Producer Anupriya Nagar Denies Akshay Kumar Casting in Hanuman Ansh Sequel
· Entertainment · Indian Express, Times of India
Producer Anupriya Nagar has clarified that actor Akshay Kumar is not cast in the sequel to the devotional drama Hanuman Ansh. The clarification follows viral social media speculation that arose after Nagar previously referred to Kumar as her favourite actor. Directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, Hanuman Ansh has crossed Rs 400 crore in worldwide gross collections following its release. Alongside the film's box office success, co-producer Nagar and the Madhya Pradesh government have stepped in to support eye treatment for the movie's visually impaired singer, Suneel Lodhi.
Why it matters
The commercial success of regional devotional cinema highlights shifting audience preferences and provides direct platforms to uplift contributing local artists.
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