Barroz 3D

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Barroz is the story of a loyal servant turned ghost (Mohanlal) who has been guarding the treasure of Cristavao Da Gama since last four centuries not letting anyone get near it

Isa (Maya Rao West) the 13th generation descendant of Da Gama arrives with her father who wants to tear down the palace and build a large casino

There are some evil forces in play as well behind the treasure and the story goes on to explain how Barroz wins the trust of Isa and also fights against the evil people behind the treasure of Da Gama

{{Cast listing|

• Mohanlal as Barroz, a Malabari slave to Cristóvão da Gama
• Maya Rao West as Isa Ron / Isabella da Gama
• June Vig as Isabella da Gama (kid)
• Nerea Camacho as Isa Ron (adult; cameo)
• Tuhin Menon as Ron Madhav, a businessman
• Ignacio Mateos as Cristóvão da Gama, Portuguese Viceroy
• Gopalan Adat as Voodoo (motion capture)
• Bhasi Vaikom as Voodoo (voice)
• Joshua Okesalako as Muwesi Maria, an occultist
• Kallirroi Tziafeta as Theresa da Gama
• Cesar Lorente Raton as Mendoza, museum curator
• Guru Somasundaram as SP Subramanyam IPS, security officer
• Melvin Gregg Kosisochukwu as Masāvana, an African slave
• Amal P. B. as Chotta, a Goan boy of African descent
• Kirtana Kumar as Susan Mathew (Voice-over by Shwetha Menon)
• Komal Sharma as Emcee
• Suneeta Rao as School principal (Voice-over by Lena)
• Manoj Kumar Karki as Minister
• Nikolai as Auctioneer
• Anjana Manuel Joy as Sub-inspector
• Pranav Mohanlal as Anonymous, Barroz's medium to Isa (cameo)
• Antony Perumbavoor as Intelligence officer (cameo)
• Lydian Nadhaswaram as Pianist (uncredited cameo)

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On 21 April 2019, Mohanlal announced his directorial debut—a 3D film adaptation of Jijo Punnoose's novel Barroz: Guardian of D'Gama's Treasure.{{cite news|author=Entertainment Desk|title=Mohanlal to turn director with Barroz|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/mohanlal-director-barroz-5687243/|access-date=7 November 2022|work=The Indian Express|date=21 April 2019|archive-date=7 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107130734/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/mohanlal-director-barroz-5687243/|url-status=live}} Originally, Mohanlal and T. K. Rajeev Kumar had planned a 3D stage play, seeking guidance from Punnoose, the director of India's first 3D film, My Dear Kuttichathan (1984). However, due to high production cost, the project was put on hold.{{cite news|author=Onmanorama staff|title=Mohanlal to direct a 3D movie 'Barroz – Guardian of D'Gama's Treasure'|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2019/04/22/mohanlal-turns-director-3d-movie-barroz.html|access-date=7 November 2022|work=Onmanorama|date=22 April 2019|archive-date=7 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107130734/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2019/04/22/mohanlal-turns-director-3d-movie-barroz.html|url-status=live}} During their discussion, Mohanlal proposed the idea of adapting Punnoose's novel into a film, with himself as the director. Punnoose agreed. Mohanlal planned to shoot the film in Goa with foreign actors.{{cite news|author=FP staff|title=Mohanlal to make his directorial debut with 3-D film Barroz - Guardian of D'Gama's Treasure|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/mohanlal-to-make-his-directorial-debut-with-3-d-film-barroz-guardian-of-dgamas-treasure-6498681.html|access-date=7 November 2022|work=Firstpost|date=23 April 2019|archive-date=7 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107130738/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/mohanlal-to-make-his-directorial-debut-with-3-d-film-barroz-guardian-of-dgamas-treasure-6498681.html|url-status=live}} Described as a "fantasy film for children",{{cite news|last=Kumar|first=P. K. Ajith|title=Mohanlal reveals cast of his directorial debut 'Barroz'|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mohanlal-reveals-cast-of-his-directorial-debut-barroz/article28760188.ece|access-date=7 November 2022|work=The Hindu|date=30 July 2019|archive-date=7 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107130738/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mohanlal-reveals-cast-of-his-directorial-debut-barroz/article28760188.ece|url-status=live}} the story is rooted in a 17th-century Portuguese-Afro-Indian myth from the Malabar Coast, centering on a hidden treasure belonging to the D'Gama family. The story explores the maritime history of Portugal, Spain, Africa, and India.{{Cite web |date=29 July 2019 |title=Mohanlal ropes in popular Spanish actors for his directorial debut Barroz |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/mohanlal-spanish-actors-directorial-debut-barroz-5861227/ |website=The New Indian Express |access-date=19 January 2020 |archive-date=29 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190829100749/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/mohanlal-spanish-actors-directorial-debut-barroz-5861227/ |url-status=live }} The myth is locally known as kappiri muthappan. Mohanlal mentioned that it took a year and a half to finalize the screenplay. Though he initially encouraged Punnoose to direct the film, Punnoose declined, leading Mohanlal to consider other directors before deciding to take on the role himself.{{cite news|author=Web team|title='അവകാശങ്ങളല്ല, അവകാശ വാദവുമല്ല'; 'ബറോസ്' പോലൊരു സിനിമ ഇന്ത്യയിൽ ആദ്യമെന്ന് മോഹൻലാൽ|url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/actor-mohanlal-talk-about-barroz-movie-rhwbzz|access-date=6 November 2022|work=Asianet News|date=8 September 2022|language=ml|archive-date=6 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221106160212/https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/actor-mohanlal-talk-about-barroz-movie-rhwbzz|url-status=live}} According to Mohanlal, Punnoose granted him freedom to make changes to the story, as the original premise had a more serious tone, which underwent revisions.{{cite news|author=മനോരമ ലേഖകൻ|title=ബറോസ് ഒരുങ്ങുന്നത് രാജ്യാന്തര നിലവാരത്തിൽ, സെൻസറിങ് ഈ വർഷം: മോഹൻലാൽ പറയുന്നു|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2022/09/05/mohanlal-about-barroz-antony-perumbavoor-aashirvad-cinemas.html|access-date=4 October 2022|work=Manorama Online|date=5 September 2022|language=ml|archive-date=4 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004103830/https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2022/09/05/mohanlal-about-barroz-antony-perumbavoor-aashirvad-cinemas.html|url-status=live}}

Punnoose discovered the Portuguese-Afro-Indian myth in 1980 while exploring various indigenous fables for India's first 3D film. Eventually, he opted to adapt the kuttichathan myth instead. In 2003, he revisited the subject and crafted a story that he shared with friends.{{cite web|last1=Punnoose|first1=Jijo|author1-link=Jijo Punnoose|title=D'Gama's Treasure - Novel|url=https://www.navodayastudio.com/barroz-novel|publisher=Navodaya Studio|access-date=7 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221103104616/https://www.navodayastudio.com/barroz-novel|archive-date=3 November 2022|url-status=live}} Years later, responding to his colleagues' insistence, Punnoose decided to turn the story into a film in English and Hispanic languages, taking on the role of director. He revised the 2003 story and penned it as a novel in 2017 to claim copyright. It features two primary characters—Barroz, an elderly Afrikaner ghost, and Isabella, a teenage girl of Malayali-Portuguese descent. While Punnoose's screenplay deviated from the novel in terms of setting and narrative technique. Foreign actors were considered for various roles, including that of Barroz. However, the project underwent significant changes in the course of events.{{cite web|last1=Punnoose|first1=Jijo|author1-link=Jijo Punnoose|title=Evolution of film D'Gama's Treasure|url=https://www.navodayastudio.com/film-dgama-treasure-english-version|publisher=Navodaya Studio|access-date=7 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221101052518/https://www.navodayastudio.com/film-dgama-treasure-english-version|archive-date=1 November 2022|url-status=live}}

In a 2022 blog, Punnoose provided a detailed explanation of the film's development and its departure from his original work.{{cite news|author=TNM staff|title=Barroz, Mohanlal's debut film as director, is not based anymore on Jijo's script|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/barroz-mohanlal-s-debut-film-director-not-based-anymore-jijo-s-script-169516|access-date=7 November 2022|work=The News Minute|date=2 November 2022|archive-date=7 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107105114/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/barroz-mohanlal-s-debut-film-director-not-based-anymore-jijo-s-script-169516|url-status=live}} In mid-2018, Mohanlal and Kumar sought Punnoose's consultation for a 3D stage show. Kumar proposed making the film in Malayalam language, with Mohanlal portraying Barroz. In February 2019, Punnoose changed the character to a Malayali to accommodate Mohanlal, but opted out of directing. Mohanlal then took on the role of director, while Antony Perumbavoor joined as the producer. Punnoose revised the screenplay 22 times to his satisfaction and to the liking of Mohanlal and Antony, while keeping Isabella as the central character. Mohanlal contributed several story elements, which were incorporated into the film.

