Happy and sad at the same time about Marakkar release postponement: Producer CJ Roy

‘Marakkar: Arabikadlinte Simham’, said to be the biggest film ever made in Malayalam cinema history, was supposed to hit screens worldwide in March. Due to the novel Corona virus outbreak, the makers were forced to withhold the release. It proved to be a big setback for the team as expectations were riding huge. On the other hand, they were also fortunate that the film did not release during the time of crisis.

CJ Roy, one of the film’s producers, took to his social media handle about his thoughts on the release postponement. His post reads,

Sometimes it can be said as Lucky & Somtimes as Coincidence!!!. The Release of Dr Mohan Lal’s Mega Opus Big Budget 5 Language Movie which is Co Produced by me along with Producer Antony Perumbavoor.

I am Sad that the FULLY READY MOVIE did not Release on 26 March 2020 due to COVID but at the same time I am Happy it did Not release on 26 March and Suddenly Theaters went on Lock Down due to COVID. This is called as Happy and Sad at the Same time

‘Marakkar’ directed by Priyadarshan has some of the country’s biggest names in the cast and crew. The mammoth project is said to be made on a budget of around Rs 100 crores.