Vrusshabha X review: 'Didn't expect this from Mohanlal’, Netizens dig up other December disasters of Malayalam superstar

Vrusshabha X review: ‘God of Acting’ title card and poor AI irk netizens as they list out problems of superstar Mohanlal’s latest film with Samarjit Lankesh. The film hit theatres on December 25.

Mohanlal in Vrusshabha

December is certainly not a month that favours Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, if the reception to his movies released in the last month of the year is anything to go by. Vrusshabha, which was released on December 25, also adds itself to the list of disappointments in Mohanlal’s illustrious cinematic career, as netizens pan his latest film for its poor making, even with AI assistance, and subpar performances. Mohanla’s previous December releases include Barroz, Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea, and Odiyan that failed to impress with legal drama Neru being the only exception.

Mohanlal’s Vrusshabha draws negative reviews on X

After owning much of 2025 with three hits and being bestowed with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Mohanlal seems to have suffered a setback with his latest film, Vrusshabha. The film is helmed by Nanda Kishore, a Kannada director, who is also getting panned for the disappointing narrative.

“The Worst One Ever in Lalettan's Career”, and “Didn’t expect this from Mohanlal” are some of the comments on X (formerly Twitter).

Netizens were quick to point out that Mohanlal’s previous December 25 release of Barroz, also ended as a disaster despite the actor marking his directorial debut and also starring in the 2024 fantasy film. Mohanlal's 2021 movie, Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea, helmed by Priyadarshan, released on December 2 and was also a huge disappointment despite boasting a star cast. Another December release, which could not live up to the hype, was the 2018 movie Odiyan, also starring actress Manju Warrier.

But Lalettan fans have not forgotten his movie Neru, a compelling courtroom drama of Jeethu Joseph, which also released in December 2023 and was a hit.

The Vrusshabha movie also has a title card introducing Mohanlal as ‘God of Acting’, which has not gone down well with netizens. Reddit forums also discussed Vrusshabha, and were especially critical of the ‘poor AI’ used.

“VFX of A10 swimming in the river reminded me of the old Super Mario under water levels…” and “Half of its AI and bad AI at that” are the comments on Reddit forums.

Not just Mohanlal, young Kannada actor Samarjit Lankesh who plays the veteran’s son in Vrusshabha is also getting brutally trolled. Several Mohanlal fans rued that the film was probably intended for the young actor.

A tale of reincarnation, Vrusshabha features Mohanlal in a double role. Vrusshabha also marked Mohanlal’s lowest opening in recent times, as the film could not even manage to break into the Rs 1 crore mark. Nivin Pauly’s Sarvam Maya which also released on Christmas, is faring far better. But die-hard Lalettan fans still stood by their screen idol, stating he would reclaim the top spot in 2026.

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Vrusshabha movie FAQs

Q. Which is the new Mohanlal movie in 2025?

A. The new Mohanlal movie is Vrusshabha, which released in theatres on December 25, 2025, in multiple languages.

Q. What happened to the Vrusshabha movie?

A. The Vrusshabha movie, starring Mohanlal, faced multiple delays and the release date was twice postponed due to various reasons. The film finally released in theatres on December 25, 2025.

Q. Where can I watch Vrusshabha online?

A. The movie Vrusshabha, starring Mohanlal and Samarjit Lankesh, is currently running in theatres. An OTT partner for the film is yet to be announced, though Vrusshabha is expected to drop on a streaming platform 1 month after its theatrical release.

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