Spiritual Epic 'Mahavatar Narasimha' Soars at Box Office, Eyeing OTT Release

As of August 4th, 2025, the animated mythological epic 'Mahavatar Narasimha' has been captivating audiences nationwide with its incredible performance at the box office. Directed by Ashwin Kumar and written by Jayapurna Das, the film has slowly and steadily found its footing, even as several recent Indian releases have struggled to attract viewers.

While the creators of 'Mahavatar Narasimha' have not formally disclosed a streaming release date or platform, industry rumors have already started to circulate. According to trade analyst Rohit Jaiswal, there is a high chance, around 50 percent, that the Hindi version of the film will stream on JioHotstar. This assumption is based on past associations between the platform and the film's production house, which previously released Hindi-dubbed versions of big titles like 'Salaar' and 'Raajakumara' on the same OTT service.

However, the scenario may be different for the regional language versions of 'Mahavatar Narasimha'. Sources suggest that the Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada versions could land on other platforms, depending on licensing deals and regional distribution partnerships. This approach would allow the film to tap into localized viewer bases while also aligning with existing OTT collaborations.

With the film continuing to perform well in cinemas, a digital release is unlikely to happen immediately. It is predicted that the OTT release might be planned for late August or early September, depending on how long the theatrical traction holds. 'Mahavatar Narasimha' marks the first entry in a planned seven-part animated cinematic universe inspired by the Dashavatara, the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu.