Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama(1992)
'Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama' is a 1993 anime film co-produced by Japan and India. Directed by Yugo Sako, Koichi Sasaki, and Ram Mohan, it features voices by Nikhil Kapoor, Rael Padamsee, and Uday Mathan in English. The Hindi dub stars Arun Govil as Rama and Amrish Puri as Ravana. The film adapts the Indian epic Ramayana, following Prince Rama's exile, his wife Sita's abduction by Ravana, and the war to rescue her. It is notable for blending Japanese animation style with Indian cultural details, including accurate depictions of clothing and traditions. The film faced controversy during production due to religious sensitivities but later gained cult status. It was re-released in 4K in January 2025 across Indian theaters in multiple languages.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1992
- Director
- Yugo Sako
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 15m 0
Storyline
Prince Rama is forced into exile for fourteen years by his stepmother's cruel demand. He leaves his kingdom with his wife Sita and brother Lakshmana. In the forest, the demon king Ravana kidnaps Sita. Rama must build an army of monkeys and cross the ocean to rescue her.
“The epic battle of good versus evil.”
