The upcoming animated drama 'Mahavatar Narsimha', directed by Ashwin Kumar, has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for release with a U/A certificate. Hombale Films, which is presenting the film, announced the news on X, stating, "#MahavatarNarsimha censored with U/A. Experience the roar of divinity on July 25th in theatres near you".

'Mahavatar Narsimha' is produced by Shilpaa Dhawan, Kushal Desai, and Chaitanya Desai under the banner of Kleem Productions. The film is slated to release in theaters on July 25th in 3D and across five Indian languages.

This film marks the beginning of an ambitious animated franchise from Hombale Films and Kleem Productions, which will span over a decade and depict the ten avatars of Lord Vishnu. The release schedule for the subsequent films includes: 'Mahavatar Parshuram' in 2027, 'Mahavatar Raghunandan' in 2029, 'Mahavatar Dhawkadhesh' in 2031, 'Mahavatar Gokulananda' in 2033, 'Mahavatar Kalki Part 1' in 2035, and 'Mahavatar Kalki Part 2' in 2037.

The trailer for 'Mahavatar Narsimha' offers a glimpse into a story from Indian history, focusing on Prahlada, a devotee of Lord Vishnu, and his conflict with his atheist father, Hiranyakashipu, who has been granted immortality by Lord Brahma. The trailer showcases the birth of Mahavatar Narsimha, an avatar of Lord Vishnu who descends to protect Prahlada. The film promises to be a visual spectacle with a compelling background score.

Producer Shilpaa Dhawan expressed her excitement after the trailer release, stating, "It's time to roar! After five incredible years, we're finally ready to unleash the epic tale of Sri Narsimha and Sri Varaha upon the world! Every frame, every moment, every heartbeat has gone into bringing this divine story to life. Brace yourself for a visual masterpiece that will leave you speechless!".

Ashwin Kumar aims to create a distinctly Indian animated film, drawing from indigenous storytelling traditions. He notes that the archetypes are already present in Indian stories and have been drawn from by the world. Kumar acknowledges that while the animation may not be the best in the world, it represents a step forward for India's animation industry. He hopes that by backing its own stories, the Indian animation industry can grow and improve.

Kumar said that nothing of this magnitude has been attempted before in India. He adds, “The journey has been a labour of love, completely through and through. Each frame meticulously rendered has been nothing short of a miracle. For it to come together as one harmonious unit is something of a miracle in itself".