The Ramayana is one of the most beloved epics of Hinduism and has also deeply influenced the religion. Ramayana follows the journey of Lord Rama as he is exiled to the forests of ancient India with his wife Sita and his brother Lakshmana.
Ramayana further recounts the war with Lanka after the kidnapping of Lady Sita by the demon king, Ravana, and the eventual return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya. Dussehra celebrates the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana, which means the triumph of good over evil. Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya and his coronation as King is celebrated on Diwali, the festival of lights.
As Diwali approaches, there has been renewed interest in the Ramayana in India. Bollywood will release Adipurush in a few months, which even after receiving negative reception from fans, is trending all over the web. But there are other surprising interpretations of the Ramayana. Dive in to discover the 7 best Ramayana-inspired movies and TV shows to watch before Diwali.
1. Ramayana by Ramanand Sagar
Release year: 1987 – 1988
Cast: Arun Govli, Deepika Chikhalia, Sunil Lahri, Arvind Trivedi, Dara Singh
Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayana is possibly the best interpretation of the Hindu epic. Ramayana was first aired on Doordarshan from 1987 to 1988 on Doordarshan and is revered even today. The program is a must-see for people of all ages and generations.
2. Ramayana: The legend of Prince Rama
Release year: 1993
Cast: Rael Padamsee, Uday Mathan, Mishal Varma, Noel Godin
Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama is an anime film inspired by the Hindu epic Ramayana. The film was made jointly by the Indian and Japanese animation industries and featured voice actors from both countries. It is one of the best animated adaptations of the Ramayana and its visual effects stand out even today.
3.Raavan
Release year: 2010
Cast: Abhishek Bachchan, Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Govinda
Mani Ratnam’s Raavan is a modern version of Ramayana. Raavan follows a bandit, Beera, who kidnaps a police officer’s wife and then falls in love with her. Raavan was also made simultaneously in Tamil, but the Hindi version was not a big hit at the box office. Watch Raavan for his performances, his stunning cinematography and his revisionist take on the Ramayana.
4. Hanuman
Release year: 2005
Cast: Mukesh Khanna, Mona Ghosh Shetty, Rajesh Jolly, Viraj Adhav, Sumit Pathak
Hanuman is the first Indian animated feature film to be released in cinemas. While Hanuman focuses on Lord Hanuman, it also depicts the events of the Ramayana. Hanuman features excellent voice acting and animation. Also, being an animated film, Hanuman is family-friendly and a good way to introduce the Ramayana to children.
5. Baahubali Series
Release year: 2015
Cast: Prabhas, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah, Rana Daggubati, Ramya Krishnan
S. Rajamouli’s Baahubali series is heavily inspired by epics like the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Baahubali follows Shiva, an ordinary villager who sets out on a quest to claim his right as king of Mahishmati.
Some plot elements of Baahubali: The Conclusion, such as Baahubali and Devsena’s banishment from the Royal Palace, are inspired by the Ramayana.
6. RRR
Release year: 2022
Cast: Ram Charan, NT Rama Rao Jr., Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Ray Stevenson
Filmmaker SS Rajamouli grew up reading the Ramayana and the Mahabharata in his childhood. Therefore, it is not surprising that his films are also inspired by epics.
The biggest hit of 2022, RRR, also has similarities with the Ramayana, with the central trio of Alluri Sitarama Raju, Komaram Bheem and Sita resembling Lord Rama, Hanuman and Lady Sita from the Ramayana.
7. Hum Saath Saath Hain
Release year: 1999
Cast: Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre, Mohnish Bahl, Tabu, Karisma Kapoor
Hum Saath Saath Hain is a Bollywood drama film heavily inspired by the Ramayana. Directed by Sooraj Barjatya, Hum Saath Saath Hain follows a wealthy Chaturvedi family and their internal struggles.
While not an exact remake of Ramayana, Hum Saath Saath Hain features characters resembling Lord Ram, Lady Sita, King Dasaratha and Kaikeyi. Like all Sooraj Barjatya films, Hum Saath Saath Hain also offers a heavy dose of humor and family drama to get you in the festive mood.
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