark.
Toxic initially stormed into theaters with a massive 101 crore rupee net opening in the domestic market, marking the second-highest opening for any Indian film this year, trailing only the historic 103 crore rupee record set by Dhurandhar 2. However, that explosive start was followed by a steep downward trajectory.
Weekday Figures and Slumping Collections
Looking at the trajectory after launch, the film's earnings slipped to 37.65 crore rupees on Thursday and further dropped to 27.20 crore rupees on Friday. The weekend offered little relief, with Saturday bringing in 25.15 crore rupees and Sunday slipping to just 23 crore rupees. Monday saw a massive plunge as collections stalled at 7.45 crore rupees. Although Tuesday brought a minor bump to 7.85 crore rupees, Wednesday saw earnings slide back down to 5.45 crore rupees, and the downward slide continued into Thursday.
According to tracking figures, Toxic managed only 4.25 crore rupees on its 9th day in theaters, bringing its total 9-day domestic collection to 239.30 crore rupees. While the high-profile action drama continues to struggle to sustain its momentum, the modest spiritual release is steadily writing a remarkable box office success story.
