Ashwin Kumar's mythological action drama, "Mahavatar Narsimha," has seen a significant surge in popularity after its release on July 25, 2025. The film, based on the fourth avatar of Lord Vishnu, has garnered positive responses, particularly for its stunning visuals and adherence to Sanatan Dharma.

Opening Day Performance

The film grossed ₹2.29 crore worldwide on its opening day. In India, "Mahavatar Narsimha" registered a net collection of ₹2.01 crore across all versions. According to Sacnilk, the film earned around ₹2 to ₹2.15 crore gross on its first day, including all languages.

The Hindi version of the film has taken the lead, with collections ranging from ₹1.51 crore to ₹2.45 crore on its opening day. Regional versions, including Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, and Malayalam, have seen modest openings. Specifically, the Telugu version grossed around ₹40 lakh, while the other versions collectively minted approximately ₹10 lakh.

Critical Reception and Social Media Buzz

"Mahavatar Narsimha" has received encouraging reviews on social media, contributing to strong word-of-mouth. The film is a gripping tale of Hiranyakashyap, a demon king who, after being granted near-immortality by Lord Brahma, declares himself a god. The narrative follows his son, Prahlad, a devotee of Lord Vishnu, leading to a conflict of faith and power. The writing team, including Jayapurna Das and Rudra Pratap Ghosh, have been lauded for bringing the myth of Prahlad's devotion and Vishnu's incarnation as Narsimha to life.

Animation Film Landscape

"Mahavatar Narsimha" has made a notable entry into the Bollywood animation film arena. The Hindi version of the film has collected ₹2.45 crore, potentially positioning it among the top animation films in Bollywood.

Future Expectations

With positive initial responses and strong advances for day 2, "Mahavatar Narsimha" is expected to maintain its momentum. The film's performance could potentially open doors for more Indian animated films in the future.