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In a landmark achievement for Indian animation, Mahavatar Narsimha, the devotional action movie inspired by the fourth avatar of Lord Vishnu, delivered an exceptional box office surge on its first Saturday. The Ashwin Kumar-directed epic, produced by Hombale Films and Kleem Productions, is setting new records and industry benchmarks with its explosive growth—defying the traditionally niche appeal of Indian animated films.
Day 2: Box Office Collection and Performance
After a respectable opening day, Mahavatar Narsimha soared more than 150% on Day 2 (Saturday, July 26), registering an estimated ₹5.25–5.50 crore gross (₹4.50–4.75 crore net) across India. This remarkable jump pushed the film’s India gross to approximately ₹7.5 crore in just two days—a figure nearly unprecedented for an original Indian animated feature in the devotional action genre.
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Hindi Version: The movie’s Hindi language version led the charge, earning an estimated ₹3.75–4 crore gross on Day 2 (approx. ₹3.25 crore net), more than doubling its opening day tally.
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Telugu Version: The Telugu dub amazed industry watchers, clocking a 200%+ growth to land at ₹1.25 crore gross on Saturday.
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Other Languages: Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam versions together contributed another ₹25 lakh gross to the Day 2 total.
Weekend Prospects and Audience Reception
Strong word-of-mouth and growing bookings suggest Mahavatar Narsimha is poised to post an opening weekend gross of ₹15 crore or more, which would place it among the top-grossing Indian animated films ever released. Reviewers and viewers have lauded the film’s high-quality 3D animation, emotionally resonant music, and the respectful, cinematic retelling of the classic mythological story. Early responses also highlight the film’s ability to pull in audiences well beyond its core devotional base, with families and young viewers citing its “mythic spectacle” and “dramatic storytelling” as key draws.
A New Era for Indian Animation
Mahavatar Narsimha’s breakout performance marks a paradigm shift in India’s often-overlooked animation landscape. The film’s blockbuster trajectory is challenging industry perceptions and inspiring interest in the broader Mahavatar Cinematic Universe, with sequels already in planning stages. If the upward momentum continues, Mahavatar Narsimha is expected to outsell earlier genre leaders such as Hanuman (2005) and the re-released Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama within its first weekend.
What’s Driving the Success?
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Cultural Resonance: Faithful adaptation of revered mythology, rooted in the story of Prahlad’s devotion and Narsimha’s ferocious incarnation against the tyrant Hiranyakashyap.
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Production Values: Vibrant animation, engaging background music, and gripping visuals, which have struck a chord with viewers of all ages.
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Strategic Release: Multi-language rollout and strong distribution have boosted family attendance, especially in Hindi and Telugu-speaking markets.
What’s Next?
With continued strong advance bookings and positive critical buzz, Mahavatar Narsimha is tracking to deliver its highest single-day earnings today (Sunday). Industry experts project further milestone collections, and the possibility of Mahavatar Narsimha becoming one of the most commercially successful Indian animated films of all time looks increasingly likely.
Relevant Sources: Sacnilk, Republic World, Pinkvilla, Times of India, News18, Box Office India, Free Press Journal
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