Tollywood superstar Mahesh Babu is set to voice the character of Mufasa in Disney’s upcoming film, Mufasa: The Lion King, which will premiere on December 20. This film revisits the beloved story, emphasizing Mufasa’s origins. During a recent media event, Namrata Shirodkar, Mahesh’s wife, represented him and shared insights about the project.
Namrata said that It’s unfortunate that Mahesh couldn’t be there for the wonderful event. She said that she is looking forward to watching the film on December 20. After watching the trailer, she said that she have always loved Disney films, especially The Lion King and added that seeing Mufasa come to life on screen is truly heartwarming. She said that this is a family movie that everyone can enjoy and the emotional journey it takes us on is something she is excited for all of us to experience.
Furthermore, Namrata discussed Mahesh’s experience with dubbing for the film, noting that while he typically does not enjoy dubbing for his own projects, he found joy in voicing Mufasa.
In addition to Mahesh Babu, other notable Telugu actors such as Brahmanandam, Ali, Satyadev, and Ayyappa Sharma have also contributed their voices to the film.