Actor Harish Uthaman has lent his voice to the character of Duncan — played by Idris Elba — in the Malayalam dubbed version of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, which released in India on 5 June 2025. The actor, a self-confessed childhood fan of the franchise, described the experience as a dream come true in a heartfelt note shared on social media.

A Childhood Fan Comes Full Circle

In an Instagram post, Uthaman recalled the intensity of his early attachment to the franchise. 'I still remember being 11 or 12 years old, running over to my neighbour's house so I wouldn't miss a single episode,' he wrote. He added that He-Man name stickers on his school notebooks were the one thing he would never stop asking for as a child — a small but vivid detail that resonated widely with fans of the same generation.

Reflecting on the opportunity, he wrote, 'Today, life has come full circle in the most unexpected and beautiful way. Being a small part of a franchise that meant so much to my childhood is an incredibly special feeling.' The actor expressed that the emotion was overwhelming and that he was cherishing every moment of it.

The Malayalam Dubbing Assignment

Uthaman voiced Duncan, a key character in the film portrayed in the original by British-American actor Idris Elba. The assignment placed him alongside a notable South Indian dubbing cast assembled for the regional release. He thanked collaborators Gaayusekar, Sekar PR, and Shrirudhra Movies for bringing him on board the project.

Indian Release and Regional Voice Cast

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe hit Indian theatres on 5 June 2025, simultaneously in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. The Hindi version features veteran actor Jaaved Jaaferi voicing the iconic villain Skeletor. Acclaimed actor Adithya Menon voiced Skeletor across all three South Indian language versions — Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam — bringing, according to reports, trademark intensity and gravitas to the character.

Why This Moment Matters

Uthaman's note taps into a broader cultural thread: the He-Man franchise, which first aired in the 1980s, holds deep nostalgic currency for a generation that grew up with limited television access in India. His casting connects that nostalgia to a new theatrical release, underlining how global franchise reboots are increasingly investing in culturally resonant regional dubbing rather than treating it as an afterthought. Notably, the decision to bring in established actors — rather than studio dubbing regulars — signals a shift in how international studios approach the Indian multilingual market.

With the film now in theatres, audiences in Kerala will hear a familiar screen voice bring one of the franchise's central characters to life in their mother tongue.