<p>From modest production costs to impressive box office collections, these 5 Indian devotional films proved that powerful faith-based stories can deliver massive returns without blockbuster budgets.</p><img><p>Recently, audiences have been flocking to see films based on devotion and mythology. Here’s a look at some movies that were made on a tight budget but went on to become massive box office hits.</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong>Bigg Boss Telugu 10: New Chemistry Takes Centre Stage, Housemates’ Growing Closeness Sparks Buzz</p><img><p>First up is ‘Kantara’. Rishab Shetty both directed and starred in this film, which explores Karnataka’s culture, folk beliefs, and the bond between man and nature. Made on a budget of about ₹16 crore, the film raked in a massive ₹407 crore worldwide.</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong>Bigg Boss 20: Who Is Winning Hearts After Week 1? This Top 5 Ranking Has Huge Surprise</p><img><p>Fans absolutely loved Nikhil Siddhartha’s ‘Karthikeya 2’. The film was a fantastic mix of mythology, history, mystery, and adventure. It presented secrets linked to Lord Krishna in a thrilling story format. Made with a budget of around ₹15 crore, it collected ₹117.87 crore globally.</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong>Bigg Boss 20: Kanika, Love Or Uditi – Who Is Lagging In Votes Ahead Of Week 1 Elimination?</p><img><p>Prashanth Varma’s ‘Hanu-Man’ brilliantly merged Indian mythology with the superhero genre. The film showcased the power and devotion of Hanuman in a modern superhero tale. Released in 2024, it was made on a budget of about ₹40 crore and earned ₹295.29 crore worldwide.</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong>Ganesh Chaturthi: Looking for Ganpati Mehndi Ideas? Try These 10 Beautiful Front-Back Hand Designs</p><img><p>The animated film ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ also received huge praise from audiences. People thronged theatres to watch the mythological story of Lord Vishnu’s Narsimha avatar on the big screen. The film was produced with a budget of about ₹40 crore and collected ₹326.82 crore globally.</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong>Haunted Houses to Ghostly Roads: 5 Places in Goa Surrounded by Creepy Local Legends</p><img><p>The film ‘Hanuman Ansh’, which released on August 7, 2026, started off slowly. However, strong word-of-mouth publicity pulled in the crowds. Based on the life, teachings, and miracles of Neem Karoli Baba, the movie was made on a shoestring budget of just ₹2 crore. It has collected ₹205.15 crore so far and is still running successfully.</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong>Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Basavanagudi to Bellandur, 7 Bangalore Pandals to Visit This Year</p>
