Unni Mukundan's Malayalam Movie Marco Set For Christmas Release

The makers of Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan’s upcoming action film Marco announced via their social media on Friday, October 4, that the film is set to hit theatres during the upcoming Christmas season. Marco is billed as a high-octane action-packed thriller and is already being touted as the most violent film ever made in Malayalam cinema. With Unni Mukundan in the lead role, anticipation is building for the film’s release, especially given its bold promise of pushing the boundaries of on-screen violence in the Malayalam industry. Fans of action films and Mukundan’s work are eagerly awaiting the release.

On the occasion of Unni Mukundan’s birthday, the makers of Marco released a gripping new poster that has heightened anticipation for the film. The poster showcases Mukundan dressed in a blood-stained black suit, with sunglasses on, with a cigarette dangling from his mouth. His right arm engulfed in flames but still clad in the suit, holds the severed head of a bald man, a chilling image that reflects the violent tone of the movie. The poster vividly captures the intense, action-packed vibe the film is promising.

In a recent press release, the makers announced that Marco had wrapped up shooting after nearly 100 days. Expressing their excitement, the team revealed that the film’s ‘ambitious shooting schedule’ included a mind-blowing 60-day action sequence. They praised Mukundan, who plays the lead, and action director Kalai Kingson for bringing every shot to life with high-energy stunts and intensity.

Marco marks a historic moment in Malayalam cinema as the first-ever spin-off film centred around a villain. The film is a full-length feature based on the character Marco Jr, portrayed by Unni Mukundan in Nivin Pauly’s 2019 action thriller Mikhael. In Mikhael, Marco Jr left a strong impression as a menacing antagonist, and now, Marco delves deeper into his backstory, exploring his rise into the world of crime. The makers have promised that this spin-off will showcase a darker, more intense side of the character.