Mahavatar Narsimha OTT release: The Ashwin Kumar directorial ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ marks the first film in the Mahavtar Cinematic Universe (MCU). Set to make its OTT debut in India, the mythological animated epic was released on the big screen on July 25. Collecting Rs 300 crore on the box office overall, fans who missed it in theatres can watch ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ on their devices today.

Following the epic tale of Prahalad’s devotion to Lord Vishnu, ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ honours the fierce incarnation, Narsimha, against his father, the demon king Hiranyakashipu. The film draws from the Vishnu Purana, Narasimha Purana, and Shrimad Bhagavata Purana, highlighting the power of faith and divine intervention.

Mahavatar Narsimha OTT release: When are where to watch

Ashwin Kumar’s ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ is set to release on Netflix at 12:30 PM today, September 19. Announced on the official social media page, Netflix India wrote, “The roar of this lion can topple a kingdom. Watch Mahavatar Narsimha, out 19 September, 12:30 PM, on Netflix.”

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Mahavatar Narsimha is a Hombale Films and a Kleem Production. Marking the first of many films planned, the MCU series is inspired by the ten avatars of Lord Vishnu. Fans can expect the following films in the series:

Mahavatar Parshuram (2027)
Mahavatar Raghunandan (2029)
Mahavatar Dhawkadhesh (2031)
Mahavatar Gokulananda (2033)
Mahavatar Kalki (2035–2037)

Mahavatar Narsimha: Online reviews

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), users on social media reacted to the theatrical release and wrote, “The roar that’s shaking theatres! Mahavatar Narsimha is more than an animated film — it’s a spiritual awakening for the whole family.”

“It’s a fantastic devotional movie made by the makers of Kantara & KGF,” read a review. “It has great visuals, catchy songs, nice BGM & prolonged action sequences that kids will love,” it added.

“Indian animation has often struggled to break out of its cartoonish image, but the animation in Mahavatar Narsimha is impressive despite the film’s modest budget,” remarked an impressed fan on social media.