Among the prestigious projects by the famous Hollywood production company Disney, ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ is a notable one. Currently in production, the film features Aaron Stone, Kelvin Harrison Jr., among others. The Telugu trailer for this movie has just been released, where Mahesh Babu has lent his voice to the critical character of Mufasa, impressing everyone with his dubbing. The trailer has received widespread praise for how fittingly Mahesh’s voice suits the lion. So, what’s in the trailer? What are the dialogues Mahesh Babu has delivered? Let’s find out now.
Mahesh’s Voice is the Highlight
The production company Disney released the Telugu trailer of ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ on Monday (August 26). It starts with “It’s time I told you a story, a story of little lions just like you,” and dives into the narrative. The trailer explores the brotherhood and friendship between Mufasa and Taka, known as Scar, even though they are not brothers by birth. “Sometimes this cool breeze feels like it’s bringing memories from my home,” a dialogue delivered by Mahesh Babu catches the attention. “We must fight together; nothing will happen to you Taka, don’t be afraid,” are among the powerful dialogues delivered by Mahesh Babu that stand out in the trailer. With his comedic timing, Mahesh also entertains in the end saying, “You said something just now,” which highlights the trailer. The trailer of Mufasa The Lion King went trending on social media within minutes of its release. Fans and Telugu movie lovers alike are commenting that they will watch the movie in theaters just for Mahesh’s voice.
‘This Is Very Special to Me’
Mahesh Babu himself posted the Telugu trailer of Mufasa on his X account. On this occasion, he made some interesting comments. “A new dimension to a character we know and love. I am very happy to provide the voice for Mufasa in Telugu. Being a huge fan of this classic makes this very special to me,” he wrote. He also spoke about dubbing earlier, saying, “I have great respect for Disney. Mufasa attracts everyone not only as a father leading his son but also as a great king of the jungle. Working with Disney is personally very special to me. I look forward to enjoying this with my children. I am eagerly waiting to watch Mufasa with my family and fans on December 20.”
Mahesh in Telugu, Shah Rukh in Hindi
The Hindi version trailer of ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ was also released recently. In it, Bollywood Badshah Shah Rukh Khan‘s son, Abram, has provided the voice for young Mufasa. Interestingly, in the same film, Shah Rukh Khan voices the older Mufasa, and his eldest son, Aryan Khan, voices Simba. Speaking about the film, Shah Rukh said, “Mufasa has a wonderful legacy. He reigns as the great king of the jungle. This role has resonated with me as a father. This movie shows how Mufasa’s life unfolds from childhood to kingship. Working on this role again after 2019 The Lion King feels special, especially working with my children.” The film Mufasa is set to have a grand release in Telugu, Hindi, English, and Tamil.
Dubbing Isn’t New to Mahesh… But!
This isn’t the first time Mahesh Babu has done dubbing; he has previously lent his voice in the background for two films, Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Jalsa’ and Tarak’s ‘Baadshah.’ However, those were not character-specific but were meant to elevate the role. This is the first time Mahesh is fully dubbing for a character. It will be interesting to see how well Mahesh captivates the audience with his voice.
Busy with ‘SSMB29’
Mahesh is set to star in an adventurous action movie directed by the legendary Rajamouli. He will appear in a new look, sporting long hair and a beard for this role. Information suggests that the official launch of this movie by Mahesh Babu and Rajamouli is imminent. The film will also involve several Hollywood actors and technicians, making it a highly anticipated project.
