MUMBAI: Kantara Chapter 1 and Mahavatar Narsimha ranks in IMDb’s top 5 Most Popular Films List of 2025 making Hombale Films the only production house with its Two Films Dominating the List
Apart from being most popular films of 2025, Kantara Chapter 1 and Mahavatar Narsimha were also the biggest film of the year and the biggest Indian animation film ever collectively earning over 449.83 Cr. Worldwide
Hombale Films’ biggest blockbusters, Mahavatar Narsimha and Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 have secured places in IMDb’s prestigious 2025 Top 5 Most Popular Indian Films. The animated epic Mahavatar Narsimha clinched the #2 spot, while the mythological-action flick Kantara landed at #4, marking a remarkable achievement for the production house.
Mahavatar Narsimha’s success is especially historic, it becomes the first animated Indian film ever to make it into IMDb’s year-end list. Its pan-Indian release across several languages helped it resonate beyond regional boundaries. Kantara Chapter 1, a follow-up to the 2022 hit, leveraged its mythological themes and sweeping visuals to appeal to a wide audience, consolidating Hombale Films’ reputation for high-concept, crowd-pleasing cinema.
Known for its massive pan-India successes, the banner created history with the KGF franchise, especially KGF: Chapter 2, which became one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.
Hombale Films is gearing up for a spectacular next few years with an exciting slate of films. At the forefront is a three-film deal with Prabhas, beginning with Salaar: Part 2, followed by two additional yet-to-be-titled projects slated for 2027 and 2028. In addition, they’re planning a new pan-India film with Hrithik Roshan, promising big-budget scale and mass appeal. And for fans of legacy franchises, the much-anticipated KGF: Chapter 3 is also in the works, making Hombale’s upcoming lineup one of the most eagerly awaited in contemporary Indian cinema.
With this recognition, Hombale Films not only celebrates commercial success but also cements its position as a trendsetter,bridging animation, regional storytelling and pan-India appeal. As the year closes, both films stand as symbols of evolving audience tastes, and a watershed moment for ambitious Indian cinema.
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