Hanuman Ansh Premieres on SonyLIV on 27 November: The Neem Karoli Baba Film

Hanuman Ansh will premiere on SonyLIV on 27 November 2026. SonyLIV announced the date on 6 November, with the line, “A divine force. An extraordinary story. A film loved by the nation, now coming home.”

The film is a Hindi biographical devotional drama based on the life of Neem Karoli Baba. It released in theatres on 7 August 2026 and became one of the biggest surprises of the year. It was made for around Rs 2 crore, and it collected over Rs 450 crore worldwide. That makes it the most profitable Indian film ever by return on investment.

Sony Pictures Networks India has acquired the Hindi linear and digital rights. The SonyLIV premiere on 27 November is the Hindi version. A TV premiere on Sony MAX will follow, but the date has not been announced yet.

Hanuman Ansh Premieres on SonyLIV on 27 November

Hanuman Ansh will start streaming on SonyLIV on Friday, 27 November 2026. The announcement came from SonyLIV itself on 6 November, in a joint post with the makers of the film.

The film is the first part of a planned trilogy on the life of Neem Karoli Baba. A second part is already confirmed and is in the works. It will cover the Agra–Mathura period of his life.

If you have a SonyLIV subscription, you will be able to watch the film from 27 November. There will be no extra payment. It will be included in the subscription.

Hanuman Ansh OTT Release Details

Here are the streaming details of the film in one place.

The SonyLIV premiere is the Hindi version of the film. The film was released in theatres in Hindi, with Braj and Bundeli subtitles. The rights for other languages are still open, so only the Hindi version is coming to SonyLIV for now.

The Story of Hanuman Ansh

Hanuman Ansh is based on the life of Neem Karoli Baba. The film is adapted from director Vishal Chaturvedi’s own book, “Divine Detour: That Changed My Life”.

The story begins with a young boy named Lakshmi Narayan Sharma. He leaves home at the age of 13, after his mother’s death. He travels across North India, searching for God. Over the years, he becomes Neem Karoli Baba, one of India’s most loved saints.

Neem Karoli Baba was born around 1900 in the Firozabad district of Uttar Pradesh. He died in 1973. He is revered by devotees from Kainchi Dham in Uttarakhand to Silicon Valley in America. Many famous people, from business leaders to spiritual seekers, have spoken about his blessings.

The film shows one of his most famous miracles — the train miracle. A train refused to move until the officials apologised to him. The station where it happened is now called Baba Lakshman Das Puri Halt.

The film is a devotional drama, not a regular commercial film. It moves slowly, like a spiritual journey. It shows the boy’s search, his struggles, and the moments that made him a saint.

Hanuman Ansh Cast and Crew

Shobhinaw Satyaa plays Neem Karoli Baba. His casting has an interesting story. He was the film’s second assistant director. He stepped into the lead role after the original actor fell ill. It was his first time playing a lead role, and the film became a huge hit.

The film is directed and written by Dr Vishal Chaturvedi. It is produced under Swambhu Media Network, along with Holy Cow Home Productions. The music is by Sadhu Sushil Tiwari.

Hanuman Ansh Film Details

The film runs for 2 hours 30 minutes. The budget was only around Rs 2 crore. That is a very small budget for a film that became this big.

The film was first scheduled for 31 July 2026, but the release was postponed by a week to 7 August. The overseas release followed on 11 September, handled by Hombale Films. In India, the film was distributed by Cinépolis.

Hanuman Ansh Box Office: The Sleeper Hit of 2026

Hanuman Ansh is one of the biggest sleeper hits in Indian cinema. A sleeper hit is a film that starts slow and grows through word of mouth. That is exactly what happened here.

The film opened with only Rs 9–10 lakh on day one, in around 60 shows. The first week collected only around Rs 90 lakh. Most films with that kind of opening disappear in a week. But this film was different. People who watched it told others about it. From the third week onwards, the collections started growing.

By the end of its run, the film had collected over Rs 450 crore worldwide. That is more than 200 times its budget of around Rs 2 crore. It became the fourth highest-grossing Hindi film of 2026, and the most profitable Indian film ever by return on investment. The film was also made tax-free in Uttarakhand.

One more thing to note: in early November 2026, the film’s four producers had a public disagreement about who is authorised to handle publicity and rights. All four producers jointly hold the rights, and the SonyLIV premiere went ahead as planned.

Hanuman Ansh Versions and Where to Watch

The SonyLIV premiere is only the Hindi version. If you want to watch it in another language, there is no date yet. The makers have not sold the other-language rights.

How to Watch Hanuman Ansh on SonyLIV

Watching the film is simple. You need a SonyLIV subscription. The film will be included in the subscription, so there will be no extra charge.

Open the SonyLIV app on your phone, TV or laptop on 27 November. Search for “Hanuman Ansh”. The film will appear in the search results. Tap on it and press play.

If you do not have SonyLIV, you will need to take a subscription first. The film will be only on SonyLIV from 27 November. A TV premiere on Sony MAX will follow later, but no date has been announced.

Should You Watch Hanuman Ansh on SonyLIV?

If you like devotional films, Hanuman Ansh is worth one watch at home. It is the story of a saint who is loved by millions, from Kainchi Dham to Silicon Valley. The film is slow and calm, not loud and fast. It is a film to watch with patience.

If you missed it in theatres, the SonyLIV premiere is a good chance to see what made it such a big hit. A film made for Rs 2 crore collecting over Rs 450 crore does not happen often. The film runs for two and a half hours, and it is best watched with family.

Hanuman Ansh premieres on SonyLIV on 27 November 2026. Mark the date.

For more OTT release updates, check out our coverage of Ranabaali and Bandra.