With the much-anticipated release of Mufasa: The Lion King fast approaching, Walt Disney Studios India has shared an exclusive behind-the-scenes video showcasing Tamil actors Arjun Das, Ashok Selvan, Nasser, Robo Shankar, and others, who are voicing the characters in Tamil.
The voice cast includes Arjun Das as Mufasa, Ashok Selvan as Taka, Nasser as Kiros, VTV Ganesh as Rafiki, Robo Shankar as Pumbaa, and Singampuli as Timon. Notably, Singampuli and Robo Shankar are reprising their roles as Timon and Pumbaa from the 2019 live-action remake of The Lion King.
They bring life to our favourite characters by their voice! 🦁😍
Presenting the voices in Tamil#Mufasa : The Lion King, only in cinemas this friday! pic.twitter.com/vF442PA5TH— Walt Disney Studios India (@DisneyStudiosIN) December 16, 2024
The upcoming film, directed by Barry Jenkins, serves as a prequel to the 2019 live-action adaptation of the iconic animated movie. Mufasa: The Lion King will explore the journey of the titular character, delving into his rise to become the king of his pride.
In the English version of the film, Aaron Pierre voices the younger Mufasa, while Kelvin Harrison Jr. lends his voice to Scar. The cast also features Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, and John Kani, reprising their roles as Pumbaa, Timon, and Rafiki, respectively.
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter returns to voice Nala, while her daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, takes on the role of Kiara, the daughter of King Simba and Queen Nala. The film also introduces several new cast members, including Tiffany Boone as Sarabi, Kagiso Lediga as Young Rafiki, Preston Nyman as Zazu, Mads Mikkelsen as Kiros, Thandiwe Newton as Eshe, Taka’s mother, Lennie James as Obasi, Taka’s father, Anika Noni Rose as Afia, Mufasa’s mother, and Keith David as Masego, Mufasa’s father.
Jeff Nathanson, who wrote the screenplay for the 2019 computer-animated adaptation of The Lion King, returns as the scriptwriter for Mufasa: The Lion King. The film will also feature original songs composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
The highly anticipated Mufasa: The Lion King is set to release globally on December 20.
Source: Cinema Express
