Director Mortgages All for 'Mahavtar Narasimha', Film Earns 18X Budget!
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News18•03-01-2026, 21:09
Director Mortgages All for 'Mahavtar Narasimha', Film Earns 18X Budget!
- •Director Ashwin Kumar mortgaged his house, jewelry, and savings to produce the animated film 'Mahavtar Narasimha'.
- •The pan-India spiritual film, based on Lord Vishnu's avatar Narasimha, was released on July 25 and resonated deeply with audiences.
- •Made with a budget of 16 crore rupees, 'Mahavtar Narasimha' grossed over 300 crore rupees at the box office, an 18-fold return.
- •The film's spiritual impact was so profound that viewers reportedly removed their footwear outside cinemas.
- •It took 5 years to create 'Mahavtar Narasimha', which even outperformed 'Mufasa The Lion King' in earnings.
Why It Matters: Ashwin Kumar's sacrifice for 'Mahavtar Narasimha' led to a massive box office success and cultural impact.
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