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Ashwin Kumar's animated film, Mahavatar Narsimha, has surpassed Ajay Devgn's Raid 2, becoming the 4th highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025. Despite a modest opening, strong word-of-mouth and emotional storytelling propelled the film to success. The film's impressive performance highlights the potential of Indian mythological narratives in animation, resonating deeply with audiences and setting a new benchmark.

The Indian animated film, Mahavatar Narasimha, has achieved unexpected success in North America, grossing USD 1.75 million despite competition from major live-action films. Its emotional storytelling and mythological roots resonate with audiences, particularly the Indian diaspora. Directed by Ashwin Kumar, the film's unique retelling of the Hiranyakashyap and Prahlad tale, emphasizing good versus evil, has captivated viewers.