Ashwin Kumar

Ashwin Kumar

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Total Movies 1
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Box Office â‚đ327 Cr
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Mahavatar Narsimha
Mahavatar Narsimha
Action, Thriller
Jul 2025
Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam

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Mahavatar Narsimha Final Worldwide Box Office Collection, Verdict, and Records Bollywood
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Mahavatar Narsimha Final Worldwide Box Office Collection, Verdict, and Records

Mumbai, September 19 - The devotional epic Mahavatar Narsimha, directed by Ashwin Kumar, has almost completed its glorious theatrical run on a historic note at the worldwide box office. The animation sensation has emerged as one of the biggest cinematic spectacles in recent times, both in terms of collections and audience appreciation. Produced by Kaleem Production and presented by Hombale Films, Mahavatar Narsimha opened to around 2 crores gross, which is a good collection for an Indian animation. However, what followed next was truly historical, as the film kept pushing limits week after week and unlocked new potential for animated films in India. According to the latest data, Mahavatar Narsimha has finished its journey with over 325+ crores gross collection at the worldwide box office. In India, the movie missed out on reaching 300 crores gross, as it is set to finish around 298 crores gross, which is, nonetheless, is remarkable feat for an animated film. Additionally, the film recorded 1.50 crore approximate footfalls in India, highlighting the massive reach and connection it created with audiences across demographics. It is easily the most-watched animated title in India by a long margin. The movie also fared well in the overseas markets, grossing around 28 crores. With a worldwide gross crossing the 325 crore milestone, the film has been declared a super blockbuster. The strong theatrical run, combined with impressive footfalls, proved that Mahavatar Narsimha was not just a commercial success but also a cultural event in itself. Here Is The Final Worldwide Box Office Breakdown of Mahavatar Narsimha India Net Box Office Collectionâ‚đ 250.50 Cr Hindi Net Box Office Collectionâ‚đ 188.00 Cr India Gross Box Office Collectionâ‚đ 298.00 Cr Overseas Box Office Collectionâ‚đ 28.00 Cr (Est.) Worldwide Box Office Collectionâ‚đ 326.00 Cr India Footfalls/Admits1.50 Cr approx. Box Office VerdictSuper Blockbuster Records and Achievements - Highest-grossing Indian animated movie of all-time in India and Worldwide - Highest-grossing animated movie at the Indian box office - First ever Indian animated film to gross 100, 200, and 300 crores gross worldwide - First ever animated movie to gross 200 at the Indian box office - First ever Indian animated film to gross 100 and 200 crores in India - Most watched animated movie of all-time at the Indian box office in theatres - Third-highest-grossing Indian film of 2025 Mahavatar Narsimha stands as a shining example of how powerful storytelling rooted in Indian epics, combined with cutting-edge visuals, can captivate audiences worldwide. With its final record-breaking collection and footfalls, the film has etched its name in the history books as a true cinematic triumph. Stay tuned...

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Mahavatar Narsimha Sets Up OTT Release After Box Office Glory Bollywood
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Mahavatar Narsimha Sets Up OTT Release After Box Office Glory

Mumbai, September 19 - Kaleem Productions and Hombale Films Mahavatar Narsimha has completed its glorious box office run, emerging as the biggest Indian animated blockbuster of all-time by a massive margin. The movie is directed by Ashwin Kumar. The first film in the 7-part planned Mahavatar Cinematic Universe was released amid low hype, but it did well at the box office was unthinkable. Made on a modest budget of around 10-15 crores, the movie went on to become one of the highest-grossing titles of the year with over 300 crores worldwide. After completing its dream run, Mahavatar Narsimha began streaming on Netflix on September 19. It has been in theatres for 8 weeks, which is mandatory for a Hindi film. Unlike rumours, it is originally in the Hindi language and was premiered in Hindi at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in 2024. Netflix acquired the film's post-theatrical streaming rights for all languages, including Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, and Tamil versions. It has started streaming at 12:30 PM today. This is one of the first Indian animated films for the streamer. Watch Mahavatar Narsimha, out now, on Netflix.#MahavatarNarsimhaOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/JS46QjjxuU— Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) September 19, 2025 Stay tuned...

