Mahavatar Narsimha storms the box office with ₹213 crore worldwide! Get the full MAHA Narsimha box office collection breakdown, records, profits, and the secrets behind its historic success in Indian animation.
When thinking of animated films from India, the names that might come to mind will usually be kids’ classics or low-budget, niche retellings of mythologies. But Mahavatar Narsimha has changed the game. Released on July 25, 2025, this mythological animated epic has not only found a substantial audience, but it has also obliterated box office records in accordance with a roar worthy of its divine lead character.
As of Day 18, the MAHA Narsimha box office collection is over an unbelievable ₹213 crore worldwide gross, making it the highest-grossing Indian animated film of all time and the fifth-highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2025.
Let’s look at how this ₹15 crore budget film spent less than a day in the sun delivering a once-in-a-decade film, becoming 1030% profitable, and setting an unprecedented milestone in Indian Animation.
MAHA Narsimha Box Office Collection: Complete Breakdown
Here is the breakdown of the film’s earnings:
India Net Collection (All Languages) (as of Day 18 – early estimate)
Total: ₹174.90 Cr
- Language Net Collections (as of Day 17)
- Hindi: ₹126.90 Cr
- Telugu: ₹35.15 Cr
- Kannada: ₹4.94 Cr
- Tamil: ₹2.24 Cr
- Malayalam: ₹0.42 Cr
Worldwide Gross Collection
Total: ₹213 Cr
Why did Mahavatar Narsimha Do So Well
1. Mythology presented with Modern Animation
The cultural roots of India are firmly situated in mythologies and mythological storytelling, and Mahavatar Narsimha taps into one of the most fascinating legends—the half-lion, half-man avatar of Lord Vishnu.
The film effectively combines classical storytelling and technology through 3D animation in a manner that pleases the viewer, both fans of the story and general audiences.
2. A Robust Pan-India Strategy
The film creators also used a pan-India approach, dubbing in five languages and ensuring the creator’s formal marketing push included multiple states. Therefore, even regional audiences were invited into the film-specific experience. Clearly, the creators’ multilingual approach paid off, because the film made impressive collections in Telugu and Kannada films, alongside revenue from the primary Hindi film.
3. Great Word-of-mouth Marketing Benefit
When a film is good, audiences will market it better than any traditional marketing campaign. Social media has blown up with emotional reviews, fan art, and short clips praising everything from animation quality to musical numbers to original storytelling.
“I expected a kids’ movie, but came out with goosebumps. The Narsimha climax fight gave me goosebumps!” – Rohan Mehta, Mumbai film blogger
The Story Around Profitability: A ₹15 Crore Budget, Return of ₹213 Crore
To put things in perspective:
Film Budget Worldwide Gross ROI %
Mahavatar Narsimha ₹15Cr ₹213Cr 1030%
Su From So ₹12Cr ₹220Cr 1133%
While Su From So still earns the honor for top profitability in 2025, Mahavatar Narsimha will earn this honor, as well
Record Breaking
First highest-grossing Indian animated film of all time
Fifth-highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2025
Second most profitable Indian film of 2025
Sets a baseline for animation quality for Indian Cinema
Takeaways for the Indian Film Industry
The incredible success of Mahavatar Narsimha has sent a powerful message that audiences are willing to embrace quality Indian animation if the storytelling is strong. Historically, animated films in India have been made under the assumption that children are the primary audience, and while children are the traditional audience for animated films, Mahavatar Narsimha shows that there is very much an adult audience for animated mythological epics if filmmakers take them truly seriously like blockbuster titles with live-action content.
Reasons for Audience Engagement
Emotionally intense climax — the final battle sequence has been described as “one of the best animated action sequences to ever exist in Indian cinema.”
Very impactful background score – The composer incorporated traditional instruments into his modern orchestration to magnify the mythological quality of the film.
Character design loyalty – The Narsimha avatar design was accepted as fearsome but divine, also respecting the auspicious representations given in ancient texts.
Building on International Success
It is interesting to note that Mahavatar Narsimha has also done well in international markets, specifically in the US, Canada, and the UAE, where Indian diaspora audiences have supported the film.
The storyline of good versus evil made it a universal story with stunning visuals, even appealing to audiences who were not previously aware of the myth as being too distinctly Indian.
The MAHA Narsimha box office collection
A ₹15 crore film can break the ₹200+ crore barrier if the film executes well.
Mythology + Animation = A goldmine that remains untarnished in Indian cinema.
Pan India releases are a must to maximize reach.
A great story will always outweigh VFX / expense gimmicks.
Conclusion
Mahavatar Narsimha is not just a film – it marks a cultural moment. It demonstrates that Indian audiences are more than ready to connect with homegrown animated epics if the stories are told with integrity, skill, and vision.
FAQs
1: What is the worldwide box office collection of Mahavatar Narsimha on Day 18?
₹213 crore (gross worldwide).
2: What is the box office collection in India?
₹174.90 crore net across all languages.
3: Is Mahavatar Narsimha the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025?
No, it is the second highest-grossing after Su From So, however has the highest ROI over an animated film.
4: Which language version made the most?
The Hindi version earned ₹126.90 crore net.
5: What is the film’s budget?
₹15 crore.