Singam Puli reveals how his children led him to be part of Mufasa:
Singam Puli reveals how his children led him to be part of Mufasa: The Lion King
SINGAM PULI VOICING THE TITULAR CHARACTER OF TIMON IN THE TAMIL VERSION, SAYS ‘IT’S AN HONOUR’ TO BE A PART OF DISNEY’S MUCH AWAI TED MUFASA: THE LION KING
It’s time to delve into the legacy of the ultimate king of the jungle, Mufasa: Th e Lion King, now brought to life in Tam il with some of the most popular voice es of the Tamil industry! Following the blockbuster success of 2019’s live-actio n ‘The Lion King’, the visually stunning live-action Mufasa: The Lion King is all set to release on 20th December 2024 a nd a special treat is in store for fans as the Tamil dubbed version presents Ar jun Das as Mufasa, Ashok Selvan as Ta ka, the beloved duo of Robo Shankar a nd Singam Puli who have reunited as P umbaa and Timon respectively, VTV G anesh who will be voicing the younger version of Rafiki and industry veteran M. Nasser joining the team as the voice of Kiros.
“I never imagined I would be part of s uch a prestigious project,” Singam Puli shared. “It was purely accidental. Wh en I first got the offer in 2019, I hesita ted. But my children, upon overhearin g the conversation, insisted that I seize the opportunity. They reminded me th at such chances are rare and urged me to take the leap.”
Puli’s decision to embrace the role has proven to be a game-changer. Voicing Timon has not only brought him imme ense recognition but has also allowed him to connect with a global audience. “The character of Timon is always fille d with positivity and inspires the belie f that hard work is the key to success,” Puli explained. “Whenever I visit educ ational institutions, children often req uest me to deliver lines as Timon. It’s a humbling experience.”
As Puli prepares to embark on this ne w journey with Mufasa: The Lion King, he feels a sense of exhilaration and gr atitude. “Lending my voice to this film is like a tonic coursing through my vei ns,” he expressed. “It’s an honor to be part of such a legendary franchise.” Pu li’s story is a testament to the power of serendipity and the importance of seiz ing opportunities. His journey from a hesitant actor to a global voice actor is an inspiration to all those who dream big.
Bringing new and fan-favourite chara cters to life and blending live-action fil mmaking techniques with photoreal c omputer-generated imagery, “Mufasa: The Lion King” is directed by Barry Jen kins. “Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists R afiki to relay the legend of the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride La nds, introducing an orphaned cub call ed Mufasa, a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline—and their expansive journey alongside an extraordinary group of misfits. Dir ector – Barry Jenkins; Original songs b y: Lin-Manuel Miranda
Mufasa: The Lion King will be in India n theatres on December 20, 2024, in En glish, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.