The Legend of Hanuman is an Indian animated series created by Sharad Devarajan, Jeevan J. Kang and Charuvi Agrawal for Disney+ Hotstar.[2] The series produced by Graphic India.

The Legend of Hanuman
Promotional poster
Genre
Created by
Written by
  • Sharad Devarajan
  • Sarwat Chaddha
  • Ashwin Pande
  • Arshad Syed
Directed by
  • Jeevan J. Kang
  • Navin John
Narrated bySharad Kelkar[1]
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
No. of seasons5
No. of episodes45
Production
EditorTharun Prasad
Production companyGraphic India
Original release
NetworkDisney+ Hotstar
Release29 January 2021 (2021-01-29) –
present

The first season premiered on 29 January 2021 with 13 episodes. The series was renewed for a second season with 13 episodes on 27 July 2021.[3] A third season consisting of 6 episodes was released on 12 January 2024. The fourth season was announced on 23 April 2024 on occasion of Hanuman Jayanti.[4] The fourth season aired from 5 June 2024 to 11 July 2024.[5] The fifth season premiered on 25 October 2024.[6]

Synopsis

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The series follows when God Mahadev incarnates as Hanuman to serve God Rama and his transformation from a mighty warrior to a god and how Hanuman became the beacon of hope amidst the harrowing darkness.

Voice actors

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Production

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The team used animatics for allowing actors to act instead of just dubbing to the animated work.[8] The character design work was done by the co-creator Charuvi Agrawal.[8]

Series overview

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
113January 29, 2021 (2021-01-29)
213August 6, 2021 (2021-08-06)
36January 12, 2024 (2024-01-12)
47June 5, 2024 (2024-06-05)July 11, 2024 (2024-07-11)

Episodes

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Season 1

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No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"The Legend begins"
  • Jeevan J. Kang
  • Navin John
  • Sharad Devarajan
  • Sarwat Chaddha
  • Ashwin Pande
  • Arshad Syed
January 29, 2021 (2021-01-29)
2"The Monkey King"
  • Jeevan J. Kang
  • Navin John
  • Sharad Devarajan
  • Sarwat Chaddha
  • Ashwin Pande
  • Arshad Syed
January 29, 2021 (2021-01-29)
3"Kishkinda Bound"
  • Jeevan J. Kang
  • Navin John
  • Sharad Devarajan
  • Sarwat Chaddha
  • Ashwin Pande
  • Arshad Syed
January 29, 2021 (2021-01-29)
4"The Promise"
  • Jeevan J. Kang
  • Navin John
  • Sharad Devarajan
  • Sarwat Chaddha
  • Ashwin Pande
  • Arshad Syed
January 29, 2021 (2021-01-29)
5"Spirits of the Forest"
  • Jeevan J. Kang
  • Navin John
  • Sharad Devarajan
  • Sarwat Chaddha
  • Ashwin Pande
  • Arshad Syed
January 29, 2021 (2021-01-29)
6"Darkness Rises"
  • Jeevan J. Kang
  • Navin John
  • Sharad Devarajan
  • Sarwat Chaddha
  • Ashwin Pande
  • Arshad Syed
January 29, 2021 (2021-01-29)
7"The Yakshya King"
  • Jeevan J. Kang
  • Navin John
  • Sharad Devarajan
  • Sarwat Chaddha
  • Ashwin Pande
  • Arshad Syed
January 29, 2021 (2021-01-29)
8"Enter the Void"
  • Jeevan J. Kang
  • Navin John
  • Sharad Devarajan
  • Sarwat Chaddha
  • Ashwin Pande
  • Arshad Syed
January 29, 2021 (2021-01-29)
9"The Cave"
  • Jeevan J. Kang
  • Navin John
  • Sharad Devarajan
  • Sarwat Chaddha
  • Ashwin Pande
  • Arshad Syed
January 29, 2021 (2021-01-29)
10"Indra's Curse"
  • Jeevan J. Kang
  • Navin John
  • Sharad Devarajan
  • Sarwat Chaddha
  • Ashwin Pande
  • Arshad Syed
January 29, 2021 (2021-01-29)
11"Sampati Rises"
  • Jeevan J. Kang
  • Navin John
  • Sharad Devarajan
  • Sarwat Chaddha
  • Ashwin Pande
  • Arshad Syed
January 29, 2021 (2021-01-29)
12"The Mango and the Sun"
  • Jeevan J. Kang
  • Navin John
  • Sharad Devarajan
  • Sarwat Chaddha
  • Ashwin Pande
  • Arshad Syed
January 29, 2021 (2021-01-29)
13"Forgotten Truths"
  • Jeevan J. Kang
  • Navin John
  • Sharad Devarajan
  • Sarwat Chaddha
  • Ashwin Pande
  • Arshad Syed
January 29, 2021 (2021-01-29)

