Tuesday Trivia: When Jackie Chan spoke Malayalam in THIS action flick

Jackie Chan, known across the globe for his thrilling stunts and martial arts prowess, has an unexpected connection with Kerala that many fans may have missed.


In the 2005 fantasy-action film ‘The Myth’, directed by Stanley Tong, Jackie Chan delivers a surprising line in Malayalam — a moment that continues to delight Malayali audiences nearly two decades later.



The film features Jackie as Jack, an archaeologist haunted by visions of his past life as a Qin Dynasty general. Packed with action, ancient secrets, and time-hopping adventures, The Myth is a blend of history and fantasy with a cross-cultural twist.


The scene that caught Kerala’s attention


During a hilarious scene in the film, Jackie unexpectedly utters a full line in Malayalam, "ഞങ്ങൾ ഇവിടെ ഒരു കാര്യം നോക്കാൻ വന്നതാണ്. ക്ഷമിക്കണം." (“Njangal ivide oru kaaryam nokkaan vannathaanu. Kshamikkuka.”) This translates to: “We came here to check something. Please forgive us.”


Though the pronunciation may not be perfect, Jackie Chan’s attempt left Malayali viewers pleasantly surprised, especially given the rarity of international stars speaking regional Indian languages on screen.


Work front

Jackie Chan made his massive comeback with the recently released action drama film ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ which was directed by Jonathan Entwistle. The movie also features the actors Ralph Macchio, Ben Wang, Sadie Stanley and Joshua Jackson in pivotal roles. ETimes gave the film a rating of 3.5 stars out of 5 and our official review reads,”Ben Wang delivers a standout performance, impressing with his nimble-footed action. Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio (the original Karate Kid) share an easy, engaging chemistry as the “two branches of one tree,” and their playful bickering and one-upmanship while training Li is a delight to watch. Aramis Knight has limited screen time, but makes a strong impact as a formidable and menacing opponent.”

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