When theaters turn sacred: How films like ‘Mahavatar Narsimha,’ ‘Kantara,’ ‘HanuMan,’ and ‘Adipurush’ transform cinema into a spiritual experience

Recent films like ‘Mahavatar Narsimha,’ ‘Kantara,’ and ‘HanuMan’ are transforming cinema into spiritual experiences, with audiences treating theaters as sacred spaces. Viewers are engaging in temple-like rituals, chanting mantras, removing shoes, and offering prayers during screenings. These movies tap into deep-rooted faith and cultural traditions, fostering a profound connection beyond mere entertainment, blurring the lines between cinema and worship.