Taking to his official Instagram stories, the director shared the film’s official theatrical poster showcasing lead actor Shobhinaw Satyaa as young Neem Karoli Baba. Letting emojis convey his reverence, Dhar paired the visual with an Om symbol (ॐ), folded hands (🙏), and a red heart (❤️), while tagging director Vishal Chaturvedi in acknowledgment of the grassroots achievement.
A Symbolic Nod from a Box-Office Powerhouse
Aditya Dhar’s endorsement carries substantial weight in trade circles. Having helmed the blockbuster action spy thriller Dhurandhar—which set historic 4th-weekend benchmarks earlier this year—Dhar's public backing highlights how Hanuman Ansh is challenging industry records:
Directorial Solidarity: Vishal Chaturvedi, a former physician who made his directorial debut on a ₹2 Crore shoestring budget, has gained widespread respect across creative circuits for pulling off an unprecedented word-of-mouth turnaround.
The Fraternity Wave: Dhar's shoutout follows passionate public reactions from actor Varun Dhawan, who took to social media after watching the film with his mother to call it "divine and honest cinema," as well as Kangana Ranaut and veteran filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar.
Trade Verdict:
Endorsements from high-profile directors like Aditya Dhar reinforce Hanuman Ansh's status as not merely a regional or niche devotional outing, but a major mainstream cinematic occurrence. As the film prepares for its international debut under Hombale Films this Friday, creative solidarity from Bollywood's top filmmakers continues to bolster its cultural momentum.
