Vrusshabha first look: Mohanlal transforms into a warrior-king again
In the poster, Mohanlal is seen wearing golden-brown armour with a dragon-scale pattern, holding a large sword. His look includes long hair, a thick beard, a white tilak, and traditional ornaments including a nose ring. The overall design draws from mythic and period influences, hinting at a larger-than-life character rooted in legacy.Sharing the poster, Mohanlal further added, 'Unveiling this on my birthday makes it all the more meaningful – your love has always been my greatest strength (Sic).'As part of the celebrations, the actor also announced the release date of his biography, 'Mukharagam'. Written by Bhanu Prakash, the book traces Mohanlal's 47-year journey in the world of cinema.advertisementMeanwhile, the actor has had a strong 2025 with 'L2: Empuraan' and 'Thudarum', both films emerging as critical and commercial successes, marking a much-awaited comeback after a string of underwhelming releases.Here's the trailer of Thudarum: On the work front, Mohanlal has wrapped up shooting for Sathyan Anthikad's 'Hridayapoorvam'. The film also stars Malavika Mohanan, Sangita Madhavan Nair, Sangeeth Prathap, Siddique, Sabitha Anand, Baburaj, Nishan, and Lalu Alex in supporting roles.
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