‘Marco 2’ not off the table yet, say makers—Despite Unni Mukundan’s exit

Just when fans of 'Marco' had started to lose hope about a sequel, producers have shared an exciting updateDespite actor Unni Mukundan’s recent revelation that 'Marco 2' was no longer in the works, the production house insists that the sequel is still very much on the cards.The update came in response to a fan’s heartfelt comment on social media requesting the second part of the film. The user even suggested that if Cubes couldn’t make it happen, they should sell the rights to another team. That’s when the producers stepped in with clarity.“The journey of Marco holds immense potential”In their response, the production house thanked fans for their overwhelming love and support, and said, “Discussions regarding the 'Marco' series are still not over yet.

Cubes Entertainments exclusively owns all rights to Marco, and we firmly believe the journey of Marco holds immense potential. We are not open to transferring or sharing the rights of this franchise.”

The firm stance hints that Marco 2 could still happen—maybe with a different lead or vision, but the story isn’t over yet as it ended on a hooking cliffhanger.Unni Mukundan had announced his exit from the franchiseEarlier, Unni Mukundan had left fans disheartened when he responded to a fan on Instagram saying, “Apologies, but I have dropped plans to continue the Marco series.

Too much negativity around the project. I’ll try my best to bring something bigger and better than ‘Marco’.”His exit had led many to assume the sequel was officially shelved. However, with the production houses' latest statement, it’s clear that the studio still sees life in the character and its world.A franchise worth fighting forDirected by Haneef Adeni, Marco was one of the most talked-about Malayalam films in recent memory. With its intense storytelling and powerful performances, the film collected over Rs 100 crore and found love beyond Kerala and in other states too. The movie was termed as the most violent film ever made in India.