Ashwin Kumar's 'Mahavatar Narasimha' Triumph: From Struggle to Rs 300 Cr Blockbuster

• Director Ashwin Kumar mortgaged his house and sold his wife's jewellery to fund the animated film 'Mahavatar Narasimha'.
• The film became a nationwide blockbuster, earning over Rs 300 crore globally on a budget of around Rs 40 crore.
• Released worldwide on July 25 and later streamed on Netflix on September 19, it was an instant hit.
• Ashwin Kumar was among the most-searched Indian directors of 2025 due to the film's massive success.
• Based on Lord Vishnu’s Narasimha avatar, the film's impact was historic for an Indian animated production.

Why It Matters: Ashwin Kumar's dedication and sacrifice led to the historic success of 'Mahavatar Narasimha'.