For decades, the tale of Lord Rama has been told through manuscripts, folk theater, and television serials. But in 1993, a landmark collaboration between India and Japan gave us what many critics still call the greatest animated film ever made about Hindu mythology : Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama .

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Fast forward to the age of 8K televisions and Dolby Atmos sound systems. The demand for a has exploded. Fans who grew up watching grainy VHS copies or low-bitrate YouTube uploads are now desperate to see the intricate Japanese animation and the climactic battle between Rama and Ravana in stunning Ultra High Definition.