Actor Mahesh Babu is poised to voice the Telugu version of Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King, which is slated for release on December 20. Directed by Barry Jenkins, this latest chapter in the Lion King series delves into the backstory of Mufasa, the iconic lion who has won the hearts of many over the years. The announcement was made by the producers on their social media channels. A post on X, previously known as Twitter, stated, "SUPERSTAR MAHESH BABU will be the Telugu voice of Mufasa in Disney's visually spectacular family film #MufasaTheLionKing. Mark your calendars for the Telugu trailer release on August 26 at 11:07 AM. The movie will roar into theaters on December 20 in English, Hindi, Tamil & Telugu." The Telugu trailer is scheduled to launch on August 26 at 11:07 AM.
Mahesh Babu expressed, "I've always been a fan of Disney's legacy of blockbuster entertainment and enduring storytelling. Mufasa resonates with me not just as a caring father to his son but also as the majestic king of the jungle who protects his pride. My family is my world, and this partnership with Disney is particularly meaningful as it's an experience I'll share with my children. I eagerly await the moment when my family and fans will see Mufasa: The Lion King in Telugu on the big screen on December 20."
"Our goal is always to enrich storytelling with a more intimate connection and to connect with audiences nationwide, allowing them to enjoy the movie experience with their families in their preferred language. Mufasa's legendary character has influenced generations, and we're excited to have Mahesh Babu Garu breathe life into Mufasa's voice in the Telugu version of Mufasa: The Lion King," said Bikram Duggal, Head of Studios, Disney Star. In Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan collaborates with his sons Aryan Khan and AbRam Khan for the Hindi rendition.
