Following the blockbuster success of 2019’s live-action ‘The Lion King,’ the visually stunning live-action Mufasa: The Lion King is all set to release on 20th December 2024. The Telugu-dubbed version presents Mahesh Babu as Mufasa, Brahmanandam as Pumbaa, Ali as Timon, Satyadev as Taka, and Ayyappa P Sharma as Kiros.
Mahesh Babu has now revealed what drew him towards the film. He said, “Mufasa is one of the most iconic characters ever. I think it’s a dream come true for me. He is one of the characters that I’ve always looked up to. The way he takes care of his family, I relate a lot to him. I can’t wait for people to watch me play him.”
He further added, “It’s truly an honor, and I think Mufasa is every generation’s favorite character. I can’t wait for the audience to watch the film with their families. It’s really satisfying and a dream come true.”
Barry Jenkins directed Mufasa: The Lion King, which brings new and fan-favorite characters to life by blending live-action filmmaking techniques with photoreal computer-generated imagery. The movie will be released in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages.