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India Today
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Actor Unni Mukundan's Marco sequel discussions still on, reveal makers
Unni Mukundan's high-octane Malayalam action thriller 'Marco' stirred up quite a buzz during its release, as it was marketed as one of the most violent films in Mollywood. Though the film performed exceptionally well at the box office, it received a polarising response from viewers. While many appreciated its slick production and action sequences, others criticised the excessive violence portrayed on ongoing fan curiosity around a sequel, Cubes Entertainments - the production house behind the film - responded to a fan query on social media. A user asked whether 'Marco 2' was in the works or if the rights had been sold to another studio. The company issued a firm response, asserting that the rights remain exclusively with them and that they have no intention of transferring or sharing them.'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 '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,' the makers wrote. However, this update contradicts what Unni Mukundan himself stated earlier. On June 15, the 'Get Set Baby' actor responded to a fan's comment about 'Marco 2', saying, '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 (sic).'advertisementThis has led to speculation about the future of the franchise - whether 'Marco 2' will move ahead without its original star or if the project will be revived with Unni Mukundan reconsidering his of now, the fate of 'Marco 2' remains uncertain, but the studio's intention to continue the series is clear. - Ends
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.'
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Marco 2' not off the table yet, say makers—Despite Unni Mukundan's exit
Just when fans of 'Marco' had started to lose hope about a sequel, producers have shared an exciting update Despite actor 's recent revelation that 'Marco 2' was no longer in the works, the production house insists that the sequel is still very much on the cards. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The update came in response to a fan's heartfelt comment on social media requesting the second part of the film. The user even suggested that if Cubes couldn't make it happen, they should sell the rights to another team. That's when the producers stepped in with clarity. 'The journey of Marco holds immense potential' In their response, the production house thanked fans for their overwhelming love and support, and said, 'Discussions regarding the 'Marco' series are still not over yet. Cubes Entertainments exclusively owns all rights to Marco, and we firmly believe the journey of Marco holds immense potential. We are not open to transferring or sharing the rights of this franchise.' Unni Mukundan's 'Marco' to start rolling in February 2024 The firm stance hints that Marco 2 could still happen—maybe with a different lead or vision, but the story isn't over yet as it ended on a hooking cliffhanger. Unni Mukundan had announced his exit from the franchise Earlier, Unni Mukundan had left fans disheartened when he responded to a fan on Instagram saying, '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'.' His exit had led many to assume the sequel was officially shelved. However, with the production houses' latest statement, it's clear that the studio still sees life in the character and its world. A franchise worth fighting for Directed by Haneef Adeni, Marco was one of the most talked-about Malayalam films in recent memory. With its intense storytelling and powerful performances, the film collected over Rs 100 crore and found love beyond Kerala and in other states too. The movie was termed as the most violent film ever made in India.
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.
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.'
