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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.

In 2025, Bollywood saw a surprise. Two unexpected films, Saiyaara and Mahavatar Narsimha, became major successes. These films surpassed big-budget sequels. Saiyaara, a romance, resonated with its music and story. Mahavatar Narsimha, an animated epic, connected with families. These films proved original content can beat franchise films. They changed the industry's focus. The success was based on emotional connection.