Hanu-Man#Future

In 1998 Saurashtra, in Akhanda Bharath a young Michael, obsessed with superheroes, attempts to fly but is stopped by his father. His fascination leads to an accident, and shortly after, his parents die in a fire. In the present, Michael becomes a "superhero" named Mega Man in Mumbai, using his friend Siri's innovations, but yearns for real power to make him a true superhero.

The film introduces a divine gem born from a drop of blood from Hanuman, which fell into the sea off South India after a young Hanuman was struck by Indra. The gem holds the powers of Hanuman. Near the sea lies Anjanadri, a dystopian village under the tyranny of its polygar, Gajapathi. Hanumanthu, a petty thief from Anjanadri, harbours feelings for Meenakshi, the granddaughter of the local school headmaster. Meenakshi opposes Gajapathi's rule and encourages the villagers to revolt.

Gajapathi, feeling threatened, orchestrates a fake bandit attack on Meenakshi to eliminate her. Hanumanthu, gaining the attention of Meenakshi since childhood under disguise, foils the ambush but is severely injured and thrown into the sea, where he accidentally acquires the divine gem. The next day, he is found unconscious on the shore, alarming his elder sister Anjamma and friend Kasi. However, Hanumanthu's wounds heal instantly, and he gains superhuman strength from the gem when exposed to sunlight, though it loses power without it.

Hanumanthu tries to prove to Meenakshi that he is her saviour, leading to comical situations, and while she remains sceptical, Kasi realizes his newfound powers. When Meenakshi confronts Gajapathi over his injustice, Gajapathi challenges her to a wrestling match. Hanumanthu steps in defeats Gajapathi using the gem, and is declared the new Polygar. However, he proposes abolishing the Polygar system and establishing democracy, which impresses Meenakshi.

Michael and Siri arrive in Anjanadri under the guise of CSR, with Michael secretly seeking to acquire Hanumanthu's powers. Michael engineers a situation to provoke Hanumanthu into revealing his powers during a festival, but Hanumanthu cleverly conceals the gem's power. Later, Hanumanthu, realizing his sister Anjamma's sacrifices for him, becomes more responsible and arranges her wedding.

Sensing a threat to Meenakshi, Hanumanthu is suddenly kidnapped by Siri, who demands the source of his powers while Michael monitors them remotely. Hanumanthu uses the gem to escape and saves Meenakshi, revealing himself as her childhood protector. They confess their feelings and unite. Hanumanthu also warns Gajapathi to avoid Meenakshi, urging him to be a benevolent leader in the upcoming elections.

Hanumanthu infiltrates Michael's camp to uncover his true intentions. Michael, revealing his plan to destroy Anjanadri and seize the gem, almost kills Siri by setting fire to their tent and admitting that he had killed his own parents similarly. The elderly sage, disguised as Hanumanthu, defeats the goons and returns the gem to Hanumanthu.

On Anjamma's wedding day, Michael interrupts, accusing Hanumanthu of stealing his ancestral gem. Hanumanthu gives Michael a fake gem, which injures Michael and exposes his lies. When Michael's men attack, Hanumanthu and Anjamma defend themselves, but Anjamma dies in the fight. Grieving, Hanumanthu discards the real gem, believing it failed him.

Michael then releases toxic smoke into the village, freezing the inhabitants. Meenakshi urges Hanumanthu to save them, but he feels powerless. The elderly sage reappears, revealing himself as King Vibhishana from the Ramayana, and motivates Hanumanthu to defeat Michael. Aided by Siri, whom Hanumanthu saved with Gajapathi's help, they fight against Michael's forces. Hanumanthu ultimately destroys the drones, which spread the smoke by retaining the gem through Anji, a monkey. But Michael ties Hanumanthu, steals the gem from him, and tries to escape with it through a helicopter. Then, with a hard struggle, Hanumanthu frees himself and destroys the helicopter, thus killing Michael. The gem gets destroyed in the battle, and the power of Hanuman gets absorbed by Hanumanthu.

In the aftermath, the destruction of the gem triggers the rise of Asuras (demons) and the awakening of Lord Hanuman himself, who emerges from the Himalayas and appears before Hanumanthu, signalling the beginning of a great battle.

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• Teja Sajja as Hanumanthu / Hanu-Man
• Revanth Reddy as Young Hanumanthu
• Amritha Aiyer as Dr. Meenakshi
• Praanya P Rao as Young Meenakshi
• Varalaxmi Sarathkumar as Anjamma
• Samuthirakani as Vibhishana, King of Lanka
• Vinay Rai as Michael / Mega Man
• Vikas as Young Michael
• Vennela Kishore as Dr. Sirivennela "Siri," Michael's friend
• Raj Deepak Shetty as Gajapathi
• Satya as Gunneswara Rao, a shopkeeper
• Getup Srinu as Kaasi
• Rohini Reddy Noni as Meenakshi's friend
• Rakesh Master as Puli Raju, Gajapathi's henchman{{Cite web |date=12 January 2024 |title=HanuMan review: Teja Sajja's superhero film kicks off Prasanth Varma's cinematic universe |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/hanuman-review-teja-sajja-s-film-is-a-delightful-addition-to-the-superhero-genre-101704999534726.html |access-date=15 January 2024 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=15 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240115075526/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/hanuman-review-teja-sajja-s-film-is-a-delightful-addition-to-the-superhero-genre-101704999534726.html |url-status=live}}
• Sunishith as himself (cameo){{Cite web |date=13 January 2024 |title=5 reasons to watch Prasanth Varma and Teja Sajja's superhero film HanuMan |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/5-reasons-to-watch-prasanth-varma-and-teja-sajja-s-superhero-film-hanuman-101705070180782.html |access-date=21 January 2024 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=14 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114150138/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/5-reasons-to-watch-prasanth-varma-and-teja-sajja-s-superhero-film-hanuman-101705070180782.html |url-status=live}}
• Ravi Teja as Koti, a monkey (voice)

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The producer Niranjan Reddy approached director Prasanth Varma to direct a film for his banner after watching Zombie Reddy (2021).{{Cite web |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/hanuman-all-you-need-to-know-about-prasanth-varma-teja-sajjas-superhero-film/0016cecf0a863 |title=HanuMan – All you need to know about Prasanth Varma, Teja Sajja's superhero film |website=OTTPlay|access-date=23 January 2024|archive-date=23 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240123174251/https://www.ottplay.com/news/hanuman-all-you-need-to-know-about-prasanth-varma-teja-sajjas-superhero-film/0016cecf0a863|url-status=live}} After successfully directing Zombie Reddy, Varma announced his fourth film on 29 May 2021, coinciding with his birthday.{{Cite web |date=29 May 2021 |title=On his birthday, filmmaker Prasanth Varma announces Hanuman, first Telugu superhero movie |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/on-his-birthday-filmmaker-prasanth-varma-announces-hanu-man-first-telugu-superhero-movie-9666471.html|access-date=6 October 2021 |website=Firstpost |language=en|archive-date=6 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006054909/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/on-his-birthday-filmmaker-prasanth-varma-announces-hanu-man-first-telugu-superhero-movie-9666471.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite news |title=Prasanth Varma announces superhero film titled HANUMAN – Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/prasanth-varma-announces-superhero-film-titled-hanu-man/articleshow/83057084.cms|access-date=6 October 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en|archive-date=6 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006054907/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/prasanth-varma-announces-superhero-film-titled-hanu-man/articleshow/83057084.cms|url-status=live}} It was announced that the film will be the first superhero film in Telugu cinema.{{Cite web |date=29 May 2021 |title=Hanu-Man: Awe director Prasanth Varma announces Telugu cinema's first superhero film |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/hanuman-awe-director-prasanth-varma-announces-telugu-cinema-s-first-superhero-film-101622273853216.html|access-date=6 October 2021 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en|archive-date=6 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006054907/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/hanuman-awe-director-prasanth-varma-announces-telugu-cinema-s-first-superhero-film-101622273853216.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |title=Prasanth Varma announces new film Hanu-Man; shares first motion poster on his birthday |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/telugu-cinema/article/prasanth-varma-announces-new-film-hanu-man-shares-first-motion-poster-on-his-birthday/763356|access-date=6 October 2021 |website=www.zoomtventertainment.com |date=29 May 2021 |language=en|archive-date=6 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006054908/https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/telugu-cinema/article/prasanth-varma-announces-new-film-hanu-man-shares-first-motion-poster-on-his-birthday/763356|url-status=live}} In an interview with Deccan Chronicle he said, "the film is inspired by the Hindu God Hanuman", adding "As for the title of the film, Prasanth says he chose it because it was a dedication to many who, when they think of any superpower or a superhero in Hinduism, we remember Hanuman. In the film, the name of the protagonist is Hanu-Man", regarding the title of the film.{{Cite web |last=Adivi |first=Sashidhar |date=23 August 2021 |title=HanuMan is the first Telugu superhero film: Prasanth Varma |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/230821/hanuman-is-the-first-telugu-superhero-film-prasanth-varma.html|access-date=6 October 2021 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en|archive-date=6 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006054907/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/230821/hanuman-is-the-first-telugu-superhero-film-prasanth-varma.html|url-status=dead}}

The film was funded by the American NRI film distributor, K. Niranjan Reddy, under Primeshow Entertainment.{{Cite web |url=https://news.abplive.com/videos/entertainment/movies-hanuman-breaks-records-receives-appreciation-from-fans-leaves-merry-christmas-behind-kfh-13-01-2024-1656349 |title=HanuMan breaks records! Receives appreciation from fans; leaves Merry Christmas behind | KFH (13.01.2024) |date=13 January 2024 |website=news.abplive.com|access-date=14 January 2024|archive-date=14 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114123239/https://news.abplive.com/videos/entertainment/movies-hanuman-breaks-records-receives-appreciation-from-fans-leaves-merry-christmas-behind-kfh-13-01-2024-1656349|url-status=live}} It was made on a shoe-string budget of {{INR}}20 crores.{{Cite web |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/hanuman-on-ott-heres-how-much-the-digital-rights-of-the-teja-sajja-starrer-were-sold-for/c10eb25516862 |title=HanuMan on OTT – Here's how much the digital rights of the Teja Sajja-starrer were sold for |website=OTT Play|access-date=14 January 2024|archive-date=14 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114155009/https://www.ottplay.com/news/hanuman-on-ott-heres-how-much-the-digital-rights-of-the-teja-sajja-starrer-were-sold-for/c10eb25516862|url-status=live}} During the teaser launch event held in Hyderabad in November 2022, Varma revealed that the production budget increased six times from the initial valuation.{{Cite web |date=23 November 2022 |title=HanuMan: 'హను-మాన్‌' అంతర్జాతీయ చిత్రం..: ప్రశాంత్ వర్మ |url=https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/movies/hanuman-is-an-international-movie/0210/122220427 |access-date=24 November 2022 |website=Eenadu |language=te |archive-date=24 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221124155325/https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/movies/hanuman-is-an-international-movie/0210/122220427 |url-status=live}} Hanu-Man is the first installment of the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe (PVCU).{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/hanuman-set-for-spectacular-international-release-on-january-12th-2024-sankranthi-in-over-11-languages-clashes-at-box-office-with-prabhass-projectk/articleshow/101411941.cms |title='HANUMAN' set for a spectacular International release on January 12th, 2024, in Over 11 Languages; Clashes at Box-Office with Prabhas's 'ProjectK'! |newspaper=The Times of India |date=4 July 2023|access-date=14 January 2024|archive-date=11 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230711221608/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/hanuman-set-for-spectacular-international-release-on-january-12th-2024-sankranthi-in-over-11-languages-clashes-at-box-office-with-prabhass-projectk/articleshow/101411941.cms|url-status=live}}

