Will Ajay Devgn and son Yug Devgan make waves in the Hindi adaptation of 'Karate Kid: Legends'?
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Mumbai, May 13 (NationPress) In a groundbreaking initiative, Sony Pictures Entertainment India has teamed up actor Ajay Devgn with his son, Yug Devgan, for their inaugural partnership.
The father-son duo has provided their voices for the Hindi rendition of 'Karate Kid: Legends', set to hit theaters across India on May 30, available in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.
Excitingly announcing this collaboration, the producers shared on social media, "The master has a new voice. So does the student! Ajay Devgn & Yug Devgan are ready to bring Jackie Chan & Ben Wang's epic tale to life in #KarateKidLegends (Hindi). Get ready for action as the Hindi trailer is coming soon!"
Ajay portrays the legendary character Mr. Han, originally played by Jackie Chan, while Yug makes his anticipated debut as Li Fong, the film's main character portrayed by Ben Wang. This is Ajay's first-ever voiceover for an international project in his illustrious career, while Yug brings youthful energy to a globally cherished franchise.
Set in New York City, 'Karate Kid: Legends' follows kung fu prodigy Li Fong as he navigates life in a new school, builds unexpected friendships, and faces an intense battle with a local karate champion. Guided by his mentor Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), along with the iconic Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), Li embarks on a transformative journey of self-discovery, bravery, and personal growth.
In recent news, Ajay was last seen reprising his character Amay Patnaik in 'Raid 2'.
Featuring Riteish Deshmukh and Vaani Kapoor in key roles, the film depicts Amay Patnaik's 75th raid as he pursues another white-collar criminal, Manohar Dhankar alias Dada Manohar Bhai (Riteish), a corrupt politician.
Released on May 1, 2025, the sequel performed remarkably well at the box office, becoming the third highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025.