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Students Animate "Ravana": India's First Student-Led Feature
2 Apr
Summary
- First student-led feature film produced via industry-education partnership.
- Hybrid AI and 3D animation pipeline will be utilized for production.
- Targeted for a summer 2027 theatrical release with follow-up streaming.
Reliance Animation Academy and Tenali Rama Animation are collaborating on "Ravana - The Lost Battle with Shri Ram," a groundbreaking student-led feature film. This initiative marks one of India's first major industry-education partnerships in animation.
The film will be created using a hybrid AI and 3D animation pipeline. Students will work under industry professionals, gaining valuable hands-on experience. The Film and Television Institute of India will provide academic and creative mentorship.
"Ravana - The Lost Battle with Shri Ram" is scheduled for a summer 2027 theatrical debut, with television and streaming releases to follow. This project aims to showcase India's potential in high-quality animation and storytelling.
The production intends to offer a complex portrayal of Ravana, drawing directly from the "Srimad Valmiki Ramayana" text. It targets audiences across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and the global Indian diaspora.
