On 3 July 2023, producerEkta Kapoor announced that her production houseBalaji Telefilms is partnering with Connekkt Media and AVS Studios for a bilingual film,Vrusshabha, to be shot inTelugu andMalayalam languages, starringMohanlal in the lead role, withNanda Kishore set to direct.[1][2] It is the first production of AVS Studios. In August 2022, Kishore told to a media that he had been writing the screenplay ofVrusshabha since the last five years.[3]
In an interview withThe Hindu, Kishore described the film as "fantasy action drama".[4] The posters feature the tagline "Reborn love: A love so strong, it defies death."[5] The screenplay was written by Kishore himself, with dialogues by SRK, Janardhan Maharshi, and Karthik.[6]
On casting Mohanlal, Kishore said that the protagonist required the gravitas of an actor of Mohanlal's stature, remarking, "Mohanlal is someone who acts with his eyes".[4] In November 2022, it was reported that the makers are in talks withVijay Deverakonda to portray the son of Mohanlal's character.[7] By July 2023,Roshan Meka, Shanaya Kapoor,Ramachandra Raju, andP. Ravi Shankar were reported to be part of the cast.[8] Confirming his involvement, Meka, who was cast as the son, described the role as "challenging".[9] The film marks the acting debut of Kapoor, daughter ofSanjay Kapoor, who was reportedly pared opposite Meka.[10]Ragini Dwivedi was also confirmed in July.[11] Zahrah S. Khan was initially cast as a warrior princess after a look test.[12]
In January 2025,Neha Saxena confirmed her role as Yashodha, one of the important characters in the narrative. She completed four shooting schedules—one inMysore and three inMumbai.[13] Both Meka and Kapoor were recast following some casting changes over dates availability.[14] In February 2025, following the film's completion, it was reported that Meka was replaced bySamarjit Lankesh. Reportedly, Lankesh had camped in Mumbai and other locations for four months to complete filming. For his role, he underwent training in horse riding, sword fighting, and gymnastics.[15] In the same month, it was reported that Nayan Sarika was newly added in the cast in a female lead role, replacing Kapoor.[16] B. V. Bhaskar portrayed a psychiatrist and filmed his portions over six days in Mumbai.[17]
It was reported that the film would be shot in India and the United Kingdom.[18]Principal photography began on 23 July 2023.[19] Battles scenes including Mohanlal were shot in a set inMysore.[20] The first schedule was completed on 22 August.[21] After a break, the second schedule began inMumbai on 13 October.[22] Later, the production was delayed for a period. In June 2024, Kishore cited technical reason for the delay and said that around 50 percent of filming has been completed.[23]
Mohanlal resumed filming his portions in December 2024.[24] The final schedule took place in Mumbai. On 3 February 2025, Mohanlal announced the completion of the film's shoot in its entirety.[25][26][27][28] The music is done bySam C. S. andResul Pookutty did the sound design.[29]Peter Hein,Stunt Silva, and Nikhil choreographed the actions.[6]
In November 2024,Aashirvad Cinemas, a production company associated with Mohanlal, announced that the film is scheduled to be released on 16 October 2025.[30] In May 2025, Mohanlal officially announced the same release date.[31][32] Reportedly, the film, shot in Telugu and Malayalam, would also be dubbed in Hindi, and Kannada languages.[29]
