After entertaining his fans for nearly four decades, Mohanlal is turning director with a 3-D film titled Barroz. The superstar shared the news with his fans on his blog yesterday.

"A New Journey Begins - Barroz Guardian Of D' Gama's Treasure," shared the actor about his film. It narrates the exciting story of Barroz who had looked after Portuguese explorer Vasco D' Gama's treasure for over 400 years. Lalettan will portray the titular character in this fictional movie to be told in a Portuguese setting.

The movie will be a complete entertainer, added Mohanlal. It will unravel the bond between Barroz and a kid who becomes frienships with him. Mohanlal has given credit to noted filmmaker Jijo Punnoose of My Dear Kuttichathan fame for its story. "This film will be shot in Goa and will feature many actors inluding foreigners. I am on the lookout for its cast. This movie will be made as a franchise," wrote Mohanlal in his blog.

Prithviraj's directorial venture, Lucifer was Mohanlal's last film.