The story of Hanu-Man came from Varma and was then developed by his team at Scriptsville, a writing team he co-founded with his sister, Sneha Sameera. In an interview, Varma said that his education in a gurukul helped him with the film's research.{{Cite web |date=11 January 2024 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Prasanth Varma opens up about conceiving HanuMan and cinematic universe; says felt like someone was directing |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/exclusive-prasanth-varma-opens-up-about-conceiving-hanuman-and-cinematic-universe-says-felt-like-someone-was-directing-1270884 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114123941/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/exclusive-prasanth-varma-opens-up-about-conceiving-hanuman-and-cinematic-universe-says-felt-like-someone-was-directing-1270884 |archive-date=14 January 2024 |access-date=14 January 2024 |website=Pinkvilla}} Varma also sought S. S. Rajamouli's advice while making the film.{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/director-prasanth-varma-i-sought-rajamoulis-advice-for-hanu-man/article66772806.ece |title=Director Prasanth Varma: I sought Rajamouli's advice for 'Hanu-Man' |first=Sangeetha Devi |last=Dundoo |newspaper=The Hindu |date=11 May 2023 |via=www.thehindu.com|access-date=14 January 2024|archive-date=14 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114101731/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/director-prasanth-varma-i-sought-rajamoulis-advice-for-hanu-man/article66772806.ece|url-status=live}}

Anudeep Dev, GowraHari, and Krishna Saurabh were hired to compose the music for the film.{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/the-first-single-from-the-hanu-man-superhero-film-launched/articleshow/105211842.cms |title=The first single from the 'Hanu Man' superhero film launched! |newspaper=The Times of India |date=14 November 2023|access-date=14 January 2024|archive-date=18 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118002414/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/the-first-single-from-the-hanu-man-superhero-film-launched/articleshow/105211842.cms|url-status=live}} GowraHari composed the background score for the film.{{Cite web |url=https://idlebrain.com/movie/archive/hanuman.html |title=Hanu-Man, Hanuman review – Nandamuri Kalyan Ram, Samyuktha, Malavika Nair |website=idlebrain.com|access-date=14 January 2024|archive-date=12 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240112055657/https://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/hanuman.html|url-status=live}} Sai Babu Tallari was hired for the editing, reuniting with Varma after Zombie Reddy.{{Cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/prasanth-varma-superhero-film-hanu-man-gets-release-date-languages-8698431/ |title=Prasanth Varma's superhero film Hanu Man gets release date; to hit the theatres in 11 languages |date=3 July 2023|access-date=14 January 2024|archive-date=5 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805095748/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/prasanth-varma-superhero-film-hanu-man-gets-release-date-languages-8698431/|url-status=live}} The other technicians includes cinematographer Dasaradhi Sivendra,{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/hanuman-trailer-prasanth-varmas-superhero-film-promises-a-visual-extravaganza/article67653386.ece |title='HanuMan' trailer: Prasanth Varma's superhero film starring Teja Sajja promises a visual extravaganza |first=The Hindu |last=Bureau |newspaper=The Hindu |date=19 December 2023 |via=www.thehindu.com|access-date=14 January 2024|archive-date=14 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114125002/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/hanuman-trailer-prasanth-varmas-superhero-film-promises-a-visual-extravaganza/article67653386.ece|url-status=live}} production designer Nagendra Tangala,{{Cite web |url=https://thedailyguardian.com/superhero-hanuman-song-from-hanu-man-released/ |title=Superhero Hanuman song from HANU-MAN released |first=Latha |last=Srinivasan |date=15 November 2023 |website=The Daily Guardian|access-date=14 January 2024|archive-date=14 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114180710/https://thedailyguardian.com/superhero-hanuman-song-from-hanu-man-released/|url-status=live}} action choreographers Nandu and Prudhvi,{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Primeshowtweets/status/1751141343760691582|title=Primeshow Entertainment (@Primeshowtweets) on X}}{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Primeshowtweets/status/1751142606984429803|title=Primeshow Entertainment (@Primeshowtweets) on X}} costume designer Lanka Santhoshi.{{Cite web |url=https://www.idlebrain.com/news/today/hanuman-raviteja.html |title=Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja Lends Voice To The Character Koti In Prasanth Varma's Original Superhero Film HANU-MAN - idlebrain.com |website=www.idlebrain.com|access-date=14 January 2024|archive-date=9 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240109035710/https://idlebrain.com/news/today/hanuman-raviteja.html|url-status=live}}

Prior to starting the first shooting schedule, the team had constructed a studio in a leased land at Vattinagulapally located in Telangana, for filming green screen shots. Prior to the start of film production, Teja Sajja had attended a special workshop, in order to train physically and intensively for his role in the film.{{cn|date=December 2024}}

Teja Sajja played the titular character Hanumanthu, a superhero, and sported long hair and bearded look.{{Cite web |last=Arikatla |first=Venkat |date=29 June 2021 |title=Teja Sajja's Makeover For Hanu-Man |url=https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/news/teja-sajjas-makeover-for-hanu-man-114101 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114130641/https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/news/teja-sajjas-makeover-for-hanu-man-114101 |archive-date=14 January 2024 |access-date= |website=GreatAndhra}} His look was finalised after trying out 25 different looks.{{cn|date=December 2024}} This marked Tejja's third collaboration with Varma after their Zombie Reddy and Adbhutham (2021).{{Cite web |url=https://www.amarujala.com/photo-gallery/entertainment/bollywood/hanuman-adhira-awe-zombie-reddy-director-prasanth-varma-exclusive-interview-with-pankaj-shukla-2023-06-03 |title=Prasanth Varma Exclusive: सरस्वती शिशु मंदिर की पढ़ाई ने हमें सिखाया सदाचार, अब बारी इसे दुनिया तक पहुंचाने की |website=Amar Ujala|access-date=14 January 2024|archive-date=14 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114130801/https://www.amarujala.com/photo-gallery/entertainment/bollywood/hanuman-adhira-awe-zombie-reddy-director-prasanth-varma-exclusive-interview-with-pankaj-shukla-2023-06-03|url-status=live}} About casting Teja Sajja as lead actor, Varma said "when I was casting for this film, I wanted to cast an actor who could give his 100 per cent and be fully committed to this film. He had to maintain a particular look and also suit the part. So, I think Teja fits the bill. He is the most lovable underdog and an amazing actor who can give me enough time to make this film".{{Cite web |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/hanuman-is-just-tip-of-the-iceberg-prasanth-varma-on-launching-telugu-superhero-franchise-2861022 |title='HanuMan' is just tip of the iceberg: Prasanth Varma on launching Telugu superhero franchise |website=Deccan Herald|access-date=24 January 2024|archive-date=24 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240124160346/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/hanuman-is-just-tip-of-the-iceberg-prasanth-varma-on-launching-telugu-superhero-franchise-2861022|url-status=live}} He had to learn scuba diving for the film.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/hanuman-actor-teja-sajja-refused-70-75-projects-only-worked-on-this-for-2-5-years-did-all-stunts-myself-101706967387513.html|title=HanuMan's Teja Sajja: 'Refused 70-75 projects, only worked on this for 2.5 years, did all stunts myself'|date=3 February 2024|website=Hindustan Times}} Amritha Aiyer was cast as the film's lead actress, and her character name Meenakshi was revealed in December 2021.{{Cite web |url=https://telanganatoday.com/amritha-aiyer-plays-meenakshi-in-teja-sajja-starrer-hanu-man |title=Amritha Aiyer plays Meenakshi in Teja Sajja-starrer 'HANU-MAN' |first=Telangana |last=Today |date=13 December 2021 |website=Telangana Today|access-date=14 January 2024|archive-date=9 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220209170742/https://telanganatoday.com/amritha-aiyer-plays-meenakshi-in-teja-sajja-starrer-hanu-man|url-status=live}} Varma said he selected Amritha Aiyer after watching "Neeli Neeli Aakasam" song.{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/hanu-man-joins-the-top-5-highest-grossing-movies-in-north-america/articleshow/107208837.cms|title='Hanu-Man' joins the top 5 highest grossing movies in North America|newspaper=The Times of India |date=28 January 2024}} Varalaxmi Sarathkumar was roped in a pivotal role, and her inclusion was confirmed on 4 March 2022, on the eve of her birthday.{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/varalaxmi-sarathkumar-looks-breathtaking-in-hanu-man-first-look-poster/articleshow/89985833.cms |title=Varalaxmi Sarathkumar looks breathtaking in 'Hanu Man' first-look poster |newspaper=The Times of India |date=4 March 2022|access-date=14 January 2024|archive-date=14 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114131014/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/varalaxmi-sarathkumar-looks-breathtaking-in-hanu-man-first-look-poster/articleshow/89985833.cms|url-status=live}} Tamil actor Vinay Rai was announced as the film's antagonist in June 2022.{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/vinay-rai-introduced-as-michael-from-teja-sajja-starrer-hanu-man-by-rana-daggubati/articleshow/92073519.cms |title=Vinay Rai introduced as Michael from Teja Sajja starrer Hanu Man by Rana Daggubati |newspaper=The Times of India |date=8 June 2022|access-date=8 June 2022|archive-date=8 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608095438/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/vinay-rai-introduced-as-michael-from-teja-sajja-starrer-hanu-man-by-rana-daggubati/articleshow/92073519.cms|url-status=live}} Varma revealed that Rai's suit was difficult to wear and lost two kilograms while shooting.{{cn|date=December 2024}}

