'Mahavatar Narsimha' teaser unveiled: Hombale Films announces release date
What's the story
The teaser for the much-awaited 3D animation film, Mahavatar Narsimha, dropped on Tuesday.
Directed by Ashwin Kumar and presented by Hombale Films, the movie offers a visually stunning portrayal of Lord Narasimha's epic battle against darkness and chaos in the form of Hiranyakashipu.
Alongside the teaser, it was also announced that the film will be released worldwide on April 3 in several Indian languages including Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.
Festival premiere
'Mahavatar Narsimha' premiered at 55th IFFI
Mahavatar Narsimha was recently screened at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), where it was lauded for its spiritual story and path-breaking visuals.
At the event, director Kumar revealed his vision for the film, stressing its basis in ancient scriptures like the Vishnu Purana, Narsimha Purana, and Shrimad Bhagavat Purana.
"This is not just an animation film; it's a tribute to our cultural heritage," he said.
Film's vision
'Mahavatar Narsimha' blends art, history, and spirituality
Produced by Shilpaa Dhawan, Kushal Desai, and Chaitanya Desai under Kleem Productions, Mahavatar Narsimha is a vibrant tale brought to life through animation.
The movie aims to blend art, history, myth, and spirituality.
It promises not just a captivating story but also spectacular visuals that will be experienced in 3D across multiple Indian languages.
Plot details
'Mahavatar Narsimha' chronicles epic battle of faith and vengeance
Mahavatar Narsimha chronicles the mythical battle between the demon king Hiranyakashipu, who seeks vengeance on Lord Vishnu and his son Prahlada.
The unshakable faith of Prahlada compels Lord Vishnu to appear in his ferocious Narasimha form.
While details about the cast are still under wraps, it is anticipated that familiar faces from previous successful projects may join the lineup.
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