Pioneer News Service
The 1993 Japanese-Indian animation film, ‘Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama’ is hitting the Indian theatres on January 24. Sharing this, the movie’s distributors said that Geek Pictures India, AA Films and Excel Entertainment are distributing it across India. The animated film was earlier scheduled for release with new dubs in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu alongside its original English version on October 18, 2024 in the 4K format. Later, the film’s release was rescheduled with the aim to make the film accessible in a significantly greater number of cinemas.
The co-founder of Geek Pictures India, Arjun Aggarwal said that they aim to ensure that this timeless tale touches hearts across every corner of India. “This is more than a film—it is a celebration of our culture that bridges generations, showcasing India’s heritage through the unparalleled artistry of Japanese anime,” he added.
“Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama” is directed by Yugo Sako, Ram Mohan and Koichi Sasaki.
It was screened in India at the 24th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in 1993 but wasn’t released in cinemas. It became popular with Indian audiences upon its re-runs on TV channels in early 2000s.
