Mahavatar Narsimha

Movie · 2025

This bold, beautifully animated Indian mythological epic retells the story of Lord Vishnu's fierce half-lion avatar Narsimha, who descends to protect the devoted boy Prahlad from a tyrannical demon king. The film carries a powerful message about faith and good over evil, but its battle sequences are genuinely graphic for an animated title, earning teen-and-up ratings across most countries.

Best suited for older tweens and teens (13+) who can handle intense animated violence; younger mythology fans will need a grown-up alongside them and may find the climax very upsetting.

Scary imageryPeril & tensionViolenceLoss & griefBig emotionsBehavior modeledLoud or startling soundsFlashing lightsRomance & innuendo

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Romance & innuendothe opening scenesMild

A brief intimate conversation between husband and wife about having a child; nothing is shown, but dialogue references intimacy.

Peril & tensionearly in the filmStrong

Prahlad is subjected to multiple attempts on his life by his own father and the demon forces; these scenes recur and may be distressing for young viewers.

Scary imagerythe middle actStrong

A character is shown burning alive in a drawn-out scene, with focus on pain and suffering; their charred remains are shown afterward.

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