‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ Box Office Day 8: Animated Mythology Epic Inches Towards ₹45 Crore, Breaks Recor
Ashwin Kumar's animated mythological film ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ crosses ₹44.25 crore in 8 days, becoming one of India’s highest-grossing animated films.
‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ roars at the box office, nearing ₹45 crore in 8 days — Ashwin Kumar’s animated mythological epic wins hearts nationwide.
Ashwin Kumar’s ambitious animated film ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ is emerging as a surprise box office success, collecting a remarkable ₹44.25 crore in just eight days. Rooted in Hindu mythology, the film has become a sensation among audiences of all ages, especially with its Hindi version driving most of the collections.
Despite a modest opening of ₹1.75 crore on Day 1, the film saw exponential weekend growth, earning ₹4.6 crore on Saturday and ₹9.5 crore on Sunday—all thanks to powerful word-of-mouth and social media buzz.
Box Office Collection Breakdown (India – All Versions):
Day 1: ₹1.75 crore
Day 2 (Saturday): ₹4.6 crore
Day 3 (Sunday): ₹9.5 crore
Day 4 (Monday): ₹6 crore
Day 5 & 6 (Tuesday & Wednesday): ₹7.7 crore each
Total till Day 8: ₹44.25 crore
With this momentum, ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ is now challenging the legacy of previous Indian animated hits like ‘Hanuman’, setting new benchmarks for mythological storytelling through animation.
A Turning Point for Indian Animated Films
The film has not only connected with audiences emotionally but has also sparked discussions about the future of mythology-based animation in Indian cinema. Directed by Ashwin Kumar and written by Jayapurna Das and Rudra Pratap Ghosh, the movie narrates the epic story of Lord Vishnu’s Narasimha avatar and his devotee Prahlad.
Twitter is abuzz with admiration, calling it "divine" and "emotionally powerful." One viral tweet reads:
“#MahavatarNarsimha shows how Bhagwan Vishnu took the fierce form of Narasimha to protect Prahlada. Every scene radiates devotion and power—especially the Varaha Avatar.”
Another viewer wrote:
“I had tears while watching the portrayal of Bhakta Prahlad and Narasimha Bhagwan. It’s not just animation—it’s spiritual cinema at its finest.”
What’s Next?
With the second weekend approaching, ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ could soon breach the ₹50 crore mark, establishing a new milestone for mythological animated features in India.
