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Beyond Hanuman Ansh: 7 Sleeper Hit Films, One Earned 300 Crores!

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News18•25-09-2026, 14:03
Beyond Hanuman Ansh: 7 Sleeper Hit Films, One Earned 300 Crores!
- •Box office success isn't always about big stars or budgets; some films quietly gain momentum and become massive hits.
- •Munjya, Tumbbad, 12th Fail, Andhadhun, Kantara, Hanu-Man, and Bheja Fry are examples of films that succeeded without major stardom.
- •Tumbbad's 2024 re-release surpassed its initial earnings in just seven days, collecting approximately 32 crore rupees.
- •Hanu-Man, released during Sankranti 2024, collected over 300 crore rupees worldwide in 25 days despite stiff competition.
- •Bheja Fry (2007), a low-budget film, earned around 8.98 crore rupees net in India due to its popular comedy.
Key Questions Answered
Sohum Shah's horror film 'Tumbbad', released in 2018, saw a massive boost during its 2024 re-release, where its collection reached approximately 32 crore rupees and surpassed its entire first release's earnings in just seven days.
By February 2024, the superhero film 'Hanu-Man' collected over 300 crore rupees worldwide in 25 days after overcoming big competition during Sankranti.
The 2023 film '12th Fail', starring Vikrant Massey and Medha Shankar, was inspired by the real-life story of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma.





