Ajay Devgn's son Yug set to make movie debut with Jackie Chan's new 'Karate Kid' movie. But here's the twist
Ajay Devgn and his son Yug Devgan have come together for the Hindi version of Karate Kid: Legends, with Ajay voicing Mr Han (originally played by Jackie Chan) and Yug making his voice acting debut as Li Fong (played by Ben Wang). This marks Ajay's first international voiceover project and Yug's debut in the film industry. Directed by Jonathan Entwistle, the film is set to release in India on May 30, 2025, in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.
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Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn is all set to voice a character in an international film for the first time. Joining him in this special project is his son, Yug Devgan , who is making his voice acting debut. The father-son duo will lend their voices to the Hindi version of Karate Kid: Legends, the sixth installment in the Karate Kid film franchise. Ajay will voice Mr Han, the role originally portrayed by Jackie Chan, while Yug takes on the role of Li Fong, played by Ben Wang in the film.This marks not just a debut for Yug but also his first creative collaboration with his father. The announcement was made by Sony Pictures India through Instagram, where a picture of Ajay and Yug was posted alongside the caption, 'The master has a new voice. So does the student! Ajay Devgn and Yug Devgan are all set to bring Jackie Chan and Ben Wang's epic journey to life in #KarateKidLegends (Hindi). Kick into action with the Hindi trailer dropping soon.'Directed by Jonathan Entwistle and written by Rob Lieber, Karate Kid: Legends takes place three years after the finale of the Cobra Kai series (2018–2025). The storyline centers on Li Fong, a talented kung fu student who relocates to New York City. Struggling to adapt to a new school, he ends up forming unexpected friendships while preparing for a major confrontation with a local karate champion.Li's journey of growth is shaped by the mentorship of two iconic characters—Mr Han and Daniel LaRusso, played by Ralph Macchio. The film explores themes of self-discovery, resilience, and mentorship, keeping with the legacy of the franchise.Apart from Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, the film stars Ben Wang in the lead role and features Joshua Jackson, Sadie Stanley, and Ming-Na Wen in supporting roles. This installment is notable for being the first in the series not produced by Jerry Weintraub, who passed away in 2015.Karate Kid: Legends will be released in theatres across India on May 30, 2025, and will be available in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Sony Pictures Entertainment India is distributing the film.The news of Yug Devgan's debut alongside his father has garnered a lot of attention on social media. Comments flooded Sony Pictures India's post, with many users expressing excitement. One user remarked, 'Can't wait to hear Yug. Yug's debut is already iconic,' while another wrote, 'ICONIC pairing, period. Loving this father-son energy.' The pairing has clearly resonated with fans, who praised the casting and the novelty of the collaboration.Trade analyst Taran Adarsh also shared the announcement, stating, 'AJAY DEVGN - YUG DEVGAN LEND THEIR VOICES TO 'KARATE KID: LEGENDS' HINDI VERSION - 30 MAY 2025 RELEASE... In a groundbreaking collaboration, #SonyPicturesEntertainmentIndia has brought together #AjayDevgn and his son #YugDevgan.'Ajay Devgn was last seen in Raid 2, co-starring Riteish Deshmukh and Vaani Kapoor. The film, which released on May 1, received mixed to positive reviews but performed strongly at the box office. It crossed Rs 125 crore in India within 12 days of its release.Karate Kid: Legends is scheduled for release on May 30, 2025, in multiple languages across India.
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