Guess where Unni Mukundan went dressed in ‘Marco style’ | Watch the video here

Unni Mukundan has officially kicked off the shooting of his much anticipated action thriller, Marco. After the puja ceremony on May 3, the film's first schedule began in Munnar, Kerala. Unni, who plays the titular character of Marco, shared an interesting BTS video from the puja ceremony. In the video, we can see Unni and his team arriving in black cars in complete 'Marco' style. For the unversed, Marco is the spin-off of Unni’s character from the Nivin Pauly-starrer Mikhael. Check out the video shared by the actor:

Marco is unapologetically honest and brutal, says Unni Mukundan

In an interview, Unni said that Marco is an "unapologetically honest and brutal" story. The actor plays a ruthless villain in the spin-off of Mikhael. Unni will reprise his role as Marco Jr, a cold-blooded gangster, in the new crime thriller movie. For those who haven't watched Mikhael, it revolved around a man's attempt to save his sister from a revenge attack. The ruthless villain, Marco Jr (played by Unni), seeks vengeance for his brother’s death.  

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The first-look poster showcased Unni wielding a sword, with gold biscuits and a few dismembered body parts scattered in the background. He is seen smoking a cigarette and sitting in a throne-like chair. The monochromatic poster was shared along with a terrific background score composed by KGF's composer Ravi Basrur. The makers have said that director Haneef Adeni's Marco is the first time in Indian cinema that a villain is making a comeback as a hero in a spin-off.  

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Hindi rights of Marco sold for record price

Meanwhile, according to the latest reports, the Hindi rights for Marco have been sold for a record-breaking price. It has been reported that the movie has been sold for a whopping Rs 5 crore. This is a career-high for Unni Mukundan, as the actor gears up for a massive pan-Indian release. 

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