Hanuman(2024)
\"Hanu Man,\" also known as \"HanuMan,\" is an upcoming superhero movie in the Telugu language, helmed by writer-director Prasanth Varma and produced by Niranjan Reddy Kandagatla for Primeshow Entertainment. The film boasts an ensemble cast including Teja Sajja, Amritha Aiyer, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Raj Deepak Shetty, and Vinay Rai. Set in the fictional village of Anjanadri, it serves as the inaugural chapter of the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe, paving the way for its sequel, \"Adhira.\"\r\nScheduled for release on January 12, 2024, coinciding with Sankranti, \"Hanu Man\" marks Varma's fourth directorial venture, following his successful direction of \"Zombie Reddy\" in 2021. The announcement, made on May 29, 2021, aligning with Varma's birthday, introduced the film as the pioneering superhero flick in Telugu cinema.\r\nIn an interview with Deccan Chronicle, Varma disclosed that the movie draws inspiration from the Hindu deity Hanuman. He explained the choice of title, stating that it pays homage to the widespread association of Hanuman with superpowers in Hinduism. In the film, the protagonist is named Hanu-Man as a nod to this revered figure in Hindu mythology.
Hanuman is streaming on ZEE5 and JioHotstar since 9 February 2024.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, JioHotstar, Airtel Xstream Play
- OTT Release Date
- 9 February 2024
- Theatrical Release
- 12 January 2024
- Director
- Prasanth Varma
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Rating
- 8.3/10
Storyline
A mythological action-drama reimagining the Hanuman legend through contemporary lens. The film balances devotion, strength, and humanity while exploring what heroism means beyond physical power. Visual spectacle combines with emotional depth.
“A divine musical journey for the soul.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Hanuman
Cast reunions in this film: Prasanth Varma & Teja Sajja (3 films together), Vinay Rai & Varalaxmi Sarathkumar (2 films together), and Vennela Kishore & Satya (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was entirely produced and presented by RamDoot Records, a label more known for devotional music than film distribution.
- Director Shashwad Babalgaon also composed the film's music, making it a personal artistic project.
- The lead actor, Skand Babalgaon, is the director's son, marking a family collaboration in front of and behind the camera.
- This is not a traditional action or mythological drama but is classified under the music genre, focusing on devotional songs and visuals.
- The film features Anahita Patil, a performer known for classical and devotional dance, aligning with its spiritual theme.
- It was released in early 2024, capitalizing on the renewed popularity of Hanuman following other successful films about the deity.
- The project was described as a 're-imagined' tribute, suggesting it uses contemporary music styles to interpret traditional devotion.
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