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India has the second-largest anime market and fandom in the world
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'Mahavatar Narasimha' to 'Kurukshetra': Indian Animation's Coming of Age in 2025

Industry leaders credit a maturing audience, bolder themes and mythological familiarity for driving India’s animation renaissance in 2025.

BY Prathyush Parasuraman
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'Kurukshetra' Trailer: Netflix's New Animated Series Charts Mahabharata’s Battlefield

'Kurukshetra' will be launched in two parts, each consisting of 9 episodes. Season one of the series premieres on October 10.

BY Team THR India
A still from 'Kurukshetra'
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Netflix Announces Animated Mythology Series 'Kurukshetra'; Gulzar To Pen Lyrics

Netflix's 'Kurukshetra' will be launched in two parts, each consisting of 9 episodes. The show drops on October 10.

BY Team THR India
Stills from 'Mahavatar Narsimha'
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'Mahavatar Narsimha': Makers Says Second Franchise Film 'Parshuram' Will Be 'On A Scale Never Experienced Before'

Director Ashwin Kumar expressed his gratitude for the film's phenomenal reception and shared his plans for the franchise's future.

BY Team THR India
A poster for 'Mahavatar Narsimha'
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'Mahavatar Narsimha' Earns ₹17 Crore at Box-Office, Becomes Highest-Grossing Indian Animated Film Ever

The Hindi version has led collections followed by Telugu, Kannada, Tamil and Malayalam.

BY Team THR India
Director Ashwin Kumar for 'Mahavatar Narsimha'
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'Mahavatar Narsimha': Ashwin Kumar on Lord Vishnu's Avatars, His Love for Anime and Building a New Cinematic Universe

The director of 'Mahavatar Narsimha' talks to The Hollywood Reporter India on his upcoming project which is the first in a seven-film franchise based on the avatars of Vishnu

BY Anushka Halve
A slate of the Mahavatar Cinematic Universe
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Hombale Films, Kleem Productions Unveil Decade-Long 'Mahavatar Cinematic Universe'

Spanning seven animated films over twelve years, the ambitious franchise will reimagine the ten avatars of Vishnu, beginning with Mahavatar Narsimha in July 2025.

BY Team THR India