Marco (2024) is a Malayalam language neo-noir action thriller film that connects the audience with deep emotions and great action. The film is written and directed by Haneef Adeni while it is produced by Sharif Muhammad. The film stars Unni Mukundan in the lead role, who plays Marco Junior, and it is full of his brilliant performance. The story of the film depicts the journey of revenge after a horrific crime, in which Marco Junior, a gangster, sets out to take revenge for the murder of his brother Victor. The film also stars actors like Saif Ali Khan and Kabir Dahan Singh, who give brilliant performances as villains. In addition, the music by Ravi Basrur, cinematography by Chandru Selvaraj and editing by Shameer Muhammed make the film a complete visual and emotional experience. Marco not only impresses with its tremendous action scenes, but its deep story and complexity of characters also keep the audience engaged.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Marco |
| Release Date | 20 December 2024 |
| Language | Malayalam (also released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada) |
| Genre | Neo-noir Action Thriller |
| Director | Haneef Adeni |
| Writer | Haneef Adeni |
| Producer | Shareef Muhammed |
| Production Company | Cubes Entertainments |
| Main Cast | Unni Mukundan, Siddique, Jagadish, Kabir Duhan Singh, Abhimanyu S. Thilakan |
| Cinematography | Chandru Selvaraj |
| Editor | Shameer Muhammed |
| Music | Ravi Basrur |
| Action Director | Kalai Kingson |
| Runtime | 145 minutes |
| Budget | ₹30 crore |
| Box Office | ₹110 crore (estimated) |
| Box Office Status | Blockbuster; Highest-grossing A-rated Malayalam film |
| Spin-off of | Mikhael (2019) |
Marco Story
The story of the film revolves around the Addattu crime family of Kochi. Victor, who is blind, witnesses the murder of his friend Wasim. Based on his ability to recognize smell, the police get information about the murderer. It is revealed that Wasim’s brother Tariq conspired with Russell to commit the murder. Russell captures Victor and throws him into hydrofluoric acid, resulting in his painful death.
Victor’s half-brother Marco, who was in Italy, returns to India upon hearing the news. He vows to avenge Victor’s death. Russell and his father Tony Isaac, who run a gold smuggling syndicate, betray the Adattu family and attack Peter (Victor’s father).
Marco embarks on a violent journey to take revenge on Russell and Tony. He sends Russell to chop off Tony’s hand and kills Tony with an explosive chair. But Russell and his brother Cyrus attack the Addattu mansion and brutally kill the entire family, including Marco’s wife and pregnant sister-in-law.
A severely wounded Marco eventually kills Cyrus and Russell at their hideout. He decapitates Cyrus and kills Russell by taking out his heart. Finally, he takes the newborn baby in his arms and completes his mission of revenge for his family.
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Review
Here is a detailed review article of Marco (2024) written in Hindi in 500 words combining both the reviews:
If you are thrilled by bloody violence, blood soaked story and the brutality of revenge, then Marco is made for you. This film does not remain bound by the boundaries of logic or science – it is a cinematic journey where every drop of blood is presented as a celebration. Director Hanif Adeni’s offering is a celebration of chaotic violence, with Ravi Basrur’s background score, Chandru Selvaraj’s cinematography, and Kalai Kingson’s dangerous action choreography combining to create an experience that leaves the audience stunned.
The biggest strength of the film is the strong presence of Unni Mukundan. He has played the character of “Marco” with such intensity that he feels alive in every frame – as if he was born for this role. The depth of his eyes and the firmness of his face exudes the violence within him. The fight between him and Russell, in particular, makes the audience’s heart beat faster.
Another notable feature of the film is its action sequences — the fight on the stairs, the fight in the jungle and the climax fight scene are filmed with such precision and brutality that it looks no less than a Hollywood film. Not only is the camera work superb in these scenes, but the editing is also fast and effective, which maintains the pace of the film.
However, the story lacks originality and the screenplay sometimes seems predictable. Many scenes seem to have been inserted just for the sake of displaying violence, which may make this film too heavy for sensitive viewers. The film does not have as much depth of human emotions and dialogues as is expected from a revenge-based story. But “Marco” is an experience different from the traditional definition of entertainment — it affects the senses more than the emotions.
“Marco” is not for those viewers who are looking for sentimental or family films, but for those who like pure action, gore and novelty in treatment. The film is a daring experiment in Malayalam cinema that attempts to push new boundaries. For action lovers, the film is a 10 out of 10, while overall it can be given a 6.5/10.
In short, Marco is a bloody revenge saga in which the protagonist crosses the gates of hell to avenge the murder of his family. This film will give you goosebumps — whether you are ready or not.
Conclusion
Marco is a violent revenge saga that offers an intense and gory experience, different from conventional cinema. The film’s biggest strengths are Unni Mukundan’s powerful performance and the awe-inspiring action choreography. Though the story lacks novelty and the excessive violence may not be suitable for every audience, the technical aspects—camera work, background score and editing—take the film to a higher level. If you are a fan of the action and gore genre, Marco could be a different cinematic experience for you. It is a bold step by Malayalam cinema.