Released in India on January 24 in 4K format, the film has been dubbed into Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, in addition to its original English version. Directed by Yugo Sako, Ram Mohan, and Koichi Sasaki, the animated feature is based on the “Valmiki Ramayana”, with extensive research into the epic and related Indian traditions.Aggarwal explained that the 1997 Hindi and Tamil versions were not used for this theatrical release as there was a loss of the master data for those versions, whereas the original English version had been preserved.In the earlier Hindi version of the animation, Arun Govil voiced the character of Ram, Namrata Sawhney voiced Sita, and the late Amrish Puri lent his voice to Raavan. Veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha served as the narrator.The creative adaptation of the new versions was overseen by screenwriter V Vijayendra Prasad, known for his work on “Baahubali”, “Bajrangi Bhaijaan”, and “RRR”. ‘Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama’ was first showcased at the 24th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in 1993, but did not see a release in cinemas at the time. It gained popularity in India after being re-broadcast on TV channels in the early 2000s. Prior to its theatrical release, the film was also shown at the Mahakumbh. The special screenings were held in Delhi and Mumbai on January 23. The film runs for 2 hours and 15 minutes.
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