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Ashwin Kumar's Mahavatar Narsimha has achieved a historic feat, surpassing Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par to become the fifth-highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025. The mythological animation drama demonstrated remarkable staying power, maintaining strong collections despite competition from major releases like Saiyaara and War 2. Its success highlights the audience's growing interest in well-told stories rooted in Indian history and mythology.

Mohit Suri's Saiyaara, starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, continues its impressive box office run. The film has earned Rs 326.9 crore in India after 37 days. Saiyaara saw a significant jump on its sixth Saturday, earning Rs 75 lakh. Strong word-of-mouth and popular music have contributed to its success. The film faces competition from Param Sundari next week.

Ashwin Kumar's Mahavatar Narsimha has achieved a new milestone. The film's Hindi version has crossed Rupees 165.63 crore. It has surpassed Shah Rukh Khan’s Raees and Tiger Shroff’s Baaghi 2. The film is now the 57th biggest Hindi hit. Its success shows the potential of mythological dramas. Content-driven films can compete with big ventures.