After earning over ₹300 crore at the box office, Mahavatar Narsimha premiered on Netflix on September 19. Since its digital release, the film has stayed in the platform’s top 10 movies list but has received mixed reactions from viewers.
Many praised the makers for delivering a large-scale animated film in Indian cinema. However, several users felt the animation lacked polish and consistency. Some also raised concerns about the level of violence shown in a film rated UA.
Viewers mentioned scenes involving beheadings, eye-gouging, and other graphic visuals. While some defended the film, saying animation allows creative liberty and children already see similar visuals in games, others found it excessive.
Audiences continue to appreciate the film’s ambitious VFX and grand vision, though many agree that its execution could have been stronger.
Despite divided opinions, Mahavatar Narsimha remains among Netflix’s top titles, proving that OTT audiences respond differently from theatre-goers and often engage more critically with the same content.
Just saw Mahavtar Narsimha & seriously, what does CBFC even smoke while giving ratings? This movie is rated UA but shows people getting beheaded, eyes ripped out, and backbone pulled from living. How’s this okay for kids? Is there any diff between a man doing it and GOD doing it?
— Bob 2.0 (@shhh_wersoh) October 5, 2025
I saw Mahavatar Narsimha
It’s a beautiful retelling of a story we have known since childhood. This movie hits all the right emotions for me—action, music, dialogues, everything is on point.
The only issue I had was with the animation, which I assume is due to budget… pic.twitter.com/p4EtvJjFjl
— Tushar ॐ♫₹ (@Tushar_KN) September 20, 2025
Mahavatar Narasimha is phenomenally well made, such stylistic choices was what Adipurush tried hitting but missed miserably. The songs, dialogues, action, were top notch. Excellent attention to detail in the animation.
Thanks @hombalefilms for this gem! Kids will love it. pic.twitter.com/cyRLcQDbgY
— Tamil Labs 2.0 (@labstamil) September 21, 2025
Mahavatar Narsimha’s cinematography is a visual spectacle. The Narsimha transformation and climactic battle deliver goosebumps through stunning graphics and dynamic animation that rivals global standards. A must watch for epic mythology brought to life! pic.twitter.com/Vra1pWngK3
— Sweety Yadav (@YadavSweety011) September 21, 2025
