The epic retold through innocence.
Ramayanam
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369th of 443 in Tollywood
- Out-grossed 21% of Tollywood releases with reported figures ($1M).
- Returned 1.9× its budget, against an industry median of 1.5×.
- Momentum in the 2nd percentile.
- Cost
- $570K
- Took
- $1M
Hit1.9× its cost
Against a Tollywood median of 1.5×, so this one returned 1.3 times what a typical release there does.
The money says hit. What do you say?
The picture
Also known as Bala Ramayanam, this is a classic cinematic adaptation of the Hindu epic Ramayana. The film is unique because it features a cast entirely composed of children, with a young Jr. NTR portraying the role of Lord Rama. The narrative follows Rama's birth, his marriage to Sita, his 14-year exile to the forest, the abduction of Sita by the demon king Ravana, and the epic battle in Lanka. The film was highly acclaimed for its performances and went on to win the National Film Award for Best Children's Film.
- Released
- 14 April 1997
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Language
- Telugu
- Industry
- Tollywood
Top billedAll 13 credits
- Zappy MaxZappy Max
- Suzanne DehellyCharlotte Nodier
- Danielle GodetMarie Chassagne
- Georgette AnysA spectator
- Roland ArmontelChassagne, Marie's father
- France AsselinThe young mother of the sick child
Made by
- Director
- Robert Vernay
- Original Music Composer
- Norbert Glanzberg
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