In Ayodhya, the royal palace of Kosala Kingdom in Ancient India, four princes were born to three queens, each of whom grew to great stature. Banished for 14 years due to court intrigue, Prince Rama retreated to the forest with his beautiful wife Sita. When Rama vanquishes the demons of the forest, he invites the wrath of the demon king Ravana, who kidnaps Sita. Based on the Indian epic the Ramayana.
This animated epic retells the classic Hindu story of the Ramayana. It follows Prince Rama, an avatar of the god Vishnu, who is exiled to the forest with his wife Sita and brother Lakshmana. Their peaceful life is shattered when the demon king Ravana abducts Sita, leading Rama on a heroic quest to rescue her and defeat the forces of evil.
Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama was generally well-received for its beautiful animation, faithful adaptation of the source material, and epic scope. It is considered a significant achievement in Indian-Japanese animation collaborations and is appreciated for bringing the revered epic to a wider audience.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely positive, with many praising its artistic merit and the compelling storytelling that captures the essence of the Ramayana.
The film was a collaborative effort between Japan and India, with animation produced by Nippon Animation and the story conceived by Indian scholars, aiming for an authentic portrayal of the epic.
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