BollywoodLife says Lord Vishnu’s fiercest avatar comes alive in stunning animation, calling the film thought provoking and spiritually driven. The review praises the mythological scale and visual presentation.

Pinkvilla says Hombale’s animated feature has heart and ambition, but sluggish storytelling and graphic violence play spoilsport. The review finds the devotional core strong, while the pacing and execution prevent it from becoming fully satisfying.

Filmibeat says Mahavatar Narsimha is a visual treat that represents Lord Vishnu’s fierce avatar with impressive animation and action sequences, while using Prahlad’s devotion to inspire a spiritual message.

Times of India calls Mahavatar Narsimha a grand visual odyssey with emotional gaps, praising its ambition, 3D scale and mythological treatment, while noting that the emotional connection and animation polish are uneven.

India Today calls Mahavatar Narsimha an emotionally uplifting tale about devotion and compassion, saying the film connects most strongly through Prahlad’s faith and determination, even if the animation’s effectiveness varies.

Indian Express says Mahavatar Narsimha is epic in scale but uneven in execution, with a large mythological canvas and devotional force but animation that does not always feel as sophisticated as it should in 2025.