National
Award-winning
movie
Marakkar
is
a
biopic
on
Kunjali
Marakkar
the
4th,
who
is
considered
one
of
the
greatest
naval
chiefs
of
India.
It
is
the
story
of
the
epic
war
waged
against
the
Portuguese
invaders
led
by
the
fearless
seafarer
of
the
Malabar
Coast
who
later
became
the
naval
commander
of
the
Zamorin,
the
ruler
of
Calicut.
Making
all
the
right
noises
with
the
epic
performances
and
film
visuals,
Marakkar
is
all
set
to
stream
on
Prime
Video
in
India
starting
December
17
2021
in
Malayalam,
Hindi,
Tamil
and
Telugu.
With
the
excitement
amongst
fans
at
its
peak,
here
are
5
reasons
why
Marakkar:
Lion
of
the
Arabian
Sea
should
be
on
your
watchlist
Won
A
Host
Of
National
Awards
Credited
to
be
the
most
expensive
film
ever
made
in
Malayalam
cinema,
Marakkar
bagged
the
Best
Feature
Film,
Best
Special
Effects,
and
Best
Costume
awards
at
the
67th
National
Film
Awards
in
October
2021.
The
film
sees
the
magical
duo
of
Mohanlal
and
Priyadarshan
back
with
a
bang.
Well
acclaimed
actor
Mohanlal,
who's
known
for
his
flexibility
and
adaptability
to
any
character,
plays
the
title
role
of
Marakkar.
Along
with
the
legendary
actor,
the
cast
of
Marakkar:
Lion
of
the
Arabian
Sea
has
an
incredibly
stellar
cast
with
Arjun
Sarja,
Suniel
Shetty,
Manju
Warrier,
Keerthy
Suresh,
the
late
Nedumudi
Venu,
and
Pranav
Mohanlal
in
pivotal
roles.
Each
actor,
with
their
own
charm
and
charisma,
has
managed
to
impress
the
audience
and
leave
a
lasting
impression.
Attention
To
Detail
There's
no
doubt
that
the
film
has
the
finest
visual
effects
ever
seen
before,
in
an
Indian
film.
The
war
and
action
sequences
with
stunning
graphics
and
effects
are
nothing
short
of
an
experience.
Award-winning
production
designer
Sabu
Cyril's
team
has
erected
massive
sets,
which
includes
huge
ships,
palaces
and
villages.
The
visual
effects
seamlessly
blend
with
the
live-action
photography,
resulting
in
some
spell-binding
frames.
Inspiring
Story
Of
Kunjali
Marakkar
The
film
tells
the
story
of
Kunjali
Marakkar,
who
is
considered
to
be
India's
first
Naval
Commander.
The
narrative
is
set
in
the
late
15th
and
early
16th
century
and
follows
Kunjali
Marakkar's
(
played
by
Mohanlal)
life.
Kunjali
flees
to
the
wilderness
after
his
family
is
brutally
murdered
and
becomes
a
Robin
Hood
for
the
impoverished.
At
the
same
time,
the
Portuguese
assaulted
the
kingdom
of
Zamorin.
The
kingdom's
chiefs
visit
Kunjali
and
plead
for
his
assistance.
The
core
tale
revolves
around
Kunjali's
battle
with
the
Portuguese
and
his
eventual
victory.
The
movie
has
been
adapted
from
various
novels
and
written
texts
about
Kunjali
Marakkar
and
is
a
lavishly
mounted
period
drama.
A
Story
Every
Indian
Should
Watch
This
is
a
story
that
every
Indian
would
feel
proud
of,
as
it
tells
the
story
of
the
legend
of
the
Indian
seas,
who
went
on
to
inspire
generations.
Watching
this
real
story
come
alive
on
the
screen
is
an
experience
that
will
be
remembered
forever.
This
Malayalam
magnum
opus
will
also
stream
in
Hindi,
Tamil
and
Telugu
on
Prime
Video.