Marco 2 to be made with out Unni Mukundan? Producers say it is ‘nonetheless not over’ after actor stated ‘no likelihood’ to sequel
Jul 01, 2025 05:58 PM IST
After Unni Mukundan stated that there was ‘no likelihood’ he can be part of Marco’s sequel, the producers hinted that they are serious about exploring it extra.
Haneef Adneni’s Malayalam movie Marco made historical past as one of many ‘most violent’ movies to be made in India. A couple of weeks after lead actor Unni Mukundan said that he wouldn’t be part of the sequel because of the ‘negativity’ surrounding it, the manufacturing home, Dice Entertainments, said that they are going to be exploring the universe additional.
Marco 2 with out Unni Mukundan?
A fan commented on the manufacturing home’s Instagram web page about their curiosity in Marco 2, even when it’s with one other manufacturing home. They replied, “Thanks for the overwhelming love and help for Marco. Discussions relating to the Marco sequence are nonetheless not over but. Cubes Entertainments solely owns all rights to the Marco, and we firmly imagine the journey of Marco holds immense potential. Please observe: We’re not open to transferring or sharing the rights of this franchise.”
Unni Mukundan received’t do Marco sequel
This comes after Unni made it clear in June this 12 months that he wouldn’t wish to play the character anymore. When a fan requested him concerning the sequel, he replied on Instagram, “Bro, apologies however I’ve dropped plans to proceed the Marco sequence. An excessive amount of negativity across the mission. I’ll strive my finest to carry one thing larger and higher than Marco. Thanks for all of the love and positivity. Cheers.” When one other fan commented, “Any likelihood for half 2?” he replied, “Completely no likelihood.”
The Mikhael universe
For the unversed, Unni performed the primary iteration of the character Marco in Haneef’s 2019 hit movie Mikhael, which starred Nivin Pauly because the lead. Marco, the antagonist, is killed on the finish of the movie. Nevertheless, the spin-off in 2024 explored one other story involving his character, the place Marco goes on a rampage after a liked one is murdered. Provided that Marco’s story was rewritten as soon as already, it’s potential the manufacturing home is seeking to do it once more with a special actor, given Unni’s disinterest.
The ‘negativity’ the actor speaks of is the criticism the movie acquired for being too violent, particularly in scenes involving girls and youngsters. Even the CBFC rejected a plea by the producers for a UA certificates for acquiring TV rights in February this 12 months. In March, the movie’s producer, Shareef Mohammed, stated, “I can’t make any movie that apparently promotes violence from right here on.”
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