Shere Khan — Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle Character Profile

About Shere Khan

A sadistic Bengal tiger who violates jungle law by killing humans and cattle. He relentlessly hunts Mowgli and challenges the wolf pack's leadership, ultimately meeting his end at Mowgli's hands.

Shere Khan appears in 2 titles

• The Jungle Book (2016) — character page
• Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle (2018)

Character Facts

Played by

Benedict Cumberbatch

Appears in

Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle (2018)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Shere Khan — Conflict Arch Enemy — Mowgli (Rohan Chand)

  Shere Khan is Mowgli's mortal enemy seeking his death.

• Shere Khan — Conflict Rival Leader — Akela (Peter Mullan)

  Shere Khan exploits Akela's weakness to usurp leadership.

Explore the full interactive character relationship map of Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle

More characters from Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle

• Mowgli (Rohan Chand)
• Bagheera (Christian Bale)
• Kaa (Cate Blanchett)
• Lockwood (Matthew Rhys)
• Nisha (Naomie Harris)
• Baloo (Andy Serkis)
• Herding Boy (Keveshan Pillay)
• Akela (Peter Mullan)
• Village Man (Riaz Mansoor)
• Bhoot (voice) (Louis Ashbourne Serkis)
• Messua (Freida Pinto)
• Brother Wolf (Jack Reynor)