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{{Infobox film
| name          = Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea
| image          = Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham poster.jpg
| alt            =
| caption        = Promotional poster
| native_name    = {{Infobox name module|Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham}}
| director      = [[Priyadarshan]]
| producer      = [[Antony Perumbavoor]]
| writer        = Priyadarshan
| screenplay    = {{plainlist|
* Priyadarshan
* Ani I. V. Sasi
}}
| starring      = [[Mohanlal]]
| music          = '''Score:'''<br />[[Rahul Raj]]<br />Ankit Suri<br />Lyell Evans Roeder<br />'''Songs:'''<br />Ronnie Raphael
| cinematography = [[Tirru]]
| editing        = M. S. Aiyyappan Nair
| studio        = [[Aashirvad Cinemas]]<br>Confident Group<br>Moonshot Entertainments
| distributor    = {{Unbulleted_list|[[Maxlab Cinemas and Entertainments|Max Movies]] {{small|(Kerala)}}|[[Kalaipuli S. Thanu|V Creations]] {{small|(Tamil Nadu)}}}}
| released      = {{Film date|df=y|2021|08|12}}
| runtime        = 181 minutes<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbfcindia.gov.in/main/CBFC_English/Attachments/RTI.pdf|title=List of feature films certified in 2019|publisher=Central Board of Film Certification}}</ref>
| country        = India
| language      = Malayalam
| budget        = {{INR|100 crore}}<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/pranav-mohanlal-to-play-young-kunjali-marakkar-in-mohanlal-film-marakkar-arabikadalinte-simham-1264853-2018-06-20 |title=Pranav Mohanlal to play young Mohanlal in Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham|date=20 June 2018 |work=[[India Today]] |access-date=13 January 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=K. B. R. |first=Upala |url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/priyadarshan-thugs-of-hindostan-was-fantasy-marakkar-arabikadalinte-simham-is-steeped-in-history/19993183 |title=Priyadarshan: Thugs of Hindostan was fantasy, Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham is steeped in history |date=21 November 2018 |work=[[Mid-Day]] |access-date=13 January 2019}}</ref>
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'''''Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham''''', also known as '''''Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea''''', is an upcoming Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[Epic film|epic]] [[historical drama|historical]] [[war film]] written and directed by [[Priyadarshan]].<ref>{{cite news|author=The Hindu Net Desk|title='Watch {{!}} 'Marakkar Lion of the Arabian Sea' trailer: Mohanlal's war epic is a spectacle for the ages|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/watch-marakkar-lion-of-the-arabian-sea-trailer-mohanlals-war-epic-is-a-spectacle-for-the-ages/article31009030.ece|access-date=8 March 2020|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=7 March 2020}}</ref> Set in the 16th century, the film tells the story of [[Kunjali Marakkar IV]], naval commander of the [[Zamorin of Calicut|Samoothiri]], known for defending the [[Malabar Coast]] against the [[Portuguese India|Portuguese invasion]]. The screenplay was co-written by Ani Sasi. The film was produced by [[Aashirvad Cinemas]] with Moonshot Entertainments and Confident Group as co-producers. The film stars [[Mohanlal]] in the title role, alongside [[Arjun Sarja]], [[Suniel Shetty]], [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]], [[Manju Warrier]], [[Keerthy Suresh]], [[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]], [[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]] and [[Nedumudi Venu]] in supporting roles.
 
The film began [[principal photography]] in December 2018 and was concluded in March 2019, with the film mainly shot at [[Ramoji Film City]], [[Hyderabad]]. With a budget of ₹100 crore, ''Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham'' is the [[List of most expensive Indian films#Malayalam|most expensive Malayalam film]] ever made. The film was originally scheduled for release on 26 March 2020, along with its dubbed versions in [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Kannada]] and [[Hindi]] languages. The release was postponed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Kuruvilla|first=Anu|title=Theatre owners, filmmakers say they are with govt in fight against COVID-19|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2020/mar/11/theatre-owners-filmmakers-say-they-are-with-govt-in-fight-against-covid-19-2115078.html|access-date=14 March 2020|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=11 March 2020}}</ref>
 
The film is scheduled for theatrical release on 12 August 2021.<ref name="release">{{Cite news|date=27 April 2021|title=Mohanlal's Marakkar: Arabikkadalinte release date postponed - check out new release date|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/malayalam/article/mohanlals-marakkar-arabikkadalinte-release-date-postponed-check-out-new-release-date/750043|website=[[Times Now]]}}</ref> At the [[67th National Film Awards]], the film won three awards — [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film|Best Feature Film]], [[National Film Award for Best Special Effects|Best Special Effects]], and [[National Film Award for Best Costume Design|Best Costume]].
 
