Unni Mukundan shelves Marco sequel, cites 'too much negativity around the project'
The actor, who frequently posts updates on his projects on social media, disclosed the news of Marco's sequel's withdrawal by responding to a fan's comment.
Unni Mukundan in Marco
Last Updated: 02.40 PM, Jun 15, 2025
Marco, Unni Mukundan's most recent blockbuster, earned him national prominence. In an unexpected development, the actor has disclosed that the eagerly anticipated action drama's sequel has been cancelled.
Sequel of Unni Mukundan's Marco shelved
The actor, who frequently posts updates on his projects on social media, disclosed the news of Marco's sequel's withdrawal by responding to a fan's comment. Since the film was hailed as his best work and an unbeatable box office hit, this news comes as a disappointment for the actor's fans and action movie lovers. According to Unni, the sequel has been put on hold since the project is receiving too much negativity. Additionally, he has pledged to work on a project that is larger and better than Marco.
There is a hint of a sequel at the end of the action drama, which debuted in theatres in December 2024. In an earlier conversation with the media, Unni disclosed that the team intends to release two more films after Marco, which is intended to be a trilogy.
Unni Mukundan's Marco surpassed box office records
In just 26 days after its theatrical debut, the film, which had a Rs 30 crore budget, reportedly crossed the Rs 100 crore milestone. It then went on to play in theatres all around the nation and internationally for more than 30 days, which is an incredible accomplishment. Marco's A rating also prevented many people from seeing it in theatres, which helped movie do very well on digital platforms like Sony LIV and OTTplay Premium.
Marco, who is desperate to exact revenge for his brother's murder, is at the heart of the gory action thriller. A perilous conflict of deceit breaks out as he fights for the powerful Adat family and the gold mafia. Full of brutal scenes and fast-paced action sequences, the movie presents an unrelenting struggle for vengeance. In this Haneef Adeni-directed film, Jagadish, Kabir Duhan Singh, Siddique, and Abhimanyu Shammy Thilakan all have important parts.