The Malayalam film industry is renowned for pushing creative boundaries and introducing cutting-edge technology in cinema. Continuing this tradition the industry in latest presents Barroz: Guardian of Treasures, a real 3D fantasy film directed by Mohanlal in his directorial debut. Packed with stunning visuals and an engaging story, Barroz is a film that Indian cinema can proudly showcase alongside global fantasy films. Let’s explore the film Barroz budget, runtime, release date, plot, cast and more.
‘Barroz’ Budget
There’s been some speculation regarding Barroz budget. OTTPlay reports suggest that producer Antony Perumbavoor has invested Rs. 100 crore to ensure the film is a visual spectacle using state-of-the-art technology. However, other sources including Wikipedia, estimate the production cost to be Rs. 20 crore. While the exact figure remains unclear, one thing is certain that Barroz is set to deliver a grand cinematic experience.
Release Date, Runtime & Language Options
Barroz: Guardian of Treasures will hit theaters on December 25, 2024 making it a perfect Christmas release for families. With a runtime of 155 minutes (2 hours and 35 minutes), the film will be available in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi and Telugu. Impressively, the movie has been entirely shot in 3D and will also release in IMAX 3D formats.
Cast & Crew
Mohanlal stars as Barroz, a treasure guardian tasked with protecting Vasco da Gama’s hidden treasure. The cast includes Maya Rao West as Isabella da Gama and Cesar Lorente Raton as Mendoza.
This ambitious project is produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas. The film’s background score is composed by Mark Kilian, while songs are by Lydian Nadhaswaram, Fernando Guerreiro, and Miguel Guerreiro. Cinematographer Santosh Sivan and editor B. Ajithkumar round out the talented crew.
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Plot Overview
The story follows Barroz, who has guarded da Gama’s treasure for 400 years, entrusted to hand it over only to a true descendant of da Gama. Based on Jijo Punnoose’s novel, Barroz: Guardian of D’Gama’s Treasure, the film offers a captivating mix of fantasy and adventure, making it an unmissable watch.
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With its engaging storyline, groundbreaking technology and stellar performances, Barroz is a film that truly deserves your attention. This Christmas, make sure to catch this fantasy epic in theaters.
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