Japanese-Indian anime film Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama is set to make its theatrical debut across India on October 18. The film will be released on the big screen in Hindi, English, Tamil, and Telugu and will be available in 4K. It was announced that the film will now get new dubs before its release.
"Driven by our unwavering commitment to making this timeless film accessible to all, we have taken the responsibility of reviving this cherished epic. In our dedication to honouring the vision of the original creators, we meticulously produced new language versions in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi under the guidance of esteemed industry veteran Shri V. Vijayendra Prasad. While preserving the original English dialogue and maintaining the iconic, powerful visuals as they were originally conceived, we aim to offer a renewed cinematic experience that resonates with children and families across India,” said Geek Pictures India, who distribute the film along with AA Films and Excel Entertainment.
In order to deliver an inclusive viewing experience, the film will also incorporate enhanced accessibility features for physically challenged people.
In the Hindi version, Ramayan TV series star Arun Govil voiced the character of Ram, Namrata Sawhney voiced Sita, and the late Amrish Puri lent his voice to Ravan, with veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha serving as narrator.
Composed by Vanraj Bhatia and penned by PK Mishra, ‘Shri Raghuvar Ki Vaanar Sena’, ‘Janani Main Ramdoot Hanuman’ and ‘Jai Lankeshwar’ were some of the popular songs from the film's Hindi-dubbed version.
