The Robert Downey Jr. version, released recently, also received a Sinhala dubbed treatment for Disney+ Hotstar and local television. However, critics note that while the visual effects were superior, the for 2020 lacked the "raw fun" of the 1998 version. The modern dubbing uses cleaner audio but less dramatic liberty.
Various platforms host the Sinhala-dubbed versions of the live-action films, which originally starred Eddie Murphy and later Robert Downey Jr.. Dr. Dolittle (1998)
While Eddie Murphy brought the character to life in Hollywood, it was the who gave him a soul that resonated deeply with the local audience. The Sinhala-dubbed versions of the Dr. Dolittle films (primarily the 1998 film and its 2001 sequel) are considered a golden standard of Sri Lankan dubbing artistry.