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5 Movies To Watch On Spirituality After Hanuman Ansh

Directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, Hanuman Ansh revolves around the life of revered spiritual figure Neem Karoli Baba, also known as Maharaj Ji. 2 / 8 Made with a budget of less than Rs 2 crore, Hanuman Ansh started slow at the box office after its release. ADVERTISEMENT3 / 8 But if Hanuman Ansh has made you curious about movies that explore faith, devotion, spirituality and the human search for something beyond the material world, there are multiple other films on similar lines that you must watch. 6 / 8 Mukti Bhawan: If you are looking for a quieter and more philosophical take on spirituality, Mukti Bhawan is an ideal choice. The 2016 film follows a 77-year-old man who travels with his son to Varanasi after believing that his death is approaching.

Last Updated: September 05, 2026, 10:58 IST

1 / 8 With Hanuman Ansh creating a buzz among audiences, interest in films exploring spirituality, faith and the search for a deeper meaning in life has also grown among the audiences. Directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, Hanuman Ansh revolves around the life of revered spiritual figure Neem Karoli Baba, also known as Maharaj Ji. Neem Karoli Baba was a Hindu spiritual teacher and a devoted follower of Lord Hanuman. His birth name is generally given as Lakshman Narayan Sharma, and he was born around 1900 in Akbarpur village in present-day Uttar Pradesh. He died on September 11, 1973, in Vrindavan.

2 / 8 Made with a budget of less than Rs 2 crore, Hanuman Ansh started slow at the box office after its release. The film reportedly opened with around Rs 10 lakh on its first day. However, instead of fading after a weak opening, the film gradually picked up through positive word of mouth. It has now crossed Rs 60 crore mark at the box office. Several celebrities including Kangana Ranaut and Madhur Bhandarkar have also praised the film.

3 / 8 But if Hanuman Ansh has made you curious about movies that explore faith, devotion, spirituality and the human search for something beyond the material world, there are multiple other films on similar lines that you must watch. From Rishab Shetty's Kantara to 2016 movie Mukti Bhawan; here are five films worth adding to your watchlist.

4 / 8 Jai Santoshi Mata: Released in 1975, Vijay Sharma’s Jai Santoshi Maa is one of the most iconic devotional films in Hindi cinema. Produced by Satram Rohra, the film stars Kanan Kaushal as Satyavati, Ashish Kumar as Birajram and Anita Guha as Santoshi Maa, with Bharat Bhushan and Trilok Kapoor in supporting roles. The story follows Satyavati, a devoted follower of Santoshi Maa, whose faith is tested after she marries Birajram, after her husband is presumed dead. The film is available on ZEE5.

5 / 8 Kantara: Rishab Shetty's Kantara blends folklore, faith, nature and spirituality with an intense action drama. At its heart is the relationship between the local community and the divine forces they worship, with the traditional Bhoota Kola ritual becoming one of the film's most powerful elements. The film explores the idea of divine intervention and the belief that certain forces cannot simply be explained through logic. The film has two parts and is currently streaming on Netflix and Prime Video.

6 / 8 Mukti Bhawan: If you are looking for a quieter and more philosophical take on spirituality, Mukti Bhawan is an ideal choice. The 2016 film follows a 77-year-old man who travels with his son to Varanasi after believing that his death is approaching. He hopes to attain salvation and break the cycle of rebirth. What follows is not simply a story about death but an exploration of life, family, attachment and the meaning of moksha. Mukti Bhawan is currently streaming on JioHotstar.

7 / 8 PK: Rajkumar Hirani's 2014 movie PK takes a satirical route to examine religion and faith. Starring Aamir Khan and Anushka Sharma in the lead, the film follows an innocent alien who arrives on Earth and begins questioning practices and beliefs that different religions follow. Rather than attacking faith itself, the film raises questions about blind belief, religious intermediaries and humanity's search for God. PK is currently streaming on Netflix.