Unni Mukundan’s casting call sparks debate; Only 6 ft tall men considered - Netizens say 'What kind of crime did they commit?'

Actor Unni Mukundan, who is teaming up with veteran filmmaker Joshiy for an upcoming action-packed entertainer, has found himself in the spotlight—not just for the project, but for the way he announced a casting call.

The actor recently shared a notice on social media seeking fresh faces, but one condition in particular caught everyone’s attention: applicants had to be at least six feet tall.

Casting call that sparked controversy

Unni’s post was straightforward yet unusual. “Wanted Men: J x UM ️ If you are 6 FT TALL, FIERCE, INTENSE, and mad about ACTION MOVIES, only then send your profile to WhatsApp (Strictly no calls),” he wrote. There were several who criticised this.

One comment read, “What kind of crime they committed who are below 6 feet!?.” Another one commented, “Is it a movie or a person who is capable of Gym Promotion is being taken.” Another comment read, “Height ilu nthelum adjustment nadakko AI okke ille.

.. Height 167 ollu vinayapooravam acting interested olla oaral (Since there is AI and all these days, will there be any consideration for height factor?.”

Meanwhile, on the other side, there were also comments saying that it’s the filmmakers choice to select the ones they want.

One commented, “Guys it maybe for an action film and it would be the preference? What’s the issue in that.” Another one wrote, “Muscular Athletic Martial Artist Actor Fierce Looking Pinallah.. Height .”

About Unni Mukundan and Joshiy’s film

Despite the chatter around the casting criteria, excitement for the project itself remains high. The film is touted as a mass entertainer, packed with adrenaline-fueled sequences that play to both Joshiy’s mastery of the action genre and Unni’s larger-than-life screen presence. Joshiy is known for creating mass action flicks and with Unni Mukundan’s stunning screen presence, the movie is expected to be a high voltage action flick.