Vrusshabha

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Vrusshabha
Vrusshabha.jpg
First look poster
Directed by Nanda Kishore
Written byNanda Kishore
Produced by Shobha Kapoor
Ekta Kapoor
CK Padma Kumar
Varun Mathur
Saurabh Mishra
Abhishek Vyas
Vishal Gurnani
Juhi Parekh
Starring
Cinematography Antony Samson
Edited byK. M. Prakash
Music by Devi Sri Prasad
Production
companies
Balaji Motion Pictures
Connekkt Media
AVS Studios
Distributed by Aashirvad Release
Release date
  • 16 October 2025 (2025-10-16)
CountryIndia
LanguagesTelugu
Malayalam

Vrusshabha is an upcoming Indian epic action-drama film written and directed by Nanda Kishore. [1] It stars Mohanlal in the lead role, alongside Samarjit Lankesh, Shanaya Kapoor, Zahrah S. Khan, Srikanth, and Ragini Dwivedi. [2] The film is produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ekta Kapoor, CK Padma Kumar, Varun Mathur, Saurabh Mishra, Abhishek Vyas, Vishal Gurnani, and Juhi Parekh Mehta under the banners of Balaji Motion Pictures, Connekkt Media, and AVS Studios. [3]

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The film is simultaneously shot in Telugu and Malayalam and will be released in five languages. It is the second collaboration between Mohanlal and Meka Srikanth after Villain (2017). Vrusshabha is scheduled for theatrical release on 16 October 2025, coinciding with Diwali. [4]

Cast

Production

Principal photography began in 2023 and wrapped up in early 2025. [5] [6] The film was shot across multiple locations, including India and the UK, with its final schedule completed in Mumbai. [7] Samarjit Lankesh was brought in as Roshan Meka's replacement. [8] Shooting was completed in February 2025. [2]

Marketing

The first look poster of Vrusshabha was unveiled on 21 May 2025, on the occasion of Mohanlal's 65th birthday. [9] It featured Mohanlal in a fierce warrior avatar, generating mixed reactions from audience. [10] [11] The motion poster features him in majestic armour, hands folded in reverence, with the tagline: “Reborn love: A love so strong, it defies death.” [12]

Release

The film is slated for release on 16 October 2025 during the Diwali festival. [13] It will be released in Malayalam, Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada languages. [14]

References

  1. m. v, Vivek (25 July 2023). "Nanda Kishore on directing Mohanlal in 'Vrushabha,' and moving on from the 'Pogaru' controversy". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  2. 1 2 "It's a wrap for Mohanlal's multilingual film Vrushabha". 4 February 2025. Archived from the original on 28 March 2025. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  3. "Ekta Kapoor announces her 1st pan-India film with Malayalam superstar Mohanlal". 3 July 2023. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  4. "'This one is special': Mohanlal unveils first look of 'Vrushabha' on his birthday". 21 May 2025. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  5. "Production of Mohanlal 's 'Vrushabha' wrapped up". 3 February 2025. Archived from the original on 19 February 2025. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  6. "It's a wrap for Mohanlal starrer 'Vrushabha'". The Times of India. 3 February 2025. Archived from the original on 1 April 2025. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  7. "Mohanlal's Vrushabha to shoot in India and UK" . Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  8. Features, C. E. (22 February 2025). "Samarjit Lankesh's big break in Mohanlal's 'Vrushabha'". The New Indian Express.
  9. "First looks of Mohanlal's 'Vrusshabha' and 'Hridayapoorvam' unveiled on superstar's 65th birthday". The Hindu. 22 May 2025. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  10. "Netizens divided over Mohanlal's fierce warrior avatar in 'Vrusshabha' first look". The Times of India. 22 May 2025. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  11. "Mohanlal's birthday gift to fans: A majestic first look from 'Vrusshabha' unveiled". The Times of India. 21 May 2025. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  12. "Mohanlal's Vrusshabha first look out". Cinema Express . 21 May 2025. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  13. "Mohanlal Drops First Look Of His Upcoming Film Vrusshabha, Announces Release Date" . Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  14. "Vrusshabha Mohanlal treats Fans to Powerful motion poster of Shanaya Kapoor Co-starred on Birthday, Pens Note to his Fans". 21 May 2025. Retrieved 22 May 2025.