Preparations for the film were finalized by early January 2020 and filming was set to begin in June.{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Mohanlal's Barroz to go on floors by June 2020|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlals-barroz-to-go-on-floors-by-june-2020/articleshow/74278396.cms|access-date=4 October 2022|work=The Times of India|date=24 February 2020|archive-date=4 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004095111/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlals-barroz-to-go-on-floors-by-june-2020/articleshow/74278396.cms|url-status=live}} However, their plans were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in India, which affected the set work scheduled for February. The work resumed by the end of 2020. A team of approximately 160 personnel worked at Navodaya Studio at various departments. The extended time allowed for improvements in previsualization, voodoo doll animation, visual effects, and action sequences. Pre-production was completed in March 2021. Production was officially announced on 24 March 2021, with a pooja ceremony held at Navodaya Studio.{{cite news|last=K.|first=Janani|title=Mohanlal's directorial debut Barroz kicks off. Mammootty, Prithviraj attend launch|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/mohanlal-s-directorial-debut-barroz-kicks-off-mammootty-prithviraj-attend-launch-1783027-2021-03-24|access-date=4 October 2022|work=India Today|date=24 March 2020|archive-date=4 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004105629/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/mohanlal-s-directorial-debut-barroz-kicks-off-mammootty-prithviraj-attend-launch-1783027-2021-03-24|url-status=live}} Filming began in the same month but was interrupted after one week due to the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Kerala. By the time the lockdown restrictions began to ease, Aashirvad Cinemas had shifted their focus to producing films for direct OTT streaming. As a result, there were discussions about shelving Barroz 3D due to its perceived non-viability. However, in November 2021, Mohanlal took the initiative to revive the project, capitalizing on his four-month gap before starting other films.{{cite news|author1=ETimes.in|title=Jijo Punnoose washes his hands off 'Barroz', says the screenplay has been changed and fashioned like Mohanlal's films 'Odiyan' and 'Pulimurugan'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/jijo-punnoose-washes-his-hands-off-barroz-says-the-screenplay-has-been-changed-and-fashioned-like-mohanlals-films-odiyan-and-pulimurugan/articleshow/95235318.cms|access-date=7 November 2022|work=The Times of India|date=1 November 2022|archive-date=7 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107130734/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/jijo-punnoose-washes-his-hands-off-barroz-says-the-screenplay-has-been-changed-and-fashioned-like-mohanlals-films-odiyan-and-pulimurugan/articleshow/95235318.cms|url-status=live}}

Considering the challenges posed by the pandemic, including the difficulty of bringing back foreign actors and shooting in distant locations, extensive discussions led to a decision to change the story, screenplay, and performers. In December 2021, Mohanlal and Kumar collaborated to rewrite the scenes, locations, and characters to ensure the film's feasible completion. Mohanlal reimagined his character in line with his successful commercial films to cater to his fans. In May 2022, Jijo expressed his determination to pursue his original plan of directing a film in English and Hispanic languages through his blog, as his original screenplay and production design had not been utilized. This decision ultimately led to Jijo leaving Barroz 3D. He also requested to have his name removed from the screenplay credits.

Before Mohanlal took on the roles of actor and director, Punnoose had planned to direct the film as an international project in English and various Hispanic languages. During this phase, he sent the novel to actors like Will Smith, Morgan Freeman, Eddie Murphy, Denzel Washington, and Idris Elba, considering them for the lead role of the Afrikaner ghost.{{cite news|last=Sreejith|first=K. S.|title=Mohanlal's 'Barroz' lands in legal trouble over plagiarism, copyright violation|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2024/Aug/11/mohanlals-barroz-lands-in-legal-trouble-over-plagiarism-copyright-violation|access-date=24 August 2024|work=The New Indian Express|date=11 August 2024|archive-date=14 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240814235502/https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2024/Aug/11/mohanlals-barroz-lands-in-legal-trouble-over-plagiarism-copyright-violation|url-status=live}}

In July 2019, Mohanlal announced the casting of Spanish actors Paz Vega, Rafael Amargo, and Cesar Lorente Raton in the film through social media.{{Cite web |date=30 July 2019 |title='Barroz': Mohanlal ropes in Spanish actors for directorial debut |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2019/07/30/barroz-mohanlal-ropes-in-spanish-actors-for-directorial-debut.html |url-status=live |website=The Week|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190730225651/https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2019/07/30/barroz-mohanlal-ropes-in-spanish-actors-for-directorial-debut.html |archive-date=30 July 2019 }}{{Cite web |date=31 July 2019 |title=Mohanlal ropes in Spanish actors for his debut directorial 'Barroz' |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/mohanlal-ropes-spanish-actors-his-debut-directorial-barroz-106443 |url-status=live |access-date=19 January 2020 |publisher=The News Minute|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190731180622/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/mohanlal-ropes-spanish-actors-his-debut-directorial-barroz-106443 |archive-date=31 July 2019 }} Amargo was cast as Vasco da Gama, while Vega was chosen to portray his wife.{{Cite web |date=23 February 2021 |title=Mohanlal commences work on 'Barroz' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2021/feb/23/mohanlal-commences-work-on-barroz-2267471.html |access-date=1 March 2021 |website=The New Indian Express |archive-date=4 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304064913/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2021/feb/23/mohanlal-commences-work-on-barroz-2267471.html |url-status=live }} Raton, who initially worked in the casting department, was invited to audition for a part and landed in dual roles.{{cite news|last=Soman|first=Deepa|title=Spanish theatre artiste Cesar Raton is thrilled to have worked with Mohanlal in Barroz|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/interviews/2023/02/24/barroz-guardian-of-treasures-3d-mohanlal-spanish-actor-cesar-lorante-raton.html|access-date=29 June 2023|work=OnManorama|date=25 February 2023|archive-date=29 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230629074430/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/interviews/2023/02/24/barroz-guardian-of-treasures-3d-mohanlal-spanish-actor-cesar-lorante-raton.html|url-status=live}} Later in September, Mohanlal revealed that American child actress Shayla McCaffrey would play the lead role.{{cite news|author=CE Features|title=Mohanlal's Lucifer to be extended as a trilogy|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/sep/23/mohanlals-lucifer-to-be-extended-as-a-trilogy-14471.html|access-date=4 October 2022|work=Cinema Express|date=23 September 2019|archive-date=4 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004134504/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/sep/23/mohanlals-lucifer-to-be-extended-as-a-trilogy-14471.html|url-status=live}} In March 2020, Pratap Pothen confirmed his signing for the role of the voodoo doll.{{cite news|title=Mohanlal casts Pratap Pothen in Barroz|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2020/mar/06/mohanlal-casts-pratap-pothen-in-barroz-2112801.html|access-date=25 March 2020|publisher=The New Indian Express|date=6 March 2020|archive-date=25 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200325063033/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2020/mar/06/mohanlal-casts-pratap-pothen-in-barroz-2112801.html|url-status=live}} Speculations about Prithviraj Sukumaran's casting arose when he was spotted with the crew during the film's pre-production discussions in March.{{cite news|author=Timesofindia.com|title=Has Prithviraj Sukumaran secured a part in Mohanlal's 'Barroz'?|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/has-prithviraj-sukumaran-secured-a-part-in-mohanlals-barroz/articleshow/81545304.cms|access-date=4 October 2022|work=The Times of India|date=17 March 2020|archive-date=4 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004134503/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/has-prithviraj-sukumaran-secured-a-part-in-mohanlals-barroz/articleshow/81545304.cms|url-status=live}} His presence in the cast was confirmed during that same month.{{cite news|last=K.|first=Janani|title=Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran at Barroz launch afterparty. See pics|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/mohanlal-and-prithviraj-sukumaran-at-barroz-launch-after-party-see-pics-1783359-2021-03-25|access-date=4 October 2022|work=India Today|date=25 March 2020|archive-date=4 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004134507/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/mohanlal-and-prithviraj-sukumaran-at-barroz-launch-after-party-see-pics-1783359-2021-03-25|url-status=live}} Sara Vega, the sister of Paz Vega, replaced her in the role of Teresa da Gama.{{cite news|last=Rondán|first=Á.|title=Así es Sara Vega, la polifacética hermana pequeña de Paz Vega|url=https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/4702193/0/asi-es-sara-vega-la-polifacetica-hermana-pequena-de-paz-vega/|access-date=12 October 2022|work=20 minutos|date=22 May 2021|language=es|archive-date=12 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221012130247/https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/4702193/0/asi-es-sara-vega-la-polifacetica-hermana-pequena-de-paz-vega/|url-status=live}}

Due to the COVID-19 lockdown in India, the film faced delays, leading to the replacement of some major cast members when production resumed in December 2021. Prithviraj opted out of the film due to scheduling conflicts with Kaduva and Aadujeevitham.{{cite news|last1=V. S.|first1=Goutham|title=Prithviraj Sukumaran leaves Mohanlal's Barroz|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/prithviraj-sukumaran-backs-out-of-mohanlal-barroz-7694310/|access-date=18 May 2022|work=The Indian Express|date=28 December 2021|archive-date=18 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220518173103/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/prithviraj-sukumaran-backs-out-of-mohanlal-barroz-7694310/|url-status=live}} Tuhin Menon was brought in as his replacement.{{cite web|author=Canchannels|title=ബറോസിന്റെ ഷൂട്ടിംഗ് പൂര്‍ത്തിയാകുന്നു. കേരള ഷെഡ്യൂൾ ഏപ്രിൽ 23 ന് തീരും. ഗോവ ഷെഡ്യൂൾ 27 ന് തുടങ്ങും.|url=https://www.canchannels.com/movie-barroz-kerala-schedule-ends-on-april-23-goa-schedule-starts-on-the-27th/|publisher=Canchannels.com|access-date=4 October 2022|language=ml|date=21 April 2022|archive-date=4 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004140007/https://www.canchannels.com/movie-barroz-kerala-schedule-ends-on-april-23-goa-schedule-starts-on-the-27th/|url-status=live}} McCaffrey was replaced by Indo-British actress Maya Rao West{{cite news |author=ETimes.in |date=6 January 2022 |title=Mohanlal launches the majestic first look poster of his maiden directorial 'Barroz' on New Year's Eve |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlal-launches-the-majestic-first-look-poster-of-his-maiden-directorial-barroz-on-new-years-eve/articleshow/88630603.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004134503/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlal-launches-the-majestic-first-look-poster-of-his-maiden-directorial-barroz-on-new-years-eve/articleshow/88630603.cms |archive-date=4 October 2022 |access-date=4 October 2022 |work=The Times of India}} due to conflicts with her academic studies and noticeable physical changes.{{cite web|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Mohanlal to scrap already-filmed portions of his directorial debut Barroz and restart from December 15|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/mohanlal-to-scrap-already-filmed-portions-of-his-directorial-debut-barroz-and-restart-from-december-15/01ef8442e6787|publisher=OTT Play|access-date=4 October 2022|date=2 December 2021|archive-date=4 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004140007/https://www.ottplay.com/news/mohanlal-to-scrap-already-filmed-portions-of-his-directorial-debut-barroz-and-restart-from-december-15/01ef8442e6787|url-status=live}} In December 2021, Guru Somasundaram confirmed his casting in the film, who was called by Mohanlal after the release of his film Minnal Murali (2021).{{cite news|author=ETimes.in|title=Mohanlal's Barroz update! Guru Somasundaram to play a major role in the film?|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlals-barroz-update-guru-somasundaram-to-play-a-major-role-in-the-film-read-more/articleshow/88503442.cms|access-date=18 May 2022|work=The Times of India|date=26 December 2021|archive-date=19 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220519070909/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlals-barroz-update-guru-somasundaram-to-play-a-major-role-in-the-film-read-more/articleshow/88503442.cms|url-status=live}} He plays a cop{{cite news |author=ETimes.in |date=22 November 2022 |title=Guru Somasundaram to play a police character in Mohanlal's 'Barroz' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/guru-somasundaram-to-play-a-police-character-in-mohanlals-barroz/articleshow/95678106.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230629074429/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/guru-somasundaram-to-play-a-police-character-in-mohanlals-barroz/articleshow/95678106.cms |archive-date=29 June 2023 |access-date=29 June 2023 |work=The Times of India}} and was scheduled to join in February 2022.{{cite news|last=M.|first=Athira|title=Guru Somasundaram on 'Minnal Murali': I wasn't prepared for this level of adulation|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/interview-guru-somasundram-minnal-murali/article64825440.ece|access-date=12 October 2022|work=The Hindu|date=4 January 2022|archive-date=12 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221012130247/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/interview-guru-somasundram-minnal-murali/article64825440.ece|url-status=live}} Komal Sharma was cast in an undisclosed role. Sharma shared her experience of working on the film, highlighting Mohanlal's equal treatment of all cast members regardless of their status as leading stars, newcomers, or children.{{cite news|author=Outlook Web Bureau|title=Acting With Mohanal Sir Is An Award-Winning Experience: Komal Sharma|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/acting-with-mohanal-sir-is-an-award-winning-experience-komal-sharma-news-206113|access-date=4 October 2022|work=Outlook|date=1 July 2022|archive-date=3 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003234013/https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/acting-with-mohanal-sir-is-an-award-winning-experience-komal-sharma-news-206113|url-status=live}}

