Ashwin Kumar’s Mahavatar Narsimha, a mythological animated action-drama, has opened to a promising start at the Indian box office. Released on Friday, July 25, the film earned a total of ₹2.29 crore across five languages on its first day. Backed by Hombale Films, the studio behind successful titles like Kantara, KGF, and Salaar, the film is now gearing up for stronger traction over the weekend.
What stands out is the film’s impressive performance in the Hindi-speaking regions, where it grossed ₹1.51 crore alone on day one. This strong showing reflects the film’s appeal to family audiences who are connecting with its devotional tone and culturally rooted storytelling.
Mahavatar Narsimha Day 1 Box Office Collection (Language-wise)
- Hindi: ₹1.51 crore
- Telugu: ₹38 lakh
- Kannada: ₹7 lakh
- Malayalam: ₹3 lakh
- Tamil: ₹2 lakh
- Total: ₹2.29 crore
Devotion Meets Animation: What’s Driving the Buzz
Mahavatar Narsimha tells the tale of one of Lord Vishnu’s most revered avatars—Narasimha—who takes a powerful form to end the tyranny of demon king Hiranyakashyap and protect the faithful Prahlad. The story, deeply rooted in Indian scriptures, has found an emotional chord with viewers.
The film’s success is largely being driven by its compelling narrative, which combines spiritual themes with striking animated visuals. Early reviews from both critics and audiences are mostly positive, praising the film for its engaging screenplay, mythological accuracy, and emotional depth.
Craft and Creativity Behind the Scenes
Written by Jayapurna Das and Rudra Pratap Ghosh, the screenplay has been lauded for its mature handling of a traditional story. The editing is handled by Kleem Productions, while the musical score by Sam CS adds further emotional weight to the film. The project is produced by Shilpaa Dhawan, Kushal Desai, and Chaitanya Desai, in collaboration with Hombale Films and Kleem Productions.
What Lies Ahead
With strong word-of-mouth building, Mahavatar Narsimha is expected to perform better over the weekend. Its devotional theme and family-friendly presentation make it an attractive choice for a wide demographic.
The film is also the first installment in a larger animated universe that plans to explore the ten divine avatars (Dashavatara) of Lord Vishnu. This ambitious storytelling universe aims to reintroduce Indian mythology to modern audiences through cinema.
As the film continues its theatrical run, it holds the potential to grow its audience beyond the Hindi-speaking belt and establish a stronghold among mythological cinema lovers across the country.
