Updated On: 22 February, 2026 02:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The grand Muhurat of Jai Hanuman was held at Anjanadri Betta, marking the start of the mythological epic starring Rishab Shetty. Backed by T-Series and Mythri Movie Makers, the film promises a large-scale cinematic spectacle

Rishab Shetty with the team of Jai Hanuman at the puja ceremony
In a landmark collaboration expanding their footprint across India, producer Bhushan Kumar (T-Series), along with producers Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar of Mythri Movie Makers, actor Rishab Shetty, director Prasanth Varma, and Shiv Chanana of T-Series came together for the upcoming mythological epic Jai Hanuman. The film’s muhurat puja was held at Anjanadri Betta, widely recognised as the birthplace of Anjaneya (Hanuman), the son of Anjana Devi. It is located in Hampi, Karnataka.
Rooted deeply in Indian heritage and spiritual tradition, the National Award-winning actor Rishab Shetty will play Lord Hanuman in a pivotal role. Actor Teja Sajja, who previously starred in Hanu-Man, was also present on the auspicious occasion.