. This decision sparked significant debate among Tamil fans, many of whom preferred the "old" voice provided by veteran dubbing artist . The "Old Voice" vs. The "New Voice" The Original ( Ravishankar Devanarayanan ) : Known as the "Old Voice" of Ravishankar Tony Stark
During intense, emotional scenes (such as in Infinity War ), the earlier voice conveyed a sense of world-weariness and heroism that resonated more deeply with viewers, a nuance some felt was missing in later iterations.
The contrast was jarring. Imagine watching a character for a decade and suddenly, in their final hour, they sound like a stranger. For many, the iconic "I am Iron Man" line didn't carry the same guttural punch that the old voice actor would have delivered. avengers endgame tamil dubbed old iron man voice better
One popular tweet reads:
When Avengers: Endgame arrived, fans were prepared for heartbreak, but they weren't prepared for a different Iron Man. The dubbing for the film was handled with high production value, but the casting choice for Tony Stark was noticeably different. The "New Voice" The Original ( Ravishankar Devanarayanan
"It felt like Robert Downey Jr. was speaking Tamil," says Karthik V., a Chennai-based cinephile and Marvel blogger. "When that old voice said 'I love you 3000' in the earlier films, or made a sarcastic quip, it felt organic. It felt like Stark."
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In subsequent re-releases, OTT updates, or even different television broadcasts, some fans noticed a shift. The replacement voice—while technically competent—was often described as: