Even as Ramayana The Epic, an animation film inspired by Valmiki's Ramayana, is set to hit the Indian screens this October 15, film's producer Maya Digital Media Production is gearing up for its international theatrical release.
"We are expecting Ramayana to be released in more than 600 screens in three languages; Hindi, Telugu and Tamil in India. We are in the process of dubbing the movie in English, French, German and Spanish as well.
"Talks are already on with Warner Bros and Disney for overseas distribution, and the film will have an international release by early next year," Ketan Mehta, chairman of Maya Digital, told Business Standard.
In its first theatrical 3D computer-generated imagery feature, Ramayana The Epic, Maya has invested close to Rs 20 crore (Rs 200 million).
The 108-minute film, which will see Bollywood actors Manoj Bajpayee, Juhi Chawla and Ashutosh Rana lending their voices to the lead characters of Ram, Sita and Ravan respectively, will be distributed in India by Warner Bros.
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