Ajay Devgn dubbed Karate Kid: Legends takes a decent start of Rs 1.6 crore at the Box Office
Karate Kid: Legends, featuring Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio, and Ben Wang, debuted in India with a respectable opening, earning Rs 1.6 crore. The Hindi version benefited from Ajay Devgn and his son Yug's dubbing contributions, matching the English version's earnings. The film's success is attributed to franchise nostalgia, Chan's popularity, and the Devgn's involvement, potentially leading to sustained performance.
The much-anticipated Karate Kid: Legends, starring martial arts legend
Jackie Chan
, original Karate Kid star
Ralph Macchio
, and rising actor
Ben Wang
, opened in Indian cinemas this weekend and has managed to take a respectable start at the box office. What added a unique Bollywood connection to the Hollywood action-drama was
Ajay Devgn
lending his voice for the Hindi dubbed version, alongside his son Yug Devgn, marking the young star kid's dubbing debut.
On its opening day, Karate Kid: Legends collected Rs 1.6 crore nett across all languages in India. The Hindi version contributed Rs 65 lakh to the total, matching the English version's numbers, which also stood at Rs 65 lakh. The Tamil and Telugu versions added Rs 15 lakh each , reflecting the film's fair acceptance in the southern markets.
The film's decent opening can be credited to the nostalgia associated with the Karate Kid franchise, the evergreen popularity of Jackie Chan, and the curiosity factor around the father-son Devgn duo dubbing for the Hindi release.
Ajay
Devgn, known for his intense voice and commanding screen presence, dubbed for Jackie Chan's character, while Yug gave his voice to Ben Wang, creating a buzz among fans and industry insiders alike.
Trade believe that the film's word of mouth and the family-friendly appeal might help it maintain steady footfalls over the weekend. With no major Bollywood release clashing, Karate Kid: Legends has the opportunity to grow through positive audience feedback and nostalgia-driven walk-ins.
The association of a Bollywood superstar like Ajay Devgn with a global franchise has also widened the film's reach, especially in the Hindi-speaking belt. The novelty of hearing Ajay and Yug Devgn together in a Hollywood action-drama has been highlighted in promotions, and early audience reactions suggest this has added to the film's charm.
If the momentum holds, Karate Kid: Legends could turn out to be one of the better-performing dubbed Hollywood releases this season.
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