Mufasa: The Lion King! will be released in Indian cinemas on December 20, 2024.
The Telugu trailer of MUFASA: THE LION KING! will be released on August 26th at 11:07 am. Superstar Mahesh Babu will be doing the voiceover for MUFASA.

It’s time to delve deeper into the legacy of the ultimate king of the jungle: Mufasa, the Lion King. Now he is brought to life in Telugu with the biggest cast yet, featuring none other than the legendary SUPERSTAR MAHESH BABU!

Following the blockbuster success of the 2019 live-action adaptation of The Lion King, the visually stunning live-action adaptation of Mufasa: It is enhanced by the voice authority of superstar Mahesh Babu and features the return of industry greats Brahmanandam as Pumbaa and Ali as Timon.

Superstar Mahesh Babu says, “I have always admired Disney’s blockbuster legacy of entertainment and timeless storytelling. The character of Mufasa speaks to me not only as a loving father guiding his son, but also as the supreme king of the jungle who looks after his clan. My family means everything to me and this association with Disney is very special to me personally as it is an experience that 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 20th!”

“Our aim is always to bring a deeper, more personal touch to storytelling and to reach out to audiences across the country so that they can enjoy the cinematic experience with their families in a language of their choice. The iconic character Mufasa has inspired generations and we are delighted to have Mahesh Babu Garu bring Mufasa’s voice to life in the Telugu version of Mufasa: The Lion King!” said Bikram Duggal, Studio Head, Disney Star.

Barry Jenkins directed Mufasa: The Lion King. The film brings new and popular characters to life and combines live-action techniques with photorealistic, computer-generated imagery.

About the film: In Mufasa: The Lion King, Rafiki tells the legend of the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands. It introduces an orphaned cub named Mufasa and a friendly lion named Taka – heir to a royal bloodline – and their sprawling journey alongside an extraordinary group of misfits.