When the dub first released in Tamil Nadu in late 2024/early 2025, fan reactions were mixed initially but turned overwhelmingly positive.
| Original Actor | Character | Likely Dubbing Artist (Studio Standard) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Tim Robbins | Andy Dufresne | Renowned for calm, intellectual tone | | Morgan Freeman | Ellis "Red" Redding | Deep, baritone voice artist with rural Tamil flair | | Bob Gunton | Warden Norton | Harsh, villainous modulation | | William Sadler | Heywood | Slang-heavy, street-smart Tamil | 1. The Shawshank Redemption -1994- Tamil Dubbed