India, July 28 -- Animated feature film Mahavatar Narsimha, presented by Hombale Films and produced by Kleem Productions, is rewriting box office expectations with an impressive start in Hindi. Over its opening weekend, the film registered a staggering 400% jump in collection from its opening on Friday to the end of its first weekend on Sunday, according to the makers.

The film opened at Rs.1.35 crore on Friday, followed by a 150% jump to Rs.3.25 crore on Saturday, and then another 110% spike on Sunday, collecting between Rs.6.50 crore to Rs.7.00 crore. The 3-day total of Mahavatar Narsimha in Hindi now stands at Rs.11.35 crore, according to the makers.

Directed by Ashwin Kumar, it is touted to be the first animated film since Hanuman (...