For a smooth journey of branding, check out: Grafix Mistri Show: https://youtube.com/@grafixmistriFind our guests on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashwin.kleemInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shilpa.ashwinIn this episode of the Grafix Mistri Show, we uncover the real story behind Mahavatar Narsimha. This devotional animated film shook Indian cinema like Baahubali, Salaar, and Kantara did for live-action.Director Ashwin Kumar and Producer Shilpaa Dhawan reveal how a small self-funded passion project transformed into a Netflix-trending phenomenon, powered not by big studios — but by belief, persistence, and audience devotion.Just like Prashanth Neel (Salaar, KGF) and Rishab Shetty (Kantara), Ashwin walked away from industry norms to build something original — not with action or violence, but with spiritual storytelling and divine conviction.🔥 In this episode, they openly talk about:• Leaving secure Bollywood VFX careers to pursue an unapologetically devotional vision• Funding the film to the last rupee — and borrowing from family when everything ran out• Protecting the purity of shastras, even considering Sanskrit for voiceovers instead of modern dialogue• How theatres turned into temples — with audiences performing aarti during shows• Breaking the “animation is for kids” stigma by delivering mass-style heroism, blood, and scale• Why Mahavatar Narsimha may be the turning point for India’s indigenous animation industryThis is not just a filmmaking conversation — it’s about how faith, conviction, and craft can ignite a cultural shift.📌 Timestamps: Refer to the chapters to quickly navigate to your favorite sections.Chapters:(00:00) Intro(03:31) How India’s First Animation Dream Began(07:05) Movie Journey & Early Struggles(08:18) Why Ashwin Kumar Made Narsimha(11:45) Real Budget Behind the Film(14:37) In-House vs. Outside Production(17:21) Making Hero Scenes First(19:25) Emotions Behind Mahavatar Narsimha(21:31) Shraddha Kapoor’s Animation Project(24:18) Why India Lacks Great Stories(27:11) Lessons from Hollywood Animation(32:05) How Films Reach ₹300 Crores(35:08) Why Fans Watched It 20 Times(37:53) Audience Reactions on Release Day(39:20) New Movie Idea Before Release(41:34) Reaching Global Audiences(46:30) Life After a Big Movie(48:38) Divine Faith Behind Success(54:13) Host on Personal Money Struggles(56:13) Nervous Before Premiere Night(58:24) Krishna vs. Parshuram Debate(59:49) Devotion of Prahlad Maharaj(1:03:45) Which Era Is Narsimha Set In?(1:05:25) Why Animation Takes Years(1:08:12) Future of India’s VFX Industry(1:11:30) Process of Making an Animation Film(1:14:49) Made Fully In-House(1:16:24) Strength of Indian Animation(1:18:45) Five-Language Global Release(1:20:35) Cost of the Narsimha Idea(1:23:18) What If ₹100 Crores More?(1:26:41) Lessons on a Producer’s Role(1:29:42) The Narsimha Movie Journey(1:34:25) Editing & Team Collaboration(1:38:40) Music & Background Score(1:43:00) AI’s Impact on Editors(1:43:52) Next Movie – Chaitanya Maharaj(1:47:07) Outro – Closing Thoughts🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into film, animation, and creator journeys!🔗 Follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grafixmistrishowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grafixmistri/Twitter: https://twitter.com/grafixmistriFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bhavitanejakkc/Got questions about filmmaking, animation, or spiritual cinema? Drop them in the comments — let’s talk!#MahavatarNarsimha #AshwinKumar #ShilpaaDhawan #NetflixIndia #Baahubali #Salaar #Kantara #IndianAnimation #SpiritualCinema #IndianCinema #FilmmakingPodcast #AnimationIndustry #grafixmistrishow #grafixmistri #podcast