Rama

Rama is a character and King Mongkut's friend and personal bodyguard of the Royal Palace of Siam from the 1999 animated film, The King and I.

Background
Rama is a powerful black panther, wise, heroic and dignified, descended from the great and noble panthers that rule the mighty jungles of Siam surrounding the Royal Palace. He is devoted to King Mongkut and is always at his side.

The great Rama is a personal bodyguard and friend to Mongkut. No one gets past Rama. But also, he is even perplexed about the outspoken and independent English school teacher, Anna. However, this great cat senses kindness and warmth from her and permits her to talk to King Mongkut.

Appearance
Rama is a slender black panther who has black fur, green eyes, a dark mahogany nose and also wears a golden necklace with red ruby jewels.

Trivia

 * He was named after a Hindu Deity Rama, an avatar of the Hindu God Vishnu.