July 28, 2025: Audible, an Amazon company and the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, is thrilled to announce its association with the iconic comic book publisher, Amar Chitra Katha for the release of epics and heritage stories from their catalogue as audiobooks across English, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Telugu and Tamil languages, exclusively on Audible. This collaboration reinforces Audible’s commitment to bringing India’s rich literary and cultural heritage to a wider audience through the power of audio storytelling.
The English-language collection, which is now available for listening, comprises beloved epics and folktales and has been curated based on Amar Chitra Katha’s most popular stories. These include:
- Ramayana Series: A riveting retelling of Lord Rama’s epic journey during his exile that chronicles Sita’s abduction and the eventual war against Ravana.
- Mahabharata Series: A powerful narration of the Kurukshetra war, told through the events in the lives of Krishna, Arjuna, Draupadi, Bhishma, Karna and more.
- Mahadeva Series: This collection takes the listener through mystical tales of Lord Shiva and his divine family, including Parvati and Ganesha, cosmic forces and timeless devotion.
- Jataka Panchatantra Hitopadesha Series: An extensive set of ancient Indian fables that shares life lessons through tales of animals, kings and sages.
For generations, Amar Chitra Katha comics have opened a window into a vibrant world where gods, kings, and heroes come alive through colourful illustrated text. With Audible bringing these beloved tales to life in the audio format, the storytelling legacy continues, enhanced by immersive voice performances, cinematic soundscapes, and a narrative rhythm that echoes the pace of comic panels. These audiobooks offer both long-time fans and new listeners a fresh way to experience India’s most cherished stories, anytime and anywhere.
Shailesh Sawlani, Country Manager, India – Audible, said, “Amar Chitra Katha tales hold a truly special place in India’s cultural fabric. Many Indians grew up leafing through these comics, spending hours at an end discovering the worlds of Gods, kings and heroes. With this collection, we have reimagined that cherished experience for today’s generation, breathing life into these timeless stories through immersive narration and sound. Each audiobook has been expertly produced to preserve the essence of the original storytelling, while offering a fresh listening experience, inviting both fans and new listeners to relive their childhood memories in a whole new way.”
Reena Puri, Executive Editor, Amar Chitra Katha, said, ‘’For decades, Amar Chitra Katha has brought Indian stories to life through art and text. Through this collaboration with Audible, we’re taking that legacy into a new dimension where voice, sound, and emotion bring an entirely different richness to these tales. Listening to our stories is like returning to the roots of Indian storytelling, when tales were told aloud and passed down through generations. We’re so excited that people will now experience our comics in this beautiful audio format, in multiple languages, wherever they are.”
“At Amar Chitra Katha, we have always believed that our history, mythology, and folklore are not just stories, they are the threads that connect us, across time and generations. They shape how we see ourselves, and how we understand each other. This creative alliance with Audible brings those stories to life through voice, in languages that children grow up with, think in, and carry in their hearts. Through audio, we are not just sharing tales, we are helping create moments of wonder, comfort, and cultural belonging that children can return to, anytime, anywhere.” says Rana Daggubati, actor, entrepreneur, and investor in Amar Chitra Katha.
The audiobooks are also scheduled to release in Hindi, in September 2025, and in other languages including Marathi, Bengali, Tamil and Telugu in 2026. This association marks another step in Audible’s commitment to celebrating India’s cultural legacy through audio, expanding its diverse library of audiobooks, podcasts, and Audible Originals that entertain, educate, and inspire listeners across the country.
The Amar Chitra Katha English audiobook collection is now available exclusively on Audible.in. Listeners can stream or download all 111 English language audiobooks by visiting Audible.in or by downloading the Audible app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.