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2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
What is the story of animated movie Mahavatar Narsimha? Know more about its box office collections and twitter review
Mahavatar Narsimha, an animated movie, recently hit the big screens on July 25, 2025. The epic mythological film is directed by Ashwin Kumar, marking his debut as a director. What is the story behind it, and how are the audiences reacting to it? What is the story of Mahavatar Narsimha? Mahavatar Narsimha is based on the story of Narsimha, the fourth avatara of the Hindu god Vishnu, taking place in the Satya Yuga. Part-man and part-lion is known in Vaishnavism for ending religious persecution and calamity on earth, restoring dharma in the world. The film is set in the realm of Demigods and Demons, where an asura king, Hiranyakashyap, is hell-bent on avenging his brother Hiranyaksha, who was slain by the hands of Lord Vishnu's Varaha avatar. In his pursuit of revenge, Hiranyakashyap seeks penance from Lord Brahma, which offers him immense power and a seemingly immortal life. This leads him to rule over heaven, earth, and hell, declaring himself a God. However, his five-year-old son Prahlad is the complete opposite of what he stood for, signaling a virtue of faith towards Lord Vishnu. Furious over his son's beliefs, Hiranyakashyap tries to kill his son multiple times, only to face failure every time. At a moment when all seems to be lost, Lord Vishnu takes up the avatar of Narasimha, personifying as a god of destruction and saving Prahlad. The avatar slays Hiranyakashyap for once and for all, putting an end to his tyranny and restoring balance to the world. How is Mahavatar Narsimha performing at the box office? Mahavatar Narsimha's Hindi version has made a significant start on its opening day itself. According to our sources at Pinkvilla, we learned that the on Day 1 movie made Rs 1.35 crore and on Day 2, it jumped up, collecting Rs 3.35 crore, in Hindi-speaking regions. This leads the movie to have a total collection of Rs 4.70 crore net collection in 2 days. Mahavatar Narsimha Twitter reactions Mahavatar Narsimha has paved the way for various users on X (formerly Twitter) to express their reactions. One user said, 'Absolutely amazing leave nibbapanti in #Sayaraa Go and watch this amazing record setting master piece in Animation. 2 #Avatars of Vishnu plus Holika dahan goosebumbs.' 'Blockbuster loading. The best story ever watched. Never watched a movie like this. Truly a GOAT Rating:- 5/5,' another user said. Here's what netizens have to say Talking about the future of Mahavatar Narsimha, director Ashwin Kumar has confirmed that Mahavatar Narasimha is the first installment in the planned Mahavatar Cinematic Universe (MCU). The franchise is envisioned as a series of seven films interconnected, based on the Dashavatara. With the Narsimha movie beginning the universe, it will likely conclude with a two-part epic based on Kalki, likely releasing by 2037.
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4 days ago
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- Pink Villa
Mahavatar Narsimha Review: Hombale's animated feature has heart and ambition but sluggish storytelling and graphic violence play spoilsport
Plot Mahavatar Narsimha revolves around the demon king Hiranyakashyap, who seeks revenge against Lord Vishnu. He declares himself a god after Lord Brahma makes him the most powerful man in the world. Lord Brahma gives him the privilege of being the most powerful man because no one in the world has done more tapascharya than him. Once he becomes the most powerful man, his demonic acts result in chaos and unrest. Hiranyakashyap's son Prahlad, grows to be a devotee of Vishnu. Prahlad's faith in the divine, convinces Lord Vishnu to become Mahavatar Narsimha (Half man and half lion), to confront Hiranyakashyap, defeat evil, and restore balance. Will Prahlad's faith in the divine pay off? Will Lord Vishnu as Mahavatar Narsimha, defeat the most powerful man in the world, Hiranyakashyap? If yes, how? Watch Mahavatar Narsimha to find out. What Works for Mahavatar Narasimha The ambition of Mahavatar Narsimha is commendable. Launching a cinematic universe rooted in Indian mythology, with a bold vision to bring ancient stories to modern audiences is no small feat. The visuals are generally vibrant and imaginative. The detailing is impeccable. Every character is very well designed. Its release in multiple Indian languages like Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and also international languages, reflects an earnest effort to reach diverse audiences. This makes Mahavatar Narsimha a noteworthy attempt of combining computer animation with ambitious storytelling. What Doesn't Work for Mahavatar Narsimha Mahavatar Narsimha's execution falters significantly. The runtime that stretches over two hours and fifteen minutes, feels excessively long. The first half drags due to sluggish pacing and repetitive sequences. The second half is more engaging, but can't fully salvage the earlier slog. The storytelling, while ambitious, lacks polish. The visuals, though mostly vibrant, sometimes appear grainy and unclarity, consequently diminishing the overall experience. The most troubling part about Mahavatar Narsimha is its graphic violent scenes that you wouldn't want your children to see. These moments feel jarring and mis-aligned with the film's intended audience, limiting its family-friendly appeal. Watch the Mahavatar Narsimha Trailer Voice Performances and Animation in Mahavatar Narsimha The voice performances in Mahavatar Narsimha are workable to good. The songs sound nice but they act as roadblocks, slowing the film down considerably. The animation shines in its vibrant character designs and dynamic battle sequences, but grainy visuals and lack of clarity undermine its impact. Final Verdict of Mahavatar Narsimha Mahavatar Narsimha is an aspirational but flawed tribute to Indian mythology. The noble intentions, vibrant animation, cultural reverence and truthful storytelling, are marred by a slow first half, unpolished storytelling, grainy visuals, and graphic violence that's unsuitable for children. You can watch Hombale 's Mahavatar Narsimha in theatres from 25th July, 2025. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more such reviews.
News18
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
IMDb's Top Picks: Most Awaited Films Releasing July To December 2025
1/9 Coolie: The Rajnikanth-starrer will release on August 14. The film delves into a man's relentless quest for vengeance since youth. (Image: IMDb) 8/9 Mahavatar Narsimha: The animated mythological film revolves around the demon Hiranyakashyap seeking revenge on Vishnu. It will release on July 25. (Image: IMDb)
