‘A movie’s funds doesn’t govern its scope anymore’: Prithviraj Sukumaran on success of ‘Hanuman Ansh’

New Delhi: Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran mentioned the success of religious movie ‘Hanuman Ansh’, which has stunned many with its sturdy field workplace efficiency, is an instance of how content material can decide a film’s attain and show that the size of a movie is now not outlined by its funds.

“The funds of a movie doesn’t govern its scope anymore. It’s simply the content material. If the funds of a movie ruled the scope, we wouldn’t be speaking about ‘Hanuman Ansh’ at the moment,” the actor instructed reporters at a promotional occasion for his upcoming film ‘Daayra’.

‘Hanuman Ansh’, a small-budget film primarily based on the life and teachings of religious chief Baba Neem Karoli, has emerged as one of many shock hits of the 12 months.

The movie had a sluggish begin on the field workplace following its launch final month, however optimistic phrase of mouth helped it acquire momentum and it has since earned over Rs 250 crore on the field workplace.

Prithviraj will likely be subsequent seen in filmmaker Meghna Gulzar’s ‘Daayra’, which additionally stars Kareena Kapoor Khan.