After India domination, 'Hanu-Man' to release in Japan
The Telugu blockbuster Hanu-Man is set to make its debut in Japan on October 4. The film's director, Prasanth Varma, announced the news on social media and shared a new poster of the film in Japanese. This move comes in response to high demand for the mythological fantasy drama's release in other languages with subtitles, following its domestic success.
'Hanu-Man' aims to capitalize on Telugu cinema's popularity in Japan
The decision to release Hanu-Man in Japan is strategic, given the recent success of Telugu films like Salaar and RRR in the country. Varma expressed his excitement about the film's Japanese release on social media, stating, "After creating a sensation all over #HanuMan is now all set to amaze the audience in Japan." The film will be screened with Japanese subtitles.
'Hanu-Man's international release expected to boost franchise's popularity
The film, which stars Teja Sajja in the lead role, was released in January this year. It narrates the story of a young man named Hanumanthu who acquires Lord Hanuman's powers after encountering a mysterious gem. He uses his new abilities to safeguard his fellow villagers from a wannabe superhero named Michael. It's streaming on JioCinema, Disney+ Hotstar, and ZEE5. Director Varma is currently working on Jai HanuMan, slated for a 2026 release.
