Barroz is a fantasy Malayalam film set to release on December 25, 2024, in theaters. It is directed by Mohanlal, marking his directorial debut. The film is produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas. The story of the film is based on the book “Barroz: Guardian of D’Gama’s Treasure” written by Jijo Punnoose. The running time of the film is 155 minutes, and Mohanlal plays the lead role.
“Barroz” will be released in 3D and IMAX 3D in theaters on December 25, 2024. The film will also be available in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and English versions. Disney+ Hotstar has acquired the digital streaming rights for the film. It will be available internationally on Disney+.
| Film | Details |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Mohanlal |
| Dialogues by | Kalavoor Ravikumar |
| Based on | Barroz: Guardian of D’Gama’s Treasure by Jijo Punnoose |
| Produced by | Antony Perumbavoor |
| Starring | Mohanlal, Maya Rao West |
| Cinematography | Santosh Sivan |
| Edited by | B. Ajithkumar |
| Music by | Songs: Lydian Nadhaswaram, Fernando Guerreiro, Miguel Guerreiro Score: Mark Killian |
| Production Company | Aashirvad Cinemas |
| Distributed by | Aashirvad Release (India), Phars Film (overseas), Aashirvad Cinemas Co. LLC (overseas) |
| Release Date | 25 December 2024 |
| Running Time | 155 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Budget | ₹50 crores |
Barroz Cast
Mohanlal will play the role of Barroz, the main character of the movie. Maya Rao West, César Lorente Raton, Ignacio Mateos will also play important roles. Neerja Kamacho and Tuhin Menon will be seen in supporting roles.
Barroz Plot
“Barroz” is a historical and fantasy story. It revolves around the character Barroz. He has been guarding the hidden treasure of D’Gama for 400 years. He has vowed to pass on the treasure only to the rightful descendant of D’Gama. The film portrays the maritime history between Portugal, India, and Africa, blending both Indian and foreign characters in the narrative.
Barroz Budget
According to Wikipedia, the budget of the film is approximately ₹50 crores. According to sources, an extra ₹10 crores have been spent on the marketing and release of the film.
Barroz Box Office Collection Prediction
This is Mohanlal’s first directed film. The story combines large-scale fantasy with historical adventure. There are high expectations for its performance at the box office. On its opening day, the film will collect between ₹2 to ₹5 crores. The film has been dubbed in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and English. It is expected to have a strong domestic and international box office collection. Particularly, if the film succeeds in IMAX and 3D formats, there is a possibility of increased collection.
Barroz Music
The film’s music is composed by Mark Killian, with songs by Lydian Nadhaswaram, Fernando Guerrero, and Miguel Guerrero. The film features three major songs that especially enhance the mood and sound of the film. Additionally, the sound mixing and design of the film have been done in Los Angeles.