Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle is a 2018 adventure drama film based on Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book. The film is directed by Andy Serkis and stars Rohan Chand as Mowgli, along with a cast of big names, including Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Andy Serkis himself.
The film follows Mowgli, a human child who was raised by a pack of wolves in the jungle. As he grows older, Mowgli begins to understand that he is different from the other animals and struggles to find his place in the world. However, his peaceful life is threatened when a tyrannical tiger named Shere Khan (voiced by Cumberbatch) declares that he will kill Mowgli if he does not leave the jungle.
As Mowgli tries to escape Shere Khan's clutches, he meets a variety of characters, including bagheera (voiced by Bale) and baloo (voiced by Serkis), who help him navigate the dangerous jungle. Along the way, Mowgli also learns about his past and his connection to both the human and animal worlds.
Unlike previous adaptations of The Jungle Book, Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle takes a darker, more mature approach to the story. The film explores themes of identity, belonging, and the balance between human and animal instincts. It also features stunning visual effects and motion capture performances from the cast.