Filmmaker Trivikram Srinivas was set to present the Telugu version of the spiritual blockbuster ‘Hanuman Ansh’ in the Telugu states under his banner, has reportedly stepped away from the project ahead of its announced September 18 release.The development has also reportedly affected the promotional plans for the Telugu version, with the teaser launch event in Hyderabad being cancelled at the last minute.

‘Hanuman Ansh’ Telugu teaser launch cancelled

According to a report by India Today, the deal between Trivikram Srinivas and the team behind ‘Hanuman Ansh’ has reportedly fallen through. The filmmaker was associated with the Telugu presentation of the film, but is now said to have detached himself from the project. The Telugu teaser launch was scheduled to take place in Hyderabad on September 15. However, the event was cancelled at the last minute, adding to uncertainty surrounding the film’s Telugu release plans.Despite Trivikram reportedly stepping away, ‘Hanuman Ansh’ could still arrive in Telugu theatres on the scheduled September 18 date. The makers are yet to officially clarify the situation or announce a new presenter or distributor for the Telugu version. With the release date approaching and the teaser launch cancelled, further clarity is expected in the coming days.

About ‘Hanuman Ansh’ and its box office journey

Meanwhile, ‘Hanuman Ansh’ has emerged as an unexpected box-office success. Directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, the film opened to a modest Rs 10 lakh but witnessed a significant turnaround following positive word of mouth.The film, reportedly made on a budget of around Rs 2 crore, is currently on Day 40 of its theatrical run. Its India net collection stands at Rs 231.13 crore, while its worldwide gross has crossed Rs 291.40 crore, according to the figures cited in the report. The film’s trajectory has been compared with the success of the 2025 Gujarati film ‘Laalo’, which also witnessed a strong turnaround after its initial theatrical performance.‘Hanuman Ansh’ is inspired by the life and journey of Neem Karoli Baba and follows his transformation from Lakshmi Narayan into the revered spiritual figure. With its Telugu release date still announced for September 18, further updates on the film’s presenter, distribution arrangements and promotional plans are awaited.