Spider-Man is one superhero I always wished to play: Tiger Shroff

Mumbai June 20 (IANS) Actor Tiger Shroff who is the voice of Spider-Man in the Hindi version of Spider-Man: Homecoming says it is one superhero character he always wanted to play.

I can t express enough my excitement to be the voice of my childhood superhero Spider-Man in Hindi. I have grown up watching Spider-Man movies and I must say that he is the one superhero character I have always wished to play Tiger said in a statement.

The actor had announced his association with the project on his social media handles earlier on Tuesday.

Sony Pictures Entertainment India is releasing the film in India on July 7 in English Hindi Tamil and Telugu.

Tiger says it s a fun action-filled roller-coaster ride and is unlike any other Spider-Man films you may have seen earlier.

I hope audiences like me as Spidey s voice in Hindi added the actor known for his agile action sequences and fluid dance moves.

On roping in Tiger to voice a superhero with universal appeal Vivek Krishnani Managing Director Sony Pictures Entertainment India said: Tiger is not just a youth icon but has a strong appeal among family audiences who prefer clean entertainers. Tiger s appeal and popularity extends to the millennials.

For us it s not just the voice but also the fact that Tiger embodies dexterity and physical agility that one associates with Spider-Man which makes this association truly special and exciting.

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