Bal Hanuman traces lord Hanuman's mischievous childhood, highlighting his many adored and celebrated antics such as trying to swallow the sun and fighting with demons. The film has been previously aired on religious channel Zee Jagran in the month of July.

Turner International India Pvt. Ltd. VP advertising sales and networks, India and South Asia Monica Tata said, "Cartoon Network strongly believes in the potential of Indian animation and has always been at the forefront of providing them a national platform. Indian animations on the Network have consistently hit the ratings bulls' eye and continue to resonate with kids. This August, as India is marking its 60th year of Independence, Cartoon Network reiterates its promise of promoting home grown animations by acquiring its fifteenth Indian animation - Bal Hanuman."

The other animated films acquired bythe network include Sinbad - Beyond The Veil of Mists, Ramayana - The Legend of Prince Ram, The Adventures of Tenali Raman, Alibaba & Forty Thieves, The Adventures of Chhota Birbal, Jungle Tales, Akbar Birbal, Son of Alladin, Krishna: The Birth, Krishna: Makhan Chor, Krishna: in Vrindavan and Bal Hanuman.