Director Ashwin Kumar has revealed that his animated epic, "Mahavatar Narsimha," has been warmly received by Muslim audiences, with many sharing that the film strengthened their own faith.
The director has emphasized that his intention with the film was not to create a religious movie, but an "interreligious faith film."
In an interview, Kumar shared his interactions with viewers from different communities. "I've had people from different communities, including many Muslim viewers, come up to me and say that the film strengthened their own faith," he stated.
He clarified that the film's message is not about religious conversion.
"What I'm saying is, you understand what faith is. Whether you pray to a God, believe in energy, or place your trust in the universe, this film simply asks you to surrender to that faith," Kumar explained.
Kumar has consistently described "Mahavatar Narsimha" as a film that transcends religious boundaries by focusing on universal emotions like love and faith.
He believes this approach has resonated deeply with a diverse audience, contributing to the film's significant box office success.
The movie, which depicts the story of the Narasimha avatar of Lord Vishnu from Hindu mythology, has become the highest-grossing Indian animated film.The film, which marks Kumar's directorial debut, is the first installment in a planned seven-part "Mahavatar Cinematic Universe" based on the ten avatars of Lord Vishnu.
"Mahavatar Narsimha" was released on July 25, 2025, and has been praised for its animation and storytelling.
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