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Hindustan Times
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Unni Mukundan reveals why there's ‘no chance' for Marco sequel, promises to bring ‘something bigger, better'
Malayalam action film Marco was a commercial success but was criticised for the violence in the movie. Now, fans who have been waiting for a sequel to the film might be disappointed to know that the lead star, Unni Mukundan, has rejected "any chance" of a sequel. (Also Read: Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan accused of beating up manager; police complaint filed: Report) On Saturday, Unni Mukundan took to Instagram and shared a video showing his weight loss transformation. In the comments section, a fan asked him about Marco 2, to which he replied, "Bro, apologies but I have dropped plans to continue the Marco series. Too much negativity around the project. I'll try my best to bring something bigger and better than Marco. Thanks for all the love and positivity. Cheers." On Sunday, the actor shared a montage of pictures of his character from Marco and wrote, "Hasta la vista, Marco. Best A-rated farewell song, dedicated to my most loved A-rated character." A fan commented, "Any chance for part 2?" To this, the actor responded, "Absolutely no chance." While some fans were sad about the news, others wished him luck for his upcoming projects. One of the comments read, "That's sad news, chetta." Another wrote, "Bro, tell the negative criticism to go. Forget it. Just release 2." Another said, "That's a shame. Let those who speak negatively lie there and say. You better get Marco down, man." Another wrote, "Need Marco 2 itself. If you have the courage, show it." A fan complimented the actor's performance and wrote, "Sir, your performance was brilliant Good luck, sir, we are waiting for another one." Helmed by Haneef Adeni and produced by Shareef Muhammed under his Cubes Entertainments banner, the neo-noir action thriller stars Unni Mukundan in the titular role, alongside Siddique, Jagadish, Kabir Duhan Singh, Abhimanyu, Shammi Thilakan, Anson Paul, Ishaan Shoukath, and Yukti Thareja in key roles. The film earned ₹102.55 crore worldwide despite facing criticism for the portrayal of violence. Producer Shareef Muhammed defended the film, stating, 'It is not cinema that should change, but our perspective.' He also pointed out that Marco wasn't the first film to portray violence, but added, 'I will not make any film that apparently promotes violence from here on.'
News18
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Unni Mukundan Shelves Marco 2 Plans Due To 'Too Much Negativity'
Unni didn't dodge it. In a candid reply, he wrote, 'Bro, apologies, but I have dropped plans to continue the Marco series. Too much negativity around the project. I'll try my best to bring something bigger and better than Marco. Thanks for all the love and positivity. Cheers." Take a look: The original Marco, a gritty crime thriller, was a commercial success and had stirred buzz for a sequel. Helmed by director Haneef Adeni, the film stood out for its gripping narrative and striking visuals. But Marco also drew flak for its intense violence and morally ambiguous characters. The mixed reactions, especially the criticism over its dark tone, seem to have played a part in Unni Mukundan's decision to call off the sequel. Veteran actor Jagadish, who portrayed the menacing antagonist Tony Isaac in Marco, had earlier weighed in on the controversy. At a press event, he said, 'The question is, do audiences like the character or Jagadish as a person? In Marco, my character supports violence. But does the audience like Tony Isaac or Jagadish? If it's Jagadish they like, then let me be clear, I have never spoken in favour of violence." Marco is a 2024 Malayalam neo-noir action thriller directed and written by Haneef Adeni. Produced by Shareef Muhammed under the Cubes Entertainments banner, the film features Unni Mukundan in the lead as Marco Jr., a cold-blooded gangster raised by the feared Adattu crime family. The story kicks off after the violent death of his blind foster brother Victor, triggering Marco's brutal path of vengeance. The film, a standalone spin-off of Mikhael, exists in the same universe, with some familiar characters placed in a new narrative. It also stars Siddique, Jagadish, Kabir Duhan Singh, Abhimanyu Shammi Thilakan, Anson Paul, Ishaan Shoukath, and Yukti Thareja in key roles. Gritty, violent, and stylized, Marco made waves for its dark themes and intense storytelling. Meanwhile, Unni Mukundan was last seen in the comedy-drama Get Set Baby, directed by Vinay Govind.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Kattalan' unit welcomes Rajisha Vijayan on board
The makers of director Paul George's eagerly awaited pan-Indian film, 'Kattalan', featuring actor Antony Varghese (Pepe) in the lead, on Wednesday, welcomed actress Rajisha Vijayan onboard the unit of the film, saying that she would play the female lead character in the film. Following the blockbuster success of 'Marco', which earned widespread acclaim across India and beyond, producer Shareef Muhammed of Cubes Entertainments is back with his next ambitious venture titled 'Kattalan', a high-octane pan-Indian action thriller. On Wednesday, Cubes Entertainments took to its Instagram page to welcome actress Rajisha Vijayan. It said, "Welcoming the Sensational @rajishavijayan to the world of 'Kattalan'. Rajisha Vijayan, the female lead in 'Kattalan'- is a Kerala State Award-winning actress known for her compelling screen presence and versatile performances across South Indian film industries." "She made a powerful debut with 'Anuraga Krikkin Vellam' (2016), earning widespread acclaim and the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress. Rajisha continued to impress in impactful roles in films like 'Karnan' (2021), 'Jai Bhim' (2021), 'June' (2019) and the upcoming action