After multiple delays, Mohanlal’s ‘Vrusshabha’ finally gets a Christmas release
Fans of superstar Mohanlal will have to wait a little longer to witness his grand return to the big screen. His much-anticipated magnum opus ‘Vrusshabha’ is now all set to roar into cinemas on 25 December 2025, the makers announced on Friday. What was once expected to be a festive October treat has now turned into a Christmas spectacle.
The film has had quite a journey when it comes to its release date. It was first slated to hit theatres on 16 October 2025, then postponed to 6 November, and now it has been pushed again to 25 December this year.
Mohanlal took to his X timeline to share the big update, along with a thrilling glimpse of an action scene from the film. He wrote, "Some stories are more than cinema, they're legacies. This Christmas, witness that legacy roar to life in #Vrusshabha. A film that celebrates emotion, grandeur, and destiny. Releasing worldwide on 25th December 2025."
The video clip also featured bold text that read, "A king's arrival is royal. The preparations must be grand. Prepare for the king Vrusshabha."
When the first-look poster was released earlier this year, it sent fans into a frenzy. Mohanlal appeared as a fierce warrior dressed in intricate golden-brown armour with dragon-scale details. With long hair, a thick beard, a white tilak, and traditional ornaments including a nose ring, he looked every bit the powerful warrior king.
At the time, the actor had shared the look on social media with the caption, "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 and echo through time."
Mohanlal also mentioned that releasing the first look on his birthday made it even more meaningful for him. "Unveiling this on my birthday makes it all the more meaningful – your love has always been my greatest strength. #Vrusshabha in cinemas on 16th October, 2025," he had said then. Although that date has changed, the excitement around the film has only grown stronger.
The much-hyped drama has been written and directed by Nanda Kishore. It is presented by Connekkt Media in collaboration with Balaji Telefilms, and has been shot simultaneously in Malayalam and Telugu.
The film is jointly backed by Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, CK Padma Kumar, Varun Mathur, Saurabh Mishra, Abhishek S Vyas, Vishal Gurnani, and Juhi Parekh Mehta. Vrusshabha will be released in five languages – Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada – promising a truly pan-Indian experience.
(With agency inputs)