Taking to social media alongside a picture with the young producer, Dutt commended her conviction in backing a modest, faith-driven film and marshaling widespread public goodwill, assuring her that he would stand by her across all future creative endeavors.
"Your Story Has Only Just Begun": Sanjay Dutt's Public Note
Dutt, who has witnessed four decades of box-office shifts in the Hindi film industry, expressed awe at how a first-time young producer helped scale a regional devotional project into a nationwide sensation:
“I’ve seen films come and go, and some make history. But what you’ve achieved for @hanumanansh at just 21 is truly remarkable! @anupriyanagar2709.
It takes passion to turn a small film into something so big, and the way you’ve brought people together, with everyone’s blessings, is outstanding! God bless you, bachcha. I’m so proud of you and will always stand by you in all your projects. Your story has only just begun.”
Replying to the senior star’s post, Nagar wrote:
“Sanjay sir, coming from someone who carries such an extraordinary cinematic legacy, your words mean so much to me. Thank you for your blessings and belief in me.”
The UK Part-Time Savings: How Anupriya Came On Board
Hanuman Ansh, written and directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, explores the life, miracles, and compassionate philosophy of Neem Karoli Baba (revered by disciples as an incarnation of Lord Hanuman).
Nagar previously revealed that she stepped into the production at a critical juncture when the project was running out of funds:
Rescuing Post-Production: The film had completed its principal shoot on a shoestring budget but stalled during sound design and final VFX/editing.
Three Generations of Women: The project was financed by three women across three different generations in her family. Nagar contributed roughly one-third of the final budget by putting forward savings earned through part-time jobs while studying in the United Kingdom.
Spiritual Conviction: Driven by personal devotion to Maharaj-ji, she took the financial risk without any formal corporate distribution backing.
Trade Take:
Sanjay Dutt’s high-profile backing brings mainstream industry validation to what was already one of 2026's most extraordinary word-of-mouth success stories. At a time when lavish tentpoles struggle with high budgets and volatile footfalls, Hanuman Ansh demonstrates that authentic spiritual storytelling paired with grassroots community distribution can create history without relying on traditional star power.
