The beloved film, 'Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama', is set to release during the festive season of Dussehra and Diwali, adding an excitement for the Indian audience covering a larger demography, the film will be released in four languages– Hindi, English, Tamil and Telugu. Featuring creative inputs from the legendary screenwriter, V Vijayendra Prasad, known for his blockbuster films like 'Baahubali', 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan', and 'RRR'. The film blends India's rich cultural heritage with Japanese anime brilliance.
The poster and teaser unveiled by Geek Pictures India has already generated significant excitement among fans. Distributed by Geek Pictures India, AA Films, and Excel Entertainment, the film is set to captivate audience nationwide.
Originally, the film debuted at the International Film Festival of India in 1993 but faced challenges in reaching India due to the volatile political and communal climate which was followed by the 1992 Babri Masjid Riots. The that time conservative Hindu groups were critical about the animated portrayal of Hindu gods animated by Japanese production, which they believed could pose a risk to India's religious fabric. The ban was eventually lifted and the film was aired on Doordarshan.
Arjun Aggarwal, co-founder of Geek Pictures India, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "The Ramayana in anime is a groundbreaking testament to the strength of Indo-Japan collaboration."
Directed by Yugo Sago, Koichi Sasaki and Ram Mohan, the music by Vanraj Bhatia, Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama is an epic of Valmiki's Ramayana which explores the fusion style of different animation schools– Manga from Japan, Disney from USA and Ravi Varma from India.
This fresh and dynamic portrayal of Lord Rama promises a nostalgic experience for the older audience, and an introduction to for the younger generations. The fans will be able to enjoy the vibrant animation and timeless story on the big screens.
