By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi
JANUARY 15- Mahavatar Narasimha, a stereoscopic 3D film by Ashwin Kumar based on Lord Narasimha, is set for global release in the summer of 2025, with an official trailer released today. Recognized for its historical significance in Indian animation, the film was selected as one of the top five Hindi films at the 55th International Film Festival of India. Distributed by Hombale Films, it will be released in five Indian and several international languages.
In a recent interview with ISKCON News, Ashwin Kumar shared the journey that inspired him to make this film. While pursuing a career in art, VFX, and animation in Mumbai, in 2007, Ashwin attended a lecture at ISKCON Chowpatty, sparking his interest in spirituality. His involvement with ISKCON BACE and discussions on the Srimad Bhagavatam, particularly the pastimes of Lord Narasimha and Prahlad Maharaj, inspired him to explore the idea of creating an animated film. Reflecting on this, he shared, “As I began to understand the mission of my life, I realized how Srila Prabhupada had emphasized in his lectures and letters that animation and filmmaking should be used to glorify the Lord.”
To authentically portray the story of Lord Narasimha, Ashwin Kumar conducted extensive research, drawing details from texts such as the Srimad Bhagavatam (Cantos Two, Three, and Seven), the Vishnu Purana, Narasimha Purana, Varaha Purana, Linga Purana, Shiva Purana, and Guru Granth Sahib.
“Lord Sri Narasimha’s blessings have been our strength and inspiration, and we hope that our film will be a worthy tribute to His and Prahalad Maharaj’s glory. We are humbled and grateful for the opportunity to serve Lord Narsimha through this film,” he said. The filmmaker added, “The Lord’s divine presence has been felt throughout our journey.”
Read more: https://iskconnews.org/the-journey-behind-the-making-of-mahavatar-narasimha-official-trailer-released-today/
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