Neem Karoli Baba biopic crosses Rs 122 crore; Toxic maintains box office lead

The Neem Karoli Baba biopic 'Hanuman Ansh' has accumulated Rs 122.13 crore in net collections across India, marking a significant achievement for the spiritual biographical genre. The film has sustained its performance over more than a month of theatrical run, demonstrating steady audience interest in the subject matter.

Despite the biopic's impressive numbers, the action thriller 'Toxic' continues to lead the box office race with substantially higher earnings. The film has amassed Rs 245.75 crore in net collections within just 12 days of release, establishing a commanding advantage of Rs 123.62 crore over 'Hanuman Ansh' in India's net box office collections.

The contrasting performance trajectories highlight the varied audience preferences in the current market, with 'Toxic' capitalizing on strong opening momentum typical of action-oriented films. Meanwhile, 'Hanuman Ansh' has maintained consistent viewership, reflecting the dedicated audience for content centered on spiritual and biographical narratives.

Both films represent distinct segments of India's theatrical market, with their respective performances providing insights into audience consumption patterns across different genres during this release period.