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India Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Uttar Pradesh government praises Mahavatar Narsimha for cultural revival
As 'Mahavatar Narsimha' roars at the box office, the Uttar Pradesh government is all praise for the film. It applauded the animated film on Wednesday for its significant contribution to reviving Indian cultural heritage. The film has been recognised for its unique portrayal of historical narratives and its impact on youth.A post on the Instagram account of Uttar Pradesh Tourism read, 'Mukesh Kumar Meshram, principal secretary of tourism and culture at the Uttar Pradesh government, met with the director of the much-acclaimed animation film, Ashwin Kumar, and Saurabh, director of India Think Council. The meeting featured an in-depth discussion on the film's plot, its deep historical foundation, and the advanced technology used in its creation.(sic)advertisementIt further noted, 'The official appreciated the initiative. He emphasised that the film, dedicated to honouring deities and preserving timeless values, stands as a distinctive and commendable endeavour to inspire the youth. (sic) ' Despite having a slow start, 'Mahavatar Narsimha' has crossed the 200 crore mark globally and Rs 100 crore mark in a conversation with India Today, Kumar recently spoke about the success of the film at the box said, 'When a film like this does Rs 100 crore in its first week, it's overwhelming. Honestly, it's very difficult to predict how big something will become. But the people have spoken, their hearts have spoken, and once faith is restored, there's no stopping it.""We are the most diverse land of faith in the world, and perhaps the cultural resonance and spiritual connection touched people deeply. Did I think it would become this big? I knew something special would happen because the subject is powerful, but imagining it at this scale was difficult. Now it's begun to roar, and I'm curious to see where it goes,' he added.'Mahavatar Narsimha' has been produced under the banner of Kleem Productions and presented by Hombale the favourable reception of 'Mahavatar Narsimha', Hombale Films and Kleem Productions have announced an ambitious series of sequels. These will explore the ten divine avatars of Lord Vishnu, starting with 'Mahavatar Parshuram' in 2027 and concluding with 'Mahavatar Kalki Part 2' in film was released in 3D and in five Indian languages on July 25, 2025.- Ends
News18
09-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Mahavatar Narsimha Producer Reveals Hombale Films' Commitment To Entire Mahavatar Franchise
Last Updated: Producer Shilpa Dhawan confirms Hombale Films' commitment to all films in the Mahavatar Universe, starting with Mahavatar Narsimha. . The mythological action epic Mahavatar Narsimha has been winning over audiences since its release, drawing praise for its ambitious storytelling, spectacular visual scale, and cultural depth. But according to producer Shilpa Dhawan, the film's debut is just the beginning of an expansive cinematic journey. At a recent press conference, Dhawan — who also happens to be the wife of director Ashwin Kumar — revealed a major development that underscores the confidence behind the project. 'When we first reached out to Hombale Films, they immediately came on board for all films of the Mahavatar Universe. They wanted to back the entire universe," she said. 'That kind of conviction gave us the confidence to announce all the films before even releasing the first." Building a Mythological Universe The partnership between Shilpa Dhawan's Kleem Productions and powerhouse studio Hombale Films is set to shape one of India's most ambitious cinematic universes, rooted in the legends of Lord Vishnu's ten avatars. Mahavatar Narsimha — which brings to life the fierce, divine half-man, half-lion incarnation of Vishnu — serves as the opening chapter in a saga that will span over a decade and traverse multiple timelines and avatars. The officially announced lineup for the Mahavatar Universe includes: Mahavatar Narsimha (2025) Mahavatar Parshuram (2027) Mahavatar Raghunandan (2029) Mahavatar Dwarkadhish (2031) Mahavatar Gokulananda (2033) Mahavatar Kalki – Part 1 (2035) Mahavatar Kalki – Part 2 (2037) Each installment will focus on a different divine incarnation, weaving together an interconnected mythological narrative on a scale rarely seen in Indian cinema. A Grand Vision Backed by a Powerhouse Directed by Ashwin Kumar and produced by Shilpa Dhawan, Kushal Desai, and Chaitanya Desai under Kleem Productions, Mahavatar Narsimha is presented by Hombale Films — the studio behind some of India's most celebrated blockbusters. Known for delivering high-quality, culturally resonant content, Hombale Films' commitment to the entire Mahavatar slate marks a significant endorsement of the franchise's potential. The film promises unmatched visual grandeur, meticulous world-building, and an emotionally powerful narrative steeped in mythology. To enhance its cinematic impact, Mahavatar Narsimha will be released in 3D and in five Indian languages, aiming to reach audiences across regions and generations. With its theatrical release set for July 25, 2025, the film is expected to not only captivate viewers with its spectacular action and divine lore but also lay the foundation for one of India's most enduring and visually stunning mythological sagas. As Shilpa Dhawan's announcement makes clear, the Mahavatar Universe isn't just a series of films — it's a decade-long creative vision, powered by unwavering conviction and an ambition to bring the grandeur of Indian mythology to the global stage. view comments First Published: August 09, 2025, 18:48 IST 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.
