In a year filled with cinematic surprises, Mahavatar Narsimha has emerged as a true juggernaut, rewriting the rules for animated films in India. Directed by Ashwin Kumar and backed by Hombale Films in collaboration with Kleem Productions, this mythological epic has captivated audiences across the country, inching toward a historic milestone.
Box Office Performance
As of Day 11, Mahavatar Narsimha has amassed a staggering ₹99.25 crore at the domestic box office. With projections indicating it will cross the ₹100 crore mark today, the film is poised to become India’s highest-grossing animated feature ever, surpassing the previous record held by Hanuman (2005), which earned ₹11.68 crore. The film’s Hindi version alone contributed ₹65.64 crore in just ten days, nearly matching Kantara’s four-week total. Its pan-India release in five languages—Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam—has helped it reach a wide demographic, with strong occupancy rates across formats and regions4.
A Word-of-Mouth Phenomenon Despite minimal pre-release hype, Mahavatar Narsimha has outperformed star-studded releases like Son of Sardaar 2, Dhadak 2, and even the romantic hit Saiyaara1. Trade analysts have hailed it as a “blockbuster” and a “surprise hit,” noting its impact on the overall box office landscape.
Mythology Meets Modern Storytelling The film narrates the tale of Lord Vishnu’s fierce avatar, Narsimha—a part-man, part-lion deity invoked by devotee Prahlada to defeat the tyrant King Hiranyakashyap. With immersive animation and a reverent approach to storytelling, Mahavatar Narsimha has struck a chord with both critics and audiences.
The Birth of a Cinematic Universe This success marks the beginning of the Mahavatar Cinematic Universe, with six more films planned, each exploring a different avatar of Vishnu. If the current momentum continues, Mahavatar Narsimha may not just be a box office triumph—it could be the foundation of a new mythological franchise.