Lion King Tamil Cast Jun 2026
| Character | Tamil Voice Artist | Notes | |-----------|-------------------|-------| | | Kamal Haasan | The legendary actor-politician brought unparalleled gravitas and warmth. His rendition of Mufasa’s ghost scene was widely lauded as superior to many other dubs. | | Simba (adult) | R. Madhavan | The suave actor lent his distinctive, emotive voice to Simba’s journey from exile to king. | | Scar | Arvind Swamy | Known for his charming villain roles, Swamy gave Scar a sophisticated, menacing, and quietly furious tone. | | Nala (adult) | Sneha | The popular actress brought strength and tenderness to Nala. | | Young Simba | Master K. S. R. S. Dhanush | A child artist with a naturally energetic voice. | | Young Nala | Baby S. A. V. S. Shriya | Matched well with Dhanush’s energy. | | Timon | K. S. Ravikumar | The veteran director-actor turned Timon into a hilarious, fast-talking Tamil uncle. | | Pumbaa | Robo Shankar | The comedian’s loud, lovable voice made Pumbaa a standout. His chemistry with Ravikumar was a highlight. | | Rafiki | Nizhalgal Ravi | Added wisdom and mysticism to the mandrill. | | Shenzi (hyena) | Aishwarya Rajesh | Gave the lead hyena a fierce, street-smart tone. | | Azizi (hyena) | Yogi Babu | The popular comedian stole scenes with improvised one-liners. | | Kamari (hyena) | Swaminathan | Completed the comic trio of hyenas. | | Sarabi | Rohini | The veteran actress brought quiet dignity to Simba’s mother. | | Sarafina | Krithika (R. K. Vijayalakshmi) | Nala’s mother, voiced with grace. | | Zazu | Ramesh Thilak | The comedian’s anxious, slightly neurotic voice fit the hornbill perfectly. |
The 2019 remake featured a prominent ensemble of Kollywood stars. Notably, it saw the return of , who had voiced Simba in the original 1994 Tamil dub, this time taking on the role of the antagonist, Scar . Tamil Voice Actor Notable Work Simba Siddharth Rang De Basanti, Boys Scar Arvind Swami Roja, Thani Oruvan Mufasa P. Ravi Shankar Vettaikaran, various dubbing Nala Aishwarya Rajesh Vada Chennai, Kaaka Muttai Timon Singampuli Director & Comedian Pumbaa Robo Shankar Maari, Stand-up Comedy Zazu Manobala Veteran Comedian & Director Sarabi Rohini Baahubali, Magalir Mattum Young Simba Rakthaksh Ravi Sarath Child Artist Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) Tamil Cast lion king tamil cast
This version’s songs, notably "Hakuna Matata" and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" , were translated into Tamil by lyricist Palani Bharathi, retaining melody while adapting the meaning for local audiences. | Character | Tamil Voice Artist | Notes
For the 2019 remake, Disney shifted strategy. To compete with regional cinema giants, they cast popular Tamil film actors to voice the lead roles. This version saw a massive theatrical release across Tamil Nadu and was praised for its high-quality dubbing and star-driven energy. Madhavan | The suave actor lent his distinctive,