Return Of Hanuman

Return Of Hanuman

Year: 2007

Runtime: 120 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Anurag Kashyap

FamilyAnimationAdventureAction

A young boy, Minku, ridiculed by his friends, begs the gods to send him down to Earth, and his wish is granted.

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1

Heavenly war begins: Devas vs Asuras

In Swarglok, Devas and Asuras wage a terrible war. Lord Vishnu slices Rahuketu into two parts, shifting the battle's momentum in the Devas' favor. The act sets off a chain of cosmic interventions from both sides.

During the heavenly war Swarglok (heaven)
2

Shukracharya’s counterstrike and the Sarpdand

Shukracharya enters the conflict and confronts Vishnu, challenging the Devas. He slices Kaladansha into two, intensifying the clash. In response, Vishnu hurls Shukracharya into space, sowing seeds for a far-reaching prophecy.

During the war Space
3

Prophecy and the rise of Shukra

Shukracharya prophesies that the very humans Vishnu protects will turn cruel in Kali Yuga, unleashing the greatest demon the cosmos has seen. His warning reverberates across the universe. He then transforms into Shukra, the planet Venus, becoming a base for the demons.

After the prophecy Cosmic / Universe
4

Birth of Rahu and Ketu

Shukracharya joins Rahuketu’s sliced body with Kaladansha’s tail to form two new demons, Rahu and Ketu. The Sarpdand’s power remains potent as long as it exists, keeping demon power alive. The cosmic balance tilts further toward the dark forces.

Following the merging Space / Universe
5

Hanuman seeks mortal birth

Hanuman, returning to heaven after his earthly duties, grows bored and decides to help mortals. He asks Brahma for permission to be born as a human on Earth and agrees to five conditions. Brahma grants the request, paving the way for his incarnation as Maruti.

Before birth Swarglok / Heaven
6

Maruti’s birth in Bajrangpur

Hanuman incarnates as a human baby in Bajrangpur to a pious priest and his wife. He arrives with a tail and an insatiable appetite, distinguishing him from other children. The mother names him Maruti, a sign of his divine lineage.

On Earth, birth Bajrangpur
7

The night of danger: the priest is cast away

One night, thugs chase the priest, kidnap him, and cast him into a blockage. The infant Maruti watches these perilous events unfold nearby. The incident foreshadows the extraordinary challenges he will face as a member of the human world.

Night Bajrangpur
8

Maruti enters school and befriends Minku

As he grows, Maruti is admitted to the same school as the village boy Minku. He befriends Minku and begins to test his powers in subtle, protective ways. This budding friendship anchors his mission on Earth.

Early days at school Bajrangpur school
9

Maruti teaches bullies a lesson

Maruti confronts bullies like Tunnu and Tanki, as well as a one-eyed criminal and his gang. He uses strength and wit to straighten their behavior while protecting others. The incidents establish his sense of justice on Earth.

Early school days Bajrangpur
10

Rahu and Ketu descend; Sarpdand follows

Rahu and Ketu arrive on Earth in search of the Sarpdand, which crash-lands onto the mortal realm. Danavs descend to seize the artifact, promptly forcing Maruti to stand his ground with his monkey army by his side.

Arrival of Rahu, Ketu and Sarpdand Earth
11

Narada awakens Hanuman within Maruti

Narada reminds Maruti of his true identity as Hanuman. Transformed again, he embraces his higher power while still appearing as a child. The moment marks a resurgence of his divine abilities in mortal form.

After Narada’s visit Earth / Bajrangpur
12

Monster of plastic swallows Bajrangpur

A monster composed of polythene and other non-biodegradable waste erupts from a volcano formed when Sarpdand merges with Shukracharya’s Kamandal. It begins swallowing the village’s inhabitants, threatening everyone’s safety.

Volcanic eruption of monster Bajrangpur volcano
13

Ram’s guidance: defeat through clearing a blockage

Hanuman seeks Ram’s help, and Ram reveals that defeating the monster hinges on clearing a crucial blockage. The revelation reframes the battle as a matter of unblocking what halts progress. The cosmic plan hinges on this simple act.

During the confrontation Earth
14

Hanuman clears the blockage; monster defeated

Following Ram’s instruction, Hanuman clears the blockage and the monstrous threat is neutralized. Bajrangpur’s villagers are saved, and a sense of relief spreads through the town. The victory underscores the power of faith and perseverance.

End of battle Bajrangpur
15

Farewell to Bajrangpur

Having fulfilled his earthly mission, Hanuman bids farewell to his family and friends and departs Bajrangpur. He returns to his divine duties, leaving behind a legacy of courage. The village, and Minku, remember him as a guardian in their stories.

Ending Bajrangpur

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