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Economic Times
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Marco 2 release update: Makers reveal major details about controversial Malayalam movie's sequel
Production House Confirms Plans for Future Franchise With Strong Box Office Pull Origins in Mikhael Universe The future of the Marco franchise has stirred intense speculation following lead actor Unni Mukundan's public announcement that he would no longer be involved in a sequel. In a response to fan queries on social media, the actor cited widespread criticism and what he described as overwhelming negativity around the project as reasons for stepping away. He hinted that he was moving on to pursue newer and more positive ventures, promising to bring something 'bigger and better.'His statements led many to believe the sequel was officially shelved. However, that assumption has been countered by the production house, which made it clear that the story of Marco is far from producers, Cube Entertainments, issued a statement reaffirming their commitment to the franchise. In response to a fan's suggestion that they sell the rights if they couldn't proceed, the studio clarified that all rights to Marco are exclusively owned by them and will not be transferred or shared. They emphasized that internal discussions around the sequel are still ongoing and expressed confidence in the character's potential for further firm position has revived hopes that Marco 2 will be made, possibly with a new actor stepping into the titular directed by Haneef Adeni, became one of the most controversial and commercially successful Malayalam films in recent years. Known for its extreme violence, including scenes involving women and children, the film faced backlash from critics and audiences alike. The Central Board of Film Certification had denied the producers a UA certificate for television screening earlier this year. In response, the producer had even stated publicly that he would refrain from producing violent films in the the controversy, the film crossed Rs 100 crore in box office collections and attracted viewers across India. With a diverse ensemble cast and a gripping storyline, the film broke language and regional barriers, gaining popularity beyond character Marco first appeared in the 2019 Malayalam film Mikhael, where he played the antagonist. Although the character died in that film, the 2024 spin-off reinvented the narrative and centered the story around him. In this version, Marco embarks on a violent mission of revenge following a personal tragedy. Given that the storyline was previously adapted to bring Marco back, producers might explore a similar approach again, this time with a different the departure of Unni Mukundan might reshape the direction of the sequel, the franchise is not being abandoned. The producers have made it clear that the Marco universe still holds promise. Although the path forward may involve a new lead or a fresh take, the journey of the character is expected to continue.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Marco 2 release update: Makers reveal major details about controversial Malayalam movie's sequel
The future of the Marco franchise has stirred intense speculation following lead actor Unni Mukundan's public announcement that he would no longer be involved in a sequel. In a response to fan queries on social media, the actor cited widespread criticism and what he described as overwhelming negativity around the project as reasons for stepping away. He hinted that he was moving on to pursue newer and more positive ventures, promising to bring something 'bigger and better.' His statements led many to believe the sequel was officially shelved. However, that assumption has been countered by the production house, which made it clear that the story of Marco is far from over. Production House Confirms Plans for Future The producers, Cube Entertainments, issued a statement reaffirming their commitment to the franchise. In response to a fan's suggestion that they sell the rights if they couldn't proceed, the studio clarified that all rights to Marco are exclusively owned by them and will not be transferred or shared. They emphasized that internal discussions around the sequel are still ongoing and expressed confidence in the character's potential for further exploration. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 61 Genius Inventions That Are Unbelievable Unforgettable Gadgets Shop Now Undo This firm position has revived hopes that Marco 2 will be made, possibly with a new actor stepping into the titular role. Franchise With Strong Box Office Pull Marco, directed by Haneef Adeni, became one of the most controversial and commercially successful Malayalam films in recent years. Known for its extreme violence, including scenes involving women and children, the film faced backlash from critics and audiences alike. The Central Board of Film Certification had denied the producers a UA certificate for television screening earlier this year. In response, the producer had even stated publicly that he would refrain from producing violent films in the future. Despite the controversy, the film crossed Rs 100 crore in box office collections and attracted viewers across India. With a diverse ensemble cast and a gripping storyline, the film broke language and regional barriers, gaining popularity beyond Kerala. Origins in Mikhael Universe The character Marco first appeared in the 2019 Malayalam film Mikhael, where he played the antagonist. Although the character died in that film, the 2024 spin-off reinvented the narrative and centered the story around him. In this version, Marco embarks on a violent mission of revenge following a personal tragedy. Given that the storyline was previously adapted to bring Marco back, producers might explore a similar approach again, this time with a different face. While the departure of Unni Mukundan might reshape the direction of the sequel, the franchise is not being abandoned. The producers have made it clear that the Marco universe still holds promise. Although the path forward may involve a new lead or a fresh take, the journey of the character is expected to continue.
