Barroz – Guardian of D'Gama's Treasure(Film, 2024)

Barroz is an upcoming Indian Malayalam-language fantasy film directed by Mohanlal in his directorial debut. It is based on the novel Barroz: Guardian of D'Gama's Treasure by Jijo Punnoose, and produced by Antony Perumbavoor of Aashirvad Cinemas. It stars Mohanlal in the titular role, with Maya, Cesar Lorente Raton, Kallirroi Tziafeta, Tuhin Menon, and Guru Somasundaram in significant supporting roles. The original score was composed by Mark Kilian, with songs by Lydian Nadhaswaram. Principal photography for the film commenced in March 2021 with a screenplay by Punnoose. However, it was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic in India, leading to significant changes in the story, screenplay, and cast. Mohanlal and T. K. Rajeev Kumar collaborated to rewrite the scenes, characters, and locations, resulting in Punnoose exiting the film and forfeiting his credits. Kalavoor Ravikumar was brought on as the dialogue writer. Filming restarted in December 2021 and wrapped up in July 2022. The majority of filming took place in Kochi and Goa, with two songs filmed in Bangkok and Chennai. The film was shot in 3D. Barroz is projected to be released in August 2024 ()