South's animated film Mahavatar Narsimha outperformed Saiyaara, Son of Sardaar 2, and Dhadak 2 on its 9th day, collecting an impressive Rs 68 crore on its 2nd Saturday at the box office.
Mahavatar Narsimha Continues to Dominate the Box Office
Mahavatar Narsimha, the South Indian animation film, has been making waves in the Indian film industry with its unprecedented box office success. The film, which was released on July 25, has been breaking records and is on its way to reaching the coveted Rs 100 crore mark.
On its second Saturday, Mahavatar Narsimha earned an impressive Rs 7.50 crores, surpassing the combined earnings of Ajay Devgn's Son of Sardaar 2, Dhadak 2, and Saiyaara on the same day. This is a significant achievement, as it is rare for a film to earn double in its second week.
The film's success can be attributed to its culturally resonant mythological story, high-quality animation, and strong word-of-mouth across multiple languages, especially the Hindi dubbed version. It has engaged audiences of all ages by blending faith, storytelling, and modern animation techniques, resulting in emotional and spiritual connection that drove family-centric and repeat viewership nationwide.
The film retells Lord Vishnu’s fierce avatars, a timeless and widely familiar mythological theme that appeals deeply to Indian audiences across regions. Despite a modest budget and minimal initial marketing, steady and exponential growth in collections happened via word-of-mouth momentum, particularly in the Hindi belt, where collections surged from Rs 1.35 crore on Day 1 to Rs 18 crore on Day 10.
The animation quality of Mahavatar Narsimha defied typical stereotypes of Indian animation by being visually impressive and emotionally intense, enhancing viewer experience and credibility. The film's family-friendly content with wide age appeal encouraged group viewership, fueling audience-driven viral growth rather than conventional heavy promotions.
Achieving historic milestones in Indian animation box office collections, with unprecedented returns on investment (497.6% ROI) and surpassing many mainstream live-action films, further boosted media attention and audience curiosity.
In addition to its box office success, Hombale Films and Kleem Productions have officially unveiled the lineup for the Mahavtar Cinematic Universe. The series will include Mahavatar Parshuram (2027), Mahavatar Raghunandan (2029), Mahavatar Dhawkadhesh (2031), Mahavatar Gokulananda (2033), Mahavatar Kalki Part 1 (2035), and Mahavatar Kalki Part 2 (2037). Mahavatar Narsimha is the first instalment of this expansive universe.
As Mahavatar Narsimha continues to dominate the box office, it is clear that the film's unique combination of cultural familiarity, strong content, quality execution, multilingual accessibility, and organic word-of-mouth has created a rare formula for an animated film from the South to become a pan-India blockbuster without heavy promotional spend.
To find the latest box office collection news for Mahavatar Narsimha, you can search various sources, including Google. For instance, as of now, the film has grossed Rs 67.95 crores in nine days. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting journey!
[1] India Today [2] The Hindu [3] Firstpost [4] The Quint
India Today and The Hindu reported that Mahavatar Narsimha, an animation film from the South, has been dominating the Indian box office with its impressive earnings. The film's success has been attributed to its culturally resonant mythological story, high-quality animation, and strong word-of-mouth, especially in the Hindi dubbed version. This South Indian animation film has also been making headlines in the world of movies and television, as it aims to create a Mahavatar Cinematic Universe, consisting of several films based on different avatars of Lord Vishnu.