Season 2

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No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Leap of Faith"
  • Jeevan J. Kang
  • Navin John
  • Sharad Devarajan
  • Sarwat Chaddha
  • Ashwin Pande
  • Arshad Syed
August 6, 2021 (2021-08-06)
2"Simhika Rises"
  • Jeevan J. Kang
  • Navin John
  • Sharad Devarajan
  • Sarwat Chaddha
  • Ashwin Pande
  • Arshad Syed
August 6, 2021 (2021-08-06)
3"Ravan"
  • Jeevan J. Kang
  • Navin John
  • Sharad Devarajan
  • Sarwat Chaddha
  • Ashwin Pande
  • Arshad Syed
August 6, 2021 (2021-08-06)
4"Ashok Vanaa"
  • Jeevan J. Kang
  • Navin John
  • Sharad Devarajan
  • Sarwat Chaddha
  • Ashwin Pande
  • Arshad Syed
August 6, 2021 (2021-08-06)
5"Sita's Strength"
  • Jeevan J. Kang
  • Navin John
  • Sharad Devarajan
  • Sarwat Chaddha
  • Ashwin Pande
  • Arshad Syed
August 6, 2021 (2021-08-06)
6"Message Received"
  • Jeevan J. Kang
  • Navin John
  • Sharad Devarajan
  • Sarwat Chaddha
  • Ashwin Pande
  • Arshad Syed
August 6, 2021 (2021-08-06)
7"Son of the Demon"
  • Jeevan J. Kang
  • Navin John
  • Sharad Devarajan
  • Sarwat Chaddha
  • Ashwin Pande
  • Arshad Syed
August 6, 2021 (2021-08-06)
8"Prison of Illusions"
  • Jeevan J. Kang
  • Navin John
  • Sharad Devarajan
  • Sarwat Chaddha
  • Ashwin Pande
  • Arshad Syed
August 6, 2021 (2021-08-06)
9"Immortals"
  • Jeevan J. Kang
  • Navin John
  • Sharad Devarajan
  • Sarwat Chaddha
  • Ashwin Pande
  • Arshad Syed
August 6, 2021 (2021-08-06)
10"Dance of Fire"
  • Jeevan J. Kang
  • Navin John
  • Sharad Devarajan
  • Sarwat Chaddha
  • Ashwin Pande
  • Arshad Syed
August 6, 2021 (2021-08-06)
11"Homecoming"
  • J. Kang
  • Navin John
  • Sharad Devarajan
  • Sarwat Chaddha
  • Ashwin Pande
  • Arshad Syed
August 6, 2021 (2021-08-06)
12"Ocean Apart"
  • Jeevan J. Kang
  • Navin John
  • Sharad Devarajan
  • Sarwat Chaddha
  • Ashwin Pande
  • Arshad Syed
August 6, 2021 (2021-08-06)
13"War Begins"
  • Jeevan J. Kang
  • Navin John
  • Sharad Devarajan
  • Sarwat Chaddha
  • Ashwin Pande
  • Arshad Syed
August 6, 2021 (2021-08-06)

