Ashwin Kumar's animated film, Mahavatar Narsimha, continues its successful run at the box office, nearing the ₹150 crore milestone worldwide. The mythological animated action drama has captured the hearts of audiences and is performing well in India and overseas.
Domestic Box Office Performance
On its fourteenth day in theaters, Mahavatar Narsimha earned approximately ₹5.25 crore in India across all languages. Initial estimates indicated that the film had already grossed ₹112.8 crore in India. According to Sacnilk, the film's net box office total after 14 days stands at ₹118.05 crore. The movie is close to reaching the ₹120 crore mark domestically.
The Hindi version of Mahavatar Narsimha has also achieved a significant milestone, surpassing the lifetime earnings of Bhool Chuk Maaf and becoming the 10th highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025 with ₹83.55 crore. This demonstrates the film's wide appeal and strong performance in the Hindi-speaking market.
Worldwide Collection
Mahavatar Narsimha has also garnered ₹5.6 crore from overseas markets through limited international screenings. With screenings commencing in Australia and New Zealand on August 7, and increased showings in North America, the global collection is expected to rise significantly. The film's total worldwide collection is currently estimated at ₹141 crore, with an India gross of ₹135.4 crore.
Factors Contributing to Success
Several factors have contributed to the film's success. Mahavatar Narsimha was a surprise hit, premiering while Bollywood's Saiyaara was commercially successful. Positive word-of-mouth has fueled the film's growth, with second-weekend collections surpassing the first. The film's consistent performance, particularly during the second weekend, highlights its appeal to families and devotees. Discounted ticket prices have also aided its momentum throughout the week.
The film's devotional and cultural theme has resonated across linguistic boundaries, with South Indian markets contributing significantly to its nationwide success. The Kannada movie has been released in several other languages including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam. The Telugu 3D version recorded an impressive 21.20% occupancy on its fourteenth day, while the Hindi 3D version had a strong 16.68% occupancy.
Future Projections
As Mahavatar Narsimha enters its third week, it eyes a record-breaking ₹120 crore domestically and ₹150 crore at the global box office. However, with War 2 and Coolie releasing on August 14, the film has a limited window to maximize its earnings.
About the Film
Mahavatar Narsimha, directed by Ashwin Kumar and written by Jayapurna Das, is based on the fierce avatar of Lord Vishnu. Produced by Kleem Productions and presented by Hombale Films, it is the first installment in the animated seven-part Mahavatar Cinematic Universe, based on the ten avatars of Lord Vishnu. The film tells the story of Hiranyakashipu and his son Prahalad's devotion to Lord Vishnu.