Principal photography began on 31 March 2021 at sets constructed in Fort Kochi.{{cite news |author1=Timeofindia.com |title=Lights! Camera! Action! Mohanlal's maiden directorial 'Barroz' goes on floors |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/lights-camera-action-mohanlals-maiden-directorial-barroz-goes-on-floors/articleshow/81819619.cms |access-date=18 May 2022 |work=The Times of India |date=1 April 2021 |archive-date=19 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220519070908/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/lights-camera-action-mohanlals-maiden-directorial-barroz-goes-on-floors/articleshow/81819619.cms |url-status=live }} Before filming began, K. U. Mohanan, who was initially appointed as the cinematographer, was replaced by Santosh Sivan.{{cite news|author=CE Features|title=Santosh Sivan to join Mohanlal's Barroz?|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/oct/17/santosh-sivan-to-join-mohanlals-barroz-20837.html|access-date=12 October 2022|work=Cinema Express|date=17 October 2020|archive-date=12 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221012133335/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/oct/17/santosh-sivan-to-join-mohanlals-barroz-20837.html|url-status=live}} Sivan described Barroz 3D as "a visual film that doesn't have a conventional story. It's got magical realism, 3D and is VFX heavy".{{cite web|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Exclusive! Mohanlal has a vision of his own, he doesn't imitate anyone: Santosh Sivan on Barroz|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/exclusive-mohanlal-has-a-vision-of-his-own-he-doesnt-imitate-anyone-santosh-sivan-on-barroz/3006935cb6112|publisher=OTT Play|access-date=18 May 2022|date=17 May 2022|archive-date=17 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517095145/https://www.ottplay.com/news/exclusive-mohanlal-has-a-vision-of-his-own-he-doesnt-imitate-anyone-santosh-sivan-on-barroz/3006935cb6112|url-status=live}} Santhosh Raman oversaw the production design. Filming took place at sets in Navodaya Studio in April.{{cite news|author=Mathrubhumi|title=Mohanlal's latest pic from 'Barroz' location goes viral|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/mohanlal-s-latest-pic-from-barroz-location-goes-viral-1.5610425|access-date=7 November 2022|work=Mathrubhumi|date=22 April 2022|archive-date=7 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107081219/https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/mohanlal-s-latest-pic-from-barroz-location-goes-viral-1.5610425|url-status=live}} The film prominently features Goa, and the shooting schedule there was planned to start in early August.{{cite news|author=Team Cafe|title=Mollywood's biggest superstar set to make blockbuster on Vasco da Gama's 'lost treasure'|url=https://www.heraldgoa.in/Cafe/Mollywoods-biggest-superstar-set-tomake-blockbuster-on-Vasco-da-Gamas-lost-treasure/173241|access-date=18 May 2022|work=O Heraldo|date=6 April 2021|archive-date=24 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221224031213/https://www.heraldgoa.in/Cafe/Mollywoods-biggest-superstar-set-tomake-blockbuster-on-Vasco-da-Gamas-lost-treasure/173241|url-status=live}}

Filming, which initially involved 85 crew members, proceeded for a week in Kochi before being halted due to the second COVID-19 lockdown. In May, efforts were focused on caring for the 24 infected cast and crew members and arranging the return of foreign actors to their home countries, as airline operations had been suspended. With Aashirvad Cinemas changing their plans, Barroz 3D came close to cancellation, leading to the dismantling of the treasure cellar set at Navodaya Studio on Antony's instruction. However, in November 2021, Mohanlal revived the film. Due to logistical challenges like bringing back foreign actors and shooting on location, even in nearby places like Goa, the decision was made in December 2021 to change the story, screenplay, and cast. The revised plan involved shooting in and around Kochi, primarily using indoor sets at Navodaya Studio for major filming.{{cite news|author=Onmanorama staff|title=Revised 'Barroz' script 22 times to Mohanlal's liking: Jijo Punnoose|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/11/02/barroz-mohanlal-jijo-punnoose-film-direction-script-revised-22-times.html|access-date=7 November 2022|work=Onmanorama|date=2 November 2022|archive-date=7 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107105308/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/11/02/barroz-mohanlal-jijo-punnoose-film-direction-script-revised-22-times.html|url-status=live}}

Filming resumed on 26 December 2021, with recasting and reshoots taking place.{{cite news |author=Onmanorama staff |title=Here is why Prithviraj opted out of Mohanlal's directorial debut 'Barroz' |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2021/12/27/prithviraj-opted-out-of-mohanlal-directorial-debut-barroz.html |access-date=18 May 2022 |work=Onmanorama |date=27 December 2021 |archive-date=18 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220518171529/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2021/12/27/prithviraj-opted-out-of-mohanlal-directorial-debut-barroz.html |url-status=live }} Portions featuring Prithviraj, shot in April 2021, were scrapped by Mohanlal. From February to April 2022, filming occurred in Kochi.{{cite web |last1=Sidhardhan |first1=Sanjith |title=Mohanlal to complete Barroz's Goa schedule next, to head to Portugal after winding up Bigg Boss Malayalam |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/mohanlal-to-complete-barrozs-goa-schedule-and-head-to-portugal-after-winding-up-bigg-boss-malayalam/58571b5a2521 |publisher=OTT Play |access-date=18 May 2022 |date=20 April 2022 |archive-date=18 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220518171618/https://www.ottplay.com/news/mohanlal-to-complete-barrozs-goa-schedule-and-head-to-portugal-after-winding-up-bigg-boss-malayalam/58571b5a2521 |url-status=live }} In April, Punnoose assisted in executing a rotating-set mechanism for a scene involving Barroz walking on the walls of the treasure cellar, which was his only involvement after he left the film. A sequence was filmed with gravity illusion technique, which Punnoose implemented it in My Dear Kuttichathan It was followed by a schedule in Goa, which was completed in May.{{cite web |last1=Sidhardhan |first1=Sanjith |title=Mohanlal completes Barroz's Goa schedule, final schedule planned in Portugal next month |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/mohanlal-completes-barrozs-goa-schedule-final-schedule-planned-in-portugal-next-month/a4d4489c6d271 |publisher=OTT Play |access-date=18 May 2022 |date=14 May 2022 |archive-date=18 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220518171530/https://www.ottplay.com/news/mohanlal-completes-barrozs-goa-schedule-final-schedule-planned-in-portugal-next-month/a4d4489c6d271 |url-status=live }} With this, majority of the film's production had been completed, with only two songs remaining. In early July, a song featuring an animation sequence was filmed in Bangkok. The title song was filmed in Chennai by the end of that month{{cite web|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Exclusive! Mohanlal to wrap up Barroz shoot with a song sequence in Chennai this week|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/exclusive-mohanlal-to-wrap-up-barroz-shoot-with-a-song-sequence-in-chennai-this-week/f3a0cd46d5409|publisher=OTT Play|access-date=29 September 2022|date=25 July 2022|archive-date=29 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929130758/https://www.ottplay.com/news/exclusive-mohanlal-to-wrap-up-barroz-shoot-with-a-song-sequence-in-chennai-this-week/f3a0cd46d5409|url-status=live}} which was initially planned to be shot in Portugal. Filming wrapped up on 29 July 2022.{{cite news|author=ETimes.in|title=Mohanlal's 'Barroz' wraps up the shoot|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlals-barroz-wraps-up-the-shoot/articleshow/93226401.cms|access-date=29 September 2022|work=The Times of India|date=30 July 2022|archive-date=29 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929130800/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlals-barroz-wraps-up-the-shoot/articleshow/93226401.cms|url-status=live}}