The film also features Vennela Kishore, Satya, Getup Srinu, Raj Deepak Shetty, Koushik Mahata and Bhanu Prakash in pivotal roles.{{Cite web |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/english/entertainment/movie/hanuman-x-review-audience-foresee-solid-blockbuster-in-teja-sajjas-sankranthi-release/na20240112130607296296167 |title=HanuMan X review: Audience foresee 'solid blockbuster' in Teja Sajja's Sankranthi release |website=ETV Bharat News |date=12 January 2024 |access-date=14 January 2024|archive-date=14 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114131207/https://www.etvbharat.com/english/entertainment/movie/hanuman-x-review-audience-foresee-solid-blockbuster-in-teja-sajjas-sankranthi-release/na20240112130607296296167|url-status=live}} Rishab Shetty was approached to play the role of Vibhishana, but declined the role, citing commitments to Kantara, thus went to Samuthirakani.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/did-you-know-rishabh-shetty-was-the-first-choice-to-play-this-role-in-hanuman-1273460 |title=Kantara's Rishab Shetty rejected Prasanth Varma's HanuMan? |date=23 January 2024 |website=PINKVILLA|access-date=23 January 2024|archive-date=23 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240123175737/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/did-you-know-rishabh-shetty-was-the-first-choice-to-play-this-role-in-hanuman-1273460|url-status=live}} Ravi Teja gave his voice to the monkey character Koti.{{Cite web |url=https://telugu.samayam.com/telugu-movies/cinema-news/mass-maharaja-ravi-teja-lends-voice-to-the-character-koti-in-prasanth-varma-film-hanuman/articleshow/106328162.cms |title=HanuMan: 'హనుమాన్'లో రవితేజ.. అదిరిపోయే అప్‌డేట్ ఇచ్చిన టీమ్! |website=Samayam Telugu|access-date=14 January 2024|archive-date=14 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114131337/https://telugu.samayam.com/telugu-movies/cinema-news/mass-maharaja-ravi-teja-lends-voice-to-the-character-koti-in-prasanth-varma-film-hanuman/articleshow/106328162.cms|url-status=live}} The name of the fictional village was announced as Anjanadri.{{Cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/hanuman-x-reviews-fans-call-prasanth-varma-and-teja-sajja-s-film-a-blockbuster-101705065244132.html |title=HanuMan X reviews: Fans call Prasanth Varma and Teja Sajja's film a 'blockbuster' |date=12 January 2024 |website=Hindustan Times|access-date=14 January 2024|archive-date=14 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114131948/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/hanuman-x-reviews-fans-call-prasanth-varma-and-teja-sajja-s-film-a-blockbuster-101705065244132.html|url-status=live}}

Nagendra Tangala served as the production designer for Hanu-Man.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/teja-sajjas-hanuman-scores-big-with-its-pre-release-business-will-have-a-wide-release-in-hindi/7bb9e1fd05897|title=Teja Sajja's HanuMan scores big with its pre-release business, will have a wide release in Hindi|website=OTTPlay}} The team leased an agricultural land in Vattinagulapally near Hyderabad and designed the sets of Anjanadri there, which took about 150 to 200 days.{{Cite web|url=https://www.etvbharat.com/te/!entertainment/hanuman-movie-art-director-nagendra-tangala-shares-about-rudhiramani-and-hanuman-movie-facts-ten24020400411|title=హనుమాన్ : ఒక్క రుధిరమణి కోసం వంద మణులు - అంజనాద్రి ఆర్ట్ వర్క్ విశేషాలివీ!|first=E. T. V.|last=Bharat|date=4 February 2024|website=ETV Bharat News}} "When director Prashanth told this story, we definitely wanted to create a new world for Anjanadri. We thought that it should be designed naturally to be close to fantasy and reality. Surrounded by green environment, high hills, and the river on the other side, we were fixed to build it like a beautiful village among Panchabhutas", Nagendra on constructing Anjanadri village. The bank fight sequence was also set there. "Challenge for me was to design the Rudramani which is formed from Hanuman's blood drop. We made more than a hundred manis in various shapes to make it natural and believable to everyone. In the end, Hanuman's blood drop was placed as Rama's name and surrounded by a powerful protective shield. It worked out well. In fact, when this mani was made, the film was 50 percent shot," Nagendra on creating Rudramani.{{Cite web |date=4 February 2024 |title=HanuMan: Hanuman: ఒక్క రుధిరమణి కోసం వంద తయారు చేశా |url=https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/movies/general/0201/124022993 |access-date=4 February 2024 |website=Eenadu |language=te}}

The team had constructed a set of double-bedroom flats built by the government near Kollur, for filming the bank robbery scene. The team rebuilt the entire Maharshi set on the floor in one day at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad for filming the film's climax scenes. Nagendra revealed that the team designed the big Hanuman statue in Anjanadri through graphics, inspired by the seven hills of Tirumala.

File:MAREDUMILLI - forest area.jpg, where parts of the film were shot.{{Cite web |url=https://www.lokmat.com/filmy/south-movies/hanuman-movie-shooting-location-paderu-and-maredumilli-in-andhra-pradesh-a-a734/ |title='हनुमान'चं शुटिंग कुठे झालं माहितीये का? महाराष्ट्राच्या अगदी जवळ आहे हे ठिकाण; तुम्हीही देऊ शकता भेट |date=19 January 2024 |website=Lokmat|access-date=23 January 2024|archive-date=23 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240123130347/https://www.lokmat.com/filmy/south-movies/hanuman-movie-shooting-location-paderu-and-maredumilli-in-andhra-pradesh-a-a734/|url-status=live}}]]

The film was officially launched on 25 June 2021 in Hyderabad, with a pooja ceremony and muhurtam shot done.{{Cite web |last=Hymavathi |first=Ravali |date=25 June 2021 |title=Prashant Varma's 'Hanu-Man' Movie Gets Launched Today With A Formal Pooja Ceremony |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/prashant-varmas-hanu-man-movie-gets-launched-today-with-a-formal-pooja-ceremony-692551|access-date=6 October 2021 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en|archive-date=6 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006054908/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/prashant-varmas-hanu-man-movie-gets-launched-today-with-a-formal-pooja-ceremony-692551|url-status=live}} Principal photography of the film was also done on the same day.{{Cite web |date=25 June 2021 |title=Prasanth Varma-Teja Sajja's Hanu-Man Film Launched |url=https://english.sakshi.com/news/tollywood/prasanth-varma-teja-sajja-s-hanu-man-film-launched-137687|access-date=6 October 2021 |website=Sakshi Post |language=en|archive-date=6 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006054909/https://english.sakshi.com/news/tollywood/prasanth-varma-teja-sajja-s-hanu-man-film-launched-137687|url-status=live}} As of August 2021, 40% of filming was completed. Filming of a few action sequences and songs took place at Maredumilli and Paderu in Andhra Pradesh in September 2021.{{Cite web |date=1 October 2021 |title=Teja Sajja shares pics from the sets of superhero flick 'Hanu-Man' |url=https://telanganatoday.com/teja-sajjas-shares-pics-from-the-sets-of-superhero-flick-hanu-man|access-date=6 October 2021 |website=Telangana Today |language=en-US|archive-date=6 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006054918/https://telanganatoday.com/teja-sajjas-shares-pics-from-the-sets-of-superhero-flick-hanu-man|url-status=live}} Around 60% of filming was completed by December 2021.{{cn|date=December 2024}}

The team constructed a temporary studio called Hanuman Studio at Vattinagulapally, where most of the green screen shots portions were filmed. For wide angle visuals, the team moved to Paderu and Maredumilli in Andhra Pradesh. The underwater sequence was filmed in December 2022 in Mumbai.{{Cite web |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2022/dec/20/teja-sajja-shoots-for-an-underwater-sequence-in-hanuman-37923.html |title=Teja Sajja shoots for an underwater sequence in HanuMan |website=Cinema Express|date=20 December 2022 |access-date=16 January 2024|archive-date=16 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240116044655/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2022/dec/20/teja-sajja-shoots-for-an-underwater-sequence-in-hanuman-37923.html|url-status=live}} Teja Sajja got trained under a special trainer for fifteen days in Hyderabad for this sequence.{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/-hanu-man-prasanth-varma-teja-sajja-shoot-an-underwater-sequence-for-their-pan-world-film-news-246589|title='Hanu Man': Prasanth Varma, Teja Sajja Shoot An Underwater Sequence For Their 'Pan-World' Film|website=Outlook India|date=20 December 2022 }}

The climax sequences were shot over 40 days,{{Cite web|url=https://www.ottplay.com/interview/hanuman-star-teja-sajja-on-striking-a-chord-with-his-superhero-turn/38f3bd25880|title=HanuMan Star Teja Sajja On Striking A Chord With His Superhero Turn|website=OTTPlay}} and team built the set at Ramoji Film City. The aerial climax scene was filmed for five days.{{Cite web |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/telugu/telangana/entertainment/movie/teja-sajja-hanuman-stunts-young-hero-shares-about-hanuman-movie-shooting-and-stunts-in-recent-interview/na20240114154308034034406 |title='ఆ సీన్ కోసం 5 రోజులు గాల్లోనే- రిలీజ్ తర్వాత చిరు సర్ రిప్లై ఏంటంటే' |website=ETV Bharat News |date=14 January 2024 |access-date=16 January 2024|archive-date=16 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240116050548/https://www.etvbharat.com/telugu/telangana/entertainment/movie/teja-sajja-hanuman-stunts-young-hero-shares-about-hanuman-movie-shooting-and-stunts-in-recent-interview/na20240114154308034034406|url-status=live}} Principal photography wrapped by 17 April 2023, with filming having lasted 130 working days.{{Cite web |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2023/apr/17/its-a-wrap-forhanu-man-42422.html |title=It's a wrap for Hanu-Man |website=Cinema Express|date=17 April 2023 |access-date=13 January 2024|archive-date=13 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113045726/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2023/apr/17/its-a-wrap-forhanu-man-42422.html|url-status=live}}

The dubbing process began during April 2022, with Teja Sajja dubbing his portions.{{Cite web |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/teja-sajja-begins-dubbing-for-his-superhero-film-hanu-man/0925d9cdfb497 |title=Teja Sajja begins dubbing for his superhero film Hanu-Man |website=OTTPlay|access-date=13 January 2024|archive-date=13 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113095056/https://www.ottplay.com/news/teja-sajja-begins-dubbing-for-his-superhero-film-hanu-man/0925d9cdfb497|url-status=live}} HaloHues Studios, Hyderabad was the film's principal visual effects studio.{{Cite web |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/telugu/telangana/entertainment/movie/hanuman-movie-hyderabad-vfx-company-which-did-graphic-work-hanuman-movie/na20221203193718878878343 |title='హనుమాన్‌' అదిరిపోయే VFX హాలీవుడ్ వాళ్లది కాదు. . చేసింది మనోళ్లే.. |website=ETV Bharat News |date=3 December 2022 |access-date=13 January 2024|archive-date=13 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113095211/https://www.etvbharat.com/telugu/telangana/entertainment/movie/hanuman-movie-hyderabad-vfx-company-which-did-graphic-work-hanuman-movie/na20221203193718878878343|url-status=live}} Extensive work on the visual effects took place for more than a year during the post-production process. VFX of the film was done by Udaikrishna Pandamaneti.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusive-udaikrishna-the-vfx-brains-behind-hanuman-opens-up-about-his-journey-1273185|title=EXCLUSIVE: Udaikrishna, the VFX brains behind HanuMan opens up about his journey|date=22 January 2024|website=PINKVILLA}} The picturization of "Anjandri Theme Song" was storyboarded in 2D, but inspired by the visual effects of Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, team decided to give it a 3D feel and roped in Eitri Studio. Animation studios Dhruv, ECS, Visikefi as well as freelance technicians across the country worked for the film. Anjanadri establishment shot, a technically challenging scene lasting over two minutes. To achieve this, extensive research and the utilisation of Hollywood software, coupled with an intelligent pipeline, were employed.{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2024/Feb/06/hanuman-catapulted-me-into-the-spotlight|title='HanuMan catapulted me into the spotlight'|first=Vennapusala|last=Ramya|date=6 February 2024|website=The New Indian Express}}

