Vrusshabha first look: Mohanlal transforms into a warrior-king again

Actor Mohanlal, who has already delivered two successful films this year, is now gearing up for his next release, 'Vrusshabha'. The makers revealed the first look of the much-anticipated magnum opus, which is set to hit cinemas on October 16, 2025.Marking the actor's birthday on May 21, the makers unveiled the first look of Mohanlal from the film. Sharing the poster on X, the actor wrote, 'This one is special, dedicating it to all my fans. The wait ends. The storm awakens. With pride and power, I unveil the first look of VRUSSHABHA – a tale that will ignite your soul.(sic)'advertisementHere's the post:
In the poster, Mohanlal is seen wearing golden-brown armour with a dragon-scale pattern, holding a large sword. His look includes long hair, a thick beard, a white tilak, and traditional ornaments including a nose ring. The overall design draws from mythic and period influences, hinting at a larger-than-life character rooted in legacy.Sharing the poster, Mohanlal further added, 'Unveiling this on my birthday makes it all the more meaningful – your love has always been my greatest strength (Sic).'As part of the celebrations, the actor also announced the release date of his biography, 'Mukharagam'. Written by Bhanu Prakash, the book traces Mohanlal's 47-year journey in the world of cinema.advertisementMeanwhile, the actor has had a strong 2025 with 'L2: Empuraan' and 'Thudarum', both films emerging as critical and commercial successes, marking a much-awaited comeback after a string of underwhelming releases.Here's the trailer of Thudarum: On the work front, Mohanlal has wrapped up shooting for Sathyan Anthikad's 'Hridayapoorvam'. The film also stars Malavika Mohanan, Sangita Madhavan Nair, Sangeeth Prathap, Siddique, Sabitha Anand, Baburaj, Nishan, and Lalu Alex in supporting roles.

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