Kumar served as an associate director, and Mohanlal's daughter Vismaya Mohanlal worked as an assistant director.{{cite news|author=Timesofindia.com|title=Mohanlal's daughter Vismaya to work with him in 'Barroz'?|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlals-daughter-vismaya-to-work-with-him-in-barroz/articleshow/77013968.cms|access-date=4 October 2022|work=The Times of India|date=17 July 2020|archive-date=4 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004095107/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlals-daughter-vismaya-to-work-with-him-in-barroz/articleshow/77013968.cms|url-status=live}} In November 2024, speaking about Mohanlal's approach to directing, Sivan said that, unlike other filmmakers, Mohanlal did not give any references to shots from other films, stating, "he is a spontaneous director, and his process is very organic".{{Cite web |last=Sanjith Sidhardhan |date=2024-11-13 |title=After 'tricky film' Barroz, Mohanlal won't direct again: Santosh Sivan {{!}} Exclusive |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/santosh-sivan-why-barroz-tricky-film-mohanlal-wont-direct-again/2911dfc143230 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241116215628/https://www.ottplay.com/news/santosh-sivan-why-barroz-tricky-film-mohanlal-wont-direct-again/2911dfc143230 |archive-date=2024-11-16 |access-date=2024-11-26 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}

The post-production work of the film commenced in 2022 shortly after the conclusion of filming. It took place at Thailand and India, with sound mixing done in Los Angeles.{{Cite news |date=2022-05-24 |title=Mohanlal planning an international collaboration for the post-production works of his maiden directorial 'Barroz' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlal-planning-an-international-collaboration-for-the-post-production-works-of-his-maiden-directorial-barroz/articleshow/91759279.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231005221229/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlal-planning-an-international-collaboration-for-the-post-production-works-of-his-maiden-directorial-barroz/articleshow/91759279.cms |archive-date=2023-10-05 |access-date=2024-11-26 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} In September 2022, Mohanlal revealed plans to complete post-production and submit the film for certification by the Central Board of Film Certification within the same year. He worked towards completing the film in time for a projected theatrical release within March 2023. Brynley Cadman was the visual effects supervisor and Jonathan Miller was the sound designer.{{cite news |author=TOI Entertainment Desk |date=6 May 2024 |title=Mohanlal announces the release date of his maiden directorial 'Barroz' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlal-announces-the-release-date-of-his-maiden-directorial-barroz/articleshow/109890259.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509144547/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlal-announces-the-release-date-of-his-maiden-directorial-barroz/articleshow/109890259.cms |archive-date=9 May 2024 |access-date=15 May 2024 |work=The Times of India}}

In August 2023, Mohanlal revealed that most of the re-recording was completed in Los Angeles, with the remaining work continuing in Budapest, Hungary.{{cite news |author=Entertainment Desk |date=4 August 2023 |title=Mohanlal: 'Malaikottai Vaaliban will offer a unique experience; Barroz to hit theatres in December' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/mohanlal-big-updates-malaikottai-vaaliban-unique-experience-barroz-theatres-8876667/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240118122708/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/mohanlal-big-updates-malaikottai-vaaliban-unique-experience-barroz-theatres-8876667/ |archive-date=18 January 2024 |access-date=24 August 2024 |work=The Indian Express}} In February 2024, he shared an image from Sony Pictures Studios in Hollywood, showing Kilian and Miller fine-tuning the music and sound.{{cite news |author=Entertainment Bureau |date=10 February 2024 |title=Mohanlal Spotted At Sony Pictures Studios With Mark Kilian and Jonathan Miller For Barroz |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/mohanlal-spotted-at-sony-pictures-studios-with-mark-kilian-and-jonathan-miller-for-barroz-8774148.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240824151652/https://www.news18.com/movies/mohanlal-spotted-at-sony-pictures-studios-with-mark-kilian-and-jonathan-miller-for-barroz-8774148.html |archive-date=24 August 2024 |access-date=24 August 2024 |work=CNN-News18}} The final phase of post-production began in Mumbai in August 2024.{{Cite news |date=2024-08-05 |title=Post-production work of Mohanlal's 'Barroz' resumes in Mumbai |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/post-production-work-of-mohanlals-barroz-resumes-in-mumbai/articleshow/112281767.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240808094615/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/post-production-work-of-mohanlals-barroz-resumes-in-mumbai/articleshow/112281767.cms |archive-date=2024-08-08 |access-date=2024-11-26 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} The crew was in the process of finishing the VFX work and preparing the film for its IMAX release.{{Cite web |last=Akhila Menon |date=2024-09-03 |title=Barroz release pushed again: What is the current status of Mohanlal's directorial debut? |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/barroz-release-pushed-again-current-status-of-mohanlal-directorial-debut/83a0c0b9c5500 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240908232909/https://www.ottplay.com/news/barroz-release-pushed-again-current-status-of-mohanlal-directorial-debut/83a0c0b9c5500 |archive-date=2024-09-08 |access-date=2024-11-26 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}} As a result of the lengthy post-production phase, the film was postponed multiple times from its initial release plan. A private screening for the finished film was held in Mumbai in October 2024.{{Cite news |date=2024-10-04 |title='Barroz' screening held in Mumbai: Mohanlal and team fully satisfied with the results |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/barroz-screening-held-in-mumbai-mohanlal-and-team-fully-satisfied-with-the-results/articleshow/113922456.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009105924/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/barroz-screening-held-in-mumbai-mohanlal-and-team-fully-satisfied-with-the-results/articleshow/113922456.cms |archive-date=2024-10-09 |access-date=2024-11-26 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}

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The film's original score was composed by South African composer Mark Kilian.{{cite news|author=The Hindu Bureau|title=Hollywood composer Mark Kilian on board Mohanlal's 'Barroz'|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/hollywood-composer-mark-kilian-on-board-mohanlals-barroz/article66521650.ece|access-date=28 June 2023|work=The Hindu|date=17 February 2023|archive-date=1 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230701033052/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/hollywood-composer-mark-kilian-on-board-mohanlals-barroz/article66521650.ece|url-status=live}} Three songs were composed by Lydian Nadhaswaram,{{cite news|author=CE Features|title=Lydian Nadhaswaram to compose music for Mohanlal's Barroz|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/jun/14/lydian-nadhaswaram-to-compose-music-for-mohanlals-barroz-12275.html|access-date=4 October 2022|work=Cinema Express|date=14 June 2019|archive-date=4 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004095111/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/jun/14/lydian-nadhaswaram-to-compose-music-for-mohanlals-barroz-12275.html|url-status=live}} marking his feature film debut.{{Cite web |date=2019-06-14 |title=Child prodigy Lydian Nadhaswaram to compose music for Mohanlal's 'Barroz' |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/child-prodigy-lydian-nadhaswaram-compose-music-mohanlal-s-barroz-103628 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241221100702/https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/child-prodigy-lydian-nadhaswaram-compose-music-mohanlal-s-barroz-103628 |archive-date=2024-12-21 |access-date=2024-12-21 |website=The News Minute |language=en}} In addition to that, two fado songs were composed and co-written by Fernando Guerreiro and Miguel Guerreiro.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQ_VDT2eNWk |title=Barroz 3D - Guardian of Treasure {{!}} A Virtual 3D Trailer {{!}} Mohanlal {{!}} Antony Perumbavoor |date=2024-11-19 |last=Aashirvad Cinemas |time=2:01 |access-date=2024-11-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241125065938/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQ_VDT2eNWk |archive-date=2024-11-25 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}}{{cite web |date=2024-12-20 |title=Barroz (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/7cDXrkTqhXHTNOe8AP3Gk3 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241220070042/https://open.spotify.com/album/7cDXrkTqhXHTNOe8AP3Gk3 |archive-date=2024-12-20 |access-date=2024-12-21 |website=Spotify |language=en}} The lyrics were provided by Vinayak Sasikumar, Lakshmi Sreekumar, and Krishnadas Panki. The soundtrack album was released under the Sony Music India label on 20 December 2024.

On 26 December 2021, Mohanlal released a promo teaser of the film indicating his roles both as an actor and director.{{Cite web |date=2021-12-27 |title=Watch: Promo teaser of Barroz features Mohanlal as both an actor and director |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/watch-promo-teaser-barroz-features-mohanlal-both-actor-and-director-159190 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241125182811/https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/watch-promo-teaser-barroz-features-mohanlal-both-actor-and-director-159190 |archive-date=2024-11-25 |access-date=2024-11-25 |website=The News Minute |language=en}} The promo also featured Mohanlal paying tribute to the directors he worked with, besides unveiling his character as the titular role in the film.{{Cite web |date=2021-12-27 |title=Barroz teaser: When Mohanlal directs Mohanlal |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/barroz-teaser-when-mohanlal-directs-mohanlal-7692214/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227115847/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/barroz-teaser-when-mohanlal-directs-mohanlal-7692214/ |archive-date=2021-12-27 |access-date=2024-11-25 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}} Coinciding with New Year's Eve (31 December), the makers released the first look poster featuring Mohanlal in a tonsured bald look for the titular character.{{Cite web |last=PTI |date=2022-01-01 |title=Mohanlal goes bald in first look of 'Barroz: Guardian of D'Gama's Treasure' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2022/Jan/01/mohanlal-goes-bald-in-first-look-of-barroz-guardian-of-dgamas-treasure-2402006.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103144122/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2022/Jan/01/mohanlal-goes-bald-in-first-look-of-barroz-guardian-of-dgamas-treasure-2402006.html |archive-date=2022-01-03 |access-date=2024-11-25 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}} In a radio interview in Doha in November 2022, Mohanlal stated that the film's trailer would be released in theatres along with Avatar: The Way of Water on 16 December 2022. However, the trailer was not released on that date.{{cite web |author=Team OTTplay |date=2 November 2022 |title=Mohanlal's Barroz trailer to be released along with James Cameron's Avatar 2? |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/mohanlals-barroz-trailer-to-be-released-along-with-james-camerons-avatar-2-in-theatres/c491cf5a50661 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221103093932/https://www.ottplay.com/news/mohanlals-barroz-trailer-to-be-released-along-with-james-camerons-avatar-2-in-theatres/c491cf5a50661 |archive-date=3 November 2022 |access-date=3 November 2022 |publisher=OTT Play}}

