Actor Mahesh babu to lend his voice as Mufasa, for the Lion King series in Telugu
Hyderabad: Tollywood superstar, Mahesh Babu to lend his voice for the Telugu version of the upcoming and highly anticipated family entertainer, Mufasa: The Lion King! Directed by Barry Jenkins, Mufasa: The Lion King releases in India on December 20, 2024 in four languages, English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Along with Mahesh Babu, other senior actors such as Brahmanandam and Ali also joined their voices as Pumbaa and Timon respectively. The Telugu trailer will launch on 26th August at 11.07am.
Will cherish this with my children: Mahesh Babu
Talking about the association, Superstar Mahesh Babu said, “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-favorite characters to life and blending live-action filmmaking techniques with photoreal computer-generated imagery, “Mufasa: The Lion King” is directed by Barry Jenkins.
Mahesh Babu was last seen in Guntur Karam and next in line is his film with legendary director, S S Rajamouli.
