Theri, Kabali producer Kalaipuli S Thanu to release Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham in Tamil Nadu

‘Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham’ directed by Priyadarshan is easily one of the most awaited South Indian films of the year, is getting ready for release. With a plethora of stars from across the country and several big names in the technical side, the film’s hype is real and justified. Aashirvad Cinemas, Confident Group and Moonshot Entertainment are jointly producing the mega budget film that is scheduled for worldwide release on March 26.

Though ‘Marakkar’ is primarily made in Malayalam, the film is also set to be dubbed and released in all major Indian languages. The Tamil version has been titled as ‘Marakkar Arabikadalin Singam’. Kollywood’s veteran producer Kalipuli S Thaanu will be releasing the Malayalam and Tamil versions of the film in Tamil Nadu. Interestingly, ‘Marakkar’ marks Thanu’s reunion with Priyadarshan-Mohanlal combo after over two decades. In 1996, he had marketed and distributed ‘Siraisalai’, the dubbed Tamil version of ‘Kaalapani’ in Tamil Nadu.

Kalaipuli S Thanu is one of the most successful producers in Tamil Nadu. In the last few years itself, he has produced biggies like ‘Theri’, ‘Kabali’ and ‘Asuran’.