Mufasa: The Lion King voice cast - Who's playing young Simba's father in various versions? Details Inside
Mufasa: The Lion King voice cast - Barry Jenkins’ animated film landed on JioHotstar (also accessible via OTTplay Premium) in not just English but also in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu dub.
Mufasa: The Lion King
Last Updated: 06.41 PM, Aug 04, 2025
Disney’s beloved The Lion King franchise treated fans with a prequel and sequel titled Mufasa: The Lion King, released in 2024. Barry Jenkins’ animated film landed on JioHotstar (also accessible via OTTplay Premium) in not just English but also in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu dubbed versions. Notably, each language has a unique mix of voice artists, who are perfect for their roles. Here’s a quick breakdown of the cast who lent their voices for playing Simba’s father, Mufasa.
Who plays Mufasa in the English version?
Mufasa: The Lion King boasts a star-studded voice cast with many iconic actors. Aaron Pierre voices the titular role of Simba’s father, Mufasa. He has previously worked in popular series like Genius and Krypton. Meanwhile, the role of Young Mufasa is voiced by Braelyn Rankins.
Who plays Mufasa in the Hindi version?
Shah Rukh Khan plays Simba’s father (Mufasa) in the Hindi dub. His real son Aryan Khan voices Simba. There’s another little surprise for SRK fans. Shah Rukh Khan’s younger son AbRam Khan voices cub Mufasa.
Who plays Mufasa in the Telugu and Tamil versions?
Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu takes the charge as he voices the eponymous role in his attractive voice. While Arjun Das lends his voice to Mufasa for the Tamil dub.
Mufasa: The Lion King grabbed attention ever since it was announced. Termed both a sequel and prequel, the photorealistic animated film is a musical drama that takes you on the courageous journey of Mufasa as he finds his way against the odds and reigns as the king. He is joined by the royal Taka as the duo forms a brotherly bond during the adventures.
Mufasa: The Lion King did a decent business during its theatrical run. It reportedly collected $719 million to become the sixth highest-grossing film of the year despite mixed reactions. Meanwhile, if you are craving some captivating animated films, OTTplay Premium has various great picks like Kung Fu Panda 3, Coco, Toy Story, and others.