The wait for on OTT is over. The devotional drama, which tells the story of spiritual leader Neem Karoli Baba, will begin streaming on SonyLIV from 27 November 2026. The announcement puts an end to months of uncertainty over the film’s digital release, as it continued to draw audiences to cinemas long after its theatrical debut.
The film is not heading to or Amazon Prime Video. Sony Pictures Networks India has acquired its digital and television rights, with a television premiere planned on Sony MAX. The date for its TV broadcast has not yet been announced.
SonyLIV confirmed the streaming date through a social media post, describing the film as a story of faith and devotion.
Directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, Hanuman Ansh was released in theatres on August 7. It follows Lakshminarayan, a young boy who loses his mother and begins searching for answers about God, life and death. His journey across North India eventually leads him to become Neem Karoli Baba, also known as Maharajji.
Actor Shobhinaw Satyaa plays the lead role. The cast also includes Vihaan Shedge, Chandan K Anand, Purnima Tiwari, Anil Rastogi, Gulshan Pandey and Bhagvandas Patel.
The film’s box office journey was unusual. Made on a reported budget of around ₹2 crore to ₹2.5 crore, it opened with limited screenings and little initial attention. The Indian Express reported that it began with just 60 shows and collected around ₹9 lakh on its opening day.
However, positive word of mouth helped it find a much larger audience in the weeks that followed. According to figures attributed to Sacnilk by several news reports, collected ₹342.44 crore net in India and around ₹452.86 crore worldwide. It also remained in cinemas for more than 80 days, with reports putting its theatrical run at around 90 days.
The film’s performance was particularly striking because it did not rely on a major star or a large production budget. Its collections grew after a modest start, making it one of the most talked-about Hindi box office stories of 2026. Its long theatrical run also meant that the release took place several months after its cinema debut.
The streaming announcement has also come at a time when the film’s production team has been dealing with reported disagreements over rights and publicity. Reports have pointed to differences among the producers about who is authorised to handle the film’s business arrangements and .
In a statement issued through Swambhu Media Network, director Vishal Chaturvedi and producer Namrata G Singh identified themselves as the people authorised to handle public relations, , awards and partnerships. The statement said that the film’s theatrical, streaming, and other rights were subject to agreements between the producers.
The film has four producers: Chaturvedi, Namrata G Singh, Ragini Sona and Anupriya Nagar. The disagreements have also raised questions about plans for a possible second instalment. Anupriya Nagar had earlier described Hanuman Ansh as the first part of a planned trilogy, but no confirmed release plan for a sequel has been announced.
For viewers who missed the film in theatres, the premiere on 27 November will offer the first confirmed opportunity to watch it at home. Its television premiere on Sony MAX is expected to follow, although a date is still awaited.
