<p>Unni Mukundan, star of the action blockbuster <em>Marco</em>, is all set to make his directorial debut with a superhero movie. The film will be produced by Sree Gokulam Movies, with a screenplay by Midhun Manuel Thomas.</p>
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<h2>Shoot begins next year</h2>
<p>Unni Mukundan, who is currently busy with his Telugu movie, also shared that his directorial debut is currently in pre-production and will start filming next year. It is unclear at the moment if the actor will also be starring in the movie.</p>
<p>Unni broke the news via Instagram and shared his excitement for the project, saying,"The kid in me grew up believing in legends. Drawn to stories of courage, sacrifice, and magic. I found my heroes not just in books, movies, folk stories, tiny action figures but also in my dreams."</p>
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<h2>Marco star promises a pan-india superhero saga</h2>
<p>The actor concluded the post by saying, "Rest I&rsquo;ll keep you posted. Shoot begins Next Year. Pre-Production going on. I&rsquo;ll finish my Telugu commitment and start working on this Malayalam film which will come in all Prominent Indian Languages. Keep me in your prayers. Dream On."</p>
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<p>Unni Mukundan's last film was <em>Marco</em>. The movie became a breakout hit across India and is widely considered to be the most violent Indian movie ever made. The film, directed by Haneef Adeni, grossed ₹155 crore ($17.2 million) worldwide, and a sequel is in the works.</p>
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Unni Mukundan, star of the action blockbuster Marco, is all set to make his directorial debut with a superhero movie written by Midhun Manuel Thomas.

Unni Mukundan, star of the action blockbuster Marco, is all set to make his directorial debut with a superhero movie. The film will be produced by Sree Gokulam Movies, with a screenplay by Midhun Manuel Thomas. Also Read: Coolie: The first teaser for Rajinikanth's action thriller pays homage to 1991's Thalapathi Shoot begins next year Unni Mukundan, who is currently busy with his Telugu movie, also shared that his directorial debut is currently in pre-production and will start filming next year. It is unclear at the moment if the actor will also be starring in the movie. Unni broke the news via Instagram and shared his excitement for the project, saying,"The kid in me grew up believing in legends. Drawn to stories of courage, sacrifice, and magic. I found my heroes not just in books, movies, folk stories, tiny action figures but also in my dreams." Also Read: Megan Thee Stallion ignores Met Gala ban, turns food critic & gives us a peek at this year's delicious appetisers Marco star promises a pan-india superhero saga The actor concluded the post by saying, "Rest I’ll keep you posted. Shoot begins Next Year. Pre-Production going on. I’ll finish my Telugu commitment and start working on this Malayalam film which will come in all Prominent Indian Languages. Keep me in your prayers. Dream On." Also Read: Who is Adam Strange? Will Poulter's rumoured role in the DCU View this post on Instagram A post shared by Unni Mukundan (@iamunnimukundan) Also Read: Thudarum gears up for Tamil release, Mohanlal shares new trailer Unni Mukundan's last film was Marco. The movie became a breakout hit across India and is widely considered to be the most violent Indian movie ever made. The film, directed by Haneef Adeni, grossed ₹155 crore ($17.2 million) worldwide, and a sequel is in the works. Also Read: How Nani's HIT: The Third Case post-credit scene sets up HIT: The Fourth Case

