Archive · 1 Oct 2026
SonyLIV Announces Neem Karoli Baba Series After Hanuman Ansh Success
SonyLIV has announced a new series about spiritual guru Neem Karoli Baba.
The announcement came after the film Hanuman Ansh performed strongly in cinemas.
A short promo shows an old man near a river wearing a blanket linked with Baba.
The promo also shows the Hindu deity Hanuman.
The series will be shown on SonyTV and SonyLIV.
Hanuman Ansh first had difficulty attracting viewers and played on fewer screens later.
Its popularity grew during its third week in theatres.
Some fans want the new series to tell Baba’s story truthfully, while others think another project was unnecessary.
SonyLIV announced a new series about spiritual guru Neem Karoli Baba on 1 October.
The promo shows an old man by a river, a blanket associated with Baba, and an image of Hanuman.
The series will air on SonyTV and stream on SonyLIV.
The announcement follows the box-office success of Hanuman Ansh, which is based on Neem Karoli Baba’s life.
Hanuman Ansh has completed 56 days in theatres, earning Rs 314.9 crore in India and Rs 410.75 crore worldwide.
- Who
- SonyLIV and SonyTV announced a series about spiritual guru Neem Karoli Baba.
- What
- A new series about Neem Karoli Baba’s life has been announced following Hanuman Ansh’s box-office success.
- When
- The teaser was shared on 1 October; Hanuman Ansh was released on 7 August and has completed 56 days in theatres.
- Where
- The series will air on SonyTV and stream on SonyLIV; Hanuman Ansh has reported earnings in India and worldwide.
- Why
- The announcement follows the success of Hanuman Ansh, a film based on Neem Karoli Baba’s life.
Supporters and authenticity advocates
Skeptics of the new series
Need for the project
Supporters and authenticity advocates
Some fans welcomed the announcement and asked the makers to portray Neem Karoli Baba’s story accurately and authentically.
Skeptics of the new series
Other users said the series was unnecessary after Hanuman Ansh was made with faith and sincerity.
Reason for the announcement
Supporters and authenticity advocates
The project follows the reported box-office success of Hanuman Ansh, which renewed attention around Neem Karoli Baba’s life.
Skeptics of the new series
Some commenters suggested the series was being made mainly because one recent film became a hit.
- Announcement date
- 1 October
- Television platform
- SonyTV
- Streaming platform
- SonyLIV
- Hanuman Ansh release date
- 7 August
- Hanuman Ansh theatrical run
- 56 days
- India earnings
- Rs 314.9 crore
- Worldwide earnings
- Rs 410.75 crore