The untold story of India’s greatest warrior.|May. 24, 2012|India|96 Min.|n/A
Genre: Action;Animation
Description: The 2012 animated film *Arjun: The Warrior Prince* tells the story of Arjuna, a legendary figure from the ancient Indian epic *Mahabharata*. The narrative follows Arjuna’s journey from a young boy to the renowned warrior he becomes. It explores his life in Hastinapur alongside his brothers, his rigorous training, and his eventual realization of his inner strength as a fighter.
The movie begins with Uttar, the prince of Viratnagar, listening to a story narrated by a maid, Brihannala. She recounts the tale of Arjuna, detailing how he trained under the guidance of Drona, excelling in warfare far beyond his brothers and cousins, the Kauravas. The rivalry between the Kauravas and Pandavas intensifies as the aging king Dhritarashtra names Duryodhana as the crown prince, sending Yudhishthira, Arjuna’s eldest brother, to rule a distant territory. Meanwhile, Arjuna marries Draupadi after winning her hand in a competition. However, tension escalates when Duryodhana, fueled by hatred, conspires with his uncle Shakuni to strip the Pandavas of their wealth and dignity through a deceitful game of chaupar. After losing everything, the Pandavas are forced into exile, while Arjuna embarks on a spiritual journey to seek strength and justice, vowing to avenge Draupadi’s humiliation.
The film provides a captivating portrayal of Arjuna’s transformation and the challenges he faces in his quest for righteousness.
Cast director: Arnab Chaudhuri
Cast actor: Yuddvir Bakolia, Ila Arun, Aanjjan Srivastav, Sachin Khedekar, Vishnu Sharma, Ashok Banthia, Ravi Khanvilkar
Original name: Arjun: The Warrior Prince