India’s animation scene just got its new superstar. Mahavatar Narsimha, directed by Ashwin Kumar, has taken the box office by storm, raking in a massive ₹15.93 crore in just its first weekend. That’s not just a big number—it’s enough to make it the highest-grossing Indian animated movie of all time.
A Roaring Start for Mahavatar Narsimha
Let’s be real, animated films in India usually don’t make the kind of noise that live-action blockbusters do. But Mahavatar Narsimha is here to break all those rules. It opened to a modest ₹1.75 crore on Friday—decent, but nothing wild. Then the word-of-mouth kicked in. Saturday saw collections jump almost 200%, pulling in ₹4.6 crore. By Sunday, the movie was on fire, collecting an eye-popping ₹9.5 crore.
Add it all up, and you get a weekend total that leaves previous record-holder Hanuman (2005) in the dust. Hanuman collected ₹5.50 crore unadjusted in its run, but Mahavatar Narsimha has nearly tripled that in just three days.
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Why Is Everyone Rushing to Watch?
It’s not just the numbers that are impressive. The movie’s based on the epic tale of Lord Narasimha—part-man, part-lion, and considered one of Lord Vishnu’s most powerful avatars. That mythological angle, epic animation, and a story that connects with families across generations have made it a hit, especially in the Hindi-speaking regions. The Telugu dub is close on its heels too, and the movie’s also out in Kannada, Tamil, and Malayalam.
Let’s not forget: this is only the beginning. Mahavatar Narsimha is the first in a planned animated universe, with the production house gearing up to retell more legendary stories from Indian mythology. So, if you’re an animation fan (or just love a good mythological epic), this is the movie moment you don’t want to miss.
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What’s Next for Indian Animated Movies?
With Mahavatar Narsimha shaking up the box office, the bar’s set way higher for Indian animation. Positive reviews, a strong family appeal, and smart multi-language releases might just be the secret recipe for animated success in India. And with the next chapter already being teased, this could be the start of something big for animated movies in the country.
So if you haven’t grabbed tickets yet, what are you waiting for? Mahavatar Narsimha isn’t just making history—it’s rewriting it for Indian animation.
