Ashwin Kumar’s mythological animated epic Mahavatar Narsimha has shattered box office benchmarks, becoming India’s highest-grossing animated feature within 10 days of release.
Box Office Highlights
- As of Day 10, the film has earned approximately ₹91.25 crore (net) in India, with a worldwide gross of ₹112 crore across all languages, including 2D and 3D formats.
- It collected ₹60.5 crore by Day 8 and surged to ₹75–80 crore by Day 9, setting the new record by surpassing Spider‑Man: Across the Spider‑Verse in domestic earnings.
- On Day 9 alone, the film earned ₹15 crore, and followed it up with ₹13.4 crore on Day 10, indicating growing momentum—especially on weekends.
Comparative Records
Previously, global animation titles like Kung Fu Panda 4, Inside Out 2, and Spider‑Man: Across the Spider‑Verse held India’s top animated film records, but Mahavatar Narsimha has now surpassed all in advance of even completing its theatrical run.
Cultural & Franchise Significance
- Mahavatar Narsimha reimagines the myth of Prahlad and Lord Vishnu’s Narsimha avatar in high-end animated form, resonating with audiences through spiritual themes and strong storytelling.
- The film is part of Hombale Films’ Mahavatar Cinematic Universe, with sequels centered around other Vishnu avatars already announced—starting with Mahavatar Parshuram and Kalki in later years.
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