It’s time to delve into the legacy of the ultimate king of the jungle, Mufasa: The Lion King, now brought to life in Telugu with the largest cast yet, including none other than superstar Mahesh Babu. Following the box office success of 2019’s live-action The Lion King, the visually stunning Mufasa: The Lion King Live-Action is set to release on 20 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. trailer It will be launched on August 26 at 11:07 a.m.
Speaking about this phenomenal association, Mahesh Babu shares, “I have always admired Disney’s legacy of timeless entertainment and storytelling. The character of Mufasa appeals to me not just as a loving father guiding his son but as the supreme king of the jungle looking after his clan. My family means the world to me and this collaboration with Disney is personally very special as it is an experience I will cherish with my children. I look forward to my family and fans watching Mufasa: The Lion King in Telugu on the big screen on December 20!”
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“Our goal is always to bring a deeper, more personal touch to the storytelling and connect with audiences across the country to enjoy the cinematic experience with their families in the 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.
“Mufasa: The Lion King” is directed by Barry Jenkins and brings new and fan-favorite characters to life by combining live-action cinematic techniques with photorealistic computer-generated imagery.
`Mufasa: The Lion King” recruits Rafiki to tell the legend of the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands, featuring an orphaned cub named Mufasa, a friendly lion named Taka (the heir to a royal bloodline), and their far-reaching journey alongside an extraordinary band of misfits.
English voices include Aaron Pierre (Mufasa), Kelvin Harrison Jr. (Taka), Tiffany Boone (Sarabi), Kagiso Lediga (young Rafiki), Preston Nyman (Zazu), Mads Mikkelsen (Kiros), Thandiwe Newton (Eshe ), Lennie James (Obasi), Anika Noni Rose (Afia), Keith David (Masego), John Kani (Rafiki), Seth Rogen (Pumba), Billy Eichner (Timon), Donald Glover (Simba), Blue Ivy Carter (Kiara ), Braelyn Rankins (Young Mufasa), Theo Somolu (Young Taka), Folake Olowofoyeku, Joanna Jones, Thuso Mbedu, Sheila Atim, Abdul Salis, Dominique Jennings and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter (Nala).
The film is directed by Barry Jenkins, with original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda. “Mufasa: The Lion King” is set to hit Indian theatres on December 20, 2024, in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
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