‘Mahavatar Narsimha’, directed by Ashwin Kumar, which became one of the highest-grossing animated films in India, is finally heading to streaming services. The animated film, based on the Vishnupurana, Narasimha Purana, and Shrimad Bhagavata Purana, was released in theatres in July this year and quickly became one of the highest-earning films of the year.
Now, according to the latest reports, the movie will be available to stream on Netflix. The OTT giant, on Thursday, took to its social media handle to share the big announcement. After its release, the buzz around the film was minimal. However, through word of mouth and great audience feedback, the audience started flocking to theatres.
The movie is Bhakta Prahlad’s story about how Lord Vishnu arrives in his most fierce incarnation of Narsimha to save him. The film broke several records at the box office. According to Sacnilk, the film earned Rs 249 crore in India and scored Rs 324.5 crore at the global box office.
The movie is the first part in the Mahavatar Cinematic Universe. At the end of the film, the makers announced the next 5 movies in their line-up. These include ‘Mahavatar Parshuram’ (2027), ‘Mahavatar Raghunandan’ (2029), ‘Mahavatar Dhawkadhesh’ (2031), ‘Mahavatar Gokulananda’ (2033), and ‘Mahavatar Kalki’ (2035–2037).
‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ had received magnificent reviews from the audiences, especially for its stunning storytelling and animation. As a first attempt, it lays the groundwork for a promising future in Indian animated mythological cinema.
