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Shree Hanuman Chalisa Hits 5 Billion YouTube Views
26 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Shree Hanuman Chalisa becomes first Indian YouTube video with over 5 billion views.
- The devotional video has a lead of over 3 billion views against the next Indian video.
- It ranks globally behind children's content like Baby Shark and Despacito.
The devotional song 'Shree Hanuman Chalisa' by T-Series has etched its name in history, becoming the first Indian YouTube upload to cross the 5 billion view threshold. Fourteen years after its release, this devotional hymn has dramatically surpassed all Bollywood and Punjabi hits.
Currently accumulating over 5 billion views, the video, featuring the late Gulshan Kumar, holds a commanding lead of more than 3 billion views over the second-highest Indian video. This feat places it among YouTube's most-viewed creations globally.
While children's content like 'Baby Shark Dance' and 'Despacito' dominate the top global spots, the 'Shree Hanuman Chalisa' demonstrates the profound devotion and broad appeal of traditional Indian music, resonating deeply with millions worldwide.
