Hanuman Ansh Tops Sunday Box‑Office, Yet Mirzapur Noses Up in Worldwide Race

When the numbers rolled in for Sunday, September 13, the picture was clear: Hanuman Ansh raked in the biggest net collection in India, pulling in roughly ₹22.5 crore. Its nearest rival, Mirzapur: The Movie, managed about ₹13.25 crore, while the newcomer Haiwaan barely scratched ₹1.85 crore. On the surface that looks like a decisive win for Hanuman Ansh.

But the story changes a little when you step back and look at the bigger canvas – the worldwide gross. According to the latest Sacnilk tracker estimates, Hanuman Ansh sits at ₹268.05 crore worldwide, just ₹2.01 crore ahead of Mirzapur’s ₹266.04 crore. Haiwaan, still in its infancy, has gathered an estimated ₹11.55 crore from overseas markets and domestic tax‑inclusive earnings. So while Hanuman Ansh leads, the margin is far tighter than the Sunday figures suggest.

Show counts tell another part of the tale. On Sunday, Hanuman Ansh was screened in 8,902 shows, a jump of more than 3,000 from the previous day. Mirzapur held 7,225 shows, and Haiwaan’s count fell by about 1,400, sliding to 4,374. The surge in screens for Hanuman Ansh indicates strong exhibitor confidence, whereas Haiwaan’s dip shows theaters reacting to tepid audience interest.

One must also keep in mind that the three films are at very different stages of their theatrical lives. Hanuman Ansh is celebrating its 38th day in cinemas, Mirzapur is still fresh at day 10, and Haiwaan is barely three days old. Comparing lifetime totals at these uneven points would be like weighing a marathon runner against a sprinter after only a few laps.

So what’s the honest takeaway? For that particular Sunday, Hanuman Ansh was the clear domestic champion. Yet Mirzapur is catching up fast – its worldwide haul almost matches Hanuman Ansh’s in a fraction of the time. Haiwaan, meanwhile, has a long way to go before it can meaningfully join the race.

These figures are still tracker estimates, not audited statements, and will likely shift once final reconciliations are done. Still, they give a useful snapshot of a highly competitive week for Bollywood’s big‑budget releases.