On 24 April 2024, Mohanlal released the behind-the-scenes video of the film,{{Cite news |date=2024-04-24 |title='Barroz' BTS video out! Mohanlal's dual role: directing and acting in fantasy films |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/barroz-bts-video-out-mohanlals-dual-role-directing-and-acting-in-fantasy-films/articleshow/109565607.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240430081723/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/barroz-bts-video-out-mohanlals-dual-role-directing-and-acting-in-fantasy-films/amp_articleshow/109565607.cms |archive-date=2024-04-30 |access-date=2024-11-25 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} which also revealed the other cast members playing significant roles.{{Cite news |date=2024-04-25 |title='Barroz' BTS video: Mohanlal takes charge as actor-director in ambitious fantasy drama |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/barroz-bts-video-mohanlal-takes-charge-as-actor-director-in-ambitious-fantasy-drama/article68105786.ece/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240501204101/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/barroz-bts-video-mohanlal-takes-charge-as-actor-director-in-ambitious-fantasy-drama/article68105786.ece/amp/ |archive-date=2024-05-01 |access-date=2024-11-25 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}{{Cite web |date=2024-04-24 |title=Aashirvad Cinemas drops character-revealing BTS video of Mohanlal's Barroz |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Apr/24/aashirvad-cinemas-drops-character-revealing-bts-video-of-mohanlals-barroz |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241125183245/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/amp/story/malayalam/news/2024/Apr/24/aashirvad-cinemas-drops-character-revealing-bts-video-of-mohanlals-barroz |archive-date=2024-11-25 |access-date=2024-11-25 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}} In July 2024, a two-part animated series titled as Barroz and Voodoo released as a prelude to the film.{{Cite web |date=2024-07-14 |title=നിധി കാക്കും ബറോസ് ഭൂതത്തിൻ്റെ പോരാട്ടം; അനിമേറ്റഡ് വീഡിയോ പുറത്തുവിട്ട് മോഹൻലാൽ |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/mohanlal-barroz-voodoo-animated-series-released-1.9724513 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240715231145/https://www.mathrubhumi.com/amp/movies-music/news/mohanlal-barroz-voodoo-animated-series-released-1.9724513 |archive-date=2024-07-15 |access-date=2024-11-25 |website=Mathrubhumi}} The series was conceptualized by Kumar and directed by Sunil Nambu, with musical score composed by Ramesh Narayan.{{Cite web |last=Akhila Menon |date=2024-07-14 |title=Barroz and Voodoo: Here's all about the animated series based on Mohanlal s directorial debut |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/barroz-and-voodoo-heres-all-about-the-animated-series-based-on-mohanlal-s-directorial-debut/32ecffd1f6597 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241125183510/https://www.ottplay.com/amp/news/barroz-and-voodoo-heres-all-about-the-animated-series-based-on-mohanlal-s-directorial-debut/32ecffd1f6597 |archive-date=2024-11-25 |access-date=2024-11-25 |website=OTTPlay}}{{Cite news |date=2024-07-25 |title=Mohanlal launches the second part of the animated series 'Barroz and Voodoo' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlal-launches-the-second-part-of-the-animated-series-barroz-and-voodoo/articleshow/111996386.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240909154800/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlal-launches-the-second-part-of-the-animated-series-barroz-and-voodoo/amp_articleshow/111996386.cms |archive-date=2024-09-09 |access-date=2024-11-25 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} The film's trailer was privately screened for the crew at PVR INOX cinema theatre in Mumbai in early August,{{cite news |author=TOI Entertainment Desk |date=5 August 2024 |title=Mohanlal attends the screening of 'Barroz' trailer with Santosh Sivan in Mumbai |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlal-attends-the-screening-of-barroz-trailer-with-santosh-sivan-in-mumbai/articleshow/112233317.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240807060511/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlal-attends-the-screening-of-barroz-trailer-with-santosh-sivan-in-mumbai/articleshow/112233317.cms |archive-date=7 August 2024 |access-date=24 August 2024 |work=The Times of India}} and was scheduled to be released on 6 September 2024 at the 3rd edition of IIFA Utsavam award ceremony held at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.{{Cite web |last=Gayathri Krishna |date=2024-07-28 |title=Barroz 3D: Mohanlal-starrer's trailer to be unveiled on this date! |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/barroz-3d-mohanlal-starrer-trailer-release-date/43c5f5a083674 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241125183715/https://www.ottplay.com/amp/news/barroz-3d-mohanlal-starrer-trailer-release-date/43c5f5a083674 |archive-date=2024-11-25 |access-date=2024-11-25 |website=OTTPlay}}{{Cite news |date=2024-07-28 |title=Mohanlal's 'Barroz' special trailer to launch on THIS date in Abu Dhabi |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlals-barroz-special-trailer-to-launch-on-this-date-in-abu-dhabi/articleshow/112007459.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240918184545/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlals-barroz-special-trailer-to-launch-on-this-date-in-abu-dhabi/amp_articleshow/112007459.cms |archive-date=2024-09-18 |access-date=2024-11-25 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} However, the film's postponement and with the event being delayed to three weeks later, also deterred the plans for the launch.

