Kleem Productions’ Mahavatar Narsimha, presented by Hombale Films, has turned heads on its first day in theatres in India. Released on 25 July 2025, the Hindi version alone netted ₹2.45 crore, an unprecedented opening for an Indian animated film in Hindi.
Mahavatar Narsimha Hindi box office collection impresses with ₹2.45 Cr debut
The film opened at ₹2.45 crore net in Hindi, making history by becoming the first animated feature in Hindi to cross the ₹2 crore mark on opening day. Released on limited screens and with minimal advance promotions, its performance exceeded industry expectations. Released with minimal buzz and awareness, on limited screens and shows, the film has fared much better than expected.
Audience demand surges; shows doubled across India
The unexpected box office response prompted the makers to double shows nationwide. According to reports, theatres were reported as “roaring with energy” and houseful across the country, leading to expanded screenings to meet soaring demand.
Mahavatar Cinematic Universe: Roadmap revealed
Hombale Films and Kleem Productions have officially shared their long-term vision: a decade-spanning animated franchise based on the divine avatars of Lord Vishnu. The schedule includes:
- Mahavatar Narsimha (2025)
- Parshuram (2027)
- Raghunandan (2029)
- Dhwarkadhesh (2031)
- Gokulananda (2033)
- Kalki Part 1 (2035)
- Part 2 (2037)
Artistic vision and production credentials
Directed by Ashwin Kumar in his debut as a feature filmmaker and written by Jayapurna Das with additional screenplay by Rudra P. Ghosh, the film draws from the Vishnu Purana, Narasimha Purana, and Shrimad Bhagavata Purana. Produced by Shilpaa Dhawan, Kushal Desai, and Chaitanya Desai, the project reflects a strategic push to elevate the standard of Indian animation, aiming to match global VFX quality and deliver mythological storytelling with depth and scale.
The film released in 2D and 3D formats across five Indian languages and runs for about 141 minutes.
What lies ahead for the mythological odyssey
With a record-setting opening, Mahavatar Narsimha appears poised to become Indian animation’s breakthrough in the Hindi market. As word-of-mouth builds and more shows are added, box office growth over the weekend could be significant. The success of this first chapter will shape audience interest in the upcoming Mahavatar Cinematic Universe over the next twelve years.
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