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Ashwin Kumar's animated film, Mahavatar Narsimha, continues its impressive box office run, nearing a spot in the Top 50 highest-grossing Hindi films. Despite a weekday dip, strong word-of-mouth and family audiences have propelled the film past Rs 183 crore. Surpassing Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 would mark a significant milestone for Indian animation, proving its potential to compete with live-action films.

Mohit Suri's Saiyaara, starring Ahaan Panday and Ananya Padda, became a hit. The film earned over Rs 300 crore in India. Collections dropped on its 46th day. Saiyaara earned Rs 4 lakh, an 80% drop from Sunday. The film's total collection reached Rs 329.19 crore. Word of mouth and music helped the film's success.

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.