The animated film 'Mahavatar Narasimha' is creating a buzz in theaters these days. The film has captured the attention of the audience since its release, and its earnings are increasing every day. Notably, this film has become the highest-grossing Indian animated film to date. On its eighth day, i.e., the second Friday, it performed exceptionally well, surpassing several big films.
Tremendous Surge in Earnings on the Eighth Day
On its second Friday, the film 'Mahavatar Narasimha' earned ₹6.85 crore, which is more than Ajay Devgn's 'Son of Sardar 2', Janhvi Kapoor's 'Dhadak 2', and the blockbuster film 'Sayyara', all released on the same day. 'Son of Sardar 2' earned ₹6.75 crore, 'Dhadak 2' earned ₹3.35 crore, and 'Sayyara' earned ₹4.25 crore. There is considerable enthusiasm among the audience for this animated film, which is why the crowd watching the film in theaters is continuously increasing.
Business of ₹60.5 Crore in Eight Days
The film has earned ₹60.5 crore in just eight days, which is the biggest figure ever for any Indian animated film. Earlier, 'Chaar Sahibzaade' was at the top in this category, but 'Mahavatar Narasimha' has surpassed it. It has also beaten Hollywood's famous animated films like 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse', 'The Incredibles', and 'Kung Fu Panda' in terms of earnings.
Blockbuster Project Made on a Low Budget
Made on a budget of just ₹15 crore, 'Mahavatar Narasimha' has earned more than four times its cost. The film is a joint production of Hombale Films and Cleem Productions. It is an experimental but successful effort, which has proved that there is a large market for animated films in India. A noteworthy aspect is that the film's VFX, animation, and sound design are of international level, which has been highly appreciated by the audience.
The Film's Impact is Visible in Theaters Across The Country
The film has received a tremendous opening in major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, and Lucknow. It is being particularly liked in Hindi and Telugu-speaking states. Many multiplexes are running housefull shows of the film. In many places, viewers are reaching the theaters with their families, due to which there is a special craze for it among both children and youth.
Beginning of the Mahavatar Universe
'Mahavatar Narasimha' is not just a film but a part of a large cinematic universe, which is being called 'Mahavatar Cinematic Universe' i.e., MCU. It started in 2025 with 'Mahavatar Narasimha', and the story of the ten major incarnations of Lord Vishnu will be presented in animated form through a total of 10 films by 2037. The last film of the universe will be 'Mahavatar Kalki Part 2', which will be released in 2037.
The Film is Receiving Love on Social Media
There is a lot of discussion about the film on social media. People are praising its animation quality, background music, and religious subject matter on Twitter and Instagram. Many people are also calling it a powerful medium to bring Indian culture and mythology to children and youth.
Makers Shared the Historic Achievement
Regarding the film's excellent earnings, the makers also shared a poster, which stated that Mahavatar Narasimha has created a new record by earning more than ₹60.5 crore in just 8 days. This is the first Indian animated film to have achieved such a big milestone at the box office.
Earnings May Increase Further in the Coming Days
Looking at the success of the film, it is estimated that its earnings may accelerate even further in the second weekend. If everything continues like this, this film may soon join the 100 crore club. So far, no Indian animated film has touched this milestone, and 'Mahavatar Narasimha' is continuously moving forward in this direction.
