Produced as a joint venture between Japan’s legendary Yugo Sako (known for The World of Buddha) and India’s Ram Mohan (the father of Indian animation), the film brought together the best of both industries. Directed by Koichi Sasaki and Ram Mohan, the movie adapts Valmiki’s Ramayana with remarkable fidelity.
With the IMDb score now stabilized around 8.4, the question remains: Is this nostalgia, or is the film genuinely great?
Yes, it holds up—with caveats.
Before diving into the IMDb update, let’s establish the film’s significance. Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama is not your average mythological cartoon.
| Category | Details | |----------|---------| | Title | Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama | | Directors | Yugo Sako, Ram Mohan, Koichi Sasaki | | Writers | Based on Valmiki’s Ramayana; screenplay by Shanti P. Chowdhary | | Voice Cast (English dub) | Bryan Cranston (Ram – uncredited early role), James Earl Jones (Ravana – voice cameo) | | Original Languages | English, Hindi, Japanese | | Release Date | May 10, 1993 (India – limited), 1994 (Japan), 1997 (International festivals) | | IMDB Rating (as of Apr 2026) | 8.3/10 (Up from 7.9 in 2020) | | User Review Count | ~12,500+ | | Top 250 Rank | Not currently in Top 250, but consistently trending in “Top Rated Animation” lists | ramayana the legend of prince rama imdb updated
Note: The 8.3 rating reflects a 0.4 increase over six years, indicating renewed interest.
The fresh community reviews on IMDb are actively discussing the film’s cultural impact. By visiting the updated page, you can join a global conversation about where this film ranks among animated epics like The Prince of Egypt or The Tale of the Princess Kaguya. Produced as a joint venture between Japan’s legendary
Thanks to the restoration team’s archival work, the IMDb page now lists the complete voice casts for English, Hindi, and Japanese. Notable additions:
As of the latest IMDb update, the film is not on Netflix or Amazon Prime. However, the official website confirms a Criterion Collection Blu-ray and a digital release on platforms like YouTube Movies and Apple TV for mid-2025. This scarcity has driven fans to IMDb to check for news. Before diving into the IMDb update, let’s establish
Following the official 4K restoration and theatrical re-release by Geek Pictures India and Original Pictures, the IMDb team finally updated the film’s metadata. Here is a breakdown of the most significant changes you will see today.