Paderu Girula has been linked to the graphics in this film. Udaykrishna said that along with his friend, photographer from Chodavaram, he traveled around Paderu for a week. More than three thousand photos and videos were taken and they were used in the film to suit the graphics.{{Cite web|url=https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/districts/Visakhapatnam/11/124027952|title=Hanuman: హను-మాన్‌ @ పాడేరు|website=Eenadu|language=te}} Varma had the plan to sign Kannada actor Yash to play Hanuman and include a live-action portrayal. But Udaikrishna convinced him to design a 3D model, assuring Varma that it would not appear cartoonish.{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/prasanth-wanted-yash-to-play-hanuman/20240131.htm|title='Prasanth wanted Yash to play Hanuman'|first=ROSHMILA|last=BHATTACHARYA|website=Rediff}} It took nearly seven months for the visual effects shots of Hanuman. Udaikrishna said that "photorealistic Hanuman in the all-important climax song is the film's USP". The final edit had around 1600 visual effects shots, which constituted approximately 30% of the film.{{Cite news |last=Dundoo |first=Sangeetha Devi |date=2 January 2024 |title=Director Prasanth Varma on 'HanuMan': In this cinematic universe, we also plan to have a female superhero film |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/director-prasanth-varma-on-hanuman-this-cinematic-universe-will-also-have-a-female-superhero-film/article67694986.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113101710/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/director-prasanth-varma-on-hanuman-this-cinematic-universe-will-also-have-a-female-superhero-film/article67694986.ece |archive-date=13 January 2024 |access-date=13 January 2024 |newspaper=The Hindu |via=}} In an interview, Prasanth Varma discussed the utilisation of pre-visualization, matte painting, 3D, and AI art in the film. ChatGPT and Midjourney were used to design film posters.{{Cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/5-reasons-to-watch-prasanth-varma-and-teja-sajja-s-superhero-film-hanuman-101705070180782.html |title=5 reasons to watch Prasanth Varma and Teja Sajja's superhero film HanuMan |date=13 January 2024 |website=Hindustan Times|access-date=14 January 2024|archive-date=14 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114150138/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/5-reasons-to-watch-prasanth-varma-and-teja-sajja-s-superhero-film-hanuman-101705070180782.html|url-status=live}}

{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/how-much-of-a-role-did-ai-and-chat-gpt-play-in-promoting-hanu-man-prasanth-varma-explains/articleshow/107111195.cms |title=How much of a role did AI and Chat GPT play in promoting 'Hanu Man'? Prasanth Varma explains |date=24 January 2024 |website=The Times of India|access-date=25 January 2024|archive-date=25 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125140828/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/how-much-of-a-role-did-ai-and-chat-gpt-play-in-promoting-hanu-man-prasanth-varma-explains/articleshow/107111195.cms|url-status=live}}

The special effects was provided by Raghunath.{{Cite tweet |author=Primeshow Entertainment |user=Primeshowtweets |number=1745710117579071988 |title=#HanuManRAMpage Everywhere with the Craze that is Boundless & Matchless}} The color grading for the film bagan on 5 October, which was done by Shiva Kumar BVR.{{Cite tweet |author=Prasanth Varma |user=PrasanthVarma |number=1709770993730797610 |title=Started Color Grading for #HanuMan !}} The finishing work for the film was performed at ANR Sound & Vision at Annapurna Studios, by colourist Ashwath.{{Cite tweet |author=Primeshow Entertainment |user=Primeshowtweets |number=1745437257686008044 |title=The Wait is Almost Over & the #HanuMania Begins In a Few Hours}} The sound mixing was begun on 23 November 2023.{{Cite web |url=https://www.ntnews.com/cinema/hanuman-trailer-launch-event-details-are-out-now-1392996 |title=HanuMan {{!}} తేజ సజ్జా హనుమాన్‌ ట్రైలర్ లాంఛ్ ఈవెంట్‌ ఎక్కడంటే.. వివరాలివే..!|date=23 November 2023|website=Namaste Telangana|access-date=13 January 2024|archive-date=13 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113161833/https://www.ntnews.com/cinema/hanuman-trailer-launch-event-details-are-out-now-1392996|url-status=live}} The Dolby Atmos mixing of the film was done by Eskala Radha Krishna.{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWR-g-3-8u4 |title=Sound Mixer Eskala Radha Krishna Speech @ HANUMAN Gratitude Meet | Teja Sajja | Prasanth Varma |website=YouTube |date=26 January 2024 | access-date=29 January 2024 | archive-date=28 January 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240128174655/https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=LWR-g-3-8u4 | url-status=live}}

The final copy of the film was ready by December 2023, and was submitted to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) that month. On 29 December 2023, the film received a U/A certificate from the Censor Board, with a finalised runtime of 158 minutes.{{Cite web |url=https://telanganatoday.com/teja-sajjas-upcoming-film-hanuman-gets-u-a-certificate |title=Teja Sajja's upcoming film 'HanuMan' gets U/A certificate |first=Telangana |last=Today |date=29 December 2023 |website=Telangana Today|access-date=1 January 2024|archive-date=29 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231229132920/https://telanganatoday.com/teja-sajjas-upcoming-film-hanuman-gets-u-a-certificate|url-status=live}}

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Hanu-Man is blend of sci-fi, fantasy and mythology.{{Cite web |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=1157536 |title=Prasanth Varma's 'HanuMan' a well-told saga that gives Indian mythology its due |website=www.daijiworld.com|access-date=23 January 2024|archive-date=23 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240123172926/https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=1157536|url-status=live}} The film, featuring Teja Sajja as the titular character, revolves around Hanumanthu, a small-time thief, and his journey to save his village and the world after discovering a totem that enhances his abilities.{{Cite news |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/director-prasanth-varmas-hanuman-a-culturally-rooted-indian-superhero-film-hits-cinemas-today/articleshow/106749597.cms |title='HanuMan': A culturally rooted Indian superhero film gets big cheers from viewers |newspaper=The Economic Times |date=16 January 2024|access-date=23 January 2024|archive-date=23 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240123131404/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/director-prasanth-varmas-hanuman-a-culturally-rooted-indian-superhero-film-hits-cinemas-today/articleshow/106749597.cms|url-status=live}} Varma said he was taught history as a subject in school, and was very passionate about those stories, and those characters inspired him to make the film. As he felt he is not mature enough or big enough director to make films on history, he started from doing a superhero film, where a normal boy gets powers of Hanuman, from there on down, maybe mature to direct those big stories.{{Cite web |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/index.php/news/newsDisplay?newsID=1156842 |title='HanuMan' director Prasanth reveals blend of superhero magic, 'Bhartiya Itihas' in his cinematic vis |website=www.daijiworld.com|access-date=23 January 2024|archive-date=23 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240123171236/https://www.daijiworld.com/index.php/news/newsDisplay?newsID=1156842|url-status=live}} In an interview, he said "I always wanted to do a superhero film. In fact, I wanted to become a superhero! Since I couldn't do that I thought, let me make a film. I didn't want it to be a Marvel or DC-like superhero film but something indigenous and culturally rooted. The first thought that came to mind was Hanuman ji and I wrote the story. Then I got multiple ideas for various superheroes based on our itihaas and it took off from there."{{Cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/hanuman-is-culturally-rooted-not-religious-director-prasanth-varma-101704857706264.html |title=HanuMan is culturally rooted, not religious: Director Prasanth Varma |date=10 January 2024 |website=Hindustan Times|access-date=23 January 2024|archive-date=23 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240123131331/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/hanuman-is-culturally-rooted-not-religious-director-prasanth-varma-101704857706264.html|url-status=live}}

The film borrows elements from Indian mythology, mostly from the Ramayana and the depictions of Hanuman and his exploits in the various oral and written traditions of Hinduism. DNA India wrote "despite the vociferous proclamations of Jai Shri Ram and songs borrowing lyrics from popular bhajans, HanuMan is not a religious film. It is a superhero film that uses mythology and religious elements, blending them with science and spirituality quite neatly."{{Cite web |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-hanuman-movie-review-fun-visually-stunning-lesson-to-adipurush-makers-prasanth-varma-teja-sajja-vfx-pvcu-3074286 |title=HanuMan movie review: Fun, visually stunning lesson in how to use mythology in modern cinema, Adipurush can take notes |website=DNA India|access-date=12 January 2024|archive-date=12 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240112165345/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-hanuman-movie-review-fun-visually-stunning-lesson-to-adipurush-makers-prasanth-varma-teja-sajja-vfx-pvcu-3074286|url-status=live}} Varma said he didn't view this film as a mythological tale and it would have presented him many new challenges. The film is set in a modern-day world blended with a key incident from Hanuman's life. Varma says, "the film's idea was born out of a small story related to Hanuman and it will leave audience thoroughly satisfied with the visualisation of the character, like how we have imagined him since childhood. We worked on the character sketches alone for a year".{{Cite web |url=https://www.ottplay.com/interview/prasanth-varma-i-intentionally-didnt-view-hanuman-as-a-mythological-film/cf9bad3d57345 |title=Prasanth Varma: I intentionally didn't view HanuMan as a mythological film |website=OTTPlay|access-date=23 January 2024|archive-date=23 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240123172824/https://www.ottplay.com/interview/prasanth-varma-i-intentionally-didnt-view-hanuman-as-a-mythological-film/cf9bad3d57345|url-status=live}} "I have always been fascinated by the stories from our mythology and culture. When I was researching 'HanuMan', I found more characters in our mythology that we have not really explored. The audiences are also not aware of them. So I thought, it'd be interesting if I could create new characters and narrate their greatness at the same time", Varma told PTI following the film's release.{{Cite web |url=https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/entertainment/2024/01/23/ent8-interview-hanuman-director.html |title='HanuMan' is just tip of the iceberg Prasanth Varma on launching Telugu superhero franchise |website=The Week|access-date=25 January 2024|archive-date=25 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125140207/https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/entertainment/2024/01/23/ent8-interview-hanuman-director.html|url-status=live}} Varma revealed that he narrated the story to lyricist Siva Shakthi Datta for his guidance.{{Cite web |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/interviews/2023/may/31/prashanth-varma-one-cannot-put-a-market-value-on-hanu-man-44071.html |title=Prashanth Varma: One cannot put a market value on Hanu Man |website=Cinema Express|date=31 May 2023 |access-date=23 January 2024|archive-date=13 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113175620/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/interviews/2023/may/31/prashanth-varma-one-cannot-put-a-market-value-on-hanu-man-44071.html|url-status=live}}

