Mahavatar Narasimha, an animated film on Lord Vishnu's incarnations, was released on July 25 as part of the Mahaavatar Cinematic Universe. Directed by Ashwin Kumar and produced by Cleem Productions, the film was presented by Hombale Films and released in Telugu by Geetha Film Distribution.

Despite minimal promotions, the film impressed audiences with its powerful storytelling, especially in the final 30 minutes. Centered on Bhakta Prahlada and Narasimha Swamy, it delivered a commercial film experience in an animated devotional format.

Within a week, the film grossed Rs 53 crore, with a share of over Rs 25 crore, resulting in a Rs 20 crore profit from a Rs 6 crore investment. Riding strong on positive word-of-mouth, the film continues to run in theatres, raising expectations for future installments in the franchise.