The much-awaited movie Marakkar Lion of the Arabian Sea is set to be released on Amazon Prime Video. The movie is directed by Priyadarshan and stars Mohanlal and Suniel Shetty in the lead roles. This National Award winning movie is based on the life of Kunjali Marakkar, a 16th-century naval chief of the Zamorin of Calicut. It is the first Malayalam movie to be released on an OTT platform.
Overview of Marakkar Lion of the Arabian Sea
Marakkar Lion of the Arabian Sea is a historical drama film directed by Priyadarshan and produced by Antony Perumbavoor. It is based on the life of Kunjali Marakkar, the 16th-century naval chief of the Zamorin of Calicut. The movie stars Mohanlal and Suniel Shetty in the lead roles. It was shot in the backdrops of Kerala, Goa, and Lakshadweep.
Mohanlal and Suniel Shetty’s National Award Winning Movie
Marakkar Lion of the Arabian Sea has been honored with the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam. Mohanlal and Suniel Shetty were both awarded with the Best Actor awards at the 66th National Film Awards. The movie also won the Best Choreography award for Ganesh Acharya and the Best Visual Effects award for the VFX team.
Release Date and Platform
The movie is set to be released on Amazon Prime Video on March 26th, 2021. It is the first Malayalam movie to be released on an OTT platform.
Storyline and Cast
Marakkar Lion of the Arabian Sea is set in the 16th century and is based on the life of Kunjali Marakkar, the naval chief of the Zamorin of Calicut. The movie follows the story of Kunjali Marakkar and his fight against the Portuguese forces. It stars Mohanlal in the titular role, with Suniel Shetty playing the antagonist. The cast also includes Prabhu, Manju Warrier, Keerthy Suresh, Pranav Mohanlal, Prabhu, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Prabhu, Siddique, and Arjun Sarja.
Production and Direction
Marakkar Lion of the Arabian Sea is directed by Priyadarshan and produced by Antony Perumbavoor. The movie was shot