Hindustan Times
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Marco 2 to be made without Unni Mukundan? Producers say it's ‘still not over' after actor said ‘no chance' to sequel
Haneef Adneni's Malayalam film Marco made history as one of the 'most violent' films to be made in India. A few weeks after lead actor Unni Mukundan stated that he would not be a part of the sequel due to the 'negativity' surrounding it, the production house, Cube Entertainments, stated that they will be exploring the universe further. Unni Mukundan played the titular character in Haneef Adeni's Marco. A fan commented on the production house's Instagram page about their interest in Marco 2, even if it's with another production house. They replied, 'Thank you for the overwhelming love and support for Marco. Discussions regarding the Marco series are still not over yet. Cubes Entertainments exclusively owns all rights to the Marco, and we firmly believe the journey of Marco holds immense potential. Please note: We are not open to transferring or sharing the rights of this franchise.' This comes after Unni made it clear in June this year that he would not like to play the character anymore. When a fan asked him about the sequel, he replied on Instagram, '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.' When another fan commented, 'Any chance for part 2?' he replied, 'Absolutely no chance.' The Mikhael universe For the unversed, Unni played the first iteration of the character Marco in Haneef's 2019 hit film Mikhael, which starred Nivin Pauly as the lead. Marco, the antagonist, is killed at the end of the film. However, the spin-off in 2024 explored another story involving his character, where Marco goes on a rampage after a loved one is murdered. Given that Marco's story was rewritten once already, it's possible the production house is looking to do it again with a different actor, given Unni's disinterest. The 'negativity' the actor speaks of is the criticism the film received for being too violent, especially in scenes involving women and children. Even the CBFC rejected a plea by the producers for a UA certificate for obtaining TV rights in February this year. In March, the film's producer, Shareef Mohammed, said, 'I will not make any film that apparently promotes violence from here on.'
Pink Villa
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Is Marco 2 being made without Unni Mukundan? Makers spill beans
Marco was hyped as one of the most violent films of Mollywood and received a mixed response from audiences. Although the Unni Mukundan starrer was a massive hit in terms of box office numbers, viewers nonetheless were critical of the scale of violence shown in the film, finding it inappropriate for display. Makers share big update on Marco 2 plans Recently, Cubes Entertainments, the makers of the film Marco, responded to a fan's query about its sequel on their social media handle. A netizen took to the comment section and inquired whether the Malayalam action thriller is getting a sequel or if the rights to Marco will be sold to another production house. In response, a spokesperson from Cube Entertainments mentioned that the rights of the Unni Mukundan starrer is with them and they're not open to transferring or sharing these rights to anyone else. They further highlighted that discussions for Marco 2 were still ongoing and that they consider it to become a high-potential film franchise overall. Their reply read as 'Thank you for the overwhelming love and support for Marco. Discussions regarding the Marco series are still not over yet. Cubes Entertainments exclusively owns all rights to the Marco, and we firmly believe the journey of Marco holds immense potential. Please note: We are not open to transferring or sharing the rights of this franchise.' Unni Mukundan's response on Marco 2 plans The response from the makers comes at a point when Unni Mukundan has already confirmed that the plans for the sequel are no longer in place. Back on June 15, the actor responded to a fan comment who asked him about when Marco 2 would be made. The Get Set Baby actor had then replied, 'Apologies, 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." It remains to be seen whether Marco 2 will be made and if the high-octane action film will be produced without Unni Mukundan himself.
