Mahavatar Narsimha Movie Review
25 Jul 2025
Mahavatar Narsimha movie review: what critics say (8)
What critics say Critics are mostly positive with reservations: 2 of 8 rated critics gave it 3.5 or more. Praised: the visuals, the emotion and the pacing.
Despite the size, the animation doesn't feel as sophisticated as it should, in 2025, especially since we've got so used to watching all those spiffy Marvel outings.
Read the full reviewThe mythological animation spectacle is an entertaining affair to teach Gen Z & kids about Lord Vishnu's most fierce avatar
Read the full reviewMahavatar Narsimha, the first installment in the Mahavatar series directed by Ashwin Kumar, marks a surprisingly powerful entry into Indian animated cinema.
Read the full reviewA grand visual odyssey with emotional gaps — the film impresses with its animation and scale but struggles to maintain emotional resonance throughout its narrative.
Read the full reviewHombale Films brings Mahavatar Narsimha, a visual spectacle based on Lord Vishnu's fierce incarnation, helmed by Ashwin Kumar.
Read the full reviewMahavatar Narsimha is an aspirational but flawed tribute to Indian mythology.
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What we know
Tyrannical demon Hiranyakashyap challenges Vishnu, proclaiming himself a god. However, his son Prahlad remains devoted to Vishnu, who appears as Narsimha to defeat the demon.
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Cast and crew
Sachit WartakHiranyaksha (voice)SSaanwari YagnikHolika (voice)DDinesh VarmaKashyap Muni / Shukracharya (voice)UUplaksh KochharLord Vishnu (voice)AAkshayy JoshiBaksia (voice)HHarish MollyNarad Muni / Thin Guard (voice) Where to watch in India
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Is Mahavatar Narsimha worth watching?
Critics rate it good: 3.1 out of 5, with 6 of 8 critics recommending it.
When did Mahavatar Narsimha release?
25 Jul 2025.
Who is in the cast of Mahavatar Narsimha?
Harjeet Walia, Aditya Raj Sharma, Haripriya Matta, Sanket Jaiswal, Priyanka Bhandari, Vasundhra Bose, Sachit Wartak, Saanwari Yagnik.
Who directs Mahavatar Narsimha?
Ashwin Kumar.
What do critics say about Mahavatar Narsimha?
8 critic reviews are on this page, with a Critic Score of 3.1 out of 5. Each one shows the critic, a short excerpt and a link to the full review.