After the 2019 release of The Lion King, the live-action movie Mufasa: The Lion King is gearing up to premiere in theaters on December 20. The Tamil version will showcase a talented voice cast, featuring Arjun Das as Mufasa, Ashok Selvan as Taka, Robo Shankar and Singam Puli voicing Pumbaa and Timon, respectively. VTV Ganesh will lend his voice to the younger Rafiki, while M. Nasser will join the lineup as Kiros.

Arjun Das shares his thoughts on the Mufasa: The Lion King opportunity.

Actor Arjun Das is set to voice Mufasa in the Tamil version of Mufasa: The Lion King. He expressed his excitement about the role, saying, "Getting that call from Disney was thrilling. I’ve loved The Lion King since I was a kid, so I was over the moon when this opportunity came my way."

The actor talked about how he got ready for the role, saying it came together pretty organically. "I didn’t really do any special prep; my voice work was all about connecting with the character's emotions and the context."

Mufasa: The Lion King will hit theaters on its release date.

Directed by Barry Jenkins, Mufasa: The Lion King is set to hit theaters on December 20. The film features Rafiki sharing the tale of how the beloved king of the Pride Lands came to be, focusing on an orphaned cub named Mufasa and a sympathetic lion named Taka, who is the rightful heir to the throne. Their adventure unfolds with a unique group of misfits by their side, according to the film's synopsis. The soundtrack is composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Mufasa: The Lion King will be available in India in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Produced by Walt Disney Pictures, this film acts as both a prequel and a sequel to the 2019 remake of the classic 1994 movie, The Lion King.

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