Published 10:06 IST, June 18th 2020

Priyadarshan's 'Marakkar: Arabikandalinte Simham's' release postponed to 2021?

Priyadarshan directorial 'Marakkar: Arabikandalinte Simham' that was expected to release this year, will now reportedly release next year. Know more details.

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For past few months, re have been speculations surrounding release date of Priyarshan's forthcoming film Marrakar: Arabikalinte Simham. On Wednesday, a media report published on an online portal revealed that Priyarshan directorial would hit silver screen next year. However, neir director r producer of Marrakar: Arabikalinte Simham has given an official statement regarding new release date. 

Marakkar: Arabikalinte Simham, starring Mohanlal and Manju Warrier in le was slated to hit marquee in March. However, due to lockdown imposed due to coronavirus outbreak, Priyarshan directorial got pushed. In an old interview with an online portal, Marakkar: Arabikalinte Simham's producer Antony Perumbavoor h revealed that movie would only release after atres reopen because makers have a contract with 60 countries to release Mohanlal starrer across globe. 

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Marakkar: Arabikalinte Simham will narrate tale of Kunjali Markkar IV and ir fight against Portuguese army. Priyarshan directorial has an ensemble cast consisting of actors like Suniel Shetty, Pranav Mohanlal, Keerthy Suresh, Kalyani Priyarshan, Prabhu, and Ashok Selvan in prominent roles. A few months ago, makers of Priyarshan directorial released trailer of upcomer, amping expectations of moviegoers. 

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Trailer of Marakkar: Arabikalinte Simham

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Marakkar: Arabikalinte Simham has been scripted by Priyarshan and Ani I.V. Sasi, son of veteran filmmaker I.V. Sasi and actor Seema. upcomer marks Ani's debut as a screenwriter. Previously, he has worked as an assistant director in films like Oppam (2014), Aakrosh (2010), Rangrezz (2013), among ors. 

Marakkar: Arabikandalinte Simham is reported to be most expensive movie in Mollywood. film is reportedly me on a budget of 100 crores, and will simultaneously release in five different langus across globe. Marakkar: Arabikandalinte Simham is bankrolled by Antony Perumbavoor, Santhosh T. Kuruvilla, and Roy C. J. under ir production banner respectively. 

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Besides Marakkar: Arabikandalinte Simham, 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, as former revealed in an old interview with an online portal. 

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10:06 IST, June 18th 2020