Key Points:
- First song “Appa” from Mohanlal’s Vrusshabha released across four languages
- Song captures father-son relationship as the film’s emotional backbone
- Composed by Sam CS with vocals by Vijai Prakash and Madhu Balakrishnan
- Lyrics by Vinayak Shashikumar, Kalyan Chakravarthy, Kartik Kush, and Nagarjun Sharma
- Worldwide theatrical release scheduled for December 25, 2025
- Bilingual film shot in Malayalam and Telugu, with Hindi and Kannada dubbed versions
The promotional campaign for Mohanlal’s highly anticipated film Vrusshabha has begun on a heartfelt note with the release of its first song “Appa”. Presented as the soul of the film, the track captures the pure and timeless bond between a father and son, which forms the emotional backbone of the story. The music of Vrusshabha is released on T-Series, with “Appa” leading the film’s journey toward its worldwide Christmas release.
Composed by Sam CS, the song features soulful vocals by Vijai Prakash in Hindi, Kannada, and Telugu versions, while Madhu Balakrishnan lends his voice to the Malayalam version. The lyrics are penned by Vinayak Shashikumar (Malayalam), Kalyan Chakravarthy Tripuraneni (Telugu), Kartik Kush (Hindi), and Nagarjun Sharma (Kannada), each bringing unique cultural resonance while maintaining the shared emotional essence.
Creative Team Insights
Director Nanda Kishore shared his vision for launching the musical journey with “Appa,” stating that the entire film is rooted in the powerful, emotional relationship between a father and son. He explained that the song perfectly reflects the heartbeat of the story and gives audiences a true sense of what the film stands for. The director expressed gratitude to composer Sam CS for bringing depth to the track and promised that more music and moments would help people understand the soul of this film even more.
Music director Sam CS revealed that when Nanda narrated the father-son emotion in Vrusshabha, it immediately connected with him personally. He described the composition process as touching something familiar and noted that having Mohanlal at the heart of that emotion made the responsibility even bigger. The composer kept the track honest because that’s what the story needed and what Mohanlal’s performance inspires.
Star-Studded Cast and Technical Excellence
Vrusshabha boasts an impressive ensemble cast including Mohanlal, Samarjit Lankesh, Ragini Dwivedi, Nayan Sarika, Ajay, Neha Saxena, Garuda Ram, Vinay Verma, Ali, Ayyappa P. Sharma, and Kishore. The film features technical excellence with sound design by Oscar-winner Resul Pookutty, dialogues by SRK, Janardhan Maharshi, and Karthik, and powerful action choreography by Peter Hein, Stunt Silva, Ganesh, and Nikhil.
The film is presented by Balaji Telefilms and Connekkt Media in association with Abishek S. Vyas Studios. Produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R. Kapoor, C.K. Padma Kumar, Varun Mathur, Saurabh Mishra, Abishek S. Vyas, Praveer Singh, Vishal Gurnani, and Juhi Parekh Mehta, and co-produced by Vimal Lahoti, Vrusshabha is positioned as one of the biggest pan-Indian cinematic events of the year.
Pan-Indian Release Strategy
Shot simultaneously as a bilingual in Malayalam and Telugu, Vrusshabha will also be released in dubbed Hindi and Kannada versions. This strategic approach aims to maximise the film’s reach across different linguistic markets in India. With its worldwide release set for December 25, 2025, the film is expected to capitalise on the Christmas holiday period for maximum box office impact. The makers have planned an extensive promotional campaign, with “Appa” serving as the emotional cornerstone of their marketing strategy.
