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Pink Villa
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Mahavatar Narsimha Box Office: Ashwin Kumar's animation drama collects Rs 27 crore in first week in Hindi with extraordinary weekdays
Mahavatar Narsimha is the latest addition to the movies running at the box office across India. The Kannada animated movie based on Lord Vishnu's Narasimha avatar was released in theaters on July 25, 2025. Starring Aditya Raj Sharma, Haripriya Matta, Sanket Jaiswal, Priyanka Bhandari, Vasundhra Bose, and more, Mahavatar Narsimha has completed a week of its release. Here's what the first seven days of the movie looked like in Hindi markets. Mahavatar Narsimha collects Rs 27.2 crore in first week in Hindi Mahavatar Narsimha, which is directed by Ashwin Kumar, started its journey with an opening collection of Rs 1.25 crore. It then collected Rs 3 crore and Rs 5.5 crore on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. The Kannada animated film then fetched Rs 3.20 crore on the first Monday, followed by Rs 5 crore on the first Tuesday. The jump was due to the Tuesday discount offer, which allows the cinegoers to buy the tickets at subsidized rates. Now, a day after recording Rs 5.25 crore on Wednesday, the movie has scored Rs 4 crore on the first Thursday. The first-week cume collection of Ashwin Kumar's latest helmer stands at Rs 27.2 crore net in the Hindi markets. Mahavatar Narsimha remains under Rs 30 crore in debut week Produced under the banners of Hombale Films and Kleem Productions, Mahavatar Narsimha was expected to collect around Rs 30 crore in the opening week. However, it has remained a little under this mark with extraordinary weekdays. Meanwhile, Mahavatar Narsimha received a positive reception from the audience. It is yet to be seen how the Kannada film performs in the Hindi markets after the arrival of Son of Sardaar 2 and Dhadak 2, both of which will hit the screens tomorrow. Mahavatar Narsimha in theaters Mahavatar Narsimha is running in theaters near you. Have you booked the tickets for this animated movie yet? Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates. Disclaimer: The box office figures are compiled from various sources and our research. The figures can be approximate, and Pinkvilla does not make any claims about the authenticity of the data. However, they are adequately indicative of the box-office performance of the films in question.
India.com
19 hours ago
- General
- India.com
Raksha Bandhan 2025: Is it on 8th or 9th August? Know the date, Shubh Muhurat, and the importance of the festival
As we are all set to step into August, the festive season is sitting right on top of us. And the first one to start with is Raksha Bandhan. In today's fast-paced world, where people are busy, such festivals allow families to reunite and nurture their bonds. Raksha Bandhan Date & Shubh Muhurat Raksha Bandhan, one of the most cherished Hindu festivals, is dedicated to the sacred bond between brothers and sisters. This festival falls on a full moon in the month of Shravan. It symbolises love, protection, and mutual respect. This year, in 2025, Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on 9 August, and the best time to tie Rakhi will be between 5:47 AM and 1:24 PM. Raksha Bandhan Importance As per the tradition, sisters tie a Rakhi on their brothers' wrists, praying for their long life and happiness. While brothers, on the other hand, promise protection of their sister and give them a token of a gift. However, this festival's tradition has evolved over the years. Now, women tie Rakhi to cousins, friends, mentors, or even female companions they consider protectors, widening the definition of the sacred bond. As per the ritual, the custom starts with Aarti, a tilak on the brother's forehead, tying of the rakhi, and offering sweets. This wholesome festival offers an environment of love and quality time with family members. Some people also perform special prayers to Lord Vishnu or Lord Ganesha on this day. This festival of love and protection offers a chance to pause and celebrate those who stand by us through thick and thin. This festival isn't just about tying a thread; it's about acknowledging emotional strength, expressing gratitude, and fostering lifelong bonds. Raksha Bandhan reflects the changing nature of relationships in modern times while holding on to timeless values. It's a celebration of love, commitment, and the unbreakable thread that ties hearts together.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Makers Of Mahavatar Narsimha On Positive Response: ‘This Is Just Beginning'
Released last Friday, Mahavatar Narsimha has already raked in an impressive Rs 21.85 crore in just five days, thanks to strong word of mouth and growing buzz. The animated mythological action film Mahavatar Narsimha has taken the Indian box office by storm. Released last Friday, the film has already raked in an impressive Rs 21.85 crore in just four days, thanks to strong word of mouth and growing buzz. And guess what? The momentum shows no signs of slowing down. Given the overwhelming response, the makers shared a post on social media on Tuesday, expressing their heartfelt gratitude to fans and audience for showering love on the film. In a heartfelt note on X, the makers wrote, 'We are humbled and overwhelmed by the divine response to Mahavatar Narsimha. What began as a cinematic dream has now become a spiritual movement across the country. Theatres have turned into sacred spaces, with devotees performing kirtans, singing aartis, and experiencing a deep connection with Narsimha Dev. This film was never just a movie; it was a vision to rekindle faith and celebrate our rich spiritual heritage. Seeing people from all walks of life come together in devotion is the greatest reward we could have imagined (sic)." When cinema becomes a celebration of faith…✨ #MahavatarNarsimha has united hearts across Bharat through the power of Dharma. Witness the divine darshan in cinemas near you Further in the note, the makers thanked the audience, media, and influencers for embracing the journey, adding that the response proves that Bharat is ready for stories rooted in our shastras and dharma. 