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Indian cinema is no longer just about standalone blockbusters. Filmmakers are building a big universe where different characters and films are interconnected. From superheroes to spies and cops to supernatural beings, here are six cinematic universes that are showcasing Indian cinema right now.
Prasanth Varma & Mahavatar Universes
The Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe (PVCU) began with HanuMan in 2024. The film was a massive success and gave India its first large, mythology-inspired superhero universe. It is followed by Jai Hanuman, and there are expected to be more characters to come in the future.
In the spirit of Diwali and the guiding light of the divine ✨
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Honoured to be teaming up with the National Award-winning actor @shetty_rishab sir and the prestigious @MythriOfficial to bring our grand vision #JaiHanuman 🙏🏽
Let’s begin this DIWALI with the holy chant JAI HANUMAN… pic.twitter.com/i2ExPsflt2
— Prasanth Varma (@PrasanthVarma) October 30, 2024
Another one in progress is the Mahavatar Cinematic Universe. Mahavatar Narimha is the first movie that was recently released in theaters. The universe is based on concepts of avatars and divine powers. It is at an early stage, but the concept of bringing Indian mythology to the big screen in a connected way makes it a universe to watch out for.
#HombaleFilms presents #MahavatarCinematicUniverse
Release calendar
– Narsimha 25 July 2025
– Parshuram 2027
– Raghunandan 2029
– Dwarkadhish 2031
– Gokulananda 2033
– Kalki Part 1 2035
– Kalki Part 2 2037
pic.twitter.com/TczREO7FPI— Karthik Ravivarma (@Karthikravivarm) June 25, 2025
