Santosh Sivan joins Mohanlal’s directorial debut, Barroz

The cast and crew of Mohanlal’s directorial debut Barroz: Guardian of D’Gama’s Treasure just keeps getting bigger. The latest addition is award winning cinematographer Santosh Sivan, who will crank the camera for the 3D Malayalam movie.

Santosh took to his social media page to announce that he is joining the movie. “With 2 Icons ... teaming up to showcase the best of south indian Talent .... internationally “Barros” Mohan Lals Debut Directorial.. with an outstanding cast to aid Jijo Punnose script ( My Dear Kuttichathan) in 3D (sic),” tweeted the ace cinematographer, who will be replacing KU Mohanan who was earlier announced as its DOP.

Earlier this year, it was announced that Spanish actors Paz Vega and Rafael Amargo have been signed in the movie, which was set to go on floors by July 2020. However, with the pandemic lockdown, the project has been pushed further.

Mohanlal, in an interview earlier this year had told us, “A lot of portions will be shot inside a studio set because it’s a 3D film and Goa and Kerala will be its main locations.”

On how his direction will be influenced by his friend and filmmaker Priyadarshan, with whom he had lately work with in the magnum opus Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham, Mohanlal said, “I don’t think you can compare it with Priyan’s films. He has been part of Barroz’s script discussions but apart from that I don’t think you would find the similar magic of his films in my directorial. Barroz is a mystery about a child and a ghost.”
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