"Mahavatar Narsimha," the animated mythological epic directed by Ashwin Kumar, has concluded its theatrical run with a worldwide gross of ₹326 crore. Made on a reported budget of ₹40 crore, the film has not only rewritten record books but has also redefined the parameters of success for animation in India.

The film was released on July 25, 2025, in 2D and 3D formats, and it received generally positive reviews. "Mahavatar Narsimha" explores themes of divine justice and faith.

Box Office Performance

In India, "Mahavatar Narsimha" earned ₹250.50 crore net (₹298 crore gross). The Hindi version of the film accounted for ₹188 crore of the net collections. According to Sacnilk, the film recorded 1.5 crore footfalls across the country. The film grossed over ₹325 crore in its final theatrical run.

Internationally, "Mahavatar Narsimha" has earned around $3 million, taking its global haul to ₹326 crore.

Language-wise Collections

The film was released in Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam. * Hindi: ₹188 crore net * Kannada: ₹9.87 crore net * Telugu: ₹49.14 crore net * Tamil: ₹2.91 crore net

Records Broken

"Mahavatar Narsimha" has emerged as the highest-grossing Indian animated film, surpassing "Kochadaiiyaan" (2014). It is also the fourth highest-grossing Indian film of 2025. The film has surpassed previous records for animated films in India, with no homegrown film ever crossing ₹40 crore at the box office before. "Mahavatar Narsimha" beat Bollywood movies, and it earned more than recent releases of superstars like Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, and Hrithik Roshan.

Animation in India

"Mahavatar Narsimha's" success has highlighted the potential of the animation genre in India. The film's performance could pave the way for more animated films in India, particularly those based on religious and spiritual themes.