Mahavatar Narsimha Completes 50 Days With Record-Breaking Box Office Collection Bollywood
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Mahavatar Narsimha Completes 50 Days With Record-Breaking Box Office Collection

Mumbai, September 13 - The Indian box office witnessed an unexpected blockbuster this year in Mahavatar Narsimha in the genre, which was largely unexplored in Indian cinema - animation. The Ashwin Kumar directorial has now completed 50 days in cinemas with an unheard box office collection worldwide. Produced by Kaleem Production and presented by Hombale Films, Mahavatar Narsimha has struck a chord with audiences from day one, thanks to its mesmerising visuals and strong storytelling rooted in Indian epics. At a time when most films struggle to sustain even two weeks, the animated blockbuster not only survived but thrived, becoming a true blockbuster. Mahavatar Narsimha opened to decent but big enough for the genre before word of mouth showed its magic and took the things to the next level. The film has sustained remarkably well, week after week, and has continued its dream run with steady collections across mass circuits as well as urban centres. In its 50 days of theatrical run so far, the movie has raked in approximately 325 crore at the worldwide box office, including 296.50+ crores gross (249+ crores net) in India, firmly cementing its place among the top-grossing films of 2025. It also recorded impressive footfalls, with family audiences, devotees, and repeat viewers driving its long theatrical run. It has so far sold nearly 1.50 crores tickets in India. To understand the phenomenon of Mahavatar Narsimha, it has earned 30x of the second-highest-grossing Indian animated film, Hanuman (11+ crores gross worldwide), which is unheard of. The film's performance has opened the door for Indian animation, which is already seeing multiple films getting announced. In today's era of short theatrical windows, the film's 50-day run stands as a testament to the audience's love for grandeur rooted in faith and storytelling. Mahavatar Narsimha is not just a box office success "” it's a roaring celebration of devotion on the silver screen, the ultimate medium for larger-than-life experience. Stay tuned...

Mahavatar Narsimha Box Office Day 40: Animated Blockbuster Inches Towards Major Milestone Bollywood
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Mahavatar Narsimha Box Office Day 40: Animated Blockbuster Inches Towards Major Milestone

Mumbai, September 3 - Kaleem Productions and Hombale Films' animated epic Mahavatar Narsimha continues to hold its ground even after more than a month in theatres. The Ashwin Kumar's directorial has once again showcased remarkable staying power at the box office, inching closer to a massive milestone. On its 40th day, the mega blockbuster grossed 0.80-1 crore across all languages at the domestic box office. This strong performance at such a late stage in its run is a testament to the extraordinary word-of-mouth and family audience support the film has enjoyed. With this, Mahavatar Narsimha's domestic total now stands at around 292 crore gross, bringing it within striking distance of the coveted 300 crore mark. Considering its steady trend and consistent turnout, the film is well on track to achieve this milestone in the coming days, unless the new releases completely outplay it. The film already cemented its place as one of the biggest blockbusters in the genre and continues to expand its audience base with repeat viewings, particularly during weekends and festive days. Its unique blend of Indian rootness, grand visuals, and devotional storytelling has made it a cultural phenomenon at the box office. As the film enters its 7th week, all eyes are now on whether Mahavatar Narsimha can cross the 300 crore gross milestone domestically, further strengthening its legacy as a landmark success in Indian animation cinema, or it falls short of this magical milestone. Irrespective of what happens, it is already the box office blockbuster of the year. Stay tuned...

Mahavatar Narsimha Box Office Day 39: Animated Blockbuster Stays Strong Bollywood
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Mahavatar Narsimha Box Office Day 39: Animated Blockbuster Stays Strong