The film's 3D trailer was premiered during the theatrical screenings of Suriya's Kanguva and received praise from fans for the visuals and technical excellence.{{Cite news |date=2024-11-14 |title='Barroz 3D' trailer premieres with 'Kanguva', fans hail Mohanlal's visual mastery and stunning quality |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/barroz-3d-trailer-premieres-with-kanguva-fans-hail-mohanlals-visual-mastery-and-stunning-quality/articleshow/115284338.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241125183821/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/barroz-3d-trailer-premieres-with-kanguva-fans-hail-mohanlals-visual-mastery-and-stunning-quality/amp_articleshow/115284338.cms |archive-date=2024-11-25 |access-date=2024-11-25 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}{{Cite web |date=2024-11-14 |title=Mohanlal's 'Barroz' trailer stole the show during 'Kanguva,' fans say |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2024/11/19/mohanlal-barroz-trailer-svreening-kanguva-suriya-film.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241125183909/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2024/11/19/mohanlal-barroz-trailer-svreening-kanguva-suriya-film.amp.html |archive-date=2024-11-25 |access-date=2024-11-25 |website=Onmanorama}} The trailer was then released online on 19 November in virtual 3D format,{{Cite web |date=2024-11-19 |title=Barroz trailer: Mohanlal is a 'badass ghost' in his debut directorial. Watch |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/barroz-trailer-mohanlal-is-a-badass-ghost-in-his-debut-directorial-watch-9677776/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241120020030/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/barroz-trailer-mohanlal-is-a-badass-ghost-in-his-debut-directorial-watch-9677776/ |archive-date=2024-11-20 |access-date=2024-11-25 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}{{Cite news |date=2024-11-19 |title='Barroz' trailer: Mohanlal is the guardian of treasure in this fantasy adventure |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/barroz-trailer-mohanlal-is-the-guardian-of-treasure-in-this-fantasy-adventure/article68886104.ece/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241121042800/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/barroz-trailer-mohanlal-is-the-guardian-of-treasure-in-this-fantasy-adventure/article68886104.ece/amp/ |archive-date=2024-11-21 |access-date=2024-11-25 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}{{Cite web |date=2024-11-19 |title=Barroz trailer: Mohanlal becomes the guardian angel in a fantasy, Disney-like drama |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/barroz-trailer-mohanlal-becomes-the-guardian-angel-in-a-fantasy-disney-like-drama-2635921-2024-11-19 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241119121945/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/regional-cinema/story/barroz-trailer-mohanlal-becomes-the-guardian-angel-in-a-fantasy-disney-like-drama-2635921-2024-11-19 |archive-date=2024-11-19 |access-date=2024-11-25 |website=India Today |language=en}} launched by actor Amitabh Bachchan on his X (formerly Twitter) handle.{{Cite news |date=2024-11-22 |title=Mohanlal expresses gratitude to Amitabh Bachchan for supporting 'Barroz' trailer: 'Your support is truly humbling' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlal-expresses-gratitude-to-amitabh-bachchan-for-supporting-barroz-trailer-your-support-is-truly-humbling/articleshow/115511530.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241122010306/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlal-expresses-gratitude-to-amitabh-bachchan-for-supporting-barroz-trailer-your-support-is-truly-humbling/articleshow/115511530.cms |archive-date=2024-11-22 |access-date=2024-11-26 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}{{Cite web |last=Khan |first=Lubna |date=2024-11-19 |title=Mohanlal Expresses Gratitude To Amitabh Bachchan For Supporting Barroz Trailer |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/mohanlal-expresses-gratitude-to-amitabh-bachchan-for-supporting-barroz-trailer-9128093.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241122021909/https://www.news18.com/movies/mohanlal-expresses-gratitude-to-amitabh-bachchan-for-supporting-barroz-trailer-9128093.html |archive-date=2024-11-22 |access-date=2024-11-26 |website=News18 |language=en}} In the weeks leading up to the film's release since November 2024, Mohanlal released posters that revealed the principal cast on his social media accounts.{{Cite web |title='ബറോസി'ന്റെ 'വൂഡൂ'; സർപ്രൈസ് കഥാപാത്രത്തെ പരിചയപ്പെടുത്തി മോഹൻലാല്‍ |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2024/11/30/mohanlal-barroz-voodoo-doll-poster.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241211174354/https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2024/11/30/mohanlal-barroz-voodoo-doll-poster.html |archive-date=2024-12-11 |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=Manorama Online |language=ml}}{{Cite web |title='സംവിധാനം മോഹൻലാൽ' സ്ക്രീനിൽ തെളിയാൻ ഇനി 28 ദിവസം; ബറോസ് പുത്തൻ പോസ്റ്ററുമായി താരം |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/actor-mohanlal-first-directorial-movie-barroz-new-poster-release-on-25th-december-snk5yg |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241203143013/https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/actor-mohanlal-first-directorial-movie-barroz-new-poster-release-on-25th-december-snk5yg |archive-date=2024-12-03 |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd |language=ml}} A moster was later released on 9 December.{{Cite news |date=2024-12-09 |title=Mohanlal unveils the motion poster for 'Barroz': A magical journey into real 3D |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlal-unveils-the-motion-poster-for-barroz-a-magical-journey-into-real-3d/articleshow/116106240.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241211173859/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlal-unveils-the-motion-poster-for-barroz-a-magical-journey-into-real-3d/articleshow/116106240.cms |archive-date=2024-12-11 |access-date=2024-12-11 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}{{Cite web |date=2024-12-09 |title=New Motion Poster Of Mohanlal's Barroz Unveiled! |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/malayalam/new-motion-poster-of-mohanlal-directorial-barroz-unveiled-article-116141126 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241211174600/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/malayalam/new-motion-poster-of-mohanlal-directorial-barroz-unveiled-article-116141126 |archive-date=2024-12-11 |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=Times Now |language=en}} The trailer for the film's Hindi-dubbed version was launched on 11 December, at the Oberoi Mall in Mumbai,{{Cite web |last=Das |first=Santanu |date=2024-12-11 |title=Barroz 3D Guardian of Treasure trailer: Mohanlal envisions a grand adventure in his directorial debut. Watch |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/barroz-3d-guardian-of-treasure-trailer-mohanlal-envisions-a-grand-adventure-in-his-directorial-debut-watch-101733909714468.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241211175215/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/barroz-3d-guardian-of-treasure-trailer-mohanlal-envisions-a-grand-adventure-in-his-directorial-debut-watch-101733909714468.html |archive-date=2024-12-11 |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=Hindustan Times}} with Akshay Kumar being present for the event.{{Cite web |date=2024-12-11 |title=The trailer of Mohanlal's Directorial Debut film Barroz is out now |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/mohanlals-directorial-debut-barroz-3d-trailer-released-70173.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241211175216/https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/mohanlals-directorial-debut-barroz-3d-trailer-released-70173.html |archive-date=2024-12-11 |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=Filmfare |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2024-12-11 |title=Watch: Akshay Kumar launches Barroz trailer, expresses admiration for Mohanlal |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/akshay-kumar-launches-mohanlal-barroz-trailer-actor-thanks-him-2648283-2024-12-11 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241211175209/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/akshay-kumar-launches-mohanlal-barroz-trailer-actor-thanks-him-2648283-2024-12-11 |archive-date=2024-12-11 |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=India Today |language=en}} It was shared online by Bachchan and Jackie Shroff. The trailer for the Tamil-dubbed version was launched by actors Sivakarthikeyan and Vijay Sethupathi,{{Cite web |date=2024-12-16 |title=மீண்டும் ஒரு பிரம்மாண்டம்.. நடிகர் மோகன்லால் இயக்கி நடிக்கும் பரோஸ் படத்தின் ட்ரெய்லர்! |url=https://tamil.timesnownews.com/entertainment/mohanlal-movie-barroz-trailer-is-out-direction-by-actor-mohanlal-barroz-3d-guardian-of-treasures-release-date-video-116359046 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241216181632/https://tamil.timesnownews.com/entertainment/mohanlal-movie-barroz-trailer-is-out-direction-by-actor-mohanlal-barroz-3d-guardian-of-treasures-release-date-video-116359046 |archive-date=2024-12-16 |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=Times Now Tamil |language=ta}} and the Kannada and Telugu-dubbed versions by Rishab Shetty and Nani respectively, on 15 and 16 December.{{Cite web |last=K. |first=Gowthami |date=2024-12-16 |title=ಮೊದಲ ಬಾರಿ ನಿರ್ದೇಶನಕ್ಕಿಳಿದಿರೋ ಮೋಹನ್ ಲಾಲ್, ಎಲ್ಲೆಲ್ಲೂ ಫ್ಯಾಂಟಸಿ ಮೂವಿ ಬರೋಜ್ ಟ್ರೈಲರ್ ಸದ್ದು! |url=https://kannada.asianetnews.com/video/cine-world/mohanlal-s-directorial-debut-barroz-trailer-released-gow-sokoth |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241216180733/https://kannada.asianetnews.com/video/cine-world/mohanlal-s-directorial-debut-barroz-trailer-released-gow-sokoth |archive-date=2024-12-16 |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd |language=kn}}{{Cite web |date=2024-12-16 |title=Barroz 3D: డైరెక్టర్‌గా మారిన మోహన్ లాల్.. ఆకట్టుకుంటున్న బరోజ్ మూవీ ట్రైలర్.. |url=https://tv9telugu.com/entertainment/tollywood/actor-mohanlals-directorial-debut-barroz-movie-telugu-trailer-out-1423752.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241216180624/https://tv9telugu.com/entertainment/tollywood/actor-mohanlals-directorial-debut-barroz-movie-telugu-trailer-out-1423752.html |archive-date=2024-12-16 |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=TV9 Telugu |language=te}}

In early December, Mohanlal announced the Barroz Art Contest for fans to design posters and artworks based on the central character, in which winners would get a cash prize ranging from ₹25,000 to ₹1,00,000;{{Cite web |date=2024-12-06 |title='ബറോസ്' ആര്‍ട്ട് കോണ്ടെസ്റ്റ് പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു; ഒന്നാം സമ്മാനം ഒരു ലക്ഷം, ഒപ്പം മോഹന്‍ലാലിനെ കാണാം |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/barroz-art-contest-announced-by-mohanlal-aashirvad-cinemas-santosh-sivan-so2swr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241211180155/https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/barroz-art-contest-announced-by-mohanlal-aashirvad-cinemas-santosh-sivan-so2swr |archive-date=2024-12-11 |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd |language=ml}}{{Cite web |date=2024-12-06 |title=ബറോസ് ആർട് മത്സരത്തിൽ പങ്കെടുക്കൂ; മോഹൻലാൽ നൽകും വമ്പൻ സമ്മാനം |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2024/12/06/barroz-art-contest.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241211180113/https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2024/12/06/barroz-art-contest.html |archive-date=2024-12-11 |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=Manorama Online |language=ml}} the second prize winners would receive an exclusive autograph from Mohanlal, while grand prize winners would meet the actor and present the artwork.{{Cite web |date=2024-12-06 |title=Mohanlal announces open art contest for his debut directorial 'Barroz' |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/regional-indian-cinema-news/article/mohanlal-announces-open-art-contest-for-his-debut-directorial-barroz-23441489 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241211175826/https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/regional-indian-cinema-news/article/mohanlal-announces-open-art-contest-for-his-debut-directorial-barroz-23441489 |archive-date=2024-12-11 |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=Mid-day |language=en}} The same month, the Jain International School of Creative Arts and Manorama Online had announced an art competition for schoolchildren based on Barroz 3D.{{Cite web |date=2024-12-10 |title=ബറോസും ആയിരം കുട്ടികളും; മനോരമ ഓൺലൈൻ-ജെയിൻ യൂണിവേഴ്സിറ്റി അഖില കേരള ബറോസ് ചിത്രരചന മത്സരം ഡിസംബർ 21ന് |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2024/12/10/all-kerala-barroz-drawing-competition-for-kids.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241211180909/https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2024/12/10/all-kerala-barroz-drawing-competition-for-kids.html |archive-date=2024-12-11 |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=Manorama Online |language=ml}} Limited for around thousand participants, they would have to draw their own interpretation of the film posters and trailer in this competition. It will be held at the Jain University in InfoPark Kochi, where Mohanlal would be felicitated as the chief guest, and winners would get a cash reward in first three prizes worth ₹3,00,000, presented by the actor on stage. Jain International School and Manorama Online, further announced a treasure hunt competition across Kerala, limited for 25 participants with no age restrictions and they would receive Barroz 3D T-shirts as incentives, while winners and participants would receive prizes worth ₹5,00,000, including cash prizes ranging from ₹4,000 to ₹10,000.{{Cite web |date=2024-12-13 |title=കേരളമെമ്പാടും ബറോസ് ട്രഷർ ഹണ്ട്; 5 ലക്ഷത്തിലധികം രൂപ മൂല്യം വരുന്ന സമ്മാനങ്ങൾ നേടാൻ അവസരം |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2024/12/13/barroz-treasure-hunt.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241216181525/https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2024/12/13/barroz-treasure-hunt.html |archive-date=2024-12-16 |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=Manorama Online |language=ml}}

Barroz 3D was theatrically released on the occasion of Christmas (25 December 2024), in 3D format.{{Cite web |date=2024-11-15 |title=Mohanlal's 'Barroz' confirms December 25 release |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2024/Nov/16/mohanlals-barroz-confirms-december-25-release |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241125192617/https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/entertainment/malayalam/2024/Nov/16/mohanlals-barroz-confirms-december-25-release |archive-date=2024-11-25 |access-date=2024-11-25 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Akhila Menon |date=2024-08-30 |title=Barroz to have an IMAX version; Mohanlal drops major updates |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/barroz-to-have-an-imax-version-mohanlal-drops-major-updates/764bfeb14315 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241125192611/https://www.ottplay.com/amp/news/barroz-to-have-an-imax-version-mohanlal-drops-major-updates/764bfeb14315 |archive-date=2024-11-25 |access-date=2024-11-25 |website=OTTPlay}} Apart from its original Malayalam version, the film would be dubbed and released in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi and English languages.{{Cite web |date=2024-11-19 |title=7 South movies releasing in December 2024: Pushpa 2, Mohanlal's Barroz to Nithiin's Robinhood |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/7-south-movies-releasing-in-december-2024-pushpa-2-mohanlals-barroz-to-nithiins-robinhood-1358973 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241120033139/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/7-south-movies-releasing-in-december-2024-pushpa-2-mohanlals-barroz-to-nithiins-robinhood-1358973 |archive-date=2024-11-20 |access-date=2024-11-25 |website=Pinkvilla |language=en}}

