The mythological animated spectacle Mahavatar Narasimha has delivered another blockbuster milestone, officially becoming the sixth highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025. This impressive feat comes as it surpasses two heavyweights of the industry, Akshay Kumar’s Sky Force and Salman Khan’s Sikandar with its Hindi total now at ₹126.15 crore.
Box Office Trajectory: From Modest Start to Meteoric Rise
Opening with a mildly promising ₹1.35 crore on day one, the film picked up vital momentum with ₹3.25 crore on day two and an impressive ₹6.8 crore on day three. A positive word-of-mouth wave and glowing critical reviews propelled sustained interest, culminating in a robust ₹32.45 crore by the end of week one in the Hindi market.
The second week continued to fortify its earnings, adding another ₹54.95 crore. A defining moment arrived in the third weekend: day 16 raked in ₹16 crore and day 17 delivered ₹17.5 crore, taking the accumulated Hindi box office to ₹126.15 crore, thereby overtaking both Sky Force (₹113.62 crore) and Sikandar (₹110.36 crore).
Multi-Lingual Reach: Bringing in ₹168.75 Crore Globally
The success narrative of Mahavatar Narasimha transcends linguistic boundaries. When considering all language versions, the film’s total collection soars to ₹168.75 crore, solidifying its position not just in Hindi but across its multilingual distribution footprint.
Positioned Among 2025’s Top Bollywood Performers
While Mahavatar Narasimha now ranks sixth, its ascent is impressive given its animated, mythology-based genre. It stands just behind only five other Hindi releases of the year, Chhava, Saiyaara, Sitaara Zameen Par, Housefull 5, and Raid 2.
This remarkable performance renews interest in non-traditional Bollywood fare, demonstrating that strong storytelling and compelling visuals, regardless of genre, can connect powerfully with audiences.
Looking Ahead: A Blockbuster Clash on the Horizon
Following this triumph, Mahavatar Narasimha readies itself for a colossal box-office showdown. On 14 August, two major releases, Rajinikanth and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Coolie and Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR’s War 2, are slated to hit theaters. Industry observers are watching closely to see whether Mahavatar Narasimha can maintain its winning streak amid fierce competition from these star-studded blockbusters
An Animation Game-Changer
In sum, Mahavatar Narasimha’s rise to become the sixth biggest Hindi hit of 2025 is more than just a box office milestone, it’s a cultural moment. The film’s solid earnings trajectory, bolstered by narrative strengths and audience goodwill, marks a paradigm shift for animated features in mainstream Indian cinema.
As the film continues to hold strong heading into mid-August, the upcoming weekend clash will serve as a litmus test, with the potential either to reinforce Mahavatar Narasimha as an enduring phenomenon or to see it face stiff headwinds from its Bollywood juggernaut rivals.
By- Sonali