Mumbai, September 1 - Kaleem Production and Hombale Films' divine animated spectacle Mahavatar Narsimha continues to stay strong at the box office even in its sixth weekend of release despite. On its 39th day, the film grossed in the range of 75 lakh in all versions. In the 6th weekend, the Ashwin Kumar's directorial grossed 6.25+ crores despite the arrival of new releases, and it had a good day on its 6th Monday as the domestic gross has surged past 291 crores (244.25+ crores net), cementing its position as one of the most successful films ever produced in India. At the worldwide box office, Mahavatar Narsimha has amassed an impressive 317+ crores, underlining its massive acceptance across audiences. Mahavatar Narsimha's refusal to slow down, even after weeks, has been a hallmark of its box office run so far, as the collections are still holding strongly. The animated blockbuster now stands a realistic chance of crossing the 300 crore gross mark at the domestic box office, driven by the Hindi version, which has contributed around 220 crores gross. The performance of upcoming weekend releases will determine whether the film achieves this milestone or misses it by a whisker. More than just box office numbers, Mahavatar Narsimha has become a cultural movement, resonating with family audiences, children, and devotees alike. Its spiritual core, combined with cutting-edge animation, has helped the film break stereotypes around Indian animated cinema, proving that such projects can achieve massive commercial as well as emotional impact. Stay tuned...

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Mahavatar Narsimha Box Office Day 38: Animated Blockbuster Marches Towards 300 Crores In India Bollywood
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Mahavatar Narsimha Box Office Day 38: Animated Blockbuster Marches Towards 300 Crores In India

Mumbai, September 1 - The divine animated spectacle Mahavatar Narsimha is showing no sign of slowing down and continues to roar at the box office even in its sixth week of release despite the continuation of new releases. On its 38th day, the film grossed around 3"“3.25 crores in India, showcasing remarkable consistency. In the 6th weekend, the Ashwin Kumar's directorial grossed 6.25+ crores, and with this, its domestic gross has surged past 290 crores (244+ crores net), cementing its position as one of the most successful films ever produced in India. Globally, Mahavatar Narsimha has amassed an impressive 317 crores worldwide, underlining its massive acceptance across audiences. Mahavatar Narsimha's refusal to slow down, even after weeks, has been a hallmark of its box office run so far, as the collections are still holding strongly. It now stands a realistic chance of crossing the 300 crore gross mark in India. The performance of upcoming weekend releases will determine whether the film achieves this milestone or misses it by a whisker. More than just box office numbers, Mahavatar Narsimha has become a cultural movement, resonating with family audiences, children, and devotees alike. Its spiritual core, combined with cutting-edge animation, has helped the film break stereotypes around Indian animated cinema, proving that such projects can achieve massive commercial as well as emotional impact. Stay tuned...

Mahavatar Narsimha Box Office Day 36: The Animated Blockbuster Continues Its Strong Run Bollywood
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Mahavatar Narsimha Box Office Day 36: The Animated Blockbuster Continues Its Strong Run

Mumbai, August 30 - Kaleem Productions and Hombale Films' animated epic Mahavatar Narsimha is flexing its box office stamina after 5 weeks, despite the arrival of new releases. Directed by Ashwin Kumar, the film had already crossed the magical milestone of 300 crores worldwide within 5 weeks, and kicked off the 6th weekend on a strong note. The first film in the epic Mahavatar Cinematic Universe, Mahavatar Narsimha, remained over one crore gross on its sixth Friday at the domestic box office. As per estimates, it has scored approximately 1.15 crores gross in all versions, pushing the total India gross to around 285 crores (239 crores net) in 36 days. Worldwide, it has crossed 310 crores gross collection. The game-changing blockbuster has defied the odds and emerged as one of the biggest Indian blockbusters of recent times, and by far the biggest Indian animated blockbuster of all time. Animation is a niche genre in India, with hardly any films coming out. Mahavatar Narsimha, however, is expected to change the mindset of Indian filmmakers regarding the making of animated titles. It has already begun with Mahavatar Cinematic Universe, in which there will be a total of seven films by 2038. The next film in the MCU is Mahavtar Parashurama, which begins production next year and will be released in 2027. The lack of Indian animation titles can be understood with the fact that it was Hanuman, two decades ago in 2005, which was previously the biggest Indian animated title with around 12 crores gross. Though some of the Hollywood animated films have found box office success in India, with titles like The Lion King and Mufasa: The Lion King. Stay tuned...