'This is just the beginning, and with your blessings, we will continue to bring such powerful stories to life," they wrote, signing off. Mahavatar Narsimha Box Office Performance Presented by Hombale Films and directed by Ashwin Kumar, Mahavatar Narsimha is produced by Shilpaa Dhawan, Kushal Desai, and Chaitanya Desai. Reportedly made on a budget of Rs. 20 crore, the film is going strong at the box office and has also become the highest-grossing Indian animated film of all time, surpassing Hanuman (2005). Mahavatar Narsimha – A First In Franchise Presented in five Indian languages, Mahavatar Narsimha tells the legendary tale of Prahlad Maharaj, a young devotee of Lord Vishnu whose unwavering faith led to the fierce avatar of Narsimha to destroy evil. Interestingly, it also marks the first film in an ambitious animated franchise based on the ten avatars of Lord Vishnu. The project is set to span over a decade with upcoming animated films like Mahavatar Parshuram (2027), Mahavatar Raghunandan (2029), Mahavatar Dhawkadhesh (2031), Mahavatar Gokulananda (2033), and Mahavatar Kalki in two parts (2035 and 2037). First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Mahavatar Narsimha director Ashwin Kumar on Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana: ‘We have a habit of projecting God onto actor…'
Ashwin Kumar's mythological animated film Mahavatar Narsimha has kicked off a successful start to Hombale Films' seven-part Mahavatar Universe. Each film will focus on an avatar of Lord Vishnu. As the first installment earned Rs 7.5 crore over its opening weekend, director Ashwin Kumar talks to SCREEN about his vision for the Mahavatar Universe, why he opted for animation, and mining India's rich mythology. Ajay Devgn recently said at the trailer launch of his mythological horror film Maa that unlike Hollywood, which created its own cinematic universes, Indian cinema has the country's rich mythology to borrow from. Do you think we weren't using this rich reserve of mythology to create cinematic universes in India? 'Mythology' is a Greek term which comes from 'mythos,' which means mithya in Sanskrit. Mithya means concocted. I do not feel, in any which way, that we have a concocted past. We have a very strong past. We should celebrate that past, the puranic tales of Bharat. Our puranic tales are very long, deep, and rooted in history. It's about time we access those, feel proud, and build universes for future generations. It's very apparent that it wasn't done that well in the past, but it's about time that we do it now in the way it should be done. When was the time you think India lost sight of these stories? It's very difficult to point back and it's very dangerous to blame, at this point, when and why it happened. But we can't deny it did happen. Let's say we had a drought of these puranic tales, which were limited to television. We had this entire phase of the Amar Chitra Katha. We've lived and revered those, but they haven't transferred to the new age. There are many factors — the producer, the director, the economic factor, the social factor, the status quo. At the end of the day, why do people go to cinema? Perhaps they want to get away from the pain of their real lives. Or are they going there to have a higher experience? As a director, I have to decide that. They can both be within the director's prism. And that's what we strive to do with the Mahavatar Universe. Apart from the Mahavatar Universe, there's also Nitesh Tiwari's two-part Ramayana in the making. Aamir Khan is also planning to develop a 10-part film series on the Mahabharata. Why do you think this is the right time for Indian cinema to tap into Hindu mythology? Because it's never enough. There have been so many outtakes and renditions of the same stories. But when you do it based on the shastras authentically, keeping the spirit and the divinity alive, then the idea is to resnoate at not just the individual level, but at the soul level. So that the message, impression, and philosophy go deep into the culture and stay there for a long time. Long ago, you had sculptures in temples, toli performing natak across cities, and the guru-shishya parampara telling these stories from one generation to another. But the times, the media, and the expression have changed, yet the spirit remains the same. And that's what we seek to do. There's a section of society which believes mythology isn't history. What's your response to that? Well, they can keep believe what they have to. You can keep denying your ancient roots. But the fact of the matter is archaeologically too, it's being proven time and again. And we're not here looking for validation. We're not here to compete. For me, it's as true as my own self, my innate being, and my history. It resonates with me. Why? Because these virtues are what I live by, and many people do so around the land of Bharat. We'll continue to do so. That's what's made this civilization survive through so many desperate injunctions and reparations we've faced as a culture. Coming to Mahavatar Narsimha, it's a classic underdog tale since it pits the hero against so many odds. Hiranyakashyap enjoys so many divine immunities that it makes him an insurmountable enemy. Did you approach the film through this lens? It's poetic justice. Everybody on this planet, even today, and especially in India, wants to circumvent the system. But ultimately, the government thrashes you for doing wrong. So, this is very coherent in the systems of the universe from time immemorial. Ultimately, the universe will fall into balance. No matter how much you bypass the system, dharma will take its own course. The dharma here is being represented by Lord Vishnu, who takes the avatar of Narsimha. Hirankashyap is also a