Mohanlal’s much-awaited fantasy film, Barroz, the superstar’s directorial debut, has reportedly not had a grand box office opening just as big-ticket ventures are expected to. Had it been a box office keeper and got the second-highest revenue opener for Mohanlal,

Barroz released on the occasion of the Christmas holiday but the collection at the Indian box office wasn't up to the mark on day 1.

The website reports that Barroz is estimated to have collected ₹3.65 crore net approximately on its opening day. This is a dismal number compared to what his previous release, Malaikottai Vaaliban, collected in January this year.

The Malayalam version of superstar Mohanlal’s directorial debut, Barroz, has reportedly opened to Rs 3.6 crores at the box office on Christmas day. Considering the 3D fantasy film was reportedly made on a budget of Rs.

The Mohanlal-starrer has earned around Rs 5 crore in two days. The film is facing tough competition from Marco.

Unni Mukundan's Marco, dubbed as desi John Wick for its stylised and brutal action scenes, has been performing well at the box office. Its collection has overshadowed Mohanlal's directorial Barroz: Guardian of D’Gama’s Treasure which released a week after Marco on the occasion of Christmas.

Mohanlal's much-anticipated directorial debut, Barroz, released on December 25, made a modest Rs 3.65 crore on its first day. Despite being a Christmas release, the film faced tough competition and witnessed limited attendance across theatres.

Barroz is the latest addition to the new movies which have been running at the Indian box office. Starring Mohanlal in the titular role, the fantasy film is competing with its rival release, Marco and Rifle Club in Kerala.