NDTV
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Makers Of Mahavatar Narsimha On The Film's OTT Release: "Have Not Finalised A Deal Yet"
Chennai: The makers of director Ashwin Kumar's recently released animation film Mahavatar Narasimha, on Tuesday urged audiences and the general public not to pay any attention to rumours that claimed that the film was available on OTT. They clarified that their film is only running in theatres currently. Taking to its X timeline, Kleem Productions, the production house that has produced the film, issued a clarification. Kleem Productions said, "We're grateful for the excitement around Mahavatar Narsimha and the OTT buzz. But as of now, the film is ONLY playing in theatres worldwide. No OTT deal has been finalized yet. Please trust only the updates shared from our official handles." It also shared a poster that read, " Mahavatar Narsimha - Stay away from rumours! We've been receiving a lot of buzz about Mahavatar Narsimha coming to OTT soon but let us clarify. For now, our film is ONLY available in theatres across the whole wide world. We have not finalised any OTT platform yet. Please believe only authentic updates shared from our official handles. Your trust keeps the Sanatani roar alive!" We're grateful for the excitement around Mahavatar Narsimha and the OTT buzz — But as of now, the film is ONLY playing in theatres worldwide. No OTT deal has been finalized yet. Please trust only the updates shared from our official handles. — Kleem Productions (@kleemproduction) August 5, 2025 The film, which has been directed by Ashwin Kumar, has been produced by Shilpaa Dhawan, Kushal Desai, and Chaitanya Desai under the banner of Kleem Productions. The film, which hit screens on July 25, has been released in five Indian languages. For the unaware, Hombale Films and Kleem Productions recently unveiled the lineup for this ambitious animated franchise, which will span over a decade and chronicle the ten divine avatars of Lord Vishnu. First in line was Mahavatar Narsimha which has just released and is having an impressive run in theatres. Mahavatar Parshuram will release next in 2027. It will be followed by Mahavatar Raghunandan in 2029, Mahavatar Dhawkadhesh in 2031, Mahavatar Gokulananda in 2033, Mahavatar Kalki Part 1 in 2035, and Mahavatar Kalki Part 2 in 2037. Mahavatar Narsimha is a visual spectacle that offers a glimpse into a significant story from Indian history. It revolves around Prahlada, a devoted follower of Lord Vishnu, who faces opposition from his atheist father, Hiranyakashipu, blessed by Lord Brahma with immortality. The film is about the birth of Mahavatar Narsimha, an avatar of Lord Vishnu who descends to protect Prahlada. Studded with epic visuals and a goosebumps-worthy background score, the film has been termed impressive by critics and film buffs. Producer Shilpaa Dhawan, at the time of the film's release, had said, "It's time to roar! After five incredible years, we're finally ready to unleash the epic tale of Sri Narsimha and Sri Varaha upon the world! Every frame, every moment, every heartbeat has gone into bringing this divine story to life. Brace yourself for a visual masterpiece that will leave you speechless! The ROAR of Narsimha is coming... and it's going to change everything!"
