Following a successful run at the box office, Mahavatar Narshima is all set for its OTT release on Netflix. Notably, the animated film marks the first film of the seven planned titles from the Mahavatar universe
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Ashwin Kumar's Mahavatar Narsimha is all set to roar its way on the OTT space after recording an impressive run at the box office. The animated film, which marks the first instalment of the planned seven-part Mahavatar universe, released in theatres on July 25, 2025 and celebrated 50 days of its theatrical run.
Mahavatar Narsimha OTT release
One of the biggest releases of the year, Mahavatar Narsimha, is all set to premiere on Netflix starting Friday, September 19, 2025. Announcing the OTT release, the makers announced. "Bhakti shakti ka roop legi. Aa raha hai Mahavatar Narsimha. Watch Mahavatar Narsimha, out 19 September, 12:30 PM, on Netflix."
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Netflix also confirmed the same and added, "The roar of this lion can topple a kingdom." The film will be available to stream in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. Mahavatar Narsimha originally opened in theatres on July 25, 2025. A first instalment in the planned animated seven-part Mahavatar Cinematic Universe, it is based on the ten avatars of Bhagwan Vishnu. The film connected with viewers from all age groups, with positive responses pouring across social media platforms. Within 10 days of its release, Mahavatar Narsimha crossed Rs 100 crore at the global box office, becoming the highest-grossing animated movie of India.
The makers recently celebrated 50 days across cinema halls, "A Glorious Milestone Etched In History. UNSTOPPABLE! 50 DAYS of MahavatarNarsimha in theatres and still ROARING across 200+ cinemas! Your Unwavering Love made this HISTORIC MILESTONE possible. We're grateful beyond words." Directed by Ashwin Kumar and produced by Shilpaa Dhawan under the banner of Hombale Films, the film follows the story of Lord Narasimha, the half-man and half-lion avatar of Lord Vishnu. The production house is known for delivering award-winning blockbusters like the KGF franchise and Kantara. It is now slated for the release of Kantara: Chapter 1 in October this year.
About Mahavtar Narsimha
Mahavatar Narsimha is produced by Hombale Films and Kleem Productions. It became the first Indian animated film to earn over Rs 300 crore worldwide. According to trade reports, the film collected Rs 249.15 crore nett at the domestic box office, and emerged as the fourth-highest-grossing Indian film of 2025.
The film was premiered on November 25, 2024, at the International Film Festival of India and was later released theatrically on July 25 this year in 2D and 3D formats. Mahavatar Narsimha marks the first film in a planned franchise based on the ten avatars of Lord Vishnu, with sequels lined up for the next 10 years. The film is about the divine incarnations of Lord Vishnu — Varaha and Narasimha.
The upcoming instalments of the franchise include Mahavatar Parshuram, which is slated to release in 2027, Mahavatar Raghunandan in 2029, Mahavatar Dwarkadhish in 2031, and Mahavatar Gokulananda in 2033. Mahavatar Kalki Part 1 will come out in 2035, with Mahavatar Kalki Part 2 releasing in 2037.
(With inputs from ANI)
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