Mufasa The Lion King on JioHotstar: Disney prequel streaming date to box office and voice cast, here’s everything to know

Mufasa: The Lion King is a prequel to Disney’s highly popular animated film, The Lion King. After a roaring theatrical run, the movie landed on JioHotstar’s (also accessible via OTTplay Premium) streaming platform. Helmed by Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins, the photorealistic animated feature film has been making waves ever since its announcement. It also featured several top-notch actors as part of the voice cast. Let’s take a quick glance at Mufasa: The Lion King’s legacy with OTT platforms, box office collection, voice cast, and more.

Mufasa: The Lion King on JioHotstar

Disney's prequel of The Lion King, Mufasa: The Lion King, is available to watch on JioHotstar (also on OTTplay Premium). The animated feature film is accessible in India with multiple audio options like English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. After a successful theatrical run, the movie made its OTT premiere worldwide.

Mufasa: The Lion King voice cast

Disney’s beloved animated franchise prequel boasts a stellar ensemble cast. While Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Donald Glover, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, and John Kani reprise their roles from the 2019 The Lion King movie, the makers also added some fresh talent. Aaron Pierre is introduced in the prequel as he voices the titular role of Simba’s father. Braelyn Rankins voices young Mufasa. Kelvin Harrison Jr. voices Taka, a royal lion prince, and Tiffany Boone voices Sarabi. Meanwhile, in the Hindi version, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan lends his voice for Mufasa. His elder son Aryan Khan voices Simba, and his younger son AbRam Khan voices cub Mufasa. The Telugu voice cast is led by Mahesh Babu and the Tamil cast by Arjun Das as they lend their voices for Mufasa’s character.

Mufasa: The Lion King box office

Mufasa: The Lion King expands Disney’s Lion King universe with Mufasa’s origin story that blends emotional depth with solid character arcs. According to Sacnilk, the animated feature film earned Rs 137.85 crore in India and around Rs 5725 crore worldwide against a budget of Rs 1700 crore. Thus, it emerged as a successful venture. Helmed by Oscar-winning director of Moonlight, Barry Jenkins, the story centres around Mufasa’s epic journey as an orphan cub as he rises to become the King of the Pride Lands. The prequel traces Simba’s father, Mufasa’s, backstory as he fights the odds with bravery and resilience to reign as the king. It also explores his companions, like royal lion prince Taka, who joined him on the quest.

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FAQs:

Q. Where to watch Mufasa: The Lion King online?

A. Mufasa: The Lion King is available to watch on JioHotstar (via OTTplay Premium).

Q. Who is Mufasa?

A. Mufasa is Simba’s father who becomes the King of the Pride Lands.

Q. Is Mufasa: The Lion King hit or flop?

A. Yes, Mufasa: The Lion King was a huge hit. It reportedly grossed $722 million.