Mahesh Babu made headlines when he announced his collaboration with Walt Disney Studios to voice the role of Mufasa in Telugu in the musical drama, Mufasa: The Lion King. Well, the actor has been roped in to lend his voice to revive the iconic character on screen in the Telugu language.
On X (formerly Twitter), Mahesh Babu shared the much-awaited trailer of Mufasa: The Lion King in Telugu language, in which he has lent his voice to bring alive the iconic character of Mufasa.
Well, right from the first frame of the clip, one can see the magic of the superstar, woven by his absolutely unique vocal combination, apt for the role of a king like Mufasa.
Check out the trailer here:
It was on August 21, 2024, when producer Walt Disney officially confirmed Mahesh Babu’s joining the iconic film franchise. This will mark the Tollywood icon stepping into Hollywood’s shoes for the first time. For those who don’t know, Mufasa: The Lion King is set to release worldwide on December 20, 2024.
Not only Mahesh Babu, many other famous personalities of South cinema have also given voice to various important characters in Mufasa: The Lion King. Brahmanandam will voice Pumbaa, while Ali will voice Timon.
Expressing his happiness at getting the chance to voice such a classic character, Mahesh Babu had revealed that Mufasa has always fascinated him as a loving father who guides his son. Furthermore, he also praised the unique story that shows the orphaned king growing to become one of the greatest commanders of the jungle.
He had said, “The character of Mufasa appeals to me not only as a loving father guiding his son but also as the supreme king of the jungle who takes care of his tribe. 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 own children!”
Talking about work, Mahesh Babu will collaborate with SS Rajamouli for his upcoming project, tentatively titled SSMB 29.
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