Ashwin Kumar’s animated film ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ has shattered box office records, becoming the highest-grossing Indian animated movie ever, surpassing ‘Hanuman’. The film’s success is largely attributed to the Hindi version, which earned a significant portion of the total revenue. The movie earned an estimated Rs 21.95 crore in its first four days.
🎬 Mahavatar Narsimha Day 4 (Monday, July 28) – Box Office Highlights
On its first Monday, Mahavatar Narsimha earned approximately ₹6.1 crore net, reflecting a ~36% drop from its Sunday collection of ₹9.5 crore.Bollymoviereviewz+12FilmiBeat+12Sacnilk+12
This brought the domestic net total to around ₹21.95 crore in just four days—a milestone that propelled it past Hanuman to become the highest-grossing Indian animated film.Moneycontrol+2FilmiBeat+2The Times of India+2
🚀 Day-by-Day Box Office Trend
| Day | Net Collection (₹ crore) | Change vs Previous Day |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (Fri) | 1.75 | — |
| Day 2 (Sat) | 4.60 | +163% |
| Day 3 (Sun) | 9.50 | +106% |
| Day 4 (Mon) | ~6.10 | –36% |
| 4-Day Total | ≈21.95 | — |
The film surged over the weekend and, despite the expected weekday dip, maintained solid momentum into its first Monday.FilmiBeat+1Sacnilk+1
🌐 Language-wise Performance
The Hindi version has been the standout driver, contributing approximately ₹15.15 crore to the total.The Times of India+7FilmiBeat+7Moneycontrol+7
The Telugu version added around ₹5.52 crore, while Kannada, Tamil, and Malayalam dubs contributed smaller but noticeable shares.mint+2FilmiBeat+2Moneycontrol+2
Hindi shows also reported strong occupancy, especially during evening and night shows in major metro centers.YouTube+6Sacnilk+6Koimoi+6
🌟 Why This Milestone Matters
Breaking Hanuman’s longstanding record underscores the growing potential for mythological animation in Indian cinema—a genre usually dominated by Hollywood imports.Sacnilk+4Moneycontrol+4The Times of India+4
Produced by Hombale Films and Kleem Productions, and directed by Ashwin Kumar, the film marks a bold step toward visually ambitious storytelling rooted in Indian mythology.Koimoi+9Wikipedia+9FilmiBeat+9
Its franchise model—part of the planned Mahavatar Cinematic Universe—signals future installments such as Mahavatar Parshuram (2027) and Kalki (2035–37).mint+4Wikipedia+4FilmiBeat+4
🧠 Critical & Industry Response
Analyst Taran Adarsh credited the strong weekend surge to positive word-of-mouth and exhibitors increasing shows dynamically in Hindi markets.The Times of India+2FilmiBeat+2mint+2
The animation has been praised by industry insiders—Prabhas, among others, publicly lauded its “action-block animation and storytelling” on social media.Moneycontrol
✅ Summary Takeaway
Momoavatar Narsimha’s Day 4 collection of ₹6.1 crore, culminating in a ₹21.95 crore net total, reflects impressive endurance beyond opening weekend. It has already taken the crown as the highest-grossing Indian animated film, demonstrating how mythological content, strong execution, and pan-India release strategies can resonate widely.
If the film holds steady through weekdays, it could affirm investor confidence in an entirely new cinematic universe rooted in India’s rich mythic tradition.
