Indian animation is gearing up for a mythological makeover, with gods, demons and legendary warriors ready to leap from lore to the big screen. From Vishnu’s warrior avatar to Hanuman’s eternal legacy, these five films are bringing epic tales to a new generation of audiences.
Mahavatar Parshuram, following Mahavatar Narsimha, Hombale Films and Kleem Productions are expanding the Mahavatar Cinematic Universe with Mahavatar Parshuram. Directed by Ashwin Kumar, the mythological action film follows Parshuram, Vishnu’s warrior avatar, as he takes on rulers who abandon dharma. The film is slated for December 2027.
Goddess Durga and her many forms take centre stage in Maha Devi Adishakti – The Legend of Maa Durga. Directed by Milind Nandanwar and written by author Akshat Gupta, the film explores the legends of Mahishasuramardini and Goddess Kali. Gaurav Malhotra produces the film under Artha Entertainment and Animation, with a worldwide theatrical release planned for February 2027.
The Baahubali universe is reaching beyond its live-action roots with Baahubali: The Eternal War – Part 1. Directed by Ishan Shukla, the animated epic takes Amarendra Baahubali into a cosmic conflict between gods and demons spanning 14 realms. Featuring voice performances by Prabhas and Ramya Krishnan, the film brings Arka Mediaworks together with international animation studios. Its release is expected in 2027.
Shiva: The Adiyogi, Graphic India, the studio behind The Legend of Hanuman, is joining forces with Sadhguru for Shiva: The Adiyogi. The film explores Shiva as the first yogi and guru, tracing the origins of yoga from before creation to Mount Kailash. Sharad Devarajan serves as producer, co-creator and writer, while Sadhguru contributes the story. A worldwide theatrical release is planned for 2027.
Chiranjeevi Hanuman – The Eternal, Hanuman is getting a fresh cinematic avatar, a project embracing a made-in-AI, made-in-India approach. Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Rajesh Mapuskar, the film draws on the Ramayana and Puranic literature. Abundantia Entertainment is producing it in association with Collective Media Network’s Historyverse division. A theatrical release is expected later in 2026, followed by a multilingual international rollout.
With divine warriors, cosmic showdowns and AI-powered storytelling on the slate, Indian animation is aiming for more than mythological mileage. These epics are poised to turn age-old legends into big-screen spectacles.
