Mahavatar Narasimha Clicks 175 Crores Globally

Ashwin Kumar's animated film Mahavatar Narsimha has become the highest-grossing animated film in India, with a worldwide gross of ₹175 crores in just 15 days. The film's success is a testament to the power of content rooted in Sanatan Dharma and Indian history, beating big releases like Saiyaara, Son of Sardar 2, and Dhadak 2. Made on a budget of ₹15 crores, the film has raked in over ₹100 crores nett at the domestic box office from Hindi screens alone.

Mahavatar Narsimha's success has broken records for Indian animation, surpassing films like Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and Hanuman. The film's producers, Kleem Productions, and presenters, Hombale Films, aim to touch ₹150 crore in India and ₹200 crore worldwide. With its current success, the production houses are planning a slate of animated films based on Gods from Indian mythology, including Mahavatar Parshuram and Mahavatar Kalki.

The film's director, Ashwin Kumar, has proven that Indian animation can compete with international productions, and the film's success is a result of its engaging storyline and visuals. Mahavatar Narsimha has been released in 3D and 2D in Hindi and South Indian languages, making it accessible to a wide audience. With its dream run at the box office, Mahavatar Narsimha is rewriting history and proving that Indian animation has the potential to become a global phenomenon.

The film's success is expected to pave the way for more animated films based on Indian mythology, and the two production houses have a slate of animated films lined up based on the Gods from Indian mythology. They have Lord Vishnu: Mahavatar Narsimha (2025), Mahavatar Parshuram (2027), Mahavatar Raghunandan (2029), Mahavatar Dhawkadhesh (2031), Mahavatar Gokulananda (2033), Mahavatar Kalki Part 1 (2035), and Mahavatar Kalki Part 2 (2037) in the works.