*Mahavatar Narsimha Box Office: A Mythological Animation That Roars*
By Shashank P.
Mahavatar Narsimha, directed by Ashwin Kumar and produced by Hombale Films in collaboration with Kleem Productions, has emerged as a surprise box office winner. Since its Hindi theatrical release on 25 July 2025, the animated film based on the divine story of Prahlad and Lord Narasimha has seen a phenomenal rise in collections and public appreciation.
The mythological action-drama delivers a visually rich retelling of an ancient tale, combining devotion, faith, and divine justice, packaged in an emotionally gripping animated format. It has struck a chord with audiences of all age groups, especially families and youth in metro cities and tier-2 towns.
Day-Wise Box Office Collections (Hindi version):
* Day 1 (Friday): ₹1.38 crore
* Day 2 (Saturday): ₹3.40 crore
* Day 3 (Sunday): ₹6.77 crore (highest single-day so far)
* Day 4 (Monday): ₹3.50 crore
* Day 5 (Tuesday): ₹5.00 crore
Total (Hindi, 5 Days): ₹20.05 crore net
All-India Totals (All Languages Combined):
* Day 1: ₹1.75 crore
* Day 2: ₹4.60 crore (162 percent surge)
* Day 3: ₹9.50 crore
* Day 4: ₹6.00 crore (expected drop post-weekend)
* Day 5: ₹7.70 crore (renewed jump in footfall)
Total Pan-India Net (5 Days): ₹29.55 crore
On Day 5 alone, the film raked in ₹7.41 crore net, marking a 23.5 percent increase from the previous day and breaking the record for the highest-grossing day in the film’s run so far. With this, Mahavatar Narsimha became the highest-grossing Indian animated film, surpassing the long-standing benchmark set by Hanuman (2005).
Key Highlights:
* Estimated Budget: ₹15 crore
* Return on Investment: Over 90 percent recovered within 5 days
* Audience Occupancy:
* Chennai: Approximately 81 percent
* Bengaluru: Approximately 72 percent
* Hyderabad: Approximately 59 percent
* Hit Verdict: Just ₹1.3 crore shy of the ‘clean hit’ benchmark by Day 5
Final Word: Mahavatar Narsimha has not only reinvigorated the Indian animation scene but also proved that audiences are ready to embrace spiritual and mythological stories when told with sincerity, modern storytelling, and visual finesse. As it inches closer to the ₹30 crore mark, industry insiders are already calling it a turning point for the Indian animated film industry.