India Today{{'s}} Sana Farzeen notes, "Hanumanth attains superpowers, giving him the way to win his ladylove's heart. However, the catch is, just like Koi... Mil Gaya{{'s}} Jaadu, the power or Hanuman's 'mani' can help him only when the sun is up." She also notes "fictional world of Anjanadri, a land that looks like a beta version of Mahishmati (Baahubali). A huge statue of Hanuman adorns the location as a prelude to all that is set to follow."{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/hanuman-review-prashanth-varma-teja-sajja-amritha-aiyer-vinay-rai-2487677-2024-01-12 |title='HanuMan' review: Impressive VFX compliments this unique superhero drama |website=India Today|date=12 January 2024 |access-date=12 January 2024|archive-date=12 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240112165135/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/hanuman-review-prashanth-varma-teja-sajja-amritha-aiyer-vinay-rai-2487677-2024-01-12|url-status=live}} About choosing the fictional village Anjanadri, Varma said "If Gotham is based on New York City, Anjanadri, which is also the name of Hanumanthudu's birthplace, is an island in Andhra Pradesh, somewhat like Yanam." He also found inspiration from Krrish (2006) and Minnal Murali (2021).{{Cite web |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/prasanth-varma-on-his-upcoming-film-hanuman-will-be-along-the-lines-of-krrish--news-340390 |title=Prasanth Varma On His Upcoming Film: 'HanuMan' Will Be Along The Lines Of 'Krrish'|date=2 January 2024 |access-date=23 January 2024|archive-date=23 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240123131334/https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/prasanth-varma-on-his-upcoming-film-hanuman-will-be-along-the-lines-of-krrish--news-340390|url-status=live}}

The film has ample references to pop culture elements, Spider-Man, Superman and Batman. The film pays tribute to Telugu superstars such as Prabhas, Mahesh Babu, Pawan Kalyan, Allu Arjun, and Nandamuri Balakrishna.{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/explained-why-teja-sajjas-hanuman-is-a-sleeperhit-2489348-2024-01-16 |title=Explained: How Telugu film 'HanuMan' became sleeper hit |website=India Today|date=16 January 2024 |access-date=23 January 2024|archive-date=23 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240123171533/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/explained-why-teja-sajjas-hanuman-is-a-sleeperhit-2489348-2024-01-16|url-status=live}} The film also has scenes referring Baahubali (2015), Athadu (2005), Arya (2004) and Pushpa: The Rise (2021).{{Cite web |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/telugu-review/hanuman-review-a-masala-fied-superhero-origin-story-where-ambition-dominates-limitations-sankranti-prasanth-varma-teja-sajja |title=HanuMan Review: A Masala-fied Superhero Origin Story Where Ambition Dominates Limitations |first=Ram Venkat |last=Srikar |date=11 January 2024 |website=www.filmcompanion.in|access-date=11 January 2024|archive-date=11 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240111185600/https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/telugu-review/hanuman-review-a-masala-fied-superhero-origin-story-where-ambition-dominates-limitations-sankranti-prasanth-varma-teja-sajja|url-status=live}}

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The music of the film is composed by GowraHari, Anudeep Dev and Krishna Saurabh. The audio rights were acquired by Tips Industries.{{Cite web |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/hanuman-on-ott-where-to-watch-teja-sajja-amritha-aiyer-varalaxmi-sarathkumars-film-after-its-theatrical-run/aa9e493aba433 |title=HanuMan on OTT – Where to watch Teja Sajja, Amritha Aiyer, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar's film after its theatrical run |website=OTTPlay|access-date=13 January 2024|archive-date=13 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113053246/https://www.ottplay.com/news/hanuman-on-ott-where-to-watch-teja-sajja-amritha-aiyer-varalaxmi-sarathkumars-film-after-its-theatrical-run/aa9e493aba433|url-status=live}}

The soundtrack consists of seven original songs, namely, "Hanuman Chalisa",{{cn|date=December 2024}} "SuperHero HanuMan",{{Cite web |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/children-s-day-special-song-superhero-hanuman-released-news-330637 |title=Celebrate Children's Day with "Superhero Hanuman" Song & Video|date=14 November 2023 |access-date=13 January 2024|archive-date=13 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113052221/https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/children-s-day-special-song-superhero-hanuman-released-news-330637|url-status=live}} "Avakaya Anjaneya",{{Cite web |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/avakaya-anjaneya-from-hanu-man-is-a-massy-folk-number-841317 |title='Avakaya Anjaneya' from 'HANU-MAN' is a massy folk number |first=The Hans |last=India |date=29 November 2023 |website=www.thehansindia.com|access-date=13 January 2024|archive-date=13 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113052425/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/avakaya-anjaneya-from-hanu-man-is-a-massy-folk-number-841317|url-status=live}} "Sri Ramadootha Stotram",{{cn|date=December 2024}} "Anjanadri Theme Song",{{cite web |url=https://ntvtelugu.com/movie-news/anjanadri-theme-song-out-527679.html |title=Hanuman: అంజనాద్రి థీమ్ రిలీజ్.. రోమాలు నిక్కబొడుచుకుంటున్నాయి భయ్యా |date=26 January 2024 | access-date=27 January 2024 | archive-date=27 January 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127064244/https://ntvtelugu.com/movie-news/anjanadri-theme-song-out-527679.html | url-status=live}} Meenakshi Intro Song titled "Poolamme Pilla",{{cite web |url=https://10tv.in/telugu-news/exclusive-videos/amritha-aiyer-poolamme-pilla-video-song-released-from-hanuman-movie-779568.html |title='హనుమాన్' మూవీ నుంచి కొత్త వీడియో సాంగ్ వచ్చేసింది |date=29 January 2024 | access-date=30 January 2024 | archive-date=30 January 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240130042330/https://10tv.in/telugu-news/exclusive-videos/amritha-aiyer-poolamme-pilla-video-song-released-from-hanuman-movie-779568.html | url-status=live}} and "Raghunandana".{{Cite web |date=21 February 2024 |title=Raghunandana Song: నందన సాంగ్ వచ్చేసింది..ఆడియన్స్కు గూస్బంప్స్ పక్కా | trans-title=Raghunandana Song: Raghu Nandana Song has arrived..Goosebumps for the audience. |url=https://www.v6velugu.com/hanuman-raghunandana-telugu-lyrical-song-out |access-date=21 February 2024 |website=V6 News |language=te}} Lyrics are written by Krishna Kanth,{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2023/nov/14/superhero-hanuman-song-from-teja-sajjas-hanu-man-is-out-49548.html|title=SuperHero HanuMan song from Teja Sajja's Hanu-Man is out|website=Cinema Express|date=14 November 2023 }} Simhachalam Mannela,{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/hanu-man-song-avakaya-anjaneya-unveiled-the-third-track-featuring-teja-sajja-and-amritha-aiyer-is-a-vibrant-trendy-folk-single-watch/articleshow/105569880.cms|title='Hanu-Man' Song 'Avakaya Anjaneya' Unveiled; The Third Track Featuring Teja Sajja And Amritha Aiyer Is A Vibrant Trendy Folk Single|website=The Times of India}} Hanumath Ramadootha Strotam, Siva Shakthi Datta,{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/malayalam/hanu-man-malayalam-song-anjanadri/videoshow/107219981.cms|title=Hanu Man | Malayalam Song - Anjanadri |website=The Times of India}} Kasarla Shyam,{{Cite web |date=30 January 2024 |title=వైరల్ అవుతున్న 'హనుమాన్' వీడియో సాంగ్ | trans-title='Hanuman' video song going viral |url=https://www.123telugu.com/telugu/news/poolamme-pilla-video-song-released-from-hanuman-movie.html |access-date=21 February 2024 |website=123 Telugu |language=te}} and Tripuraneni Kalyanachakravarthy.{{cite web | url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/feb/20/hanuman-makers-release-raghunandana-track-in-full-ahead-of-the-films-ott-release-52224.html | title=Hanu-Man makers release Raghunandana track in full ahead of the film's OTT release | website=Cinema Express| date=20 February 2024 }}

On 21 November 2022, the official teaser of the film was released.{{Cite web |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/hanuman-teaser-out-prasanth-varma-upcomiong-movie-hanuman-poster-teja-sajja-amritha-aiyer-1564698 |title=Hanuman Teaser Out: Teja Sajja Starrer Has Impressive Visuals & Background Score |first=ABP News |last=Bureau |date=21 November 2022 |website=news.abplive.com|access-date=13 January 2024|archive-date=13 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113174724/https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/hanuman-teaser-out-prasanth-varma-upcomiong-movie-hanuman-poster-teja-sajja-amritha-aiyer-1564698|url-status=live}} Teaser launch event was held at AMB Cinemas., Hyderabad{{Cite tweet |author=Shreyas Media |user=shreyasgroup |number=1594553878816489473 |title=Join us in the Grand Teaser Launch Event of #Hanuman @ AMB Cinemas}} The team introduced NFT collectibles on 13 December 2022, becoming the first Telugu film to do so.{{Cite tweet |author=VamsiShekar Media |user=UrsVamsiShekar |number=1470015831161507842 |title=Becomes the first film to introduce #NFTcollectibles in Telugu Cinema}} On 28 November 2023, Avakaya Anjaneya song launch event was held at Hyderabad.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2njaGu9_JJA |title=Director Prasanth Varma Speech @ Avakaya Anjaneya Song Launch Event {{!}} HanuMan {{!}} Teja Sajja, Amritha |date=28 November 2023 |publisher=Shreyas Media |url-status=live |via=YouTube |access-date=13 January 2024 |archive-date=13 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113174939/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2njaGu9_JJA }} Teja Sajja promoted the film at SREEVISION'23 at Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology that held on 12 December 2023.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oittge6Lmsk |title=SuperHero #tejasajja123 electrifies SREEVISION'23 at @Sreenidhi_SNIST #HANUMAN From JAN 12th, 2024 |date=12 December 2023 |publisher=Primeshow Entertainment |url-status=live |via=YouTube |access-date=13 January 2024 |archive-date=13 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113175026/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oittge6Lmsk}}

