Mohanlal announces Marakkar release date

‘Marakkar: Arabikadlinte Simham’ has to be the most delayed Malayalam film in recent memory. It was originally supposed to be released in March, 2020 but due to the pandemic, the film saw multiple postponing. Finally, the makers have decided to release it on August 12 during the Onam season. They will be hoping that the pandemic situation gets better by then and theatres resume functioning with full house capacity. Exhibitors and industry insiders have pinned huge hopes on ‘Marakkar’ as it is widely believed that the film has the potential to emerge as a massive money-spinner and revive the Malayalam industry.

Directed by Priyadarshan, ‘Marakkar’ is an action-epic made on a grand scale with a huge star cast. Mohanlal plays the titular role of Kunjali Marakkar IV and his son Pranav essays his younger part. The cast includes several well-known actors from various languages. Suniel Shetty, Arjun Sarja, Manju Warrier, Keerthy Suresh, Priyadarshan, Ashok Selvan, Prabhu and many others are part of film.

Expectations went further high when the film bagged the National Award for Best Feature Film. It is only the 12th time that a Malayalam film has won this prestigious award. The film also bagged awards in two other categories — Best Costume (Sujith Sudhakaran, V Sai B) and Special Effects (Sidharth Priyadarshan).