Hombale Films, which has been making big-budget movies like KGF and Salaar, made its foray into animation with Mahavatar Narsimha. It is their first foray into animated mythological cinema, and already it is finding a connect among the current audience. The movie, co-produced with Kleem Productions, is reviving the legendary tale of Lord Narasimha Swamy with a presentation that appeals to Gen Z and family viewers as well. With contemporary animation and 3D graphics, Hombale has produced what is popularly being referred to as the Bhakta Prahlada of the digital age.
A Timeless Tale Reimagined
The tale of Lord Narasimha, the fierce avatar of Vishnu, has long held spiritual significance in Indian storytelling. However, it had faded from the silver screen in recent decades. Roja Ramani’s Bhakta Prahlada once stood as the benchmark for devotional cinema. Yet, since then, few filmmakers dared to retell it—until now.
Hombale and Kleem made a very brave move. They took the popular story and converted it into a full-length 3D animated movie. This helped them synthesize faith and fantasy, legacy and technology. The audience has welcomed it with open arms. Not just old timers but even a whole new generation of people have fallen for the divine epic.
A Larger Mythological Universe
Mahavatar Narsimha’s release is not a standalone venture. Rather, it is the start of a grand-scale mythological universe of animation. Hombale Films has already announced its future mytho-animation pipeline. Each one will re-interpret a fresh divine avatar from Indian mythology:
Mahavatar Parshuram – 2027
Mahavatar Raghunandan – 2029
Mahavatar Dwarkadhish – 2031
Mahavatar Gokulananda – 2033
Mahavatar Kalki: Part 1 – 2035
Mahavatar Kalki: Part 2 – 2037
With this roster, Hombale is setting out to create a franchise based on belief, tradition, and cinematic innovation.
Mythology Meets Modern Medium
Devotional films have never lacked an audience. But in new formats, sharing these stories is the secret to keeping them fresh. Hombale Films knows that. With Mahavatar Narsimha, they have not only brought back a timeless tale but paved the way for a new genre altogether. The film’s success is proof enough that faith and animation can go hand-in-hand—without compromise.
With the studio continuing on its mythological animation franchise, it looks like they’re not only making movies—they’re forging a new cultural heritage.
