Superstar Mohanlal has announced his maiden directorial venture, Barroz recently. Mohanlal plays the titural character in this 3-D film based on a story by Jijo Punnoose, who had created India's first 3-D movie, My Dear Kuttichathan.

Meanwhile, actor Prithviraj, who turned director with Mohanlal-starrer political drama Lucifer, has wished Mohanlal on this occasion. Heaping praises on Mohanlal, he shared on Facebook, "I know what this film is about..and I know what your vision about the same is! Can’t wait #Laletta Wishing you all the best..and thank you for being part of one of Indian cinema’s biggest legends #Jijo Sir’s return to Malayalam cinema! #Barroz #AMohanlalFilm."

Fans are also showering praises on the superstar for his big decision. Barroz will be narrated in a Portuguese backdrop and will feature many foreign actors as cast, Mohanlal stated.