He is generally known for his gangster roles in Nigerian movies which are usually associated with the abuse of alcohol and drugs. This has led many to describe Hanks Anuku as one of the bad boys in Nollywood.Without having any close interaction with him in real life; many believe he is exactly that rough and wayward guy who wouldn't mind experimenting with hard drugs.

However, close associates of Hanks reveal that he is not a drug user but a lover of green bottles and their contents. He was spotted some weeks back at a bar where he was having good time with friends and despite in public, we counted over 12 green bottles on Hank's side of the table while his speech was slurred like someone who actually downed those numerous bottles.