Mohanlal’s directorial debut, goes on floors, celebs send their best wishes

By Lokmat English Desk | Published: March 24, 2021 05:42 PM2021-03-24T17:42:01+5:302021-03-24T17:58:44+5:30

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal’s directorial debut Barroz was launched at a star-studded event in Kochi on Thursday. The bigwigs of ...

Mohanlal’s directorial debut, goes on floors, celebs send their best wishes | Mohanlal’s directorial debut, goes on floors, celebs send their best wishes

Mohanlal’s directorial debut, goes on floors, celebs send their best wishes

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal’s directorial debut Barroz was launched at a star-studded event in Kochi on Thursday. The bigwigs of Malayalam film industry marked their attendance at the event which started a new chapter in Mohanlal’s highly decorated film career. Superstars Mammootty, Prithviraj and Dileep attended the pooja ceremony, signalling the launch of the film. “In the wonderful paths that life travelled through, without even realising it, I became an actor and a filmmaker. Cinema became my life and livelihood. Now, I am setting out on another wonderful journey; with the start of the Barroz shoot on March 24, I am making my debut as director. It is a blessing that I have Navodaya with me in their venture. I request that you support me as the Barroz journey gets underway,” Mohanlal said in a video message that he posted on Twitter on eve of the launch event. Ahead of the film going on floors, Amitabh Bachchan took to Twitter to send his best wishes to Mohanlal.

On Tuesday evening, Amitabh Bachchan took to Twitter and wrote, "Wishing the great Mohanlal the very best for his first directorial venture ‘Barroz’ success , prosperity and greater glory." Responding to Bachchan, Mohanlal wrote, "Sir, it is with great gratitude that I accept your passionate message. Your thoughtfulness always touches my heart and your blessings I will always cherish. I thank you and reiterate my great admiration and respect for you. Love & Prayers.@SrBachchan "Bachchan and Mohanlal have shared screen space in Ram Gopal Varma's Aag in 2007 and the 2010 Malayalam film Kandahar. Barroz which went on floors earlier today will reportedly feature international cast with actors from Portugal, Spain, Ghana and America. Mohanlal is also playing an important role in the film, in addition to directing this 3D film. “Barroz is set against the backdrop of the maritime history of Portugal, Spain, Africa and India. It is, indeed, about the shared heritage that we inherited from our ancestors,” Mohanlal had said earlier.Barroz is the big-screen adaptation of filmmaker-writer Jijo Punnoose’s story Barroz – Guardian of D’ Gama’s Treasure. The film revolves around a mythical figure called Barroz, who has been guarding Vasco da Gama’s treasure for over 400 years and he will hand over the treasure to only the true successors of Gama. Mohanlal who was last seen in the super hit film Drishyam 2 is looking forward to the release of Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham which won three National Awards including the Best Feature Film Award.

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