News18
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Mahavatar Narsimha OTT Release: Makers Issue Clarification, Reveal 'No Deal Finalised Yet'
Mahavatar Narsimha is a visual spectacle that offers a glimpse into a significant story from Indian history. The makers of director Ashwin Kumar's recently released animation film 'Mahavatar Narasimha' on Tuesday urged audiences and the general public not to pay any attention to rumours that claimed that the film was available on OTT and clarified that their film was at the moment available only in theatres. Taking to its X timeline, Kleem Productions, the production house that has produced the film, issued a clarification. Kleem Productions said, 'We're grateful for the excitement around Mahavatar Narsimha and the OTT buzz — But as of now, the film is ONLY playing in theatres worldwide. No OTT deal has been finalised yet. Please trust only the updates shared from our official handles." It also shared a poster that read, 'Mahavatar Narsimha- Stay away from rumours!We've been receiving a lot of buzz about Mahavatar Narsimha coming to OTT soon but let us clarify: For now, our film is ONLY available in theatres across the whole wide world. We have not finalised any OTT platform yet. Please believe only authentic updates shared from our official handles. Your trust keeps the Sanatani roar alive!" We're grateful for the excitement around Mahavatar Narsimha and the OTT buzz —But as of now, the film is ONLY playing in theatres OTT deal has been finalized trust only the updates shared from our official handles. — Kleem Productions (@kleemproduction) August 5, 2025 The film, which has been directed by Ashwin Kumar, has been produced by Shilpaa Dhawan, Kushal Desai, and Chaitanya Desai under the banner of Kleem Productions. The film, which hit screens on July 25, has been released in five Indian languages. For the unaware, Hombale Films and Kleem Productions recently unveiled the lineup for this ambitious animated franchise, which will span over a decade and chronicle the ten divine avatars of Lord Vishnu. First in line was 'Mahavatar Narsimha' which has just released and is having an impressive run in theatres. 'Mahavatar Parshuram' will release next in 2027. It will be followed by 'Mahavatar Raghunandan' in 2029, 'Mahavatar Dhawkadhesh' in 2031, 'Mahavatar Gokulananda' in 2033, 'Mahavatar Kalki Part 1' in 2035, and 'Mahavatar Kalki Part 2' in 2037. Mahavatar Narsimha is a visual spectacle that offers a glimpse into a significant story from Indian history. It revolves around Prahlada, a devoted follower of Lord Vishnu, who faces opposition from his atheist father, Hiranyakashipu, blessed by Lord Brahma with immortality. The film is about the birth of Mahavatar Narsimha, an avatar of Lord Vishnu who descends to protect Prahlada. Studded with epic visuals and a goosebumps-worthy background score, the film has been termed impressive by critics and film buffs. Producer Shilpaa Dhawan, at the time of the film's release, had said, 'It's time to roar! After five incredible years, we're finally ready to unleash the epic tale of Sri Narsimha and Sri Varaha upon the world! Every frame, every moment, every heartbeat has gone into bringing this divine story to life. Brace yourself for a visual masterpiece that will leave you speechless! The ROAR of Narsimha is coming… and it's going to change everything!" view comments First Published: August 05, 2025, 17:04 IST 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.
Deccan Herald
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
'Mahavatar Narsimha' dominates box office with Rs 23 crore on second Sunday, beats new releases
While Saiyaara continues to mint good collections at the box office after weeks of its release, there is another film that is making similar noise and continues to perform well in its second week of release. The animated movie Mahavatar Narsimha, presented by Hombale Films, is having a dream run at the box office, giving tough fight to new movie is not only heaping praises for its phenomenal storytelling and narrative but also breaking records with its splendid box-office run. The movie continues to attract audiences to the theatres due to its positive word of mouth and registered substantial figures on the weekend, especially on Sunday. Even with fresh competition at the box office, the movie held firm and recorded a phenomenal Rs 16.27 crore (Hindi net) on its second movie is witnessing a kind of success that's setting new benchmarks at the box office, a historic run for an animated film made in film's total in Hindi net India stands at Rs 65.64 Cr., and this weekend the movie managed to equal its previous week, which is a rare feat. Experts suggest that the movie will most definitely cross the Rs 100 Cr mark in its third week in Hindi. Globally, the film has collected Rs 112 crore in box-office collections, as per film, produced by Hombale Films and Kleem Productions, is the first chapter in the grand Mahavatar Universe. Spanning over a decade, the franchise will bring in the 10 divine avatars of Lord Vishnu, starting with Mahavatar Narsimha (2025), followed by Mahavatar Parshuram (2027), Mahavatar Raghunandan (2029), Mahavatar Dhawkadhesh (2031), Mahavatar Gokulananda (2033), Mahavatar Kalki Part 1 (2035) and concluding with Mahavatar Kalki Part 2 (2037)..Mahavatar Narsimha is directed by Ashwin Kumar and produced by Shilpaa Dhawan, Kushal Desai and Chaitanya Desai under the banner of Kleem Productions, presented by Hombale Films. Mahavatar Narsimha was released in 3D and in five Indian languages on 25th July 2025.
