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== Production ==

The project was started by Kleem Productions to create a 3D animated epic based on Hindu history. Announced in mid‑2024, the director Ashwin Kumar called it a "labor of love rooted in our collective history," drawing inspiration from the Vishnu Purana, Narasimha Purana, and Shrimad Bhagavata Purana. Hombale Films is presenting the movie.

The project was started by Kleem Productions to create a 3D animated epic based on Hindu history. Announced in mid‑2024, the director Ashwin Kumar called it a "labor of love rooted in our collective history," drawing inspiration from the Vishnu Purana, Narasimha Purana, and Shrimad Bhagavata Purana. Hombale Films is presenting the movie.<ref>{{cite web |date=26 November 2024 |title=Ashwin Kumar calls Mahavatar Narsimha "Labour of love rooted in our collective history" after its premiere at IFFI |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/south-cinema/ashwin-kumar-calls-mahavatar-narsimha-labor-love-rooted-collective-history-premiere-iffi/ |website=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=30 July 2025}}</ref>

This project aims to raise the standard of Indian animation. Kumar highlighted that the film challenges the idea that animation is only for children, showing that Indian VFX and animation can match world-class quality. The animation process took around four and a half years, with careful attention to making it photorealistic.

This project aims to raise the standard of Indian animation. Kumar highlighted that the film challenges the idea that animation is only for children, showing that Indian VFX and animation can match world-class quality. The animation process took around four and a half years, with careful attention to making it photorealistic.<ref>{{cite web |date=26 November 2024 |title=Mahavatar Narsimha based on 3 puranas, will change animation in India: Director |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/mahavatar-narsimha-based-on-3-puranas-will-change-animation-in-india-says-director-2640467-2024-11-26 |website=India Today |access-date=30 July 2025}}</ref>

===Historical sites and scriptures used===

Director Ashwin Kumar visited places like Raktkund at Ahobila Matha and included historical and scriptural references in the film. This includes archaeological sites such as the Ahobila Nava Narasimha Swamy temples, the restored shrine of Yog-Narasimha in Hampi, and possibly the ruins of Prahladpuri Temple in Multan. Sacred texts like the Vishnu Purana, Narasimha Purana, Varaha Purana, Padma Purana, and Shrimad Bhagavata Purana also inspired the story. Many names of institutions and individuals contacted during production are credited in the opening and closing scenes, similar to the approach in the film Ram Setu.

Director Ashwin Kumar visited places like Raktkund at Ahobila Matha and included historical and scriptural references in the film.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mahavatar Narsimha Special Interview - Telugu | Ashwin Kumar | Kleem Productions | Hombale Films |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-M3pBzX47gQ&list=PLyn3ph7Iw4XDEcHnRCIP8Xs1tUvpkiCtW&index=8 |website=YouTube |date=22 July 2025

This includes archaeological sites such as the Ahobila Nava Narasimha Swamy temples, the restored shrine of Yog-Narasimha in Hampi, and possibly the ruins of Prahladpuri Temple in Multan. Sacred texts like the Vishnu Purana, Narasimha Purana, Varaha Purana, Padma Purana, and Shrimad Bhagavata Purana also inspired the story. Many names of institutions and individuals contacted during production are credited in the opening and closing scenes, similar to the approach in the film Ram Setu.

== Soundtrack ==

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 == Production ==
-The project was started by Kleem Productions to create a 3D animated epic based on Hindu history. Announced in mid‑2024, the director Ashwin Kumar called it a "labor of love rooted in our collective history," drawing inspiration from the Vishnu Purana, Narasimha Purana, and Shrimad Bhagavata Purana. Hombale Films is presenting the movie.
+The project was started by Kleem Productions to create a 3D animated epic based on Hindu history. Announced in mid‑2024, the director Ashwin Kumar called it a "labor of love rooted in our collective history," drawing inspiration from the Vishnu Purana, Narasimha Purana, and Shrimad Bhagavata Purana. Hombale Films is presenting the movie.<ref>{{cite web |date=26 November 2024 |title=Ashwin Kumar calls Mahavatar Narsimha "Labour of love rooted in our collective history" after its premiere at IFFI |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/south-cinema/ashwin-kumar-calls-mahavatar-narsimha-labor-love-rooted-collective-history-premiere-iffi/ |website=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=30 July 2025}}</ref>
-This project aims to raise the standard of Indian animation. Kumar highlighted that the film challenges the idea that animation is only for children, showing that Indian VFX and animation can match world-class quality. The animation process took around four and a half years, with careful attention to making it photorealistic.
+This project aims to raise the standard of Indian animation. Kumar highlighted that the film challenges the idea that animation is only for children, showing that Indian VFX and animation can match world-class quality. The animation process took around four and a half years, with careful attention to making it photorealistic.<ref>{{cite web |date=26 November 2024 |title=Mahavatar Narsimha based on 3 puranas, will change animation in India: Director |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/mahavatar-narsimha-based-on-3-puranas-will-change-animation-in-india-says-director-2640467-2024-11-26 |website=India Today |access-date=30 July 2025}}</ref>
 ===Historical sites and scriptures used===
-Director Ashwin Kumar visited places like Raktkund at Ahobila Matha and included historical and scriptural references in the film. This includes archaeological sites such as the Ahobila Nava Narasimha Swamy temples, the restored shrine of Yog-Narasimha in Hampi, and possibly the ruins of Prahladpuri Temple in Multan. Sacred texts like the Vishnu Purana, Narasimha Purana, Varaha Purana, Padma Purana, and Shrimad Bhagavata Purana also inspired the story. Many names of institutions and individuals contacted during production are credited in the opening and closing scenes, similar to the approach in the film Ram Setu.
+Director Ashwin Kumar visited places like Raktkund at Ahobila Matha and included historical and scriptural references in the film.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mahavatar Narsimha Special Interview - Telugu &#124; Ashwin Kumar &#124; Kleem Productions &#124; Hombale Films |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-M3pBzX47gQ&list=PLyn3ph7Iw4XDEcHnRCIP8Xs1tUvpkiCtW&index=8 |website=YouTube |date=22 July 2025
+This includes archaeological sites such as the Ahobila Nava Narasimha Swamy temples, the restored shrine of Yog-Narasimha in Hampi, and possibly the ruins of Prahladpuri Temple in Multan. Sacred texts like the Vishnu Purana, Narasimha Purana, Varaha Purana, Padma Purana, and Shrimad Bhagavata Purana also inspired the story. Many names of institutions and individuals contacted during production are credited in the opening and closing scenes, similar to the approach in the film Ram Setu.
 == Soundtrack ==