Mohanlal's 'Barroz' release is likely to see a shift to May 23

It is speculated that the highly anticipated directorial debut of Mohanlal, 'Barroz,' might experience a shift in its release date from March 28 to May 23. While there is no official confirmation from the makers, reports suggest that pending VFX work could be the key factor influencing the decision to postpone the film's release.


According to the Forum Reelz Twitter forum, 'Barroz' is now expected to hit the screens on May 23. The reports highlight that certain VFX aspects of the movie are yet to be finalized, prompting the consideration of a later release date. Movie enthusiasts eagerly await an official confirmation from the film's production team regarding any potential adjustments to the release schedule.


'Barroz' is an epic fantasy film, marking Mohanlal's debut as a director. The movie is based on Jijo Punnoose's novel, 'Barroz: Guardian of D'Gama's Treasure.' Mohanlal not only directs but also takes on the titular role, bringing the character to life alongside a talented cast, including Maya, Cesar Lorente Raton, Kallirroi Tziafeta, Tuhin Menon, and Guru Somasundaram in significant supporting roles. The film features an original score by Mark Kilian, complemented by songs by Lydian Nadhaswaram.

On the other hand, Mohanlal's recently released epic action drama film 'Malaikottai Vaaliban' is getting mixed reviews from the audiences.
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