As December approaches, two legendary stars of Malayalam cinema, Mohanlal and Mammootty, are gearing up for a face-off at the box office. Fans of both stars are already engaged in calculations and challenges regarding who will come out on top in this much-anticipated clash.
The movie Bazzooka, starring Mammootty, directed by debutant Dino Dennis, is set to release this Christmas. Alongside it, Barros, Mohanlal’s directorial debut, will also be released. The excitement among cinema lovers is palpable, and when these two films hit theaters together, the buzz is expected to be electrifying.
Barros is Mohanlal’s first directorial venture, where he also plays the lead role. The film features Minnal Murali fame Guru Somesundaran and several international actors. The cinematography is handled by veteran Santosh Sivan, and Barros is scheduled to release on December 25. The film is produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas, with a story written by Jijoy, who previously directed the iconic My Dear Kuttichathan, India’s first 3D film.
On the other hand, Bazzooka is Mammootty’s latest venture, directed by Dino Dennis. The movie also features a stellar cast including Gautam Vasudev Menon, Sharafudheen, and Shine Tom Chacko. The cinematography is by Nimish Ravi. Bazzooka is a mind-game thriller, and its teaser created a wave of excitement among fans, especially highlighting Mammootty’s grand look and powerful dialogue delivery.
This December, fans will witness an action-packed entertainment clash between a fantasy drama and a thriller. The first major clash between Mohanlal and Mammootty took place in 1992 when Mohanlal’s Yodha (directed by Sangeeth Sivan) and Mammootty’s Pappayude Swantham Appoos (directed by Fazil) released around the same time, sparking fierce fan rivalry. This time, with both movies releasing so close to Christmas, the anticipation is growing. Who will come out on top—Mammootty or Mohanlal, or will they both surprise us? We’ll have to wait and see.
