Hyderabad, Aug. 4 -- For a long time, Indian animated movies didn't do well in theaters. Films like Hanuman and Roadside Romeo were liked but didn't earn much money. Even global hits like Frozen 2 and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse made just around Rs. 50 crore in India. Animation was seen as something for TV or digital platforms.

Mahavatar Narsimha Changes Everything

But now, Mahavatar Narsimha has changed the game. Directed by Ashwin Kumar, this animated mythological film released in 2D and 3D across India in five languages. It started small, earning only Rs. 2 crore on day one. But with strong word of mouth and families loving it, the film picked up fast.

Box Office Magic

Within just 10 days, Mahavatar Narsimha made over Rs. 1...