Netflix Roars: Mahavatar Narsimha Finally Lands on OTT
- MediaFx
- Sep 19
- 2 min read
TL;DR: The blockbuster animated mythological film Mahavatar Narsimha, which collected over ₹324 crore worldwide, is now streaming on Netflix from 19th Sept, 12:30 PM. The film retells the powerful story of Bhakta Prahlad and Lord Vishnu’s Narsimha avatar, and also sets the stage for a full-fledged “Mahavatar Cinematic Universe.”
Imagine a film made with just ₹15 crore turning into a ₹200+ crore mega hit. That’s the magic of Mahavatar Narsimha. Directed by Ashwin Kumar, this animated Telugu mythological film is now available for everyone to watch on Netflix.
The story is based on the age-old tale of Bhakta Prahlad, a young devotee who defied the cruel king Hiranyakashipu. Just when the boy’s life was in danger, Lord Vishnu appeared as Narsimha — a fierce half-man, half-lion form — and destroyed injustice. This powerful retelling connected with youth, families, and elders alike.
Released in July 2025, the film had a slow start. But thanks to strong word-of-mouth and social media buzz, it soon turned into a theatre phenomenon. By the end of its run, it collected ₹249 crore in India and ₹324.5 crore globally, proving that good storytelling can beat star power.
What makes this bigger is the announcement of the “Mahavatar Cinematic Universe.” Over the next decade, five more films will follow — Mahavatar Parshuram (2027), Mahavatar Raghunandan (2029), Mahavatar Dhawkadhesh (2031), Mahavatar Gokulananda (2033), and Mahavatar Kalki (2035–37). This is India’s answer to the Hollywood superhero universes, but rooted in our own mythology.
Critics have praised the movie not only for its animation quality but also for making cultural stories engaging for today’s generation. Director Ashwin Kumar said in an interview that the project was about “bringing the voice of our ancestors to the present.” That’s why the film feels both entertaining and meaningful.
From the people’s perspective, such movies are important because they give affordable entertainment while also teaching culture in a creative way. Instead of making mythology feel like a burden, it shows it as a story of justice and equality. However, the sad reality is that while commercial cinema with huge stars keeps getting massive budgets, films like these often struggle for funding. If more resources went into meaningful content, cinema could serve all sections of society better.
So if you missed this on the big screen, now is the time to watch it at home. Fire up Netflix, grab your snacks, and enjoy the roar of Mahavatar Narsimha.
And here’s a thought for you — which Mahavatar are you most excited to see next in this universe? Tell us in the comments.
