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Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Mahavatar Narsimha director Ashwin Kumar: We were in competition with films like Saiyaara, but saw this response coming
For a film which collected more than a crore on it's opening day, has in a matter of two weeks grossed 100 crores and become a phenomenon. Mahavatar Narsimha has posed stiff competition to releases like Saiyaara, and seen a massive jump in the number of screens and shows allotted to it. And oh, it's India's most successful animated film ever. Director Ashwin Kumar Director Ashwin Kumar talks to HT City exclusively on the response, and says, 'We knew from the get go that this had to be animated, because the scale needed, the flexibility of creativity, cannot be done through live action. Even if it was to be done, it would cost way more crores. I always felt that whenever you use a superstar, people have the tendency of projecting the God onto the actor, and vice versa. It loses merit in either. I wanted to keep everything pure.' Also read: Mahavatar Narsimha box office collections see 100% jump on 2nd Saturday despite new releases, cross 80 crore As for the film breaking records and creating history, he adds, 'It is all due to the people of Bharat and them embracing their own history. We were in stiff competition with so many other films, including two big superhero films (Superman and Fantastic Four: First Steps) and Saiyaara. It is almost surreal, but we saw this coming. No one would believe us when we said this is the kind of momentum this film will build. Bhakt Prahlad and Bhagwaan Narsimha are a part of our history. I feel it has only just begun.' 'Can finally reveal the budget of Mahavatar Narsimha…' An entire universe of films have already been announced earlier, and Mahavatar Narsimha was the first one. It took five years to come to life. Also clarifying the film's budget, Ashwin shares, 'There are a lot of rumours floating around, let me put it to rest finally. We made this film on a budget of ₹40 crores. And yes, there were certain scenes we chose to put more money and efforts into, because we were dealing with certain limitations of budget and tech. We knew there are some hero moments, they needed to hit the soul and not just be superficially done. Like the last 30 minute rampage scene and the one where Prahlad opens his eyes and the Lord is in front of him.' In the attempt to level up given the first part's success, many filmmakers rely on getting big names on board, and it then becomes about them more than the flm's content. Ask what is going to be the makers' focus now when they work on the universe's second part, and he quips, 'There are so many milestones that the film has already achieved. We understand that we can have voiceovers by stars, but the 'mool sidhant' of the film will never be compromised. Important people who are helping us pave the way, will make sure we don't fall astray. Everything else will be a cherry on the cake. As long as we have the soul of the film, and know the emotion of the audience, we will be doing justice.'
Hindustan Times
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Mahavatar Narsimha roars at the box office, becomes India's biggest animated hit
Director Ashwin Kumar's animated mythological epic Mahavatar Narsimha is making waves at the box office, roaring past expectations and setting new benchmarks for Indian animation. In just 10 days, the film has earned a staggering ₹91.25 crore domestically, according to Sacnilk. It strikes a deep emotional chord with audiences through its powerful retelling of Bhakt Prahlad's devotion and the fierce Narasimha avatar of Lord Vishnu. Mahavatar Narsimha, an animated film by Hombale Films, has surpassed the collections of Kung Fu Panda and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Narsimha Mahavatar makes history According to the makers, the film has crossed 105 crore+GBOC India, making Mahavatar Narsimha India's highest-grossing animated film to date. Remarkably, it has even outperformed international animated giants like Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Kung Fu Panda at the Indian box office. Released in both 2D and 3D formats and dubbed in five languages—Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi—the film has found its biggest success in the Telugu 3D version, which recorded an impressive 88.94% occupancy, followed by the Hindi 3D version with a strong 68.30%. This wide linguistic and format appeal has helped Mahavatar Narsimha cut across regional lines and attract a diverse audience. About Mahavatar Narsimha Backed by Kleem Productions and Hombale Films, the movie is not just a standalone success but the first instalment in a planned cinematic universe inspired by the ten avatars of Lord Vishnu. Upcoming entries such as Mahavatar Parshuram and Mahavatar Kalki are already in the works, laying the foundation for a mythological franchise unlike anything seen in Indian animation. Despite facing stiff competition from high-profile titles like Saiyaara and Dhadak 2, Mahavatar Narsimha continues its strong theatrical run, buoyed by its rich visuals, emotional storytelling, and spiritual resonance. As the film's success story unfolds, industry watchers are optimistic: Mahavatar Narsimha may not only redefine Indian animation but also pave the way for a new era of culturally rooted, globally appealing storytelling from India.