The official trailer was released on 18 December 2023 in five languages.{{Cite web |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/telugu/hanuman-trailer-teja-sajja-plays-a-superhero-fighting-darkness-with-dharma-article-106109715 |title=HanuMan Trailer: Teja Sajja Plays A Superhero Fighting Darkness With Dharma |date=19 December 2023 |website=TimesNow|access-date=13 January 2024|archive-date=13 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113175527/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/telugu/hanuman-trailer-teja-sajja-plays-a-superhero-fighting-darkness-with-dharma-article-106109715|url-status=live}} Trailer launch event was held at AMB Cinemas.{{Cite web |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/videos/2023/dec/19/hanu-man-trailera-homegrown-superhero-rises-to-vanquish-evil-50513.html |title=Hanu Man Trailer: A homegrown superhero rises to vanquish evil |website=Cinema Express|date=19 December 2023 |access-date=13 January 2024|archive-date=13 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113175617/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/videos/2023/dec/19/hanu-man-trailera-homegrown-superhero-rises-to-vanquish-evil-50513.html|url-status=live}} Subsequently, the trailer was attached to the prints of Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire for theatrical screenings.{{Cite tweet |author=Mohan Kumar Media |user=ursmohan_kumar |number=1737871217728590259 |title=Yes added interval in all screens #Jaisairam #Hanuman #SalaarCeaseFire}} On 24 December, Teja Sajja promoted the film at the Star Sports Telugu Pro Kabaddi League.{{Cite tweet |author=VamsiShekar Media |user=UrsVamsiShekar |number=1739178559904903406 |title=@tejasajja123 at the #StarSportsTelugu Pro- Kabaddi League yesterday}} Later, on 31 December, a video was released titled "SESH X HANUMAN" on YouTube, in which Adivi Sesh interviewed Prasanth Varma and Teja Sajja.{{Cite web |url=https://www.eenadu.net/videos/playVideo/sesh--and-hanuman-adivi-sesh--prasanth-varma--and-teja-sajja-chit-chat/2/47719 |title=Hanuman: 'హనుమాన్' విషయంలో నాకు బెస్ట్ మూమెంట్‌ అదే : ప్రశాంత్‌ వర్మ |website=EENADU|access-date=13 January 2024|archive-date=13 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113175843/https://www.eenadu.net/videos/playVideo/sesh--and-hanuman-adivi-sesh--prasanth-varma--and-teja-sajja-chit-chat/2/47719|url-status=live}}

Soon after, the team has planned a promotional tour, titled "The Superhero Tour," across six cities over six days, starting from 4 January 2024 to 9 January 2024.{{cn|date=December 2024}} On the first day of the tour, the team headed to Kochi for a press meeting at Crowne Plaza.{{Cite tweet |author=TrackTollywood Media |user=TrackTwood |number=1742775267045863847 |title=#Hanuman press meet today in crown plaza, Kochi at 11am.}} On the second day, the team moved to Chennai to attend interviews and press meetings at the Green Park Hotel.{{Cite tweet |author=Sakthi Film Factory |user=SakthiFilmFctry |number=1743174099000811613 |title=Here're the clicks of Team #HANUMAN from the ongoing Interviews at Green Park Hotel}} Later, interviews and press meet were held at The Shelton Grand Hotel, Bengaluru.{{Cite tweet |author=Primeshow Entertainment |user=Primeshowtweets |number=1743514234057826322 |title=The Shelton Grand hotel is ready to host Team #HANUMAN for the Press Interaction}} On the fourth day, Mega Pre-Release Utsav was held at N Convention in Hyderabad.{{Cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/teja-sajja-starrer-hanuman-pre-release-event-to-be-held-on-january-7-details-inside-8727992.html |title=Teja Sajja-starrer HanuMan Pre-release Event To Be Held On January 7; Details Inside |date=4 January 2024 |website=News18|access-date=13 January 2024|archive-date=13 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113180210/https://www.news18.com/movies/teja-sajja-starrer-hanuman-pre-release-event-to-be-held-on-january-7-details-inside-8727992.html|url-status=live}} Chiranjeevi was the chief guest of the event, which was hosted by Suma Kanakala.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_Vwvvm1br4 |title=Actor Getup Srinu Best Comedy With Anchor Suma {{!}} Hanuman Pre Release Event {{!}} SumanTV |date=8 January 2014 |publisher=Suman TV |url-status=live |via=YouTube |access-date=13 January 2024 |archive-date=13 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113180304/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_Vwvvm1br4 }} On the fifth day, an event was held by the film's Hindi distributor, AA Films, at the PVR Citi Mall in Mumbai, where the cast and crew interacted with the media and fans. Rana Daggubati was the chief guest at the event.{{Cite tweet |author=Shreyas Media |user=shreyasgroup |number=1744307198069469422 |title=Team #HANUMAN poses with @RanaDaggubati, the @RKDStudios producers & #AnilThadani from @AAFilmsIndia after an exciting press interaction during the 'The Superhero tour'}} On sixth day, the team visited the Hanuman Mandir in New Delhi and interacted with the local media to promote their film in the region.{{Cite tweet |author=Primeshow Entertainment |user=Primeshowtweets |number=1744685234426454339 |title=Here're some snaps of Team #HANUMAN from Hanuman Mandir Darshan in VP, Delhi during 'The Superhero Tour'}}

The film was theatrically released on 12 January 2024 in Telugu, along with the dubbed versions of Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi.{{Cite web |date=10 January 2023 |title=Teja Sajja's Much-awaited Superhero Film HanuMan To Hit Theatres On This Date |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/teja-sajjas-much-awaited-superhero-film-hanuman-to-hit-theatres-on-this-date-6797743.html |access-date=26 January 2023 |website=News18 |language=en |archive-date=26 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230126050637/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/teja-sajjas-much-awaited-superhero-film-hanuman-to-hit-theatres-on-this-date-6797743.html |url-status=live}} In an interview Varma revealed that distributors in Japan and Korea approached the makers after watching the teaser.{{Cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/hanu-man-director-prasanth-varma-on-being-cautious-about-not-hurting-any-sentiments-this-is-not-a-religious-or-a-propaganda-film-its-a-superhero-film-9103317/ |title=Hanu Man director Prasanth Varma on being cautious about not hurting any sentiments: 'This is not a religious or a propaganda film, it's a superhero film' |date=10 January 2024|access-date=14 January 2024|archive-date=11 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240111125231/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/hanu-man-director-prasanth-varma-on-being-cautious-about-not-hurting-any-sentiments-this-is-not-a-religious-or-a-propaganda-film-its-a-superhero-film-9103317/|url-status=live}} In late January 2024, it was reported that 3D version of the film is scheduled to release in summer 2024,{{cn|date=December 2024}} with additional scenes.{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/hanuman-movie-set-for-3d-release-with-new-sequences-8762451.html|title=HanuMan Movie Set For 3D Release With New Sequences|date=1 February 2024|website=News18}} It also screened at the 28th Fantasia International Film Festival on August 3, 2024.{{cite web |url=https://fantasiafestival.com/en/film/hanu-man |title=Hanu-Man |website=Fantasia International Film Festival |access-date=July 11, 2024}}

Mythri Movie Makers distributed the film in the Nizam (Telangana) region.{{Cite web |url=https://www.idlebrain.com/news/today/hanuman-nizam-mythri.html |title=Mythri Movie Makers Acquire Nizam Rights Of Prasanth Varma's Original Superhero Film Hanu-Man - idlebrain.com |website=www.idlebrain.com|access-date=13 January 2024|archive-date=13 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113055159/https://www.idlebrain.com/news/today/hanuman-nizam-mythri.html|url-status=live}} The film was distributed across Andhra Pradesh by Teja Pictures (Guntur), Abhi Cinemas (Nellore), Sai Chandra Films (Ceeded), Primeshow Films (Uttarandhra), Sri Venkata Padmavathi Films (East Godavari) and Dheeraj Mogilineni Entertainment (West Godavari and Krishna district).{{Cite tweet |author=Primeshow Entertainment |user=Primeshowtweets |number=1740953477877313714 |title=Here we go, Andhra & Ceeded audience}} Sakthi Film Factory acquired the distribution rights to the film in Tamil Nadu.{{Cite web |url=https://www.dinamani.com/cinema/cinema-news/2024/jan/06/hanuman-has-been-working-on-cg-for-a-year-now-sakthi-film-factory-sakthivelan-4134869.html |title=ஒரு வருடமாக கிராபிக்ஸ் பணிகள் செய்து வருகிறார்கள்: ஹனுமான் படக்குழு! |website=Dinamani|date=6 January 2024 |access-date=13 January 2024|archive-date=13 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113053806/https://www.dinamani.com/cinema/cinema-news/2024/jan/06/hanuman-has-been-working-on-cg-for-a-year-now-sakthi-film-factory-sakthivelan-4134869.html|url-status=live}} Sree Gokulam Movies acquired the distribution rights to the film in Kerala.{{Cite web |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/malayalam/kerala/entertainment/movie/sree-gokulam-movies-got-hanuman-kerala-theatrical-distribution-rights/kerala20240107172412845845532 |title=തേജ സജ്ജയുടെ 'ഹനുമാൻ' വരുന്നു; കേരളത്തില്‍ വിതരണാവകാശം സ്വന്തമാക്കി ശ്രീ ഗോകുലം മൂവീസ് |website=ETV Bharat News |date=7 January 2024 |access-date=13 January 2024|archive-date=13 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113055556/https://www.etvbharat.com/malayalam/kerala/entertainment/movie/sree-gokulam-movies-got-hanuman-kerala-theatrical-distribution-rights/kerala20240107172412845845532|url-status=live}} The Karnataka theatrical rights were acquired by KRG Studios.{{Cite web |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/revealed-hanumans-release-plans-in-tamil-nadu-karnataka-and-kerala-pre-release-event-details/020d3f0ea9689 |title=Revealed – HanuMan's release plans in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala, pre-release event details |website=OTTPlay|access-date=13 January 2024|archive-date=13 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113060151/https://www.ottplay.com/news/revealed-hanumans-release-plans-in-tamil-nadu-karnataka-and-kerala-pre-release-event-details/020d3f0ea9689|url-status=live}} AA Films released the film in North India.{{Cite web |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/teja-sajja-starrer-hanuman-garners-over-10-crore-on-its-opening-day-in-india-surpasses-vijay-sethupathis-merry-christmas-collection/e5527b59cf465 |title=Teja Sajja-starrer HanuMan garners over ₹10 crore on its opening day in India; surpasses Vijay Sethupathi's Merry Christmas collection |website=OTTPlay|access-date=13 January 2024|archive-date=13 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113162557/https://www.ottplay.com/news/teja-sajja-starrer-hanuman-garners-over-10-crore-on-its-opening-day-in-india-surpasses-vijay-sethupathis-merry-christmas-collection/e5527b59cf465|url-status=live}} Primeshow Entertainment and Nirvana Cinemas released the film in North America.{{Cite web |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/primeshow-entertainment-and-nirvana-cinemas-gets-hanu-man-overseas-rights-843517 |title=Primeshow Entertainment and Nirvana Cinemas gets 'Hanu-Man' overseas rights |first=Suhas |last=Sistu |date=10 December 2023 |website=www.thehansindia.com|access-date=13 January 2024|archive-date=13 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113060607/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/primeshow-entertainment-and-nirvana-cinemas-gets-hanu-man-overseas-rights-843517|url-status=live}}

