Mahavatar Narsimha Breaks Records: A Historic Win for Indian Animation and Hombale Films

Sandalwood’s powerhouse production banner Hombale Films continues its golden streak. After delivering blockbusters like KGF and Salaar, the studio is now pioneering India’s animated mythological space with the ambitious Mahavatar Cinematic Universe (MCU) in collaboration with Kleem Productions.

 Mahavatar Narsimha: India’s Highest-Grossing Animated Film

The first installment, Mahavatar Narsimha, has taken audiences by surprise, evolving from a spiritual saga into a sleeper hit that’s now rewriting Indian animation history. Despite facing competition from Hari Hara Veera Mallu and trending sensation Saiyaara, the Ashwin Kumar-directed animated film has grossed ₹60 crore in India, surpassing the global hit Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.

• Box Office Breakdown:

  • ₹38 crore from the Hindi version alone

  • ₹22 crore across regional languages

  • Recognized as India’s highest-grossing animated feature film

This success not only marks a milestone for Hombale but also signals a turning point for original Indian animation—proving there’s a massive audience for mythological epics when done right.

 The Mahavatar Cinematic Universe: India’s MCU

Drawing inspiration from the ten avatars (Dashavatara) of Lord Vishnu, the Mahavatar Cinematic Universe is an animated mythological saga built for pan-India audiences. Following the massive reception of Mahavatar Narsimha, the slate of upcoming films is both exciting and ambitious:

 Upcoming Titles in the MCU:

• Mahavatar Parshuram – 2027

• Mahavatar Raghunandan (Lord Rama) – 2029

• Mahavatar Dwarkadhish (Lord Krishna) – 2031

• Mahavatar Gokulananda – 2033

• Mahavatar Kalki: Part 1 – 2035

• Mahavatar Kalki: Part 2 – 2037

Each film is set to explore a divine avatar with deep philosophical roots, cinematic storytelling, and world-class animation.

 Why This Is a Game-Changer

• Cultural Legacy Meets Technology: Mythology told through high-end animation

• Global Appeal: Competing with Hollywood IPs in quality and storytelling

• Market Validation: Strong box office numbers show mainstream appetite

• Long-term Vision: A full cinematic universe roadmap until 2037

The Mahavatar Cinematic Universe has the potential to become India’s first major animated franchise that resonates across languages, generations, and geographies. With Mahavatar Narsimha, Hombale Films and Kleem Productions have done what many deemed impossible — made a mythological animated film that’s not only critically acclaimed but also commercially triumphant. It has laid the foundation for an era where Indian stories get the epic treatment they deserve.

For Indian audiences, this is more than a box office win — it’s a cultural triumph. And for the rest of the world, it’s a wake-up call: Indian animation has arrived.

 Don’t miss Mahavatar Narsimha — streaming soon and showing in select theaters!