Mahavatar Narsimha, the mythological animated film directed by Ashwin Kumar, has been making waves at the Indian box office since its release. After a solid opening weekend, the film has slightly slowed down in its daily collections but continues to perform well, proving to be one of the surprise hits of recent weeks. The film’s unique animation style, coupled with its captivating mythological storytelling, has contributed to its steady performance, especially among family audiences.
Steady Growth and Day 5 Collections
As per early estimates from industry tracker Sacnilk, Mahavatar Narsimha made ₹4.58 crore on Day 5, bringing its total nett collection across all languages in India to ₹26.43 crore. The film is quickly inching towards the ₹30 crore mark, a significant milestone for an animated feature in the Indian market. On Day 4, the film’s India gross collection stood at ₹26.25 crore, indicating a modest but steady growth.
Comparing the Film’s Performance
Despite a slight dip in collections post the opening weekend, Mahavatar Narsimha has outperformed Pawan Kalyan’s Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 in terms of box office earnings, emerging as one of the surprise performers in recent weeks. The mythological theme and visually rich animation have made the film an appealing choice for Indian audiences, especially those looking for family-friendly content. Its strong box office performance is even more impressive considering that it is an animated film, a genre that has traditionally not seen as much commercial success in India.
Taran Adarsh Praises the Film’s Momentum
Film trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his thoughts on the film’s performance. He praised Mahavatar Narsimha for maintaining excellent momentum, noting that its Monday collections surpassed both Friday and Saturday’s numbers, a clear sign of its positive trend. Adarsh also pointed out that Mahavatar Narsimha was another hit from Hombale Films, the studio behind blockbusters like KGF, Kantara, and Salaar.
Mahavatar Narsimha Cast and Production
While the full voice cast of Mahavatar Narsimha hasn’t been officially revealed, the film is noted for its powerful voice performances that bring the mythological characters to life. The film is directed by Ashwin Kumar and produced by Shilpaa Dhawan, Kushal Desai, and Chaitanya Desai under the banners of Hombale Films and Kleem Productions. With its visually striking animation and compelling storyline, Mahavatar Narsimha has raised the bar for Indian animated cinema.
Expected OTT Release
Though an official OTT release date has not been announced, Mahavatar Narsimha is likely to hit streaming platforms within the typical 60-day window after its theatrical release. With its debut on July 25, 2025, viewers can expect it to arrive on OTT by the end of September 2025.
