Mahesh Babu.
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It's time to explore the legacy of the ultimate king of the jungle, Mufasa, in The Lion King, now brought to life in Telugu with the most impressive casting yet, featuring the legendary Superstar Mahesh Babu!
Building on the blockbuster success of 2019’s live-action The Lion King, the visually captivating Mufasa: The Lion King is scheduled for release on December 20, 2024.
This new instalment will be enhanced by the powerful voice of superstar Mahesh Babu, with industry icons Brahmanandam returning as Pumbaa and Ali reprising his role as Timon. The Telugu trailer is set to premiere on August 26 at 11:07 AM.
Talking about the phenomenal association, the Prince of Telugu Cinema 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 20th December!”
“Our aim always is to bring a deeper, more personal touch to storytelling and engage with audiences all over the country and for 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 Star.
Bringing new and fan-favourite characters to life and blending live-action filmmaking techniques with photoreal computer-generated imagery, Mufasa: The Lion King is directed by Barry Jenkins.
About the film
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.