Actor Unni Mukundan confirms Marco 2 dropped, explains reasons
Although the update was brief, it left many fans surprised and slightly disappointed. However, his promise of something 'bigger and better' has already reignited excitement and anticipation.The first installment of 'Marco', released in 2024, belongs to the neo-noir genre and shares a universe similar to 'Mikhael'. Starring Unni Mukundan in the lead, the film performed well at the box office, earning praise for its gripping storyline and screenplay.Unni portrayed Mark D Peter Jr, a man who descends into violence after the murder of his foster brother, launching a brutal spree of attacks.Directed and written by Haneef Adeni, Marco was made on a reported budget of Rs 30 crore. The film released simultaneously in Malayalam and Hindi, with its Telugu version hitting theatres on January 1 and the Tamil version scheduled for January 3.
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