New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- Mahavatar Narsimha, filmmaker Ashwin Kumar's directorial debut, has smashed multiple box office records since its release. From becoming the first-ever animated Hindi film to cross the coveted Rs.100 crore mark in India to claiming the title of the country's highest-grossing animated film, the mythological epic has emerged as a ray of hope for the future of Indian animated cinema.

Riding the wave of success, Chaluve Gowda, co-founder of Hombale Films, the banner behind Mahavatar Narsimha, along with Kleem Productions, spoke with LiveMint in an exclusive interview, confirming the release date of the second instalment of the Mahavatar Cinematic Universe.

Chaluve Gowda: It feels immensely gratifying to present Mahavat...