Having been a superstar in the Malayalam film industry for many years, Mohanlal has made the decision to step into the role of director for Barraoz, a film adaptation of Lijo Punnoose’s novel Barroz: Guardian of D’Gama’s Treasure. The film was initially announced in 2019 but was postponed due to the pandemic. After several changes, including Punnoose’s departure from the project, Barroz appears to be moving forward and is set to be released. To provide reassurance, Mohanlal has shared a new poster for the film at the start of 2024.
The poster showcases Mohanlal sitting on a hollow horse and wielding a sword, exuding majesty, while the mythical horse sparks curiosity and invites contemplation about the world of Barroz.
Happy New Year#Barroz#Barroz3D pic.com/nyhrIV2O7b
— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) December 31, 2023
Barroz’s novel is based on a myth about a treasure of Vasco da Gama, who entered India through Kerala. Given that the novel is written by Lijo Punnoose, the creator of India’s first 3D film My Dear Kuttichathan (1984), one can expect the movie to be a visual treat and a complete family entertainer.
In addition to Mohanlal, the film features Ignacio Mateos, Ceast Lorente Raton, Guru Somasundaram, Komal Sharma, and Pranav Mohanlal. Lydian Nadharswaram is composing the songs for the film, while South African composer Mark Kilian will be responsible for the background score.
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Barroz is set to be released on March 28, 2024.