animated saga begins with the fierce incarnation of Lord Vishnu—Mahavatar Narsimha.
Origins of the Avatar
Lord Vishnu descends as Narsimha—half lion, half man—to save the devout Prahlad and vanquish the tyrant Hiranyakashipu. A timeless battle of faith over ego.
Production & Legacy
Produced by Hombale Films (KGF, Kantara, Salaar) alongside Kleem Productions, this is India’s first mythological animation franchise: the Mahavatar Cinematic Universe.
Release Details
Marked for global 3D release on July 25, 2025, in Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam—a true pan‑Indian cinematic event.
Teaser & Trailer Buzz
The teaser dropped on Makar Sankranti (Jan 14, 2025), building early excitement. The July trailer delivered “goosebumps” vibes and reaffirmed the film’s epic scale.
Critical & Social Response
At Box Office Day 1: ₹2.29 Cr (Hindi), ₹2.01 Cr India‑net gross. Social media hailed it as true Sanatan Dharma, with praise for visuals and emotional storytelling.
Why It Matters
As the first film in a seven‑part animated MCU, it sets the tone for an ambitious decade‑long saga from Narsimha to Kalki. Offers spiritual resonance for modern audiences.