Mufasa promo: Sitara Ghattamaneni relates dad Mahesh Babu to The Lion King character: ‘Loving, protective…’

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As a proud follower of Mahesh Babu’s illustrious career and a keen observer of his life, I can confidently say that the casting of our beloved superstar as Mufasa in The Lion King is nothing short of serendipitous. His on-screen portrayal of Mufasa will undoubtedly echo his off-screen persona, making this adaptation even more special for Telugu fans.

On December 20, 2024, The Lion King will make its grand appearance in cinemas. With the movie’s debut drawing near, Telugu enthusiasts can hardly contain their excitement as they eagerly await hearing Mahesh Babu bring Mufasa to life on screen.

Currently, the daughter of our leading actor, Sitara, has shared some intriguing insights about her father’s role in the new movie promo. She discussed the parallels she sees between her dad’s character and Simba’s father, Mufasa, stating, “I’m incredibly proud that my father is portraying Mufasa because Mufasa is such a legendary figure. In many ways, my dad mirrors Mufasa in real life too.

“He’s incredibly loving, watchful, and considerate. When I learned about the news, I felt truly proud that my dad (dad in Telugu) landed the role of Mufasa. I often tease him, reminding him that I had a head start with Disney, having worked on the film Frozen first. He’s been putting in a lot of effort to master this new challenge, as it’s his debut in such roles. I have no doubt he will shine,” she concluded.

Furthermore, Sitara mentioned an analogous incident where Mahesh Babu would cradle Snoopy, her puppy, in much the same way as Rafiki cradles Simba in the memorable scene from The Lion King.

Watch the promo here:

In the time to come, Mahesh Babu appeared most recently this year in the film “Guntur Kaaram,” directed by Trivikram Srinivas. This production primarily explored the complex bond between a defiant son and his mother who had left him as a child. Starring Mahesh Babu as the central character, the movie featured prominent actors such as Sreeleela, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Ramya Krishnan, Eeswari Rao, Jayaram, among others, in crucial roles.

Additionally, the actor will take on the main character in the upcoming movie, provisionally titled either SSMB29 or SSRMB. This highly anticipated production from director SS Rajamouli is being billed as a “worldwide spectacle,” featuring the star in a fresh appearance.

The upcoming movie is projected to be produced at an enormous cost between Rs 900 and Rs 1000 billion, featuring numerous international artists. According to recent news, the producers are negotiating with Priyanka Chopra Jonas for her to star in the main role. It’s planned that filming will start in January 2025.

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2024-12-17 13:07