‘Vrusshabha’ Movie Review
Movie: Vrusshabha
Release: 25 December 2025
CBFC Rating: UA
Run-time: 2h 7m
Banner: Balaji Telefilms Ltd and Connekkt Media in association with Abishek S Vyas Studios
Starring: Mohanlal, Samarjit Lankesh, Nayan Sarika, Ragini Dwivedi, Ajay, Neha Saxena, Vinay Varma, Garuda Ram, Ali, Kishore, Ayyappa P Sharma
Dialogues : SRK, Janardhan Maharshi, Karthik
Music : Sam CS
Director of Photography : Antony Samson
Editor : K.M. Prakash
Producers: Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R. Kapoor, C.K. Padma Kumar, Varun Mathur, Saurabh Mishra, Abishek S. Vyas, Praveer Singh, Vishal Gurnani, Juhi Parekh Mehta
Written and Directed by: Naandda Kishore
Vrusshabha is a socio-fantasy entertainer starring the incomparable Mohanlal, directed by Naandda Kishore, and releasing on 25 December as a Christmas special. The film has been simultaneously released in Telugu By Geetha Arts. Vrusshabha released in theatres on December 25.
Plot
The story follows Tej (Samarjith Lankesh), son of Businessman Adi Dev Varma (Mohanlal), as he tries to uncover the shocking truths behind his father’s mysterious problem. The narrative explores the reincarnation concept, with Mohanlal playing dual roles as Adi Dev Varma and King Vijayendra Vrusshabha. The film’s plot is engaging, with a unique blend of fantasy and drama elements.
Performances
Mohanlal delivers a mesmerizing performance, transforming seamlessly between his dual roles. He looks majestic as the king and stylish as the businessman, enacting action sequences with ease and delivering dialogues with conviction. Samarjith Lankesh plays Mohanlal’s son well, showing a caring nature towards his father. Nayan Sarika is beautiful and impressive on screen, while Ragini Dwivedi, Ajay, Neha Saxena, and others perform according to their roles.
Highlights
Mohanlal
Epic visuals
Sword Fight
Father Son Emotional Angle
Drawbacks
Predictable story
Subpar VFX
Analysis
Vrusshabha is a visually stunning film with a captivating performance by Mohanlal. The film’s grandeur is evident in the king’s episode, with impressive visuals and a well choreographed sword fight sequence. The film’s story revolves around a son who tries to solve the mysterious problem faced by his father and the startling experiences he undergoes. This core point provides emotional angle.
The background score, although loud and jarring at times, adds to the film’s epic feel. The cinematography is impressive, capturing the beauty of the locations and the intensity of the action sequences. The film’s script and screenplay are well-structured, with a clear narrative that keeps the audience engaged. The dialogues are impactful, with some memorable lines that will stay with the audience long after the film ends. The production values are top-notch, with impressive costumes and sets that add to the film’s grandeur.
However, the film does have some drawbacks. The story could have been more original, with some predictable twists and turns. The VFX and CGI could have been better, with some scenes looking a bit dated. Overall, Vrusshabha is a watchable majestic epic with a captivating performance by Mohanlal. The film’s visuals, music, and production values are impressive, making it a good watch on the big screen.
Rating: 2.5/5
Bottom-line: A Grand Film with a Captivating Performance From Mohanlal
