1. Video Quality (Poor)
2. Audio Quality (Mediocre)
3. Special Features (None)
4. Runtime & Censorship
The film condenses the sprawling ancient epic by Valmiki into a cohesive narrative focusing on the journey of Prince Rama.
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As of 2025, a mint condition Ramayana - The Legend of Prince Rama -1993- DVD with the original slipcover and booklet sold for $180 on eBay. Sealed copies command over $300. This is not just nostalgia; it is film preservation. Many film historians consider this the last great hand-drawn epic before the industry shifted entirely to CGI.
The availability of this film on DVD has been sporadic and region-dependent. Here’s the known history:
1. Official Indian DVD (Excel Home Videos / Shemaroo) 3. Special Features (None)
2. Official Japanese DVD (Released in Japan)
3. The "Lost" Hindi & Tamil Dubs
The Indo-Japanese Masterpiece of Animation 2. Audio Quality (Mediocre)
Title: Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama (Original Japanese title: Ramayana: Rama Ōji Densetsu) Release Year: 1993 Directors: Yugo Sako, Ram Mohan, Koichi Saski Genre: Animation / Mythology / Action Runtime: Approx. 135 minutes