Friday, December 26, 2025 | Dubai, UAE [ Posted at 5:22 PM, Updated on 7:38 PM]
Vrusshabha Review: The much-awaited bilingual film of Mohanlal, Vrishabha (also titled Vrusshabha), hit theatres today in Malayalam and Telugu. Moreover, the film promised mythology, reincarnation, and emotional depth. However, Vrusshabha struggles to live up to its ambitious vision.
Vrusshabha Review: Story
The film is set across two timelines. In addition, Vrusshabha began centuries ago in the prosperous kingdom of Trilinga. King Vijayendra Vrishabha (Mohanlal) is charged with safeguarding the sacred Atma Linga, which is believed to be the source of the Kingdom’s prosperity. During a fierce battle to protect it, the king accidentally kills a child. Therefore, it leads to a powerful curse from the grieving mother. The curse ensures that his suffering will continue into his next life.
Cut to Mumbai in 2025, Vijayendra is reborn as Aadideva Varma (Mohanlal), a powerful business tycoon. Moreover, his son Tej (Samarjit Lankesh) shares a close bond with him. However, recurring nightmares push Tej to investigate their past, which leads him to the ancestral village. There, shocking revelations emerge about reincarnation, destiny, and an ancient vow that threatens their present lives.
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What Works in Vrusshabha?
Honestly, there are no plus points to this movie. Still, the emotional core of the film is its notable strength. The idea of karma, curses, and consequences across lifetimes is intriguing and fresh on paper. This core concept is reportedly what convinced Mohanlal to take on the project.
A sword-fight sequence involving Mohanlal in the second half stands out briefly to offer a glimpse of the epic scale the film aimed for. Plus, some emotional moments in the latter half also manage to connect.
Where the Film Falters
Despite the strong central idea, Vrusshabha falters badly in execution. The screenplay is weak, disjointed, and chaotic, which fails to do justice to an actor of Mohanlal’s stature. Moreover, the writing lacks depth, emotional buildup, and coherence. Hence, it makes key relationships feel superficial and unearned.
The dialogues are boring, the pacing uneven, and the unnecessary romantic subplot also adds little value. Moreover, the film also feels exhausting rather than engaging, even with a runtime of more than two hours.
Makers have heavily promoted AI-generated visuals. Hence, it turned out to be unimpressive and distracting. Besides enhancing the mythological tone, they dilute the cinematic experience. Additionally, Jeetendra’s cameo and supporting performances by Samarjit Lankesh and Nayan Sarika fail to leave an impact.
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Technical Aspects
A fantasy epic like Vrusshabha demands strong technical finesse. However, the film disappoints in this sector as well. Plus, the production design and VFX are inconsistent. Additionally, cinematography and background score fail to elevate key scenes.
Moreover, the vision of director Nanda Kishore never materialises on screen. Hence, it results in a useless feel despite the grand ambitions. The bilingual presentation also feels careless. A visible lip-sync mismatch between Malayalam and Telugu scenes further breaks immersion.
Vrusshabha Review: Verdict
Overall, Vrusshabha is a big letdown. However, it has an interesting premise and the presence of Mohanlal. Still, weak writing, poor execution, unimpressive visuals, and lacklustre performances sink the film. Apart from a few moments in the 2nd half, there is no sequence that works for this film.
In short, it would be best to skip it to save your valuable time and money. Moreover, Vrusshabha might not be worth the theatrical experience for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) audience who are looking to enjoy the holiday season with quality cinema. Even Mohanlal cannot rescue this flawed pan-Indian fantasy from its many shortcomings. So, you can skip this movie to avoid the headache of watching the utter movie.
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