Shaji Nadesan hints about going ahead with Mammootty’s Kunjali Marakkar

Kunjali Marakkar is perhaps the most talked about project in Malayalam film industry in recent years. Two separate projects have been announced with the two icons of Malayalam cinema – Mohanlal and Mammootty. Mohanlal’s version of Kunjali Marakkar with ace filmmaker Priyadarshan was officially announced last day. Aashirvad Cinemas, Moonshot Entertainment and Confident Group are jointly funding this mega project, which is titled as Marakkar – Arabikadalinte Simham.

As expected, an update from Mammootty’s camp has been made today. Shaji Nadesan of August Cinema has updated a photo in his social media page which hints that they are indeed moving ahead with their project. Santhosh Sivan will be directing Kunjali Marakkar IV. TP Rajeev and Shankar Ramakrishnan are jointly scripting the movie after doing years of research works.

Kunjali Marakkar was the title given to the naval chief in the 16th century, to protect the coast against the invading Portuguese army. There were four major Kunjali Marakkars during that era. Both Mohanlal’s and Mammootty’s movies are based on the fourth Kunjali Marakkar, whose life story apparently had the most interesting elements.

As of now, one thing is clear – both the parties are moving ahead with their projects. On the positive side, Malayalam movie lovers are definitely in for a treat as they will get to see the same character played in different styles by two of their most celebrated superstars. Exciting times ahead.