'Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham' might release in December, reveals director Priyadarshan

Just a few months ago, veteran director Priyarshan was all pumped up for release of his magnum-opus Marakkar: Arabikalinte Simham. However, months later director seems to have more things to worry about, one of m being pandemic and or being his stalled movie. Recently, Priyarshan engd in a tête-à-tête conversation with a news portal, where he talked about release of his films and much more.

Starting conversation with his stalled project- Marakkar, Priyarshan revealed that he is looking at releasing movie by December this year or early next year. Marakkar, me on a budget of 100 crores, is reportedly one of costliest Malayalam films. Mohanlal starrer will release in 5000 screens across five langus. 

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Furrmore in interview, Priyarshan expressed sness over demise of Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan. Interestingly, Priyarshan and Irrfan h worked toger in Billu (2019). He revealed that he was shocked to hear news of Irrfan's demise, and mitted that he would miss Irrfan. Meanwhile, in same interview, Priyarshan also revealed that he is utilising free time on script of his next with Akshay Kumar. He also expressed that he is proud of his daughter- Kalyani Priyarshan, who recently me her Malayalam film debut with Aop Sathyan's Varane Avasyamund. 

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Meanwhile, fans of director are awaiting release of Marakkar. movie narrates tale of Kunjali Markkar IV and ir fight against Portuguese army. upcomer has an ensemble cast consisting of actors like Mohanlal, Manju Warrier, Suniel Shetty, Pranav Mohanlal, Keerthy Suresh, and Kalyani Priyarshan in prominent roles. Marakkar is bankrolled by Antony Perumbavoor, Santhosh T. Kuruvilla, and Roy C. J. under ir production banner respectively. Initially Priyarshan directorial was slated to hit marquee in March, however, due to coronavirus crisis, makers cancelled release of film.

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Besides Marakkar, Priyarshan is helming sequel of his 2003 hit movie Hungama. forthcoming film stars Meezaan Jafri, Pranita, Shilpa Shetty, and Paresh Rawal in le. forthcoming movie is slated for an August release.  Priyarshan also is working on a movie with Akshay Kumar, revealed in interview.