T-Series’ Hanuman Chalisa Becomes First Indian Video to Cross 5 Billion Views on YouTube

A devotional video has quietly created history on YouTube, achieving something no Bollywood hit, Punjabi chart-topper or trending dance track has managed to do. The Hanuman Chalisa video uploaded by T-Series has crossed an unbelievable 5 billion YouTube views, becoming the first and only Indian upload to reach this rare milestone achievement. Even after fourteen years online, the devotional video continues to attract the Indian digital audience every single day, proving once again that spiritual content holds unmatched emotional power in India.

First released on May 10, 2011, this iconic Hanuman Chalisa features Gulshan Kumar and is sung by Hariharan with music composed by Lalit Sen. Despite the rise of short-video apps, fast-paced pop culture and countless new entertainment choices, this T-Series devotional video has built its massive YouTube views gradually year after year. Today, the video stands at 5,006,713,956 views, placing it among the most watched videos globally and making it a standout milestone achievement for the Indian digital audience.

Bhushan Kumar, who currently heads T-Series, expressed deep pride in this incredible success. He said the Hanuman Chalisa remains a cherished part of Indian households and credited his father, Gulshan Kumar, for dedicating his life to bringing devotional music to people across the country. For the Indian digital audience, crossing 5 billion YouTube views is not just a statistic. According to Bhushan, it symbolizes devotion, emotion and a cultural bond that makes this milestone achievement truly special.

What makes this moment even more remarkable is the massive gap between the Hanuman Chalisa and other popular Indian videos. The next closest is Lehenga, with around 1.8 billion YouTube views, which is more than three billion behind. Even chart-toppers like 52 Gaj Ka Daman, Rowdy Baby, Zaroori Tha, Vaaste, Laung Laachi, Lut Gaye, Dilbar and Bum Bum Bole rank high on India’s list, but none have crossed the 2 billion mark. This highlights how strongly a devotional video can connect with the Indian digital audience, leading to a unique milestone achievement.

On the global leaderboard, children’s content and viral pop music dominate the top spots. Baby Shark Dance remains the most viewed video ever with over 16.38 billion YouTube views, followed by Despacito at 8.85 billion. Nursery rhymes and kid-friendly songs such as Wheels on the Bus, Bath Song and Johny Johny Yes Papa also appear in the top ranks, each crossing 7 billion views. Even in this competitive space, the Hanuman Chalisa from T-Series still stands out as a major spiritual and cultural milestone achievement for the Indian digital audience.

The presence of the Hanuman Chalisa among these global giants shows just how powerful devotional music remains in India. While trends shift rapidly, this devotional video continues to grow because of tradition, faith and emotional connection. Its success proves that some cultural expressions thrive not because of short-term virality, but because of deep-rooted values shared by the Indian digital audience, making this one of the most meaningful milestone achievements in the history of YouTube views.