Hanu Man: 2024 Indian Telugu-language superhero film

Hanu Man : Movie Name
Directed by: Prasanth Varma
Starring: Teja Sajja, Amritha Aiyer, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Vinay Rai, Raj Deepak Shetty, Vennela Kishore, Samuthirakani, Getup Srinu, Satya
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Running Time: 158 Minutes
Release Date: 12 January, 2024
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Languages: Telugu
Production House: Primeshow Entertainment

An imaginary place called Anjanadri where the protagonist gets the powers of Hanuman and fights for Anjanadri.

Hanu Man: Overview

Hanu Man (also marketed as Hanuman) is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language superhero film written and directed by Prasanth Varma and produced by Niranjan Reddy Kandagatla under Primeshow Entertainment. It stars Teja Sajja in the title role, alongside Amritha Aiyer, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Raj Deepak Shetty and Vinay Rai. The film is set in the fictional village of Anjanadri and is the first installment of the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe.

Hanuman was released on 12 January 2024, on the occasion of Sankranti.

Hanumanthu, who hails from the village Anjadhri, lives with his sister Anjamma and has a girlfriend Meenakshi. When Meenakshi revolts against the village chief Gajapathi, the latter attacks Meenakshi, and Hanumanthu also lands in trouble. During this time, Hanumanthu finds the precious stone, Mani, gains superpowers, and uses these powers to protect his village from evil forces. Michael, a superhero-obsessed person, learns about the Mani and wants to possess it to abuse the people. Can Hanumanthu stop Michael’s intentions and protect the Mani?

After successfully directing Zombie Reddy (2021), Varma announced his fourth film on 29 May 2021, coinciding with his birthday. It was announced that the film will be the first superhero film in Telugu cinema. In an interview with Deccan Chronicle said that “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 Lord Hanuman. In the film, the name of the protagonist is Hanu-Man”, regarding the title of the film.

Anudeep Dev, Hari Gowra and Krishna Saurabh were hired to compose the music for the film. It is edited by SB Raju Tallari. Teja Sajja joined the production on the launch day of the film, as the lead actor. The name of the fictional village was announced as Anjanadri.

The film was officially launched on 25 June 2021 in Hyderabad, with a pooja ceremony and muhurtam shot done. Principal photography of the film was also on the same day. As of August 2021, 40% of filming was completed. Filming of a few action sequences and songs took place at Maredumilli and Paderu of Andhra Pradesh in September 2021.

During the teaser launch event held in Hyderabad in November 2022, Varma revealed that the production budget increased six times from the initial valuation.

The music of the film is composed by Anudeep Dev, GowraHari and Krishna Saurabh.

The first single titled “Hanuman Chalisa” was released on 6 April 2023, coinciding Hanuman Janmotsav. The second single titled “SuperHero HanuMan” was released on 14 November 2023. The third single titled “Avakaya Anjaneya” was released on 28 November 2023. The fourth single titled “Sri Ramadootha Stotram” was released on 3 January 2024.

Hanu Man Movie Trailer:

Movie Review:

HanuMan Story: Set in the fictional Anjanadri, a backward, undeveloped yet pristine village, the plot centres around Hanumanthu (Teja Sajja). The story begins with Michael (Vinay Rai), whose childhood desire for superpowers, influenced by superhero films and cartoons, sets the stage for the film’s events. As Hanumanthu becomes HanuMan after acquiring supernatural abilities, reminiscent of the mythological figure Hanuman, Michael, driven by ambition and greed for power, is desperate to gain the same abilities and will stop at nothing to obtain them. In this battle of good versus evil, who will emerge victorious?

HanuMan Review: Director Prasanth Varma, who shot to fame with films like Awe and Zombie Reddy, has once again teamed up with young actor Teja Sajja to bring us HanuMan, a Telugu-language superhero film, as part of the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe. The Sankranti release, also starring Amritha Aiyer, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, and Vinay Rai, intricately weaves together elements of Indian mythology with a contemporary narrative. The film presents a classic confrontation between two central characters: Hanumanthu, the deserving bearer of divine power, and Michael, the antagonist driven by his desperate pursuit of the same supernatural abilities. Prasanth skilfully integrates familiar elements from various sources, blending them with CGI, thereby enhancing the protagonist’s supernatural presence in the village setting. The story also delves into the rural dynamics and struggles of Anjanadri, including a love story and the challenges faced by villagers under oppressive practices.

Teja Sajja portrays his character of Hanumanthu, aka HanuMan, with great conviction, initially as a mischievous thief and later as someone who carries the mantle of playing the saviour of Anjanadri. The success of this film will surely propel him into a different league. Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, as Anjamma, the elder sister of Hanumanthu, packs a punch with her performance. She is a blend of beauty and power. Amritha Aiyer brings a sense of balance to the mix as Meenakshi, a doctor and daughter of a school teacher. The love angle between Hanumanthu and Meenakshi becomes an integral part of the plot. Vinay Rai, playing the antagonist, looks his part (typical supervillain) and strongly contributes to the adventurous plot. All of them brought depth and authenticity to the characters they portrayed. Other notable members of the cast include Vennela Kishore, Samuthirakani, Getup Srinu, Satya, and Raj Deepak Shetty.

The visual effects (VFX) of the film deserve special mention for enhancing the narrative without overwhelming it, creating a visually engaging experience for the audience. The cinematography by Dasaradhi Sivendra and editing by Sai Babu Talari contribute significantly to the film’s appeal. The music by Anudeep Dev, Gowra Hari, and Krishna Saurabh adds to the overall experience. If there’s something that could have been better, it’s the pacing, especially in the first half. A tighter edit and shorter runtime might have improved the viewing experience even further.

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.

Hanu Man Movie Songs:

Song Title: Hanuman Chalisa
Song Lyrics: Traditional
Music Composer: GowraHari
Singer(s): Sai Charan

Song Title: SuperHero HanuMan
Song Lyrics: Krishna Kanth
Music Composer: Anudeep Dev
Singer(s): Sai Veda Vagdevi, Prakruthi Reddy, Mayukh

Song Title: Avakaya Anjaneya
Song Lyrics: Simhachalam Mannela
Music Composer: Anudeep Dev
Singer(s): Sahithi Galidevara

Song Title: Sri Ramadootha Stotram
Song Lyrics: Hanumath Badabanala Strotam
Music Composer: GowraHari
Singer(s): Sahithi Sai Charan, Lokeshwar Edara, Harshvardhan Chavali