A 14-year-old devotional video sets an unmatched record. The makers have shared new viewership numbers showing that a 14-year-old devotional video, Shree Hanuman Chalisa, is now the only Indian upload ever to cross the 5-billion-view mark on YouTube. No other Indian video has even reached 2 billion views, making this clip the most-watched Indian video of all time.

The video, featuring the late Gulshan Kumar of T-Series, was first released on May 10, 2011. Over the last 14 years, it has grown steadily and now stands at 5,006,713,956 views. Sung by Hariharan and composed by Lalit Sen, the devotional track has also made its way into the global list of YouTube’s most-viewed videos.

Bhushan Kumar, Managing Director of T-Series, said: “Hanuman Chalisa holds a special place in the hearts of millions, including mine. My father, Shri Gulshan Kumar ji, devoted his life to taking spiritual music to every household, and this milestone is a reflection of his vision. Crossing 5 billion views and also being YouTube’s top 10 most viewed videos of all time is not just a digital achievement; it reflects the unwavering devotion people have in this country.”

The devotional video stands far ahead of all other Indian releases. The next closest is the Punjabi hit ‘Lehenga’, which has about 1.8 billion views. Following it are ‘52 Gaj Ka Daman’ and ‘Rowdy Baby’, each with around 1.7 billion views. Other well-known tracks in India’s top-viewed list include Zaroori Tha, Vaaste, Laung Laachi, Lut Gaye, Dilbar, and Bum Bum Bole.

Worldwide, YouTube’s biggest videos include ‘Baby Shark Dance’ (16.38 billion views), ‘Despacito’ (8.85 billion), ‘Wheels on the Bus’ (8.16 billion), ‘Bath Song’ (7.28 billion) and ‘Johny Johny Yes Papa’ (7.12 billion). With over 5 billion views, Shree Hanuman Chalisa now stands among these global giants, marking a special moment for Indian content.