Mahavatar Narsimha Box Office: Animated Blockbuster Nears ₹100 Crore in India
Mahavatar Narsimha, India’s biggest animated hit, nears ₹100 crore in just 10 days. The mythological action film leads in Hindi markets and is redefining box office records for animation.
Mahavatar Narsimha Box Office: Animated Blockbuster Nears ₹100 Crore in India
Mumbai – In a turn of events no one anticipated, the animated epic Mahavatar Narsimha is marching confidently toward the ₹100 crore mark at the Indian box office, emerging as a surprise blockbuster of 2025. Produced by Kaleem Productions and Hombale Films, this mythological action drama has captured the imagination of audiences across the country.
Box Office Numbers: From ₹2 Cr Opening to ₹100 Cr Juggernaut
Despite a modest opening of just ₹2 crore, Mahavatar Narsimha has experienced phenomenal word-of-mouth growth. By the end of Day 9 (Second Saturday), the film has grossed an estimated ₹80 crore, with ₹18 crore expected on Day 9 alone, marking a 100% jump from Friday collections.
With a strong Sunday anticipated, the film is all but certain to cross ₹100 crore gross domestically by the end of its second weekend—an extraordinary feat for an animated devotional film in Indian cinema.
A Pan-India Success: Hindi Leads the Charge
The Hindi version of Mahavatar Narsimha has contributed a lion's share of the success, raking in nearly ₹59 crore gross in 9 days. The film’s appeal extends far beyond metro cities, performing well in both multiplexes and single screens, especially in northern circuits.
What sets Mahavatar Narsimha apart is its massive appeal across demographics—families, youth, children, and animation enthusiasts alike. Its unique positioning as a mythological animated action-drama has filled a content gap in Indian cinema.
A Mythological Reimagining That Struck Gold
Directed by Ashwin Kumar, the film is a stylized reimagining of the Narsimha avatar from Hindu mythology. Audiences and critics have praised the film’s:
Stunning, high-quality animation
Intense action sequences
Emotionally compelling narrative
Pan-India accessibility in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam
As the first film in the Mahavatar Cinematic Universe (MCU), Mahavatar Narsimha has laid a solid foundation for what could become one of India's most unique and commercially viable franchises.
What’s Next for Mahavatar Narsimha?
With record-breaking momentum and strong weekend footfalls, the film is now on track to become India’s highest-grossing animated film of all time, both in terms of critical acclaim and box office earnings.