Mahavatar Narishma Creates Box Office Storm, Enters 300 Crore Club Worldwide Bollywood
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Mahavatar Narishma Creates Box Office Storm, Enters 300 Crore Club Worldwide

Mumbai, August 24 - Kaleem Production and Hombale Films' epic devotional action drama Mahavatar Narishma has created history as it has officially crossed the 300 crore worldwide mark in just 31 days, becoming the first-ever Indian animated film to achieve this historic feat. Made on a modest budget of around 10"“15 crore, the film's phenomenal success has stunned trade experts and the industry alike. With a total collection of 301 crore worldwide after a month-long run, through the 5th Sunday, Mahavatar Narishma has not only proved the strength of storytelling in Indian animation but has also set new benchmarks for the genre. The film has also joined an elite league by becoming the 5th Indian film of 2025 to cross the 300 crore milestone, standing tall alongside big-ticket live-action blockbusters like Chhaava, Saiyaara, Coolie, and War 2. Its achievement is being hailed as a game-changer for the Indian animation industry. The movie's grand narrative, inspired by the Indian epic and presented with visually rich animation, struck a chord with audiences across age groups. The blend of divine storytelling, emotional depth, and cutting-edge visuals helped the film transcend the usual limitations of animated releases in India. Directed by Ashwin Kumar, Mahavatar Narsimha is the first film in the planned 7-part Mahavatar Cinematic Universe. Needless to say, the movie proved to be a perfect start to the franchise, which will only grow from hereon, and is likely to inspire other studios to follow the route with original animated stories. Stay tuned...

Mahavatar Narsimha Beats The Lion King To Become The Highest-Grossing Animated Movie In India Bollywood
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Mahavatar Narsimha Beats The Lion King To Become The Highest-Grossing Animated Movie In India

Mumbai, August 11 - There is no stopping Mahavatar Narsimha at the box office as the devotional epic action drama continues to rewrite box office records for an Indian animation film. Directed by Kaleem Productions and Hombale Films, the movie had an excellent third weekend, which saw it cross 200 crores worldwide. ## Directed by Ashwin Kumar, Mahavatar Narsimha is already the highest-grossing Indian animated movie of all time by an uncomparable margin, and now, it has become the highest animated grosser at the Indian box office by beating Disney's The Lion King (2019). ## Directed by Jon Favreau, The Lion King is a photorealistically animated remake of the traditionally animated 1994 film. It grossed over 190+ crores in India in 2019, a record which has now been broken by the first film in the Mahavatar Cinematic Universe. ## The Indian blockbuster has grossed approximately 202 crores (169+ crores net) in India, while its overseas collection is around 213 crores gross in 17 days so far. These numbers are unheard of for an Indian animation, as the second biggest grosser is 2005's Hanuman, which scored around 11 crores gross domestically. ## Mahavatar Narsimha chronicles the Mahaan avatars of Bhagwan Vishnu - Varaha and Narsimha. Varaha, a mighty boar, rescues Bhudevi (Mother Earth) from the Asura Hiranyaksha. After his victory, the story shifts to Hiranyakashipu, Hiranyaksha's brother, who gains a boon, declares himself a god, and oppresses Vishnu"â„Ēs followers. Prahlad, his son and devoted follower of Vishnu, remains faithful despite his father's threats. To save Prahlad and defeat evil, Vishnu appears as Narsimha, a half-man, half-lion form, who kills Hiranyakashipu while honouring the conditions of the demon's boon from Bhagwan Brahma.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Animated Blockbuster Mahavatar Narsimha Hits Historic 100 Crore Net In Hindi After Extraordinary Third Saturday (Day 16) Bollywood
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Box Office: Animated Blockbuster Mahavatar Narsimha Hits Historic 100 Crore Net In Hindi After Extraordinary Third Saturday (Day 16)

Mumbai, August 9 - In a landmark moment for Indian cinema, Kaleem Productions and Hombale Films' Mahavatar Narsimha has officially crossed the 100 crore net mark in Hindi after an extraordinary surge on its third Saturday (Day 16). ## The devotional action epic, directed by Ashwin Kumar, continues to defy all expectations, proving that animated films can command mass appeal and theatrical dominance in India. On its 16th day, the film is looking to score 14-16 crores net in Hindi, which takes its total Hindi collection to around 107 crores net. ## With this, Mahavatar Narsimha has become the first ever animated movie (including The Lion King, and Mufasa: The Lion King) to score 100 crores net in a single language in India. The film witnessed a phenomenal jump of around 200% in collections on Day 16 in Hindi, driven by strong family turnout, word-of-mouth appreciation, and repeat viewership.## Overall, the film grossed over 20 crores in India on its third Saturday, which takes its total collection to 170+ crores gross (140+ crores net) in 16 days. The movie will enter the 200 crores gross club by the third Sunday (most likely) and become the first ever animated film to do so. ## With its visually stunning animation, compelling retelling of the Narasimha avatar legend, and powerful music score, the film has resonated strongly with audiences across demographics. The upcoming Independence Day holiday week is expected to further boost collections. ## Stay tuned...

