New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- Mahavatar Narsimha, directed by Ashwin Kumar, was produced by Kleem Productions and Hombale Films (KGF, Kantara and Salaar). The biggest animated hit of the year is now ready for its OTT release.

Mahavatar Narsimha is the first part of the planned seven-film Mahavatar Cinematic Universe based on Lord Vishnu's ten avatars. The story covers Varaha and Narasimha incarnations.

It begins with Varaha saving Bhudevi from Hiranyaksha. After his death, Hiranyaksha's brother Hiranyakashipu gains near-immortality. He declares himself a god and starts tormenting Vishnu's devotees.

His son Prahlad, however, remains devoted to Vishnu. To protect Prahlad and restore justice, Vishnu takes the Narasimha form, a half-man-half-lion...