Mahavatar Narsimha Movie Review – A New Era for Indian Animation
Mahavatar Narsimha (2025) brings the epic tale of Hiranyakashipu to life with stunning animation, intense action, and a bold retelling of this timeless mythological drama.

Megan, a Buffalo police officer suffering from PTSD, goes on a weekend camping trip with her partner Jeremy and his friends Blake and Gabriella. When Megan and Jeremy witness an execution by a rogue sheriff's department, the quartet finds itself hunted by different factions of an armed militia.
Mahavatar Narsimha (2025) brings the epic tale of Hiranyakashipu to life with stunning animation, intense action, and a bold retelling of this timeless mythological drama.
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This list was made with the intention of celebrating the craft. I love seeing more women of colour on this list than before and more newcomers on the scene as well!
In the film adaptation, director Jon M. Chu turns each musical number into a massive show stopper, with grand set pieces and a wealth of diverse dancers. Yet, in this attempt to show reverence for the people of the Washington Heights barrio, Chu, or maybe more specifically those in charge of casting, left out a crucial part of the community, Afro-Latinos.