Initially, in September 2022, Mohanlal stated that the film is planned for a theatrical release within March 2023. But during the same period as the tentative release month, production designer Santhosh Raman told a media outlet that the makers are eyeing for an Onam release, but no official announcement followed.{{cite news|author=ETimes.in|title=Mohanlal's 'Barroz' planning to release on THIS date!|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlals-barroz-planning-to-release-on-this-date-read-more/articleshow/98424400.cms|access-date=28 June 2023|work=The Times of India|date=5 March 2023|archive-date=20 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230320193459/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlals-barroz-planning-to-release-on-this-date-read-more/articleshow/98424400.cms|url-status=live}} In August 2023, it was reported that the film would be released on 21 December 2023, coinciding with the Christmas weekend.{{Cite news |date=2023-08-20 |title=Mohanlal's 'Barroz' to hit the big screens on December 21 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlals-barroz-to-hit-the-big-screens-on-december-21/articleshow/102869932.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230823220210/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlals-barroz-to-hit-the-big-screens-on-december-21/articleshow/102869932.cms |archive-date=2023-08-23 |access-date=2024-11-26 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} Those plans were forfeited and Mohanlal's other film Neru released on that date.{{cite web |author=Team OTTplay |date=2 November 2023 |title=Confirmed! Mohanlal's Neru will clash with Salaar and Dunki after all |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/confirmed-mohanlals-neru-will-clash-with-salaar-and-dunki-after-all/63365f2d6b198 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231126093001/https://www.ottplay.com/news/confirmed-mohanlals-neru-will-clash-with-salaar-and-dunki-after-all/63365f2d6b198 |archive-date=26 November 2023 |access-date=26 November 2023 |publisher=OTTPlay}} In November 2023, it was officially announced that the film would be theatrically released on 28 March 2024.{{cite news|author=ETimes.in|title=Mohanlal's 'Barroz' to release on March 28, 2024|work=The Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlals-barroz-to-release-on-march-28-2024/articleshow/104969964.cms|date=4 November 2023|access-date=4 November 2023|issn=0971-8257|archive-date=5 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231105024336/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlals-barroz-to-release-on-march-28-2024/articleshow/104969964.cms|url-status=live}} However, due to the delay in the film's post-production, it was postponed further.{{Cite web |last=Akhila Menon |date=2024-02-27 |title=Barroz – Mohanlal's directorial debut gets a new release date? Here's what we know |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/barroz-mohanlals-directorial-debut-gets-a-new-release-date-heres-what-we-know/0f4dc113a7333 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424154721/https://www.ottplay.com/news/barroz-mohanlals-directorial-debut-gets-a-new-release-date-heres-what-we-know/0f4dc113a7333 |archive-date=2024-04-24 |access-date=2024-11-25 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}

During the first quarter of 2024, it was then reported that the film would be released on May 2024 in order to avoid clashing with other Malayalam films releasing in the summer period (April–June), but that did not happen.{{Cite news |date=2024-02-26 |title=Mohanlal's directorial debut 'Barroz' eyes May 9 release |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlals-directorial-debut-barroz-set-to-release-on-may-6/articleshow/108072545.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241125185348/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlals-directorial-debut-barroz-set-to-release-on-may-6/amp_articleshow/108072545.cms |archive-date=2024-11-25 |access-date=2024-11-25 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}{{Cite news |date=2024-01-31 |title=Mohanlal's 'Barroz' release is likely to see a shift to May 23 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlals-barroz-release-likely-to-be-shifted-to-may-23/articleshow/107287773.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240206120431/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlals-barroz-release-likely-to-be-shifted-to-may-23/articleshow/107287773.cms |archive-date=2024-02-06 |access-date=2024-11-26 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} Later on that May, Mohanlal officially announced that the film would be released on 12 September 2024, coinciding with the eve of Onam festival.{{Cite web |date=2024-05-08 |title=Mohanlal's Malayalam Fantasy Drama Barroz To Release On Onam |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/mohanlals-malayalam-fantasy-drama-barroz-to-release-on-onam-8881347.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240517070506/https://www.news18.com/amp/movies/mohanlals-malayalam-fantasy-drama-barroz-to-release-on-onam-8881347.html |archive-date=2024-05-17 |access-date=2024-11-25 |website=News18 |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2024-05-06 |title=Barroz: Mohanlal's directorial debut finally gets a release date |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/barroz-mohanlals-directorial-debut-finally-gets-a-release-date-9311840/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240515010815/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/barroz-mohanlals-directorial-debut-finally-gets-a-release-date-9311840/ |archive-date=2024-05-15 |access-date=2024-11-25 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}} But, a month before its scheduled release, it was postponed to 3 October, coinciding with Navaratri,{{Cite web |date=2024-08-17 |title=Mohanlal's 'Barroz' to now release during Navratri |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/mohanlals-barroz-to-now-release-during-navratri-amid-legal-trouble-check-official-annoucement-2583870-2024-08-17 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240913153114/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/regional-cinema/story/mohanlals-barroz-to-now-release-during-navratri-amid-legal-trouble-check-official-annoucement-2583870-2024-08-17 |archive-date=2024-09-13 |access-date=2024-11-25 |website=India Today |language=en}}{{Cite news |last=PTI |date=2024-08-18 |title=Mohanlal's directorial debut 'Barroz' gets new release date |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mohanlals-directorial-debut-barroz-gets-new-release-date/article68539175.ece/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240821113927/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mohanlals-directorial-debut-barroz-gets-new-release-date/article68539175.ece/amp/ |archive-date=2024-08-21 |access-date=2024-11-25 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}} before being delayed further citing incomplete post-production works.{{Cite news |date=2024-09-04 |title='Barroz' release date delayed again: Mohanlal's directorial debut pushed beyond October 3, 2024, reports |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/barroz-release-date-delayed-again-mohanlals-directorial-debut-pushed-beyond-october-3-2024-reports/articleshow/113047049.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241125192947/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/barroz-release-date-delayed-again-mohanlals-directorial-debut-pushed-beyond-october-3-2024-reports/amp_articleshow/113047049.cms |archive-date=2024-11-25 |access-date=2024-11-25 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} Its current release date was announced on 15 November, by director Fazil, who added that the release also coincided the same date as Mohanlal's debut film Manjil Virinja Pookkal (1980) and Manichitrathazhu{{'s}} (1994) release.{{Cite web |date=2024-11-15 |title=Mohanlal's 'Barroz' to release on same day 'Manjil Virinja Pookkal', 'Manchitrathazhu' hit theatres |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2024/11/16/mohanlal-film-barroz-manjil-virinja-pookkal-release-date-fazil-statement.amp.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241125192332/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2024/11/16/mohanlal-film-barroz-manjil-virinja-pookkal-release-date-fazil-statement.amp.html |archive-date=2024-11-25 |access-date=2024-11-25 |website=Onmanorama}}{{Cite news |date=2024-11-15 |title=Mohanlal's directorial debut 'Barroz' to release on the day he made his on-screen debut 44 years ago |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mohanlals-directorial-debut-barroz-to-release-on-the-day-he-made-his-on-screen-debut-44-years-ago/article68871847.ece/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241125192431/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mohanlals-directorial-debut-barroz-to-release-on-the-day-he-made-his-on-screen-debut-44-years-ago/article68871847.ece/amp/ |archive-date=2024-11-25 |access-date=2024-11-25 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}

The film's Hindi-dubbed version will be released two days after the original version, on 27 December, as the initial release clashed with Baby John.{{Cite web |date=2024-12-11 |title=Barroz trailer launch: Mohanlal BREAKS silence on Akshay Kumar-starrer remakes of his classics; also says "Akshay is a 100% professional actor. I am not that professional" |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/barroz-trailer-launch-mohanlal-breaks-silence-akshay-kumar-starrer-remakes-classics-also-says-akshay-100-professional-actor-not-professional/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241211181545/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/barroz-trailer-launch-mohanlal-breaks-silence-akshay-kumar-starrer-remakes-classics-also-says-akshay-100-professional-actor-not-professional/ |archive-date=2024-12-11 |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en}}

The film would be distributed across India by Aashirvad Release, whereas overseas distribution will be handled by Phars Film and Aashirvad Cinemas Co. LLP. The film's Hindi-dubbed version would be distributed by Pen Studios and Pen Marudhar Entertainment. The Tamil-dubbed version will be distributed by MSM Movie Traders,{{Cite tweet |number=1868260351776821445 |user=aashirvadcine |title=Get ready to enter a world of wonder! The official trailer of #Barroz3D is now live in Tamil! Thrilled to bring this enchanting adventure to Tamil audiences, distributed by #MSMMovieTraders. Mark your calendars for a magical cinematic experience, coming to theaters near you on December 25! |author=Aashirvad Cinemas |author-link=Aashirvad Cinemas |date=2024-12-15 |access-date=2024-12-16}}{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b09pMFMNuLI |title=Barroz 3D - Guardian of Treasures (Tamil) {{!}} A Virtual 3D Trailer {{!}} Mohanlal {{!}} Antony Perumbavoor |date=2024-12-15 |last= |publisher=Sony Music South |access-date=2024-12-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241215123820/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b09pMFMNuLI |archive-date=2024-12-15 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}} while Mythri Movie Makers handled the acquisition for the distribution rights in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana,{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRC5V5ANaag |title=Barroz 3D - Guardian of Treasures (Telugu) {{!}} A Virtual 3D Trailer {{!}} Mohanlal {{!}} Antony Perumbavoor |date=2024-12-16 |last= |publisher=Sony Music South |access-date=2024-12-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241216113618/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRC5V5ANaag |archive-date=2024-12-16 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}}{{Cite tweet |number=1868605718821220464 |user=MythriRelease |title=Meet the guardian of the treasures in a fantasy adventure that will thrill you 💥💥#Barroz3D Telugu Trailer out now 🤩 ▶️ Grand release worldwide on December 25th. #Barroz Telugu release by @MythriRelease❤‍🔥 |author=Mythri Movie Distributors LLP |author-link=Mythri Movie Makers |date=2024-12-16 |access-date=2024-12-16}} and PVR INOX Pictures would distribute the film across Karnataka.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azuvEV98s7w |title=Celebrating India's Next Big Global 3D Film Barroz {{!}} Trailer Out Now in Kannada |date=2024-12-16 |last= |publisher=PVRINOX Pictures |access-date=2024-12-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241216182800/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azuvEV98s7w |archive-date=2024-12-16 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}}