Season 3

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No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Lanka"
  • Jeevan J. Kang
  • Navin John
  • Sharad Devarajan
  • Sarwat Chaddha
  • Ashwin Pande
  • Arshad Syed
January 12, 2024 (2024-01-12)
2"Serpent's Kiss"
  • Jeevan J. Kang
  • Navin John
  • Sharad Devarajan
  • Sarwat Chaddha
  • Ashwin Pande
  • Arshad Syed
January 12, 2024 (2024-01-12)
3"Ravan Unleashed"
  • Jeevan J. Kang
  • Navin John
  • Sharad Devarajan
  • Sarwat Chaddha
  • Ashwin Pande
  • Arshad Syed
January 12, 2024 (2024-01-12)
4"Forgotten Son"
  • Jeevan J. Kang
  • Navin John
  • Sharad Devarajan
  • Sarwat Chaddha
  • Ashwin Pande
  • Arshad Syed
January 12, 2024 (2024-01-12)
5"Terror from the Sky"
  • Jeevan J. Kang
  • Navin John
  • Sharad Devarajan
  • Sarwat Chaddha
  • Ashwin Pande
  • Arshad Syed
January 12, 2024 (2024-01-12)
6"The Mountain Awakens"
  • Jeevan J. Kang
  • Navin John
  • Sharad Devarajan
  • Sarwat Chaddha
  • Ashwin Pande
  • Arshad Syed
January 12, 2024 (2024-01-12)

Season 4

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No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"The Lost Memories"Jeevan J. KangSharad DevarajanJune 5, 2024 (2024-06-05)
Hanuman embarks on a journey of self-discovery as he tries to recall his lost memories and divine powers.
2"The Awakening"Jeevan J. KangSharad DevarajanJune 5, 2024 (2024-06-05)
Hanuman awakens his divine potential with the help of his friends and prepares for the challenges ahead.
3"Wrath of the Giant"Jeevan J. KangSharad DevarajanJune 13, 2024 (2024-06-13)
The Vaanar army faces its greatest challenge, as Kumbhakaran enters the Battlefield.
4"The Price of War"Jeevan J. KangSharad DevarajanJune 20, 2024 (2024-06-20)
In the aftermath of Indrajit's devastating attack, the vaanar army grapples with immense loss as the cost of war is laid bare. Hanuman embarks on a risky quest to save his comrades.
5"Whispers in the Dark"Jeevan J. KangSharad DevarajanJune 27, 2024 (2024-06-27)
Hanuman and Lakshman set out on a risky night mission to uncover the secret behind Indrajit's invincibility and put an end to his reign of terror.
6"A Father's Shadow"Jeevan J. KangSharad DevarajanJuly 4, 2024 (2024-07-04)
Lakshman and Indrajit clash in a battle that will echo through the ages, and Ravan comes to terms with the weight of his son's legacy and the price of his ambition.
7"Into the Abyss"Jeevan J. KangSharad DevarajanJuly 11, 2024 (2024-07-11)
When Ram and Lakshman are mysteriously transported to Patal Loka, Hanuman navigates treacherous realms to rescue them as Ravan unleashes his fury upon the world.

Release

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The series premiered on Disney+ Hotstar globally on January 29, 2021, in seven Indian languages with 5.1 audio.

References

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  1. ^ "Sharad Kelkar turns narrator for 'Thegend Of Hanuman'". The Siasat Daily. 18 January 2021. Archived from the original on 19 January 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Disney+ Hotstar to premiere epic drama The Legend of Hanuman on January 29". OnlyTech. 18 January 2021. Archived from the original on 30 January 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  3. ^ Ramachandran, Naman (27 July 2021). "Disney Plus Hotstar Reveals Robust India Slate". Variety. Archived from the original on 27 July 2021. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  4. ^ "'The Legend of Hanuman' Season 4 announced on occasion of Hanuman Jayanti". India Today. 23 April 2024. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  5. ^ "'The Legend Of Hanuman Season 4' Trailer Offers Intriguing Glimpse Into Epic Saga". Zee News.
  6. ^ Disney+ Hotstar [@DisneyPlusHS] (4 October 2024). "Pavanputra laut ke aa rahe hai, Panchmukhi avatar mein! Type Jai Hanuman 🙏 in the comment section! #HotstarSpecials #TheLegendOfHanuman, Season 5 streaming on October 25 #TheLegendOfHanumanOnHotstar" (Tweet) (in Hindi). Retrieved 4 October 2024 – via Twitter.
  7. ^ a b c d e "The Legend of Hanuman Season 1 Web Series (2021) | Release Date, Review, Cast, Trailer, Watch Online at Disney+ Hotstar". NDTV Gadgets 360. Archived from the original on 18 January 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  8. ^ a b Bhavani, Divya Kala (28 January 2021). "All about the comic book-inspired animation in 'The Legend of Hanuman'". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 2 February 2021. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
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