Marco star Unni Mukundan to make his directorial debut with a superhero movie

<p>The Trivandrum regional office of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has blocked the upcoming TV premiere of the Malayalam film&nbsp;<em>Marco</em>, arguing that violent movies like it contribute to rising violent crime in the south Indian state of Kerala.</p>
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<h2><em>Marco</em> now facing controversy</h2>
<p><em>Marco</em>, an A-certified action film directed by Haneef Adeni and starring Unni Mukundan, was a surprise pan-Indian hit, grossing ₹155 crore ($17.2 million) worldwide. Despite its success, the film has now come under scrutiny from the CBFC.</p>
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<h2>CBFC official calls for OTT ban</h2>
<p>Nadeem Thufali, Regional Officer of the CBFC, has also filed a complaint with the CBFC chairperson, urging the central government to ban the film from streaming platforms.</p>
<p>Speaking to <em>Onmanorama,</em> Thufali stated, "<em>Marco </em>has already been certified A by the CBFC. Parents should exercise caution when allowing children to watch such films. The CBFC&rsquo;s role is limited to certification and does not involve censorship. We have rejected the satellite rights for the movie as it is not suitable for a family audience."</p>
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<h2>FEFKA and the film industry condemn the ban</h2>
<p>The Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) has strongly opposed the CBFC&rsquo;s decision, criticising political groups for using films as scapegoats. The ban has sparked widespread debate online.</p>
<h2>Netizen reactions: Censorship or justified?</h2>
<p>Public reactions to the ban have been divided. While some support the decision, others have slammed it as censorship and an attempt to deflect attention from real social issues.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Then what about films like Kill? That also has a considerable amount of violence similar to this.<br>Also, Hit 3 is on the way🙂</p>
&mdash; Nandan (@__nndn__) <a href="https://twitter.com/__nndn__/status/1897148344079987058?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Stupidity in highest terms. If this was such an issue they could have done it before the theatrical release. This is just something for Certificate to be relevant. Same issue with SC when they dealt with Samay Raina</p>
&mdash; aogetumkabhi (@BineshIshaan) <a href="https://twitter.com/BineshIshaan/status/1897121011415572877?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I mean come on<br>Why is censor board being so immature <br>Why cant they just stick on to just certifying rather than acting like a supreme leader<br>There is a thin line between maturity and dumbness for ppl to get such kind of content as reality into their minds</p>
&mdash; Aditya BS (@AdityaBS8) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdityaBS8/status/1897130741420732465?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Netizens express strong reactions to the CBFC's decision to ban Unni Mukundan's film Marco from TV due to its extreme violence, sparking widespread online discussion.

The Trivandrum regional office of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has blocked the upcoming TV premiere of the Malayalam film Marco, arguing that violent movies like it contribute to rising violent crime in the south Indian state of Kerala. Also Read: First look at Joaquin Phoenix from Ari Aster’s Eddington is here Marco now facing controversy Marco, an A-certified action film directed by Haneef Adeni and starring Unni Mukundan, was a surprise pan-Indian hit, grossing ₹155 crore ($17.2 million) worldwide. Despite its success, the film has now come under scrutiny from the CBFC. Also Read: James Cameron congratulates Zoe Saldana on Oscar win CBFC official calls for OTT ban Nadeem Thufali, Regional Officer of the CBFC, has also filed a complaint with the CBFC chairperson, urging the central government to ban the film from streaming platforms. Speaking to Onmanorama, Thufali stated, "Marco has already been certified A by the CBFC. Parents should exercise caution when allowing children to watch such films. The CBFC’s role is limited to certification and does not involve censorship. We have rejected the satellite rights for the movie as it is not suitable for a family audience." Also Read: Tamil singer Kalpana Raghavendar hospitalised after alleged suicide attempt FEFKA and the film industry condemn the ban The Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) has strongly opposed the CBFC’s decision, criticising political groups for using films as scapegoats. The ban has sparked widespread debate online. Netizen reactions: Censorship or justified? Public reactions to the ban have been divided. While some support the decision, others have slammed it as censorship and an attempt to deflect attention from real social issues. Good. There is a thin line that they crossed. — Beeblebrox (@ZanyZephyrX) March 5, 2025 Then what about films like Kill? That also has a considerable amount of violence similar to this. Also, Hit 3 is on the way🙂 — Nandan (@__nndn__) March 5, 2025 Pathetic !!!!!! — Aman Surya (@Asusurya16) March 5, 2025 These guys have never watched GOT and many such films lol..what a joke — Anish (@Anishjain07) March 5, 2025 Stupidity in highest terms. If this was such an issue they could have done it before the theatrical release. This is just something for Certificate to be relevant. Same issue with SC when they dealt with Samay Raina — aogetumkabhi (@BineshIshaan) March 5, 2025 They should ban these kinda movies from making itself — Jagadeesh (@jagtce) March 5, 2025 It's easy to blame cinema rather than questioning the actual issues. — PRAD Ω (@pradyum_anil) March 5, 2025 I mean come on Why is censor board being so immature Why cant they just stick on to just certifying rather than acting like a supreme leader There is a thin line between maturity and dumbness for ppl to get such kind of content as reality into their minds — Aditya BS (@AdityaBS8) March 5, 2025 Also Read: Marvel's Daredevil: Born Again premieres to critical acclaim

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Marco ban: Netizens react to CBFC ban of Unni Mukundan's Malayalam film