The iconic 1992 Japanese-Indian anime film “Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama” is finally making its way to Indian cinema screens for the first time. Indian audiences and people around the world have enjoyed regular television re-runs during the early 2000s. Now this classic shall hit the theatres on October 18th in 4K format, in four languages-Hindi, English, Tamil, and Telugu.

Geek Pictures India, AA Films, and Excel Entertainment are releasing this Indo-Japanese production on the silver screen. Initially premiered at the 24th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), this epic was directed by Yugo Sako, Ram Mohan, and Koichi Sasaki. Undoubtedly, one of the finest screenwriters in the Indian industry, V Vijayendra Prasad, penned this new creation on the ancient epic Ramayana. Fans will be able to enjoy the vibrant animation and timeless story on the big screen, as promised by the release of the film into cinemas-a nostalgic journey for many and an introduction to a younger generation.

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The film draws inspiration from the Ramayana, a revered Sanskrit epic and one of the two great Itihasas of Hinduism (the other being the Mahabharata). The Ramayana tells the story of Rama, the seventh avatar of the Hindu deity Vishnu, who is the prince of Ayodhya.

The epic follows the story of Rama, exiled to the forest for fourteen years at the behest of his stepmother Kaikeyi for King Dasharatha. Rama was accompanied by his wife Sita and his brother, Lakshmana, during his sojourn through the forests of the Indian subcontinent. Following Sita’s abduction by Ravana, the King of Lanka, a fierce war erupted between Rama and Ravana. After a long battle that had several ups and downs for both sides, Rama emerged victorious, killing Ravana. Upon his return to Ayodhya with Sita, she was crowned queen amidst great celebration and jubilation.

A theme park based on Japan’s “Dragon Ball” manga franchise will be built in Saudi Arabia’s new high-end tourist attraction of Qiddiya, just outside Riyadh, authorities said Friday.

The announcement comes two weeks after fans of the massively popular and influential series were shocked by news of the death of its creator, Akira Toriyama, aged 68.

The 500,000-square-metre (125-acre) park will allow fans to “live the adventures at the heart of the action, experiencing the journey from the first Dragon Ball series to the latest Dragon Ball Super,” according to a press release by the Qiddiya Investment Company.

First serialised in 1984, “Dragon Ball” is one of the best-selling manga franchises of all time and has spawned countless anime series, films, and video games.

Toriyama’s death this month from a blood clot on the brain sparked an outpouring of grief from around the world, including tributes from French President Emmanuel Macron and Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin.

In a press release on the official Dragon Ball website, authorities in Qiddiya did not give an opening date for the park and also did not say how much construction would cost.

The statement said the attraction would be split into seven themed zones based on the magical dragon-containing balls that are central to the series.

The park will have at least 30 rides and include a 70-metre (230-foot) dragon at the centre of the site, it said.

The Qiddiya “entertainment city” project, featuring high-end theme parks, motorsport facilities, and a safari area, is under construction near the Saudi capital Riyadh. Shares of Toei Animation, which produced the “Dragon Ball” anime series, surged 6.7 percent on Friday.