Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle
The humid breath of the jungle hangs heavy as a newborn cries, abandoned and alone. But the silence shatters with the howl of Akela, leader of the wolf pack, who claims the man-cub as one of their own. Nisha, a mother wolf who recently lost her cubs, fiercely protects the child, naming him Mowgli. Years pass, and Mowgli, raised amidst the wild, learns the laws of the jungle from the wise panther, Bagheera, and the jovial bear, Baloo. However, a shadow looms, a terror whispered in hushed tones: Shere Khan. The scarred tiger, fueled by hatred for humans, vows to reclaim what he believes is his, plunging Mowgli’s world into a perilous struggle for survival, forcing him to confront the beast within and the human he was born to be.
Movie Overview
| Title | Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle |
|---|---|
| Release Date | 2018-11-25 |
| Runtime | 105 minutes |
| Genre | Adventure, Drama |
Movie Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Rohan Chand | Mowgli |
| Christian Bale | Bagheera (voice) |
| Cate Blanchett | Kaa (voice) |
| Benedict Cumberbatch | Shere Khan (voice) |
| Naomie Harris | Nisha (voice) |
| Andy Serkis | Baloo (voice) |
| Peter Mullan | Akela (voice) |
| Jack Reynor | Brother Wolf (voice) |
| Eddie Marsan | Vihaan (voice) |
| Tom Hollander | Tabaqui (voice) |
| Matthew Rhys | Lockwood |
| Freida Pinto | Messua |
| Keveshan Pillay | Herding Boy |
| Louis Ashbourne Serkis | Bhoot (voice) |
| Moonsamy Narasigadu | Village Man |
| Soobrie Govender | Village Man |
| Gopal Singh | Village Man |
| Kista Munsami | Village Man |
| Mahomed Araf Cassim | Village Man |
| Riaz Mansoor | Village Man |
| Roshan Jayesh Patel | Village Boy |
| T’khai Phillips | Village Boy |
| Sachin Soni | Village Boy |
| Hridhay Somera | Village Boy |
| Ethaniel Jaden Moonsamy | Village Boy |
| Gareth Ryan Benjamin | Village Boy |
| Nirvayesh Chakravorty Thanendra | Mowgli Baby |
| Adiyan Ahmed Choudhury | Mowgli Baby |
| Amara Motala | Young Girl |
| Diyara Prakash | Teenage Twin |
| Diyajal Prakash | Teenage Twin |
| John Benfield | Wolf Elder (voice) |
| Patrick Godfrey | Wolf Elder (voice) |
| Lorna Brown | Wolf Elder (voice) |
| Jayden Fowora-Knight | Wolf Sibling (voice) |
| Georgie Farmer | Wolf Sibling (voice) |
| Kassius Carey Johnson | Wolf Sibling (voice) |
Storyline
In the heart of the Indian jungle, Mowgli, a human child raised by a pack of wolves under the watchful eye of Akela, struggles to find his place amidst the wild. His peaceful existence is shattered by the return of Shere Khan, a scarred Bengal tiger fueled by a burning hatred for humans, who demands Mowgli be handed over to him. To protect Mowgli, Bagheera, the sleek black panther, decides to guide him to the man-village, the only place where he might be safe from Shere Khan’s wrath. Along their perilous journey, they encounter Baloo, a carefree bear who teaches Mowgli the law of the jungle and becomes an unlikely friend. Kaa, a hypnotic python, imparts ancient wisdom and cryptic warnings about Mowgli’s destiny, revealing glimpses of a past he doesn’t remember. As Mowgli grapples with his human identity and the animalistic instincts he’s embraced, he realizes he can no longer run from his fate, returning to confront Shere Khan in a climactic battle, using his unique understanding of both the jungle and the human world to protect his wolf family and ultimately decide where he truly belongs.
Details
In the heart of the untamed Indian jungle, Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle unfolds a darker, more visceral take on Rudyard Kipling’s classic tale. Mowgli, portrayed by Rohan Chand, is a human child raised by a pack of wolves, under the watchful eye of his stern but loving mentor, the black panther Bagheera, voiced by Christian Bale. He learns the ways of the jungle under the tutelage of the jovial bear Baloo, voiced by Andy Serkis, enduring the harsh trials that test his place among the wolf pack led by Akela, voiced by Peter Mullan. However, Mowgli’s existence is threatened by the fearsome Bengal tiger, Shere Khan, voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch, a scarred and vengeful predator who despises humans and seeks to eliminate Mowgli from the jungle. As Mowgli grapples with his identity and faces the growing dangers of Shere Khan’s relentless pursuit, he finds himself torn between the world of the jungle and the human village, where he encounters Messua, played by Freida Pinto, a kind woman who offers him a glimpse of his own origins. Guided by the enigmatic python Kaa, voiced by Cate Blanchett, Mowgli must confront his destiny and choose his path, ultimately battling not only Shere Khan but also the prejudices of both worlds, in a quest to find where he truly belongs.
FAQs
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What is the movie “Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle” about?
It is about a human child raised by wolves who must confront a menacing tiger, Shere Khan, and his own origins.
What are the genres of the movie?
The genres are Adventure and Drama.
Who directed “Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle”?
Andy Serkis directed the movie.
Who are some of the main actors in the movie?
Rohan Chand plays Mowgli, Christian Bale voices Bagheera, Cate Blanchett voices Kaa, and Benedict Cumberbatch voices Shere Khan.
What is the runtime of the movie?
The movie has a runtime of 105 minutes.
What is the movie’s tagline?
The tagline is: “The greatest journey is finding where you belong”.
When was “Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle” released?
The movie was released on November 25, 2018.
Which production companies were involved in the movie?
The production companies were The Imaginarium and Warner Bros. Pictures.
What languages are spoken in the movie?
The languages spoken are English and Hindi.
Where can I watch “Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle”?
The movie is available on Netflix.
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