Vrusshabha X Review: What Audiences Are Saying About Mohanlal's Fantasy Action Film

Vrusshabha X Review: The fantasy action drama Vrusshabha, starring Mohanlal in the title role, opened in theaters on December 25, 2025. Directed and written by Nanda Kishore, the film is a Pan-Indian production shot simultaneously in Malayalam and Telugu, with dubbed versions in Hindi and Kannada. The ensemble cast also includes Samarjit Lankesh, Nayan Sarika, Ragini Dwivedi, Ajay, Neha Saxena, Vinay Varma, Garuda Ram, Ali, Kishore, and Ayyappa P Sharma.

Produced jointly by Connekkt Media and Balaji Motion Pictures in association with Abishek S Vyas Studios, the film has garnered attention as a multilingual film starring Mohanlal. According to the makers, Vrusshabha explores the unbreakable bond between a father and son, spanning two timelines, from a historic kingdom to the modern era, while touching on themes of love, sacrifice, and destiny.

As the film premiered across theaters today, early reactions from viewers began appearing on social media, especially X (formerly Twitter). Posts from audiences who attended the first-day and early shows offer the initial layer of public response. While these reactions do not constitute a comprehensive review, they provide a glimpse into how viewers are engaging with the film's story, performances, and technical presentation.

Cast and Crew Details

The technical team includes Antony Samson (cinematography), K.M. Prakash (editing), and Sam C.S. (music). Resul Pookutty and Vijay Kumar handled sound design, while Peter Hein, Stunt Silva, Ganesh Kumar, and Nikhil coordinated action sequences. Production design was managed by Naidita Singh and Mohan B. Kere, with costumes by Harini Ramakrishna and choreography by Kruti Mahesh.

Additional key crew members include Chetan and Kevin supervising VFX, Sarath Mohan in charge of re-recording and mix, and Jagdish Yera as chief makeup artist. Visual promotions and publicity were managed by Mahesh S Reddy and Ashwin Ramesh, respectively. The Telugu release is distributed by Geetha Film Distributors, while the music is released under T-Series South.

As Vrusshabha continues its opening day across India and overseas, the earliest social media posts mark the beginning of audience reception. Reactions throughout the day are expected to provide a fuller picture of how viewers are responding to the film's action, drama, and overall presentation.