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"Mahavatar Narsimha" Shatters Bollywood Animation Records on Opening Day
26 Jul
Summary
- "Mahavatar Narsimha" registered a box office collection of ₹2.45 crore in Hindi on its opening day
- The film has surpassed the lifetime earnings of the previous highest-grossing Bollywood animation film, "Return of Hanuman"
- Hombale Films and Kleem Productions have unveiled a lineup of 7 upcoming "Mahavatar" films over the next decade
In a remarkable achievement, the mytho-animation film "Mahavatar Narsimha" has shattered Bollywood animation box office records on its opening day. Released in theaters on July 25, the film registered a collection of ₹2.45 crore in Hindi, instantly becoming the ninth-highest-grossing animation film in the country.
The film's impressive performance has not only exceeded industry expectations but has also surpassed the lifetime earnings of the previous highest-grossing Bollywood animation film, "Return of Hanuman," which earned ₹1.85 crore. This remarkable feat has cemented "Mahavatar Narsimha" as a game-changer in the Indian animation landscape.
Buoyed by the film's success, its producers, Hombale Films and Kleem Productions, have now unveiled an ambitious lineup of upcoming "Mahavatar" films. This decade-long franchise will chronicle the divine avatars of Lord Vishnu, with the next installments scheduled for release in 2025, 2027, 2029, 2031, 2033, 2035, and 2037. This bold move underscores the producers' confidence in the franchise's potential to captivate audiences and redefine the boundaries of Bollywood animation.