In February 2022, it was reported that the film's digital rights were acquired by ZEE5 and Zee Network acquired the satellite rights of the film.{{Cite web |title=Hanuman: భారీ ధరకు 'హనుమాన్‌' సినిమా హక్కులు |url=https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/movies/hanuman-movie-non-non-theatrical-rights-for-a-whopping-price/0201/122033015 |access-date=8 June 2022 |website=Eenadu |language=te |archive-date=8 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608115558/https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/movies/hanuman-movie-non-non-theatrical-rights-for-a-whopping-price/0201/122033015 |url-status=live}} The combined deal of post-theatrical streaming and satellite rights was reported to be {{INR}}35 crore. The film premiered on ZEE5 on 16 March 2024.{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Bhavana |date=2024-03-17 |title=After much delay and backlash, HanuMan Telugu Now Streaming on OTT |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/ott/hanuman-telugu-finally-releases-on-ott-885527 |access-date=2024-03-27 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en}} The Hindi version premiered on JioCinema and Colors Cineplex.{{Cite web |date=2024-03-09 |title=Official: HanuMan's Hindi version locks its OTT release date|url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/official-hanumans-hindi-version-locks-its-ott-release-date.html |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=123telugu.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Sunanda |date=11 March 2024 |title=HanuMan OTT Release Date: Check Cast, Plot & Platform |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/hanuman-ott-release-date-check-cast-plot-platform |access-date=2024-03-27 |website=The Free Press Journal |language=en}} The Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada versions are scheduled to premiere on 5 April 2024 on Disney+ Hotstar.{{Cite web |date=2024-03-26 |title=HanuMan OTT release in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada: Teja Sajja film to stream on this platform; find out date, details |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/hanuman-ott-release-in-tamil-malayalam-kannada-teja-sajja-film-to-stream-on-this-platform-find-out-date-details-101711425067155.html |access-date=2024-03-27 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}

Hanu-Man received positive reviews from critics who praised Prashanth Varma's direction, screenwriting, cast performances, visualization of Hanuman, background score, VFX, production design, and action sequences.{{Cite web |title=Prasanth Varma Next Movie: ప్రశాంత్ వర్మ తర్వాతి చిత్రం ఏదో తెలుసా! 'జై హనుమాన్' కంటే ముందే మరో సూపర్ హీరో మూవీ |trans-title=Do you know Prasanth Varma's next movie? Another superhero movie before 'Jai Hanuman' |url=https://telugu.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/hanuman-director-prasanth-varma-next-movie-is-adhira-121705060736108.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240123181741/https://telugu.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/hanuman-director-prasanth-varma-next-movie-is-adhira-121705060736108.html |archive-date=23 January 2024 |access-date=23 January 2024 |website=Hindustan Times Telugu |language=te |quote=ఈ మూవీని ప్రశాంత్ వర్మ తెరకెక్కించిన విధానం, నరేషన్, పీఎఫ్‍ఎక్స్, ఎలివేషన్లు, హనుమంతుడిని చూపించిన విధానం, నటీనటుల పర్ఫార్మెన్స్, బ్యాక్‍గ్రౌండ్ మ్యూజిక్ ఇలా అన్ని విషయాల్లో హనుమాన్‍కు మంచి టాక్ వస్తోంది. |trans-quote=This movie is receiving positive feedback in all aspects, including Prasanth Varma's direction, narration, VFX, elevations, the portrayal of Lord Hanuman, the performances of the cast, and the background score.}} {{Rotten Tomatoes prose|score=88|count=8|average=5.9|ref=yes |access-date=13 January 2024}}

Paul Nicodemus of The Times of India gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "With solid storytelling, impressive visuals, and strong performances, the film successfully merges elements of mythology with contemporary action, offering a unique viewing experience in Indian cinema."{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/hanuman/movie-review/106740731.cms |title=Hanuman Movie Review : Blending Indian Mythology with Superhero Spectacle |newspaper=The Times of India | access-date=12 January 2024 | archive-date=12 January 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240112024318/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/hanuman/movie-review/106740731.cms | url-status=live}} Bhavana Sharma of Deccan Chronicle gave 3.5/5 and stated "HanuMan" stands as a solid entertainer with a rich tapestry of drama, emotions, and mythology skillfully woven together."{{Cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/110124/taran-adarsh-gives-35-stars-to-hanuman.html |title=HunuMan Critic's Review: Fascinating |date=11 January 2024 |access-date=11 January 2024|archive-date=11 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240111130547/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/110124/taran-adarsh-gives-35-stars-to-hanuman.html|url-status=live}} Sana Farzeen of India Today gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "The music is quite pleasant and the VFX department has done a fair job. Also, the comedy scenes had the theatre laughing out loud, and would definitely tickle the young and older audiences' funny bones." Abhimanyu Mathur of DNA India gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "HanuMan is a brilliant, visually stunning effort from Prasanth Varma in blending mythology with the superhero genre."

Rishil Jogani from Pinkvilla gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "HanuMan is the first surprise package of 2024 as director Prasanth Varma brings out his ambition to the big screen with utmost conviction. The film entertains with the right amount of drama, action, comedy, and devotional value. What holds attention apart from the vision of creating something magical is also the non-serious approach to the superhero tale."{{Cite web |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/reviews/hanuman-hindi-movie-review-prasanth-varma-wows-with-a-relatable-superhero-film-starring-teja-sajja-1270948 |title=HanuMan (Hindi) Movie Review: Prasanth Varma wows with a relatable superhero film starring Teja Sajja |date=12 January 2024 |website=PINKVILLA|access-date=12 January 2024|archive-date=12 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240112031814/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/reviews/hanuman-hindi-movie-review-prasanth-varma-wows-with-a-relatable-superhero-film-starring-teja-sajja-1270948|url-status=live}} Bhargav Chaganti from NTV gave 3.5/5 stars and stated that "Hanuman – Goosebumps Guaranteed Film. Enjoy the festival with the whole family without any hindrance."{{cite web |url=https://ntvtelugu.com/reviews/hanuman-review-518945.html |title=Hanuman Review: హనుమాన్ రివ్యూ.. గూజ్ బంప్స్ గ్యారెంటీ ఫిల్మ్ |date=11 January 2024 | access-date=11 January 2024 | archive-date=11 January 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240111185559/https://ntvtelugu.com/reviews/hanuman-review-518945.html | url-status=live}} Y Maheswara Reddy of Bangalore Mirror gave 3.5/5 stars and stated that Prashant Varma "has succeeded in aptly mixing mythology with social elements such as exploitation of the poor by the greedy and underdeveloped villages and the lifestyle of people in such villages. Computer-generated images are a visual treat for family as well as mass audiences, especially children."{{Cite web |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/hanuman-movie-review-visual-treat/articleshow/106786874.cms |title=Hanuman Movie Review: Visual treat |website=Bangalore Mirror|access-date=13 January 2024|archive-date=13 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113043951/https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/hanuman-movie-review-visual-treat/articleshow/106786874.cms|url-status=live}}

Saki of Telangana Today wrote that "HanuMan is the best technically made film in recent times in Telugu. The music, visuals, VFX, and all other production elements totally shine in every episode."{{Cite web |url=https://telanganatoday.com/hanuman-review-prasanth-vhanuman-review-prasanth-varmas-cinematic-brilliance-transforms-superhero-movie-into-epic-spectaclearmas-visual-choices-make-a-superhero-film-into-an-epic |title=HanuMan Review: Prasanth Varma's cinematic brilliance transforms superhero movie into epic spectacle |first=Telangana |last=Today |date=12 January 2024 |website=Telangana Today|access-date=12 January 2024|archive-date=12 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240112170757/https://telanganatoday.com/hanuman-review-prasanth-vhanuman-review-prasanth-varmas-cinematic-brilliance-transforms-superhero-movie-into-epic-spectaclearmas-visual-choices-make-a-superhero-film-into-an-epic|url-status=live}} Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu wrote that Director Prasanth Varma and actor Teja Sajja's superhero film blends the familiar good versus evil superpower template with a touch of devotion, and tops it with entertaining masala segments"{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/hanuman-telugu-movie-review-prasanth-varma-and-teja-sajjas-superhero-film-is-largely-a-fun-ride/article67733097.ece |title='HanuMan' movie review: Prasanth Varma and Teja Sajja's superhero film is largely a fun ride |first=Sangeetha Devi |last=Dundoo |newspaper=The Hindu |date=12 January 2024 |via=www.thehindu.com|access-date=13 January 2024|archive-date=13 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113044330/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/hanuman-telugu-movie-review-prasanth-varma-and-teja-sajjas-superhero-film-is-largely-a-fun-ride/article67733097.ece|url-status=live}} Ram Venkata Srikar of Film Companion wrote that "Hanu Man is an inspiring start, It might just be the biggest surprise for Sankranthi."{{cite web |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/telugu-review/hanuman-review-a-masala-fied-superhero-origin-story-where-ambition-dominates-limitations-sankranti-prasanth-varma-teja-sajja |title=HanuMan Review: A Masala-fied Superhero Origin Story Where Ambition Dominates Limitations |date=11 January 2024 | access-date=11 January 2024 | archive-date=11 January 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240111185600/https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/telugu-review/hanuman-review-a-masala-fied-superhero-origin-story-where-ambition-dominates-limitations-sankranti-prasanth-varma-teja-sajja | url-status=live}}

Hanu-Man is the biggest Sankranthi hit in 92 years of Tollywood history.{{cn|date=December 2024}} Hanu-Man broke several box-office records for a Telugu film.{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/telugu/hanuman-star-teja-sajja-says-he-nearly-lost-an-eye-shooting-for-film-confirms-sequel-exclusive-article-106944806|title=HanuMan Star Teja Sajja Says He 'Nearly Lost An Eye' Shooting For Film, Confirms Sequel | EXCLUSIVE|date=18 January 2024|website=TimesNow}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/exclusive-hanuman-actor-teja-sajja-says-chiranjeevi-samantha-called-after-films-release-2489783-2024-01-17|title='HanuMan' actor Teja Sajja says Chiranjeevi, Samantha called after film's release|website=India Today|date=17 January 2024 }}{{Cite web|url=https://telugu.news18.com/photogallery/movies/hanuman-movie-creates-all-time-telugu-cinema-record-slb-2376988.html|title=Hanuman దెబ్బకు బాక్సాఫీస్ బ్లాస్ట్.. తెలుగు సినిమా చరిత్రలో తిరుగులేని రికార్డ్|date=2 February 2024|website=News18 తెలుగు}} The film has grossed an estimated {{INRConvert|350|c}},{{Cite web |date=4 March 2024 |title=HanuMan: హనుమాన్‍కు ఆ వెర్షన్ రానుంది: ఆసక్తికర విషయం చెప్పిన దర్శకుడు ప్రశాంత్ వర్మ|url=https://telugu.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/hanuman-remastered-version-movie-will-surprise-more-says-director-prasanth-varma-at-50-days-event-teja-sajja-121709369904327.html |website=HT Media |language=te }} emerging as the highest-grossing Indian film of 2024, highest-grossing Telugu film of 2024 and the eighth highest-grossing Telugu film worldwide.

