The highly anticipated pan-Indian release of superstar Mohanlal's film, 'Vrusshabha', has finally arrived in cinemas, but its debut has been anything but quiet. The film, which carried significant expectations, has ignited a firestorm of reactions on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), revealing a deeply divided audience within hours of its first shows.
A Storm of Criticism on Social Media
A significant section of viewers expressed intense disappointment and harsh criticism. The negative reactions were swift and severe, with some users drawing unfavorable comparisons to the actor's previous film, 'Barroz'. One user did not mince words, posting, "#Vrusshabha: Worse than Barroz! ABSOLUTE CRAP!" Another directed their frustration at the star, tweeting, "#Vrusshabha It’s high time @Mohanlal to stop committing such crap OL films."
The criticism extended to technical aspects and the overall viewing experience. A viewer from the United States provided a detailed, scathing review, noting a sparse audience and multiple flaws: "Watched #Vrusshabha today in US. Only 3 people in theater. What a horrendous movie… every scene is cringe. The VFX looks so bad and the BGM is so loud. Worst story and dead screenplay. Worse than Barroz! CRAP! 0.15/5." Another comment blamed the direction, stating, "A worst director can provide worst performance to a good actor.."
Fans Rally with Praise and Admiration
In stark contrast, a large contingent of Mohanlal's devoted fanbase and other viewers flooded Twitter with glowing praise. Many lauded the veteran actor's performance, with one tweet declaring him the "God of acting" and highlighting a special tag for him in the film. Others were exuberant about the film's commercial and cinematic prospects.
One optimistic fan predicted, "Peak peak peak… Another 200 cr r* on the way..." while another offered a full-throated endorsement of the narrative structure: "Fantastic 1st half followed by an excellent 2nd half a never seen climax in india cinema wht a movie #Vrusshabha." The first half, in particular, received commendation, with a viewer tweeting, "#Vrusshabha first half is done, Extraordinary."
About 'Vrusshabha' and Mohanlal's Dual Role
'Vrusshabha' is written and directed by Nanda Kishore. The film is headlined by Mohanlal, who essays a dual role, a highlight that had generated much pre-release buzz. He portrays two distinct characters: Raja Vijayendra Vrusshabha, a king, and Aadi Deva Varma, a businessman. The supporting cast includes actors like Samarjit Lankesh, Nayan Sarika, Ragini Dwivedi, Ajay, and Neha Saxena.
The extreme polarization of initial reactions underscores the high stakes and varied expectations surrounding major pan-Indian releases. While the Twitter verdict is split dramatically, the ultimate judgment on 'Vrusshabha's' success will depend on sustained box office performance and broader audience feedback beyond the vocal extremes of social media.
