Mahavatar Narsimha Movie Review: Roars at the Box Office, Becomes India’s Biggest Animated Hit

I recently came across some clips of Mahavatar Narsimha, and it looked absolutely terrific, in a good way. The film shows the story of a young boy named Prahlad, who has a deep faith in Lord Vishnu. He is the son of the demon king Hiranyakashipu. The movie is about the clash between the father and son and how Lord Narasimha protects his devotee. If you’re wondering whether this animated film is worth your time, here’s a closer look.

Release Date and Language Details

Mahavatar Narsimha was released on July 25, 2025. It came out first in Telugu. Mahavatar Narsimha also supports Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam languages. It is directed by Ashwin Kumar, also the director of the Oscar-nominated short film “Little Terrorist”, and produced by Shilpaa Dhawan.

How the Movie Was Made?

The film beautifully blends 2D and 3D animations, giving the story both a classical charm and a modern, dynamic feel. Every scene looks detailed and full of emotion. From temples to battles, everything feels alive. The artists worked hard to make it look divine and realistic at the same time. “The visuals and music gave me goosebumps,” one viewer said.

Music and Sound

The music in the film strongly matches its storyline. The signer of the most loved title song is Aparna Harikumar, and the song is composed by Vyasdeva and Jayadeva Goswami. The Voice of Narshimha is a mix of 8-9 animals, and the entry song of Narshimha gave goosebumps as it blends perfectly with the ancient Sanskrit verses (shloks).

Voice Artists

The voice of Lord Narasimha sounds bold and powerful. The voice of Prahlad is soft and full of faith. Here are some of the voices behind the characters:

Character	Voice Artist
Lord Narsimha	Harjeet Walia
Prahlad	Haripriya Matta
Hiranyakashipu	Aditya Raj Sharma
Narrator	Sanket Jaiswal
Kayadhu	Priyanka Bhandari
Diti & Lakshmi	Vasundhra Bose
Lord Vishnu	Uplaksh Kochhar
Supporting Roles	Sanchit Wartak, Saanwari Yagnik, Dinesh Varma, Ajay Singhal, and others

The Story Behind the Film

This film tells the famous story of Prahlad and Lord Narasimha. Prahlad’s father wanted people to regard him as a god. Despite whatever his father tried to do to him, Prahlad never gave up his faith in Lord Vishnu. At last, Lord Vishnu came in an avatar of half man and half lion as Narasimha to destroy this evil. 

We’ve all heard this story before. But seeing it in this animation style makes it more entertaining for audiences of all ages.

Budget and Technical Quality

Mahavatar Narsimha, made with just ₹15 crore, but the animation, lighting, and sound are surprisingly excellent and make the movie look rich and polished.

Box Office and Success

On its first day, the movie grossed around ₹1.75 crore in India. In 10 days, it crossed ₹91 crore in India and over ₹112 crore worldwide. In just 10 days, the Hindi version alone has earned over ₹67.25 crore. That makes it India’s highest-grossing animated movie so far.

Verdict

It’s not just for kids or religious viewers. It’s for anyone who enjoys meaningful stories and animations. The story connects with many and has made a huge fan base all over the world. It connects the people with spirituality and displays the importance of faith. Some people say, “This is how our culture should be shown.”

The way the story is told feels fresh, yet rooted in something deep. Even if you’re not into mythology, it still connects. It’s one of those films that feels special.

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