Animated Blockbuster 'Mahavatar Narsimha' Set For 100 Crore Net In Hindi Bollywood
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Animated Blockbuster 'Mahavatar Narsimha' Set For 100 Crore Net In Hindi

Mumbai, August 6 - Kaleem Productions and Hombale Films' Mahavatar Narsimha is all set to enter the 100 crores net club in Hindi by the end weekend. The animated epic devotional action drama is having a dream run at the domestic box office, exceeding expectations multifold. ## Directed by Ashwin Kumar, it is the first film in the planned animated seven-part Mahavatar Cinematic Universe, based on the ten avatars of Bhagavan Vishnu. The movie has already crossed 100 crores net in all versions, and is the only animated movie (excluding The Lion King and Mufasa: The Lion King) to do so in India. ## The Hindi version of Mahavatar Narsimha has performed exceptionally well so far, with approximately 83 crores net in 13 days so far (including second Wednesday). It will breach the 100 crores net mark in Hindi in the third weekend, and will become the only animated title (including both Lion King movies) ever to hit the milestone in a single language in India. ## Meanwhile, Mahavatar Narsimha is nearing 150 crores gross at the worldwide box office. With today's collection, it has grossed around 140 crores. At this point, 200 crores worldwide gross seems locked, but how far it can go remains to be seen. ## Stay tuned...

Mahavatar Narsimha Is The Number 1 Movie This Weekend (August 1-3) At The Indian Box Office, Beating Combined Gross of Son of Sardaar 2 and Dhadak 2 Bollywood
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Mahavatar Narsimha Is The Number 1 Movie This Weekend (August 1-3) At The Indian Box Office, Beating Combined Gross of Son of Sardaar 2 and Dhadak 2

Mumbai, August 4 - It was another weekend of surprise blockbusters and underwhelming performances at the Indian box office. Despite the arrival of three new films with known stars, it was Kaleem Productions and Hombale Films' Mahavatar Narismha, which dominated the weekend (August 1-3) and emerged as the number 1 film in India. ## Directed by Ashwin Kumar, the epic animated devotional action drama had a remarkable second weekend domestically with approximately 55 crore gross collection (46.50 crores net), up by an unheard growth of around 190% from the opening weekend collection of 19 crores gross (15.85 crores net). For an animated Indian title, these are out of this world numbers. ## The excellent second weekend has taken the total collection of Mahavatar Narsimha to around 108.50 crores gross (91.25 crores net) at the domestic box office, while the worldwide cume total is approximately 112 crores. It is already the highest-grossing Indian animated film of all time by a long margin, and also the highest-grossing animated film in India (not including The Lion King and Mufasa: The Lion King). ## The second biggest grosser of the weekend (August 1-3) at the Indian box office was Ajay Devgn's Son of Sardaar 2, which otherwise underperformed. It grossed around 30 crores (24.75 crores net) in its opening weekend. Vijay Deverakonda's Kingdom, which opened strongly on 21.25 crores gross on Thursday, the movie slowed down after that and grossed 26.50 crores (22.50 crores net) from Friday to Sunday. ## Yash Raj Films' sensational blockbuster Saiyaara was super strong in its third weekend, grossing 23 crores (19.25 crores net), pushing its total domestic collection to around 360 crores gross (~300 crores net) in 17 days. There was also Dharma Productions' romantic drama Dhadak 2, which minted approximately 13.75 crores gross (11.40 crores net). ## Here Are the Top 5 Movies in India During August 1-3 Weekend - ## 1. Mahavatar Narsimha (multilingual) ## 2. Son of Sardaar 2 (Hindi) ## 3. Kingdom (Telugu) ## 4. Saiyaara (Hindi) ## 5. Dhadak 2 (Hindi) ## Stay tuned...