The animated film ‘Mahavatar Narasimha’ has achieved remarkable success at the box office, earning approximately ₹66.75 crore in 9 days.
Box Office Report: For the first time in the history of Indian cinema, a completely animated mythological film has achieved such tremendous success that it has surpassed even major Hollywood animation projects. Directed by Ashwin Kumar, ‘Mahavatar Narasimha’ is not only consistently performing well at the box office but is also setting new records every day. Released on July 25, 2025, the film has so far earned ₹60.5 crore, with the first week's collection alone amounting to ₹44.75 crore. The initial figures for the ninth day of the film are also encouraging, with projections estimating earnings of up to ₹15 crore.
Low Budget, Big Impact: Started with ₹1.75 Crore, Reached Crores
The beginning was quite modest. On the first day, the film earned only ₹1.75 crore. However, as people learned about the film's story and animation quality, the crowd in theaters grew. On the second day, the film earned ₹4.6 crore, and on the third day, ₹9.5 crore. By the weekend, the film had picked up pace and reached new heights with the help of word-of-mouth publicity.
Theme and Presentation Won Hearts
‘Mahavatar Narasimha’ is not just an animated film, but an amazing blend of Indian mythology and modern technology. The writing by Jayapurn Das and Rudra Pratap Ghosh has given the film a depth, which Ashwin Kumar has brought to life on screen with his vision. The film's story is based on the Narasimha avatar of Lord Vishnu, but the futuristic touch given to it takes the audience to a new world. The entire film is made in 3D and released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada, making it accessible across the country.
Competing with Hollywood Animation
The film has surpassed the earnings of popular Hollywood films like ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’, ‘The Incredibles’, and ‘Kung Fu Panda’ in India. This is a historic turning point where Indian animation, especially one based on a mythological theme, is competing with international animation and winning.
Director Ashwin Kumar's Dream
The film's director, Ashwin Kumar, had said in an earlier interview that he wanted to give Indian audiences a film that proudly presents India's cultural heritage. He, along with his colleagues Jayapurn Das and Rudra Pratap Ghosh, wrote a script that is rooted in mythology but also connects with today's generation.
Box Office Breakdown of the Film So Far
- Day 1 - ₹1.75 crore
- Day 2 - ₹4.6 crore
- Day 3 - ₹9.5 crore
- Day 4 to Day 7 - ₹28.9 crore (Total)
- Day 8 - ₹6 crore
- Total (8 days) - ₹51.75 crore
- Estimated Day 9 - ₹15 crore (Early Trends)
- Total Estimated - ₹66.75 crore
Future Expectations
If the film continues at this pace, it could enter the ₹100 crore club in the coming days — and that too as an animated film, which is rare in Indian cinema. This success could pave the way for more animated mythological films in the future.
