A video titled “Ramayana: Path of Dharma” suddenly popped up in my feed—something I knew nothing about beforehand. When I watched it, I was blown away- what a trailer, bro!
Ramayana: Path of Dharma Looks Like an Indian Anime
You could call this a purely Indian version of anime. I mean, it definitely has that AI-generated vibe—in fact, it was created almost entirely using AI; I found that out through internal sources.
But creating such a cinematic experience—and with such precision—shows that it’s not just about using AI; authenticity and presentation are what really matter.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not necessarily promoting AI, but seeing this, I never imagined animation could be executed with such accuracy.
Just look at the detailing right at the start: when Hanuman-ji lifts the mountain, small stones break off and scatter. The attention to detail is definitely there.
An anime based on the Ramayana has been made before, and people really loved it.
Now, seeing the Ramayana return with this level of quality has me genuinely excited, bro.
So, let’s quickly talk about what this is, who is making it, and who the Hindi voice cast is.
Ramayana: Path of Dharma Hindi Voice Cast
It was a five-minute trailer, bro. You could call it the biggest trailer ever released to promote a movie or series, yet there wasn’t a single moment where you’d feel bored.
I was mesmerized by the detailed animation. I just wanted to keep listening to the dialogue; I have a soft spot for dubbing artists, and this project features some of my personal favorites—like Sanket Mhatre (who voiced Deadpool and Allu Arjun) as Shri Ram.
Rajesh Kava—the voice behind Harry Potter—voiced Lakshman Ji, while Sonal Kaushal (the “motor-mouth” voice of Doraemon) lent her voice to Sita Mata. If you’re curious about my thoughts on the latest Doraemon movie, you can also check out my Doraemon: Castle of the Undersea Devil review.
For starters, the makers have chosen top-tier voice artists. And I know the process—the recording happens first, and the animation and other elements are created afterwards.
So, I’m sure the recording for this “Ramayana” was completed quite a while ago, and the assets are only just starting to be released. Interestingly, it was originally recorded in English—the English trailer came out first—and was subsequently translated, transcribed, and dubbed into Hindi. Rajesh Kava, the voice of Lakshman, also took charge of the Hindi dubbing.
The makers have released a behind-the-scenes (BTS) vlog where you can see Rajesh Kava explaining the process.
Who Is Making Ramayana: Path of Dharma?
I wondered who this guy was—conducting research on our culture and Puranas to bring us a Ramayana like this. When I checked out his channel, I discovered he is a foreigner named Ruude Huisman. I have to admit, though—at first glance, he reminded me of someone else entirely: Johnny Sins.
His channel also features behind-the-scenes videos covering his visits to India and the dubbing process for the Ramayana. He is originally from the Netherlands, and he plans to release this version of the Ramayana starting with the first nine episodes.
As of now, it is unclear which OTT service or platform will host it. However, given the impressive visuals and the sheer conviction behind the project, I wouldn’t be surprised—or think it unwise—if they secured a deal with a major platform like Netflix.
The Music Behind Ramayana: Path of Dharma
By the way, the music and background score are amazing; they were created by Subrata Poddar—the young man in the yellow kurta seen in this photo.
People speculated in the comments that the music might be AI-generated, but the first comment on the video clarifies that the makers officially confirmed Subrata composed, wrote, and sang it himself—without using AI. Hats off to him for that.
After all, if the animation and concept are the soul of the project, the music is its heart. You’ll enjoy listening to it, too.
Can Ramayana: Path of Dharma Connect With a New Generation?
Also, modern-day characters appear intermittently.
There’s a boy who seems to be reading the story of the Ramayana and wants to explore it. I think this will really resonate with today’s generation, especially the anime lovers.
However, older audiences will appreciate it too—especially given the depth of the research involved. I do have one minor criticism, though: the narrator’s voice sounds purely AI-generated. It would have been better if they had used a real voice actor for that part.
But let’s wait and hope that a real voice is used in the final version.
Do let me know in the comments what you thought of this glimpse. The release date isn’t confirmed yet, so we can’t speculate on that for now—but tell me in the comments what you think of it.