Karate Kid Legends, the latest film starring Jackie Chan, has hit theatres and is also available in Hindi. What sets the Hindi version apart is the voice cast—Ajay Devgn lends his voice to Jackie Chan’s character, while his son Yug Devgn makes his voice acting debut, and fans are taking notice.
A special promotional event was held in Mumbai to mark the Hindi release, where Ajay appeared with Yug. The film itself is a simple, one-time watch, but the Hindi dub has created a buzz, especially thanks to Yug’s impressive voice performance.
Story Overview
The film follows Li Fong, a young boy who moves from Beijing to New York with his mother. Back in China, he trained in Kung Fu under Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), but after moving, his mother made him promise not to fight. Things change when he falls for a girl whose father is drowning in debt. To protect her family, Li Fong must take up karate once again. The plot is straightforward and centers on his journey back to martial arts.
This is a very average, predictable film with a recycled storyline. We've seen similar plots in many Bollywood movies, so there’s little here that feels fresh. The fight scenes are decent, and New York is captured nicely on screen, but the story offers few surprises. It’s more about the "how" than the "what"—and even that isn't particularly exciting.
Performances
Ben Wang does a good job as the lead, but it’s Yug Devgn’s voice performance in the Hindi dub that truly stands out. He brings emotion, range, and energy—whether it’s a romantic scene, a fight, or a tense moment. His voice feels natural and well-suited to the character. Jackie Chan delivers his usual charm, though Ajay Devgn’s iconic voice takes a moment to adjust to in this context. Initially, it may feel odd hearing Ajay dub for Jackie, but it settles in over time. Yug, however, is a natural—his line, “Ek din Singham banunga” (“One day I’ll become Singham”), is already winning hearts. The rest of the cast puts in competent performances.
Direction & Writing
Written by Rob Lieber and directed by Jonathan Entwistle, the film falters primarily due to its weak and overly familiar script. There’s nothing particularly engaging or new here, which is disappointing for a Jackie Chan project. The direction is functional but lacks the punch a stronger narrative could’ve provided.
Verdict
If you're a Jackie Chan fan or curious to hear Yug Devgn’s surprisingly strong debut as a voice actor, Karate Kid Legends is worth a casual watch. Don’t expect anything groundbreaking, but for fans of Devgn, it has its moments.