When was the last time an animated film truly rocked the Hindi box office? If Hanuman (2005) came to your mind, you’re not alone. But move over nostalgia, because Mahavatar Narsimha just arrived with a roar—and how!
Hombale Films, already known for biggies like KGF and Kantara, has done it again. This time, with an animated film rooted in Indian mythology, and audiences can’t seem to get enough. Let’s break it down.
A Massive Jump No One Saw Coming
Mahavatar Narsimha opened decently on Friday with Rs 1.35 crore. Fair enough. But by Saturday, it zoomed up to Rs 3.25 crore—over 150% growth. Sunday? An insane 110% jump from Saturday, ending the day with around Rs 6.50–7 crore.
In total, that’s a whopping Rs 11.25 crore (approx.) in its opening weekend in Hindi alone. That’s a 400% jump from Friday to Sunday. In this day and age? Practically unheard of.
More Screens, More Buzz, More Cheers
Theaters caught on to the craze quick. From 800 shows on Friday, the film expanded to 1100 on Saturday and 2000 on Sunday. That kind of scaling isn’t common unless the response is through the roof.
Audiences—especially families and kids—are loving the mythological spin and Indian animation. We’re used to watching international toons, but Mahavatar Narsimha gives us something homegrown and heartfelt. And clearly, it’s working.
Animation Finally Gets Its Due
Here’s the real kicker: this might be the first true animated super-hit in Hindi cinema. Hanuman did okay back in the day, but Mahavatar Narsimha is in another league. With today’s ticket prices, digital competition, and audience fatigue, for an animated mythological film to pull in this kind of crowd? Huge.
It’s refreshing too. No Bollywood A-listers, no over-the-top promotions—just a good story, rooted in culture, told visually well. That’s the win.
What’s Next? A Super-Hit or a Blockbuster?
Early trends suggest the film’s Monday collection could actually beat Friday. If that happens, we’re looking at a super-hit in just four days flat. And if it holds well next weekend? Blockbuster might not be too far away.
It also bodes well for Hombale Films’ upcoming Kantara: Chapter 1, now riding on the success of this unexpected animated gem.
