Months after ‘Mahavatar Narasimha’ shattered box office records and revived India’s box office, the film that is now streaming online, has come under the scanner for allegedly ‘ripping-off’ scenes from other movies.
Mahavatar Narasimha vs God of War
Viral videos circulating on social media, claim that one of the film’s major action sequences bears striking similarities to an iconic fight scene in ‘God of War’ (2018). The video posted online featured a climactic fight with Narasimha battling Hiranyakashipu while a split-frame showed the Kratos-versus-Baldur showdown in ‘God of War’. According to netizens, the “moves, timing, and camera angles” in both scenes appear nearly identical. Viewers noted that the choreography of the action seemed like it was “copy and pasted,” with one segment allegedly matching “frame by frame.” The post quickly gained traction, sparking discussions about originality in Indian animation.
Spot the difference
Not too long ago, another clip began circulating online that compared the film’s climax to the final battle from ‘The Incredible Hulk’. The side-by-side breakdown highlighted the fight choreography that was “uncannily similar” to the Hulk scene. Mahavatar Narasimha, made on a budget of Rs 15 crore, became the most profitable Indian film of 2025, earning Rs 314 crore worldwide, with Rs 288 crore earned from the domestic box office, while Rs 26 crore was raked in from overseas. The film was celebrated for pushing Indian animation to new heights, blending Sanatan Dharma storytelling with cutting-edge VFX.