Shree Hanuman Chalisa Makes History: First Indian Video to Surpass 5 Billion YouTube Views

Nov 26, 2025 04:53 pm CST

T-Series' 'Shree Hanuman Chalisa' has made history as the first Indian video to exceed 5 billion views on YouTube, surpassing all Bollywood and Punjabi hits by over 3 billion views. Featuring the late Gulshan Kumar with vocals by Hariharan, this 2011 devotional hymn celebrating Lord Hanuman has joined the ranks of global viral sensations like Baby Shark and Despacito.