The film grossed {{INRConvert|15|c}} on its opening day in India.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/box-office-telugu-film-hanuman-is-set-to-be-a-huge-breakout-success-as-it-delivered-a-fantastic-opening-day-at-the-indian-box-office-1271289 |title=Hanuman box office collections: Flies with 15cr Day 1 in India, Set to be Blockbuster |date=13 January 2024 |website=PINKVILLA|access-date=15 January 2024|archive-date=14 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114012220/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/box-office-telugu-film-hanuman-is-set-to-be-a-huge-breakout-success-as-it-delivered-a-fantastic-opening-day-at-the-indian-box-office-1271289|url-status=live}} HanuMan's Hindi version collected a net of {{INRConvert|6.2|c}} in two days domestically.{{Cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/hanuman-box-office-earns-almost-double-opening-day-day-2-set-weekend-rs-10-crores/ |title=HanuMan Box Office: Earns almost the double of the opening day on Day 2, all set for a weekend of over Rs. 10 crores :Bollywood Box Office – Bollywood Hungama |first=Bollywood |last=Hungama |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=14 January 2024|access-date=15 January 2024|archive-date=15 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240115011843/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/hanuman-box-office-earns-almost-double-opening-day-day-2-set-weekend-rs-10-crores/|url-status=live}} In its three days of theatrical run, the film grossed over {{INRConvert|75|c}} worldwide,{{Cite web |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/trending/box-office/story/guntur-kaaram-vs-hanu-man-worldwide-box-office-collection-day-3-mahesh-babus-film-crosses-rs-150-cr-teja-sajja-starrer-on-course-to-cross-rs-100-cr-413281-2024-01-15 |title='Guntur Kaaram' vs 'Hanu Man' worldwide box office collection day 3: Mahesh Babu's film crosses Rs 150 cr, Teja Sajja-starrer on course to cross Rs 100 cr |date=15 January 2024 |website=Business Today|access-date=15 January 2024|archive-date=15 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240115094808/https://www.businesstoday.in/trending/box-office/story/guntur-kaaram-vs-hanu-man-worldwide-box-office-collection-day-3-mahesh-babus-film-crosses-rs-150-cr-teja-sajja-starrer-on-course-to-cross-rs-100-cr-413281-2024-01-15|url-status=live}} with {{INRConvert|46.5|c}} from India.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/hanuman-box-office-collections-fantastic-first-weekend-with-extraordinary-trend-1271531 |title=Hanuman box office collections: Fantastic first weekend with Extraordinary trend |date=15 January 2024 |website=PINKVILLA|access-date=15 January 2024|archive-date=15 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240115072308/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/hanuman-box-office-collections-fantastic-first-weekend-with-extraordinary-trend-1271531|url-status=live}} {{INRConvert|12.26|c}} came from Hindi dubbed version alone in three days.{{Cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/hanuman-2/box-office/ |title=HanuMan Box Office Collection | India | Day Wise | Box Office – Bollywood Hungama |first=Bollywood |last=Hungama |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=12 January 2024|access-date=15 January 2024|archive-date=14 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114164441/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/hanuman-2/box-office/|url-status=live}} The film grossed overwithin {{INRConvert|100|c}} four days of its release.{{Cite web |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/trending/box-office/story/guntur-kaaram-vs-hanu-man-worldwide-box-office-collection-day-4-teja-sajja-film-crosses-rs-100-crore-mahesh-babu-starrer-races-towards-rs-200-crore-413530-2024-01-16 |title='Guntur Kaaram' vs 'Hanu Man' worldwide box office collection day 4: Teja Sajja film crosses Rs 100 crore, Mahesh Babu-starrer races towards Rs 200 crore |date=16 January 2024 |website=Business Today|access-date=16 January 2024|archive-date=16 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240116144612/https://www.businesstoday.in/trending/box-office/story/guntur-kaaram-vs-hanu-man-worldwide-box-office-collection-day-4-teja-sajja-film-crosses-rs-100-crore-mahesh-babu-starrer-races-towards-rs-200-crore-413530-2024-01-16|url-status=live}}

Hanu-Man collected over {{INRConvert|150|c}} in seven days.{{Cite web |url=https://www.aajtak.in/entertainment/news/story/hanuman-crosses-150-crores-in-7-days-at-box-office-hindi-version-collection-more-than-kantara-tmovs-1862545-2024-01-19 |title='हनुमान' ने सिर्फ एक हफ्ते में लांघा 150 करोड़ का पहाड़, हिंदी में की 'कांतारा' से ज्यादा कमाई |date=19 January 2024 |website=Aaj Tak|access-date=29 January 2024|archive-date=29 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240129043630/https://www.aajtak.in/entertainment/news/story/hanuman-crosses-150-crores-in-7-days-at-box-office-hindi-version-collection-more-than-kantara-tmovs-1862545-2024-01-19|url-status=live}} Hindi version grossed {{INRConvert|22.5|c}} in a week of its release. It grossed {{INRConvert|114.10|c}} in nine days run.{{Cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/hanuman-box-office-collection-day-9-teja-sajja-film-finally-crosses-100-crore-mark-in-india-101705804212123.html |title=HanuMan box office collection day 9: Teja Sajja film finally crosses ₹100 crore mark in India |date=21 January 2024 |website=Hindustan Times|access-date=29 January 2024|archive-date=29 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240129043632/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/hanuman-box-office-collection-day-9-teja-sajja-film-finally-crosses-100-crore-mark-in-india-101705804212123.html|url-status=live}} The film grossed over {{INRConvert|200|c}} in 10 days worldwide, with {{INRConvert|132.05|c}} domestically.{{Cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/hanuman-worldwide-box-office-collection-day-10-teja-sajja-200-crore-india-total-101705916850213.html |title=HanuMan worldwide box office collection day 10: Teja Sajja film grosses ₹200 crore; mints over ₹132 cr in India so far |date=22 January 2024 |website=Hindustan Times|access-date=29 January 2024|archive-date=29 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240129043630/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/hanuman-worldwide-box-office-collection-day-10-teja-sajja-200-crore-india-total-101705916850213.html|url-status=live}} In 12 days of its theatrical run, the film grossed over {{INRConvert|200.32|c}} worldwide.{{Cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/hanuman-vs-guntur-kaaram-worldwide-box-office-collection-day-12-teja-sajjas-film-makes-25-3-cr-than-mahesh-babus-101706104524907.html |title=HanuMan vs Guntur Kaaram worldwide box office collection day 12: Teja Sajja's film makes ₹25.3 cr than Mahesh Babu's |date=24 January 2024 |website=Hindustan Times|access-date=29 January 2024|archive-date=27 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127154934/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/hanuman-vs-guntur-kaaram-worldwide-box-office-collection-day-12-teja-sajjas-film-makes-25-3-cr-than-mahesh-babus-101706104524907.html|url-status=live}} The film also collect a distributor share over {{INRConvert|30|c}} in the Telangana in two weeks.{{cn|date=December 2024}} Hanu-Man crossed {{INRConvert|272.78|c}} worldwide, and Hindi version grossed over {{INRConvert|45|c}} in 18 days of its release.{{Cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/hanuman-box-office-prasanth-varma-film-managing-decent-footfalls-select-screens/ |title=Hanuman Box Office: Prasanth Varma film is managing decent footfalls at select screens :Bollywood Box Office – Bollywood Hungama |first=Bollywood |last=Hungama |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=28 January 2024|access-date=29 January 2024|archive-date=29 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240129043630/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/hanuman-box-office-prasanth-varma-film-managing-decent-footfalls-select-screens/|url-status=live}}

A sequel, titled Jai Hanuman, was announced in the end credits of the film.{{Cite web |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/hanuman-part-2-name-teja-063630301.html |title=HanuMan Part 2 Name: Teja Sajja Film Post-Credit Scene Confirms Sequel |date=15 January 2024 |website=Yahoo Entertainment|access-date=15 January 2024|archive-date=15 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240115164229/https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/hanuman-part-2-name-teja-063630301.html|url-status=live}} It was revealed that Hanuman would have more prominence than the character of Hanumanthu in the film.{{Cite web |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/interviews/telugu-interview/we-plan-to-introduce-six-superheroes-in-phase-one-of-pvcu-prasanth-varma-hanuman-awe-teja-sajja-telugu-movies |title=We Plan To Introduce Six Superheroes In Phase One Of Our Cinematic Universe: Prasanth Varma |first=Ram Venkat |last=Srikar |date=17 January 2024 |website=Film Companion|access-date=17 January 2024|archive-date=30 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240130042230/https://www.filmcompanion.in/interviews/telugu-interview/we-plan-to-introduce-six-superheroes-in-phase-one-of-pvcu-prasanth-varma-hanuman-awe-teja-sajja-telugu-movies|url-status=live}}{{Cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/adhira-teaser-rrr-producers-to-bankroll-prasanth-varma-new-superhero-movie-7833143/ |title=Adhira teaser: RRR producers to bankroll Prasanth Varma's superhero movie |date=23 March 2022 |work=Indian Express |access-date=3 March 2023 |archive-date=10 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230710063146/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/adhira-teaser-rrr-producers-to-bankroll-prasanth-varma-new-superhero-movie-7833143/ |url-status=live}} Varma announced that the sequel had commenced pre-production work on the occasion of the inauguration of the Ram Mandir, Ayodhya.{{Cite web |date=22 January 2024 |title=On Ram Mandir inauguration day, director Prasanth Varma announces his next directorial Jai Hanuman |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/on-ram-mandir-inauguration-day-director-prasanth-varma-announces-his-next-directorial-jai-hanuman-9122502/ |access-date=22 January 2024 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=22 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240122172348/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/on-ram-mandir-inauguration-day-director-prasanth-varma-announces-his-next-directorial-jai-hanuman-9122502/ |url-status=live}} Later, it was reported that Ram Charan was auditioned for the role of Rama in the sequel.{{cite web |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/telugu/ram-charan-has-agreed-to-audition-for-hanu-man-2-to-play-shri-ram-exclusive-article-107191688 |title=Ram Charan Has Agreed to Audition for Hanu Man 2, to Play Shri Ram | Exclusive |date=27 January 2024 | access-date=29 January 2024 | archive-date=29 January 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240129055524/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/telugu/ram-charan-has-agreed-to-audition-for-hanu-man-2-to-play-shri-ram-exclusive-article-107191688 | url-status=live}} On 30 October 2024, Rishab Shetty was announced to be portraying Hanuman.{{Cite web |title=Rishab Shetty as Hanuman: 'Jai Hanuman' first look from Prasanth Varma's PVCU wows fans |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/rishab-shetty-as-hanuman-jai-hanuman-first-look-from-prasanth-varmas-pvcu-wows-fans-3255773 |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}

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