Mahavatar Narasimha registers over 100 per cent jump in box office numbers; set for wider international release

Mahavatar Narasimha, Hombale Films' first animated project in its massive Mahavatar Cinematic Universe has been having a successful run at the box office, and the numbers are a reflection of it. While the first day registered a decent Rs 1.75 crore across India, the second day saw a significant rise to Rs 4.6 crore. On Sunday, its third day in theatres, the film further registered its strong presence by minting Rs 9.5 crore, taking the cumulative box office numbers to Rs 15.85 crore. The third day numbers alone had registered a 106.52 per cent jump than the second day, according to Sacnilk.com.

Following its roaring response, Mahavatar Narasimha, directed by Ashwin Kumar, is also set for release in several countries across the world including Sri Lanka, Australia, Malaysia and across Europe from July 31.

The film is backed by Kleem Productions. It is produced by Shilpa Dhawan, Kushal Desai, and Chaitanya Desai. The film features an original score by composer Sam CS. The screenplay is penned by Jayapurna Das and Rudra Pratap Ghosh.

A classic good vs evil story, the mythological story revolves around the well-known Hindu myth of Prahlada, a staunch devotee of Lord Vishnu. His father, Hiranyakashipu—a mighty king and a staunch atheist—is enraged by his son's unwavering faith. Granted near-immortality by Lord Brahma, Hiranyakashipu repeatedly tries to eliminate Prahlada. But when his cruelty reaches its peak, Lord Vishnu intervenes in his fierce fourth incarnation, Narasimha, to protect Prahlada and vanquish the tyrant king.

This film is the first in Hombale Films' ambitious Mahavatar Cinematic Universe which features a slate of animated films based on the ten avatars of Lord Vishnu. The films will be released between 2025 and 2037.