thrillers likes 'Sardar 2', 'Bison' and 'Kalamkaval'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Eat 1 Teaspoon Every Night, See What Happens A Week Later [Video] getfittoday Undo Rajisha Vijayan shares glimpses of her Spain vacation "With a strong blend of emotional depth and commanding energy, she remains as one of the most dynamic artistes in South Indian cinema." Rajisha Vijayan is the latest to join the cast, which already has some talented names in it. Rapper Baby Jean, Telugu actor Sunil, best known for his performances in blockbusters like 'Pushpa: The Rise' (2021), 'Pushpa 2' (2024) and 'Jailer' (2023), actor Kabir Duhan Singh , known for his intense screen presence and powerful performances across multiple languages and veteran Malayalam actors Jagadeesh and Siddique are all part of the cast of 'Kattalan'. The film has music by Ajaneesh Loknath, the musical genius behind 'Kantara 2' and choreography by Sharief. Costumes for the film are by Dhanya Balakrishnan and cinematography by Renadive. Editing for the film is by Shameer Muhammed.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Makers of 'Kattalan' welcome rapper Baby Jean onboard film unit
The makers of director Paul George's eagerly awaited pan-Indian film, 'Kattalan', featuring actor Antony Varghese (Pepe) in the lead, on Tuesday welcomed well known Malayalam rapper Baby Jean onboard the unit of the film. Following the blockbuster success of Marco, which earned widespread acclaim across India and beyond, producer Shareef Muhammed of Cubes Entertainments is back with his next ambitious venture titled 'Kattalan', a high-octane pan-Indian action thriller. On Tuesday, Cubes Entertainments took to its Instagram page to welcome rapper Baby Jean onboard. It said, "Welcoming the Firebrand @thebabyjean to the world of 'KATTALAN'. Baby Jean, with his sensational breakout voice in the Indian rap scene, has already proven his acting skills on screen in Alappuzha Gymkhana (2025). Now, he returns to the big screen-blending swagger, realism, and rhythm into a performance that hits the Big Screen as hard as his music." It may be recalled that last week, the makers had welcomed well known Telugu actor Sunil, best known for his performances in blockbusters like Pushpa: The Rise (2021), Pushpa 2 (2024) and Jailer (2023), and actor Kabir Duhan Singh , known for his intense screen presence and powerful performances across multiple languages, to the cast of the unit. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Texas: Gov Will Cover Your Cost To Install Solar If You Live In These Zips SunValue Learn More Undo Bolly Buzz: Hrithik-Saif UNITE for Vikram Vedha; Harbhajan-Geeta blessed with BABY BOY; Bhediya WRAP This week, the production house had welcomed actors Jagadeesh and Siddique to the cast of the film. Calling Jagadeesh as " the makers pointed out that the veteran actor had acted in over 400 films and that he was continuing his winning streak by delivering back-to-back successes. While welcoming Siddique, the makers highlighted the fact that he had over 40 years of experience and had acted in over 350 films. The film has music by Ajaneesh Loknath, the musical genius behind 'Kantara 2' and choreography by Sharief. Costumes for the film are by Dhanya Balakrishnan and cinematography by Renadive. Editing for the film is by Shameer Muhammed.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Makers of pan-India film 'Kattalan' welcome actors Sunil, Kabir Duhan Singh onboard
The makers of director Paul George's eagerly awaited pan-Indian film, 'Kattalan', featuring actor Antony Varghese (Pepe) in the lead, on Saturday welcomed popular actors Sunil and Kabir Duhan Singh onboard the unit of the film. Following the blockbuster success of Marco, which earned widespread acclaim across India and beyond, producer Shareef Muhammed of Cubes Entertainments is back with his next ambitious venture titled Kattalan, a high-octane pan-Indian action thriller. On Saturday, Cubes Entertainments took to its Instagram page to welcome the actors. It said, "Welcoming the Maestro of versatality @suniltollywood to the world of 'Kattalan'. One of the most celebrated versatile actors in Indian cinema, Sunil has impressed audiences with his powerful performances across genres. Known for his key roles in major films like Pushpa: The Rise (2021), Pushpa 2 (2024), Jailer (2023), Good Bad Ugly(2024), Sita Ramam(2022), Magadheera(2009),Ala Vaikunthapuramlo(2020) etc. From comic brilliance to intense villains, Sunil continues to evolve as a dynamic force in Indian cinema." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pinga-Pinga e HBP? Tome isso 1x ao dia se tem mais de 40 anos Portal Saúde do Homem Clique aqui Undo Kabir Duhan Singh: 'Playing the baddie in South films got me into Bollywood' Kabir Duhan Singh is one of Indian cinema's most commanding on-screen villains, known for his intense screen presence and powerful performances across multiple languages. In the recent Marco, he delivered one of the most brutal and memorable villainous performances in Indian cinema. The production house, while welcoming Singh said, "Welcoming the Most brutal @kabirduhansingh to the world of 'Kattalan'. Kabir Duhan Singh is one of Indian cinema's most commanding on-screen villains, known for his intense screen presence and powerful performances across multiple languages. Making his early breakout with Vedalam(2015), Kanchan3 (2019), and most recently in Marco(2024), he delivered one of the most brutal and memorable villainous performances in Indian cinema. With his towering persona and fierce versatility, Kabir brings raw power and menace to every frame he appears in." The film has music by Ajaneesh Loknath, the musical genius behind 'Kantara 2' and choreography by Sharief. Costumes for the film are by Dhanya Balakrishnan and cinematography by Renadive. Editing for the film is by Shameer Muhammed. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
