2024 · Film
Hanu-Man
Prasanth Varma's Telugu superhero film in which a small-time thief in the village of Anjanadri gains powers from a gem formed from Lord Hanuman's blood.
Reviewed by Movie Mandala, Sun, 18 Oct, 2026
Where to watch
IndiaAs of 18 October 2026, Hanu-Man is streaming in India on JioHotstar with a subscription.
With subscription
The Hindi version is listed as 'Hanuman' on JioHotstar; ZEE5 carries only the Telugu original.
Checked Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 via Airtel Xstream listing
The story
Hanumanthu is a cheerful petty thief in Anjanadri, a remote village bullied by the local strongman Gajapathi. He has long loved Meenakshi, a doctor who stands up to Gajapathi's men. When an attack on her leaves Hanumanthu badly hurt and thrown into the sea, he comes upon a mysterious gem that heals him and gives him extraordinary strength whenever the sun shines. Far away, Michael, a gadget-using vigilante obsessed with becoming a real superhero, starts to hear about these powers.
Spoiler-free: only the set-up.
Who it suits
Families looking for a desi superhero film rooted in Hanuman mythology, with comedy and village action, will find it accessible. It is rated U/A, runs about 158 minutes, and includes fight scenes and some menacing moments from its villain.
mythologicalaction-packedfeel-good
Genres:ActionFantasy and sci-fiMythologyFamily
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Background
Hanu-Man is the first film in the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe, and its end credits announce a sequel, Jai Hanuman, with Rishab Shetty cast as Hanuman. It was made on a modest reported budget of about ₹40 crore.
The film opened on 12 January 2024 for Sankranti in Telugu, with dubbed Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi versions; AA Films released it in North India. On 16 March 2024 the Telugu version arrived on ZEE5 and the Hindi version on JioCinema, alongside a TV premiere on Colors Cineplex.
It grossed an estimated ₹298–350 crore worldwide and was the tenth-highest-grossing Indian film of 2024. At the 71st National Film Awards it won Best Film in AVGC, Best VFX Supervisor and Best Stunt Choreography.
The facts
- Language
- Telugu
- Hindi
- Hindi dub available
- Genre
- Superhero, Mythological fantasy
- Runtime
- 158 min
- Certificate
- U/A
- Director
- Prasanth Varma
- Cast
- Teja Sajja, Amritha Aiyer, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Vinay Rai, Samuthirakani
Questions people ask
- Where can I watch Hanu-Man in India?
- As of 18 October 2026, Hanu-Man is streaming in India on JioHotstar with a subscription.
- Is Hanu-Man available in Hindi?
- Yes. Hanu-Man was made in Telugu, and a Hindi-dubbed version is available on JioHotstar.
- Is Hanu-Man suitable for children?
- Hanu-Man has a CBFC U/A certificate, which means children under 12 should watch with a parent or guardian.
- How long is Hanu-Man?
- Hanu-Man runs for 2 hours 38 minutes (158 minutes).