The Hindi animated movie “Mahavatar Narsimha,” directed by Ashwin Kumar, did very well at the box office in 2025. The movie was made on a tight budget of only ₹15 crore and has already made an estimated ₹195.42 crore net (₹230.59 crore gross, including GST) in India in just 22 days. This means it has made more than 1200% of its investment back. It is thought to be the most profitable Bollywood movie of the modern era, beating out the previous record-holder, “The Kashmir Files.”
Key Points of Mahavatar Narsimha Box office
- The Hindi version alone made about ₹147.3 crore net in 22 days, making it the 8th highest grossing Hindi dubbed film, beating Prabhas’s “Saaho.”
- In 22 days, the total net collection in India across all languages was about ₹195.6 crore, and the total gross around the world was close to ₹249 crore.
- The film made more than ₹200 crore at the Indian box office on the 23rd day.
- Even though big movies like “War 2” and “Coolie” were coming out at the same time, it kept making a lot of money every day. On August 14, it made ₹6.97 crore.
- The movie made more money than famous movies like “Gully Boy” and is on track to become the first Indian animated movie to make more than ₹250 crore around the world.
Day Wise Box Office Collection
| Day | India Net Collection | Change (% vs previous day) |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (Fri) | ₹1.75 Cr | – |
| Day 2 (Sat) | ₹4.6 Cr | +162.86% |
| Day 3 (Sun) | ₹9.5 Cr | +106.52% |
| Day 4 (Mon) | ₹6 Cr | -36.84% |
| Day 5 (Tue) | ₹7.7 Cr | +28.33% |
| Day 6 (Wed) | ₹7.7 Cr | 0.00% |
| Day 7 (Thu) | ₹7.5 Cr | -2.60% |
| Week 1 Total | ₹44.75 Cr | – |
| Day 8 (Fri) | ₹7.7 Cr | +2.67% |
| Day 9 (Sat) | ₹15.4 Cr | +100.00% |
| Day 10 (Sun) | ₹23.1 Cr | +50.00% |
| Day 11 (Mon) | ₹7.35 Cr | -68.18% |
| Day 12 (Tue) | ₹8.5 Cr | +15.65% |
| Day 13 (Wed) | ₹6 Cr | -29.41% |
| Day 14 (Thu) | ₹5.35 Cr | -10.83% |
| Week 2 Total | ₹73.4 Cr | – |
| Day 15 (Fri) | ₹7.5 Cr | +40.19% |
| Day 16 (Sat) | ₹20.5 Cr | +173.33% |
| Day 17 (Sun) | ₹23.5 Cr | +14.63% |
| Day 18 (Mon) | ₹5.25 Cr | -77.66% |
| Day 19 (Tue) | ₹6.1 Cr | +16.19% |
| Day 20 (Wed) | ₹4.75 Cr | -22.13% |
| Day 21 (Thu) | ₹2.6 Cr | -45.26% |
| Week 3 Total | ₹70.2 Cr | – |
| Day 22 (Fri) | ₹7.25 Cr | +178.85% |
| Total (22 Days) | ₹195.6 Cr | – |
- Language split (22 days): Hindi ₹147.3 Cr, Telugu ₹39.2 Cr, Kannada ₹6.1 Cr, Tamil ₹2.51 Cr, Malayalam ₹0.49 Cr.
- 22 days worldwide gross: ₹249 Cr.
Mahavatar Narsimha became a box office Phenomenon for several key reasons:
- Deep Mythological and Emotional Appeal: The story is based on the well-known myth of Bhakt Prahlad and Lord Narasimha, which Indian audiences really connect with. Its themes of faith, love, and devotion resonate emotionally with diverse age groups and communities, extending beyond Hindu audiences. Many people, including Muslims, have said that the movie made their faith stronger, showing that it appeals to people of all religions.
- Pan-India Multi-Language & 3D Release: The movie came out in Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, and Malayalam, and it was available in both 2D and 3D formats. This strategy, which used more than one language, greatly increased its reach. The Telugu and Hindi 3D versions, in particular, had very high occupancy rates. This helped the movie get people from all over the world and in different languages to come see it.
- Strong word-of-mouth and a grassroots audience movement: Because the movie was about spirituality, theaters were called “sacred spaces,” and people would do kirtans and aarti before the shows. This turned regular screenings into community events, which made them more popular and led to more people watching them again.
- Low Budget, High ROI: The film’s huge profits made it the most profitable Bollywood film of its time, and it sparked interest in mythological animation across the industry. The production budget was only ₹15–20 crore.
- New Marketing and Franchise Ideas: The buzz around its trailer, the excitement for merchandise (like toys), and the news that Hombale Films is planning an ambitious “Mahavatar Cinematic Universe” kept people interested long after the movie came out. There are already plans for sequels like “Mahavatar Parshuram” and “Mahavatar Kalki.”
- Revival of Indian Animation: Director Ashwin Kumar chose animation on purpose to give himself more creative freedom and scale. He thought it could tell mythological stories better than live action. “Mahavatar Narsimha” has been a big hit, which means that more high-quality Indian animated movies based on culture and history will be made in the future.
The Box Office Numbers are taken from various sources across Internet.
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