Marco 2 Not Shelved! Markers To Continue The Franchise Without Unni Mukundan; Read Here

Unni Mukundan's Marco had broken records upon its release.

While the internet was divided over the use of violence in Marco, it became the highest-grossing A-rated Malayalam movie, and fans were excited for its sequel until Unni Mukundan announced his exit from the franchise.

A few weeks ago, Unni Mukundan replied to a fan’s comment, “Bro, apologies but I have dropped plans to continue the Marco series. Too much negativity around the project. I’ll try my best to bring something bigger and better than Marco. Thanks for all the love and positivity. Cheers.”

© Instagram/Unni Mukundan

Sharing a montage, Unni wrote, “Hasta la vista, Marco. Best A-rated farewell song, dedicated to my most loved A-rated character." A fan asked him, "Any chance for part 2?" To this, the actor responded, "Absolutely no chance.”

© Instagram/Unni Mukundan

But adding a twist to the tale, the makers of Marco have turned the tables and announced that they will continue the series with a brand new actor.

In response to a social media comment hinting that a sequel could be developed by a different production house if they secured the rights, the company issued an official statement firmly asserting its exclusive ownership and control over the franchise.

The production house wrote, “Discussions regarding the Marco series are still not over yet. Cubes Entertainment exclusively owns all rights to the Marco, and we firmly believe the journey of Marco holds immense potential. Please note, we are not open to transferring or sharing the rights of this franchise.”

© Instagram/Cubes Entertainments

Released in 2024 under the direction of Haneef Adeni, Marco served as a spin-off to the 2019 Malayalam film Mikhael, delving deeper into the origins and rise of its titular character within Kerala’s shadowy gold mafia. The film struck gold at the box office, raking in over ₹100 crore worldwide and setting a new benchmark as the highest-grossing A-rated Malayalam film in history.

Despite its commercial triumph, Marco sparked considerable criticism. Viewers and critics alike called out the film for its over-the-top violence and lack of narrative depth, arguing that its stylish presentation overshadowed a weak and underdeveloped storyline. While it cemented Marco’s character in Malayalam pop culture, it also reignited conversations about the balance between mass appeal and meaningful storytelling.