Mahavatar Narsimha’s Box Office Roar: Hombale’s Animated Film Passes ₹34 Crore in Week 1

Hombale Films, the production house behind blockbusters like KGF and Kantara, has found a new kind of success with its animated film, Mahavatar Narsimha. The movie has shown remarkable staying power at the box office, surpassing the Rs 34 crore mark within its first week despite a slight dip in collections on its seventh day.

Released on Friday, the film started with a modest opening of Rs 1.75 crore. However, fueled by overwhelmingly positive word-of-mouth and strong family appeal, the movie witnessed an explosive growth over the weekend, jumping to Rs 4.6 crore on Saturday and a massive Rs 9.5 crore on Sunday. This upward trajectory continued into the weekdays, with collections holding strong at around Rs 6-7 crore each day.

On Day 7, the film collected an estimated Rs 7.5 crore, bringing its total domestic net collection to an impressive Rs 44.75 crore. While this represents a minor dip from its Tuesday and Wednesday earnings of Rs 7.7 crore, it is a testament to the film’s consistent performance and its ability to attract audiences even on a weekday.

A significant portion of the film’s success can be attributed to the Hindi-speaking belt, where the film has performed exceptionally well. The film’s strong reception in this market, combined with solid numbers in Telugu-speaking states, has been the primary driver of its box office haul. The film’s makers and trade analysts have noted that the mythological theme, coupled with high-quality animation, has struck a chord with a diverse audience, from families to devotees.

Mahavatar Narsimha is being hailed as a potential game-changer for Indian animated cinema. With a reported budget of around Rs 15 crore, the film has already been declared a “plus affair” at the box office, inching closer to the “hit” verdict. The film’s success is particularly noteworthy as it is the first part of the ambitious “Mahavatar Cinematic Universe,” which Hombale Films plans to expand with a multi-film franchise.

The film’s performance in its first week has exceeded expectations, proving that there is a strong appetite for well-made, culturally rooted animated films in India. As the film enters its second weekend, all eyes will be on its performance to see if it can maintain its momentum and continue its winning streak at the box office.