The film's digital distribution rights are acquired by Disney+ Hotstar and started streaming from 22 January 2025.{{Cite web |date=2025-01-21 |title=Mohanlal's directorial debut 'Barroz' locks OTT release date; here's where to watch |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2025/01/20/barroz-ott-release-date-mohanlal-disney-hotstar.html|access-date=2025-01-22 |website=Onmanorama}}

The film grossed 5.55 crore in the opening day worldwide with ₹3.50 crore from Kerala.{{Cite web |date=2024-12-26 |title=Barroz Day 2 Kerala Box Office: Mohanlal starrer slows down after good opening; grosses Rs 1.45 crore on Thursday |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/barroz-day-2-kerala-box-office-mohanlal-starrer-slows-down-after-good-opening-grosses-rs-1-45-crore-on-thursday-1364464 |access-date=2025-01-22 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}} The film had a gross of ₹9.3 crore in 6 days from Kerala.{{Cite web |date=2024-12-30 |title=Barroz Day 6 Kerala Box Office: Mohanlal's fantasy movie crumples on first Monday; Marco remains most preferred Mollywood film |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/barroz-day-6-kerala-box-office-mohanlals-fantasy-movie-crumples-on-first-monday-marco-remains-most-preferred-mollywood-film-1364898 |access-date=2025-01-22 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}} It concluded its run with worldwide gross estimated to be less than ₹25 crore emerging as a box office bomb.{{Cite web |date=2025-01-08 |title=Barroz Lifetime Kerala Box Office: Mohanlal's fantasy movie to end its run grossing ONLY Rs 11 crore in the state |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/barroz-lifetime-kerala-box-office-mohanlals-fantasy-movie-to-end-its-run-grossing-only-rs-11-crore-in-the-state-1366314 |access-date=2025-01-14 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}

Princy Alexander of Onmanorama praised the performances of the lead actors, the computer graphics and cinematography, but felt the music was underutilized, and wrote that "Despite some of the flaws, Barroz is a welcome change at the theatres, which is currently ruled by action and violence-heavy movies."{{cite news |title=Mohanlal's 'Barroz': A monumental work that exceeds expectations |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2024/12/25/mohanlal-directorial-debut-barroz-guardian-of-treasures-movie-review.html |work=www.onmanorama.com |date=25 December 2024}} Sia Viju of Mathrubhumi wrote, "Mohanlal's bold foray into 3D filmmaking is a welcome departure from the traditional Malayalam cinema. By incorporating cutting-edge technology, he has managed to create a cinematic experience that rivals international productions in terms of scale and ambition."{{cite news |title=Barroz Review: Mohanlal's directorial debut shines with visual grandeur and fantasy |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/review/mohanlal-directorial-debut-malayalam-movie-barroz-review-1.10196746 |work=English.Mathrubhumi |date=25 December 2024 |language=en}}

Rohit Panikker of Times Now rated the film three out of five stars and wrote, "Temper your expectations and viewing the film as what it is intended to be - a light-hearted children's film that seeks to entertain family audiences at a time when blood, gore, and gunfights are ruling the screen - makes this a completely enjoyable watch sans its weary runtime and flat, predictable storyline."{{cite news |title=Barroz 3D Review: A Commendable Attempt Let Down By Weak Writing, Excess Runtime |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/malayalam/barroz-3d-review-a-commendable-attempt-let-down-by-weak-writing-excess-runtime-review-116654917/amp |work=Times Now |date=25 December 2024 |language=en}} Arjun Ramachandran of The South First gave it three out of five stars and noted that "The first half of Barroz has a slow pace, but the second half picks up momentum with action sequences and other elements."{{cite news |last1=Ramachandran |first1=Arjun |title=Barroz review: Mohanlal impresses in his debut directorial which is a visual wonder |url=https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/malayalam/barroz-movie-review/ |work=The South First |date=25 December 2024 |language=en}}

Ganesh Aaglave of Firstpost gave it two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote, "The 3D effects look awesome. However, this visual brilliance motion is marred by the snail-paced screenplay and lacklustre story, which turn out to be the biggest drawbacks of Barroz 3D."{{cite news |title=Barroz 3D movie review: Mohanlal's Christmas release is a visual spectacle but marred by lacklustre story |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/barroz-3d-movie-review-mohanlals-christmas-release-is-a-visual-spectacle-but-marred-by-lacklustre-story-13847391.html/amp |work=Firstpost |date=25 December 2024 |language=en-us}} Vivek Santhosh of The New Indian Express gave it two out of five stars and wrote, "Fantasy films for children are a rarity in Malayalam cinema, and Mohanlal deserves credit for attempting to fill this gap. Yet, Barroz is a reminder that ambition alone cannot make up for weak execution. The film dreams of being a priceless treasure, but in the end, it's little more than a shiny trinket, polished just enough to catch the light but not enough to hold our attention."{{cite news |last1=Santhosh |first1=Vivek |title='Barroz' movie review: A treasure trove of missed opportunities |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2024/Dec/25/barroz-movie-review-a-treasure-trove-of-missed-opportunities |work=The New Indian Express |date=25 December 2024 |language=en}}

Janani K. of India Today gave it two out of five stars and wrote, "While the film is strong on the technical front, the story isn't captivating enough. The story is slow-paced and there's hardly anything happening to be stretched over two and a half hours."{{cite news |title=Barroz 3D review: Mohanlal's directorial debut lacks finesse |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/barroz-3d-movie-review-mohanlal-directorial-debut-boring-story-2655168-2024-12-25 |work=India Today |date=25 December 2024 |language=en}} Ajay U. K. of The News Minute noted that "The ambition of Mohanlal's Barroz is appreciable, but it felt too forced in a film that came with high expectations."{{cite news |last1=K |first1=Ajay U. |title=Barroz review: A 3D film that has an extremely one-dimensional treatment |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/barroz-review-a-3d-film-that-has-an-extremely-one-dimensional-treatment |work=The News Minute |date=26 December 2024 |language=en}}

A critic from The Hans India wrote, "Visually impressive but narratively weak, Barroz 3D is a mixed bag. Those who enjoy grand visuals and Mohanlal's performances may appreciate the effort, but a stronger script would have elevated the film to greater heights. Proceed with tempered expectations."{{cite news |title=Barroz 3D Movie Review: A Visual Treat for Mohanlal Fans, Mixed for Others |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/barroz-3d-movie-review-a-visual-treat-for-mohanlal-fans-mixed-for-others-932520 |work=The Hans India |date=25 December 2024 |language=en}} Vishal Menon of The Hollywood Reporter India criticized the film for its failure to invest in emotional arcs, convoluted plot, and over-reliance on exposition, with the reviewer also criticizing the performances of the foreign actors, and noting that the film's prioritization of technology over storytelling makes it a disappointing experience that echoes Kochadaiiyaan (2014) rather than the classic My Dear Kuttichathan.{{cite news |title='Barroz' Movie Review: Mohanlal's 3D-Obsessed Children's Film Has Adult-Sized Issues |url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/reviews/theatrical/barroz-movie-review-mohanlals-3d-obsessed-childrens-film-has-adult-sized-issues |work=The Hollywood Reporter India |date=25 December 2024 |language=en}}

Kirubhakar Purushothaman of News18 wrote, "Director Mohanlal seems to be the problem with Barroz, which could have been the entertaining feel-good fantasy film it strives to be. He fails to execute this promising idea and has come up with a film where scenes are disjoint and lifeless."{{cite news |title=Barroz Review: Mohanlal's Directorial Debut Is A Visual Splendor But Falls Short on Execution |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/barroz-review-mohanlals-directorial-debut-is-a-visual-splendor-but-falls-short-on-execution-9168345.html |work=News18 |date=25 December 2024 |language=en}} S. R. Praveen of The Hindu wrote, "Billed as a children's film, Barroz severely lacks in the storytelling department, which is too sluggish to engage any child. What might interest them are some of the decently pulled-off 3D sequences and visual effects which serve as little patches on an otherwise broken piece."{{cite news |last1=Praveen |first1=S. R. |title=Barroz movie review: Mohanlal's passion project ends up as a lost opportunity |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/barroz-movie-review-mohanlals-passion-project-ends-up-as-a-lost-opportunity/article69026045.ece/ |work=The Hindu |date=25 December 2024 |language=en-IN}}

Anandu Suresh of The Indian Express gave it one out of five stars and wrote, "While the Mohanlal directorial might captivate infants who are just beginning to distinguish shapes and objects, expecting older children to be similarly enthralled by what Barroz has offered is unrealistic."{{cite news |title=Barroz movie review: Can't blame the kids if they feel offended by Mohanlal's film for children |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/barroz-movie-review-cant-blame-the-kids-if-they-feel-offended-by-mohanlal-film-for-children-9743298/lite/ |work=The Indian Express |date=25 December 2024 |language=en}} Sajin Shrijith of The Week gave it one out of five stars and wrote, "Barroz has actors from India and abroad, everyone doing their best to irritate us with their jarringly terrible performances and dubbing, especially lead actor Maya Rao West."{{cite news |title='Barroz' review: Mohanlal's directorial debut is a damp squib- The Week |url=https://www.theweek.in/review/movies/2024/12/25/barroz-review-mohanlal-s-directorial-debut-is-an-atrocious-cringe-a-minute-trainwreck.amp.html |work=The Week |date=25 December 2024}}

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