Mohanlal’s directorial debut, Barroz, a 3D fantasy film aimed at children, has encountered significant challenges at the box office following a promising opening. Despite an initial collection of ₹3.45 crore on its first day, the film’s performance took a sharp downturn, earning only ₹1.65 crore on Day 2.
Box Office Performance Overview
Barroz opened on December 25 and initially generated excitement, collecting ₹3.45 crore in the Indian market. However, the film’s Day 2 earnings reveal a stark decline, as it struggled to maintain its momentum:
- Day 1 (December 25): ₹3.45 crore
- Day 2 (December 26): ₹1.65 crore
- Total Collection (as of December 26): Approximately ₹5.1 crore
This drop in revenue is particularly concerning as it reflects a significant decrease in audience interest, especially given that December 26 was a weekday.
Factors Contributing to the Decline
Several factors have contributed to Barroz‘s disappointing box office performance:
- Negative Reviews: The film has received largely unfavorable critiques, with many reviewers noting that it lacks depth and fails to engage its target audience effectively.
- Competition: Barroz is competing against other Malayalam films like Marco, which has garnered better audience reception and higher earnings.
- Market Conditions: Being released on a weekday may have impacted attendance, but the drastic drop suggests deeper issues with the film’s appeal.
Cast of Barroz
The film features an impressive ensemble cast that includes:
- Mohanlal as Barroz
- Maya Rao West as Isa Ron / Isabella da Gama
- Ignacio Mateos as Cristóvão da Gama
- Kallirroi Tziafeta as Theresa da Gama
- Cesar Lorente Raton as Mendoza, museum curator
- Nerea Camacho as Isa Ron (adult; cameo)
- Tuhin Menon as Ron Madhav
- Guru Somasundaram as S. P. Subramanyam, security officer
- June Vig as Isabella da Gama (kid)
- Additional roles played by Komal Sharma, Pranav Mohanlal, and others.
This diverse cast brings together established stars and fresh talent, enhancing the film’s appeal.
Production Insights
The production budget for Barroz is estimated to be around ₹40 crore, considering the advanced technology and extensive time invested in its creation—over 1300 days. With such a high budget and mixed reviews, there is concern that the film may not recover its costs.
Future Prospects
As the weekend approaches, there is hope that Barroz might attract family audiences looking for entertainment options during the holidays. However, given its current trajectory and competition from action-oriented films, it remains uncertain whether it can turn around its fortunes at the box office.
Mohanlal’s previous release this year, Malaikottai Vaaliban, also underperformed at the box office, adding pressure on his upcoming projects scheduled for release in 2025, including Thudarum and L2: Empuraan.
Disclaimer: This article summarizes current events related to Mohanlal’s film Barroz based on available information as of December 27, 2024.
