Before Bollywood entered the animation game, the most significant animated adaptation was a Indo-Japanese collaboration. Directed by Koichi Saski and Ram Mohan, Ramayan: The Legend of Prince Ram was a traditional 2D animated film.
Despite its simplistic animation by modern standards, the film is remembered for its authenticity and respect for the source material. It utilized the "manga" art style but retained the soul of the Indian epic. It ran for years in theaters across India, proving that audiences were willing to accept animation as a serious medium for mythology. ramayan animated movie