Indian cinema has seen many great films, but Mahavatar Narasimha has created history. Released on July 25, 2025, this animated mythological film has become India’s highest-rated movie on IMDb with an incredible rating of 9.6. What’s even more surprising is that the film has no big stars and still became a blockbuster.
Mahavatar Narasimha Breaks IMDb Rating Record
Mahavatar Narasimha is directed by Ashwin Kumar and is based on ancient scriptures. It tells the story of Lord Narasimha, an avatar of Lord Vishnu, using animation to bring the divine tale to life. Despite being an animated movie, it has connected deeply with the audience, especially for its spiritual and emotional storytelling.
The movie was made on a small budget of just ₹4 crore, but it earned a massive ₹64 crore worldwide in just 8 days. This is a big achievement, especially for a film with no traditional promotions or star power. Theaters continue to be houseful, and the buzz around the movie is still strong, even after more than a week of release.
Before this, other top-rated Indian films included 12th Fail (8.7), Nayakan (8.6), Anbe Sivam (8.6), Golmaal (8.5), and 3 Idiots (8.4). But Mahavatar Narasimha has beaten them all to claim the number one spot on IMDb.
What makes this film truly special is that it focuses only on storytelling and devotion. It does not rely on big actors, songs, or commercial tricks. Its 2-hour 10-minute runtime keeps the audience engaged with powerful visuals and deep messages.
Read more: Mahavatar Narsimha Director Ashwin Kumar Explains Animation Choice Over Ranbir’s Ramayana
This success proves that if the content is strong and meaningful, even a simple animated film can win millions of hearts. Mahavatar Narasimha is not just a box office success it is a cultural and spiritual milestone in Indian cinema.
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