Mahesh Babu To Voice ‘Mufasa’ in The Telugu Mufasa: The Lion King

Mufasa: The Lion King is set to explore the adventurous journey of the king of the jungle. The film has now come to life in Telugu with the biggest voice cast yet, featuring none other than superstar Mahesh Babu. Yes, it's true.

Following the huge success of 2019’s live-action The Lion King, the next chapter of this live-action comic book adaptation, Mufasa: The Lion King, is coming to India on 20th December 2024. Enriched by the gravitas of superstar Mahesh Babu’s voice, along with industry stalwarts Brahmanandam returning as Pumbaa and Ali returning as Timon, the Telugu trailer for the film will be launched on August 26th at 11.07 a.m.

Talking about the same, Superstar Mahesh Babu shares, “I have always admired Disney’s blockbuster legacy of entertainment and timeless storytelling, the character of Mufasa appeals to me not only as a loving father guiding his son but as the supreme king of the jungle taking care of his clan."

"My family means everything to me, and this collaboration with Disney is personally very special, as it is an experience I will cherish with my children! I am looking forward to when my family as well as my fans will be watching Mufasa: The Lion King in Telugu on the big screen on December 20th," he added.

"Our aim always is to bring a deeper, more personal touch to storytelling and engage with audiences all over the country, allowing them to enjoy the cinematic experience with their families in a language of their choice. The iconic character of Mufasa has inspired generations, and we are thrilled to have Mahesh Babu Garu bring the voice of Mufasa to life in the Telugu version of Mufasa: The Lion King," said Bikram Duggal, Head of Studios, Disney.

Mufasa: The Lion King enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands, introducing an orphaned cub called Mufasa, a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline—and their expansive journey alongside an extraordinary group of misfits.