In just eight days, Mahavatar Narsimha has collected over ₹50 crore net at the Indian box office. That makes it the fastest-ever mythological animated film to breach that mark.
Crafted with confidence by Hombale Films and Kleem Productions, the film presents the Narsimha avatar of Vishnu in a modern animated canvas. With a modest ₹4–6 crore budget, it now appears to be among the most profitable animated ventures in Indian cinema.
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The film opened on 25 July 2025 with a humble ₹1.75 crore on its first Friday, distributed across Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, and Malayalam audiences. The weekend surge was swift—Saturday rose to ₹4.6 crore, and Sunday peaked at ₹9.5 crore, bringing the opening three-day total to roughly ₹15.85 crore.
By midweek, it had crossed ₹21.95 crore by Day 4, becoming India’s highest-grossing animated film at that point and surpassing the 2005 Hanuman record.
Through Day 8, the net collection stood at approximately ₹51.75 crore, and Sanknilk’s tracking gave an India-net total of ₹52.45 crore including Day 8 earnings of ₹7.7 crore. Another tracker reports a gross tally of ₹60.5 crore by then, declaring it “India’s highest-grossing animated film of all time”.
Breaking Barriers
At a time when Indian animation mostly survives on subsidies and festivals, Mahavatar Narsimha defied norms. The ₹4–6 crore budget has already translated into nearly five to fifteen times the return within just one week. This is nearly impossible territory for a non-star‑driven, mythological animated film.
It overtakes Hollywood animations like Spider‑Man: Across the Spider‑Verse (₹56 crore), Incredibles 2, and Kung Fu Panda 4 as reported in national circulation, reclaiming the animated crown in India.
Director Ashwin Kumar called the film a “labor of love rooted in our collective history.” As he explained prior to release: “Indian VFX and animation can be of world‑class quality.” That confidence seems well‑justified now.
What’s Driving Growth
Word‑of‑mouth and regional versatility are key. Around 70% of box office earnings are from Hindi theaters; the momentum in North India eclipsed that of Telugu screenings, which traditionally dominate animated releases. Night shows registered 70+% occupancy in cities like Hyderabad, suggesting strong evangelism of the film’s spiritual narrative.
Taran Adarsh, tracking the performance, noted: “_Mahavatar Narsimha [Hindi version] continues to surprise day after day… It has already surpassed the Week 1 business of Kantara (₹15 crore) and KGF (₹21.45 crore)”.
The film’s weekday numbers remain solid and it continues to draw repeat viewers—clear indicators that mythological content, when combined with striking visuals, can capture a broad family audience.
The Bigger Picture
Beyond numbers, Mahavatar Narsimha signals a shift in Indian filmmaking mindset. It suggests mythological themes can be profitable in animation—an escapable genre from juvenile stereotypes. Hombale Films has opened a new door, integrating mythology into animated spectacle, offering room for future instalments in what could become a Mahavatar Cinematic Universe.
If it sustains this momentum into Week 2 and beyond—even in the face of new releases like War 2 or Coolie—it may cross ₹100 crore in India before too long. That would place it in rare terrain, normally reserved for tentpole feature films and franchise entries.
Closing Insight
Mahavatar Narsimha has earned more than box office figures. It has carved a path for themed animation in a market that once dismissed it. Its ₹50+ crore net run isn’t just a record—it’s a roadmap.
If you haven’t seen it yet, catch it in theatres. Join the conversation. Because if this film holds traction… the roar of Narsimha may just echo back with louder follow‑ups.
Experience it. Share it. Support the next chapter.
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