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Barroz is a 3D fantasy film directed by Mohanlal in his directorial debut, based on the novel Barroz: Guardian of D’Gama’s Treasure by Jijo Punnoose.
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The film stars Mohanlal as Barroz, a treasure guardian who has been protecting Vasco da Gama’s hidden treasure for 400 years and has to hand it over to a true descendant of da Gama.
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The film also features Maya, Cesar Lorente Raton, Kallirroi Tziafeta, Tuhin Menon, and Guru Somasundaram in significant supporting roles.
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The film was shot in 3D with cinematography by Santosh Sivan and edited by B. Ajithkumar. The original score was composed by Mark Kilian, with songs by Lydian Nadhaswaram.
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The film faced several challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which interrupted the shooting and post-production. Mohanlal and T. K. Rajeev Kumar collaborated to rewrite the scenes.
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The film is projected to be released in May 2024, after being rescheduled from its original date of March 28, 2024.
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The film is described as a “fantasy film for children”, with elements of adventure, comedy, and magic. Mohanlal said that the film is a tribute to his childhood and his love for cinema.
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The film is also a milestone for Mohanlal, who is making his directorial debut after more than four decades-long careers as an actor, producer, and distributor.
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