devotee who worships Brahma. We've also seen it in the Ramayana that Ravana is a Shiva devotee, but he gets penalized at the end because of his actions. So does that indicate that you can't get away with anything just because you're protected by God? Being a devotee doesn't spare you from not having a right moral compass. The understanding is both Ravana and Hirankashyap are powerful beings, but their chitta or conscience is not in the right place because they're ruled by ahankar or ego. They have great pride and lust. For Hirankashyap, there's also a sense of revenge. He feels victimized, which is why he asks Lord Brahma to give him certain boons. But that doesn't make him a devotee. What makes Prahlada a devotee, however, is despite having no power, and Hirankashyap having the ultimate power, the boon is almost transferred. That means there's something far bigger at play. Prahlada is almost like a co-protagonist. Narsimha is the hero of this story, but he comes in only towards the end of the film. So how did you strike the balance between these two protagonists? You have to understand that Bhakt Prahlada is the representation of that faith. He's at the centre of the narration. If you cut off his bhakti from the story, there's no Narsimha coming. It's his invocation of Lord Vishnu that makes Narsimha possible. Prahlada is weaving the story. It's again poetic because although the boon is with Hirankashyap, the one who's getting saved again and again is Prahlada. Why did you opt for animation instead of live-action for this story? We've put so much at stake even for an animated feature. Had it been a live-action feature, I don't know how much more would be at stake. It would've been a much more expensive affair. That aside, the animation medium gives me the power to exaggerate. The kind of fantastical world we're building, and the creatures and divine beings we're showing, I feel cannot be justified only through animation. Ever since we've seen the introduction of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, we've been debating whether Ranbir Kapoor and Yash makes for an apt Rama and Ravana, respectively. Do you think the animated format allows you to escape that discourse? Yes, that's true. For us, Narsimha Swami is our hero. There's a pro and con to everything. So from where I see it, in India, we have a habit of projecting the God onto the actor and the actor onto the God. That's something which is difficult to escape. Since we went with animation, we were able to move away from that. That's an advantage we have. Indian mythology is quite big on animation. We've seen how popular Chhota Bheem became. Is that also a factor you considered? Our idea is to break the stereotype that animation is only for children. That it's just a cartoon. That's not the segment we're targeting. We're targeting something much more serious, epic, and bigger, like building a cinematic world. We've not used motion-capture tools, but everything is handcrafted with a labour of love. Everything is enacted by the animators using a lot of physics and cinematic animation tools and effects. Also Read — Mahavatar Narsimha movie review: Epic in scale, uneven in execution Finally, what do you think the Gen-Z can pick up from Mahavtar Narsimha? This will instill a lot of faith in them. A lot of them are going through depression and anxiety. They'll be a lot more appreciative of who they are and have pride in what they can be. Because if you believe in what this is, you believe in your relationship in the divine. Once you find that, you're stable in life. You can't take away the ups and downs from life, but what truly matters is that you're anchored. And this film is going to help you find your anchor.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Mahavatar Narsimha' box office collections day 2: Ashwin Kumar's film doubles its numbers; animated epic mints Rs 2.1 crores
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Ashwin Kumar 's 'Mahavatar Narsimha' is emerging as a box office surprise. After a modest opening, the animated devotional action film witnessed a dramatic surge on its second day. According to early estimates from Sacnilk, the film more than doubled its earnings from Day 1 which is a rare feat for an animated feature in Indian cinema. Mahavatar Narsimha - Official Hindi Teaser From a Hindi net collection of Rs 1.3 crore on Friday, it jumped to Rs 3.25 crore net (₹3.75–4 crore gross) on Saturday. The Telugu version followed suit with over a 200% increase. The animated film collected around Rs 1.25 crore in Telugu, while the remaining languages added another Rs 25 lakh. This brings the total Day 2 gross to an estimated Rs 5.25–5.50 crore. The net figures landed between Rs 4.50–Rs 4.75 crore. Audiences warm up to the animated epic What started as a small release is quickly gaining traction among the audiences. Based on the mythological story of Lord Vishnu's fourth avatar, Mahavatar Narsimha is getting much traction from the audience soon after it's release. One Twitter user wrote, "Mahavtara Narsimha is not just a animation movie, it's a powerful spiritual experience. It brilliantly brings to life the legendary story of Prahlad Maharaja and Lord Narsimha in a way that is both emotionally stirring and visually stunning. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 Most Gorgeous Women, Ranked BigGlobalTravel Undo The animation beats all expectations." Another review reads, "5/5 – A Divine Masterpiece #MahavtarNarsimha is not just a movie — it's a spiritual experience, a proud representation of our Sanatan Dharma and #Satyalogy. " A promising future for devotional animation With a two-day India gross of nearly Rs 7.5 crore, 'Mahavatar Narsimha' is well on its way to hitting the Rs 15 crore weekend mark. If the momentum holds through Sunday, it could rewrite the commercial possibilities for animated devotional cinema in the country. The movie is expected to generate more numbers at the box office in coming days.
