The Legend of Princess Parva

On the island of Kiam, life used to hum with the generosity of a wise Maharaja. That peace shatters when a cruel figure named Malaw murders the ruler, seizes the throne, and locks Prince Shiva in a hidden dungeon beneath the palace. He warns the people that rebellion will cost Shiva his life. Into this crisis steps the Old Sage Swami, working with the inventor Agni. They encounter the Light of Crystal, a girl named Parva who radiates innocence and shares a celestial origin with Shiva. Only Parva and the love she inspires can free Shiva and bring peace back to Kiam. Visually the film paints a lush archipelago and a palace alive with color and texture. The stakes rise.

Directed by Jean Cubaud, The Legend of Princess Parva appeared in 2003 as an animated feature. It draws on ideas by Vincenzo Cerami and Milo Manara, pairing mythic storytelling with a painterly fantasy style and rich design and visual grandeur.

Box office data for this title isn't widely documented, and no notable worldwide grosses are publicly reported. It seems to appeal mainly to niche animation audiences and collectors, rather than a mass audience, with some enthusiasts seeking out limited releases.

There are no major awards or nominations listed for The Legend of Princess Parva, leaving the film outside the awards conversation. While it may be treasured by fans of Cerami and Manara, it has not joined the ranks of recognized festival titles, nor attracted sustained award season attention in circles.

Reception and themes look at innocence as a force for restoring balance, the burdens of rule, and how friendship can bridge danger and doubt. Parva embodies potential from a shared astral bond with Shiva, inviting viewers to consider hope against tyranny and the price of peace in troubled realm.