==Premise==
[[Kunjali Marakkar]] was the title given to the naval chief by the [[Zamorin of Calicut]]. There were four major [[Marakkar]]s who played their part in the Zamorin’s naval wars with the Portuguese between 1502 and 1600. The film portrays the courageous life-events of a rebellious naval chief, Mohammad Ali Marakkar a.k.a. Kunjali Marakkar IV. The historical action-packed film revolves around him who is also the first Indian Naval Commander and Indian freedom fighter for the war against the Portuguese. He is said to have won 16 such battles with his impeccable strategies and fighting skills.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thecompleteactor.com/mohanlal-movies/marakkar-arabikadalinte-simham|title=Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham|website=TCA}}</ref> Even though the Marakkars lacked the fire power and hardware of the large Portuguese vessels, they prevented the Portuguese from establishing a foothold on the Malabar Coast for more than 90 years. The Marakkars are credited with organising the first naval defence of the Indian coast.<ref>{{cite web|title=Maritime Heritage - Join Indian Navy {{!}} Government of India|url=https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/en/about-us/maritime-heritage.html|website=www.joinindiannavy.gov.in|access-date=10 March 2020}}</ref>
 
==Cast==
{{Cast listing|
*[[Mohanlal]] as [[Kunjali Marakkar IV]]
*[[Arjun Sarja]] as Anandan
*[[Suniel Shetty]] as Chandroth Panicker
*[[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]] as Thangudu
*[[Manju Warrier]] as Subaida
*[[Keerthy Suresh]] as Aarcha
*[[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]] as Dharmoth Panicker
*[[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]] as Pattu Marakkar
*[[Nedumudi Venu]] as Samoothiri
*[[Ashok Selvan]] as Achuthan
*[[Fazil (director)|Fazil]] as Kutti Ali Marakkar
*[[Suhasini Maniratnam]] as Khadeejumma
*[[Innocent (actor)|Innocent]] as Namath Kurup
*[[K. B. Ganesh Kumar]] as Verkottu Panicker
*[[Mamukkoya]] as Aboobakkar Haji
*[[Nandhu]] as Kuthiravattath Nair
*[[Hareesh Peradi]] as Mangattachan
*[[Baburaj (actor)|Baburaj]] as Puthumana Panicker
*[[Suresh Krishna (actor)|Suresh Krishna]] as Moidu
*[[Manikuttan]] as Mayinkutty
*[[Santhosh Keezhattoor]] as Kokkattu Panicker
*[[Pranav Mohanlal]] as Younger Kunjali Marakkar IV / Mammali
*[[Kalyani Priyadarshan]] as Aisha
*[[Renji Panicker]] as Kunjali Marakkar II
*G. Suresh Kumar as Kochi Raja
*Jay J. Jakkrit as Chiang Juvan / Chinali
* [[Veena Nandakumar]]
*[[Komal Sharma]] as Puthumana Thampuratti
* Max Cavenham as [[André Furtado de Mendonça]]
* Toby Sauerback as Viceroy Francisco de Gama
* Paul Huntley- Thomas as Alphonso De Noronha
* [[Arjun Nandhakumar]]
* Krishna Prasad
* Harish Siva
* Shiyas Kareem
* Nithin Sathyan
*[[Sudeep]]<ref>{{cite news|last=V.|first=Nishika|title=Villainous turn for the better|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/sunday-herald/sunday-herald-entertainment/villainous-turn-for-the-better-785285.html|access-date=14 March 2020|work=[[Deccan Herald]]|date=17 December 2019}}</ref>
*[[Antony Perumbavoor]] in guest appearance
 
}}
 
==Production==
===Development===
''Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham'' was originally planned by [[Priyadarshan]] with screenwriter [[T. Damodaran]] in 1996, with [[Mohanlal]] in the title role. The idea for the film originated and was discussed in length at the sets of Mohanlal-starring ''[[Kaalapani]]'' (1996) in [[Kozhikode]].<ref name="blog">{{cite news|last=R.|first=Manoj Kumar|title=Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham was Mohanlal-Priyadarshan's dream for over 20 years|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/marakkar-arabikadalinte-simham-mohanlal-priyadarshan-dream-over-20-years-5638747/|access-date=19 August 2019|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=22 March 2019}}</ref> Due to budget constraints, it did not progress. "Back then, our [Malayalam film] industry size was very limited and most producers weren't ready to invest hugely in such big ventures", said Priyadarshan.<ref>{{cite news|last=B. S.|first=Shibu|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2018/jun/04/malayalam-filmmakers-zoom-in-on-history-myth-for-big-budget-movies-1823357.html|title=Malayalam filmmakers zoom in on history, myth for big-budget movies|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=4 June 2018|access-date=22 May 2019}}</ref> The project, however, was still on their mind.<ref name="blog"/> During 2008&nbsp;–&nbsp;2009, director [[Jayaraj]] planned a film on a [[Kunjali Marakkar]] chieftain with Mohanlal in the title role and [[T. P. Rajeevan]] was hired to write the screenplay. After extensive research and discussions it was ready to begin production and the completed screenplay was handed over to Mohanlal, who, however, did not show interest, and the project did not materialise. That screenplay was later bought by [[August Cinema]] from Rajeevan for making a separate project with a different cast and crew.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=TP Rajeevan suspects Priyadarshan's Marakkar is based on his concept|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/tp-rajeevan-suspects-priyadarshans-marakkar-is-based-on-his-concept/articleshow/70431809.cms|access-date=13 December 2019|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=30 July 2019}}</ref>
 
In 2013, Priyadarshan revealed that in addition to a [[Hindi]] film, he was working on a [[Malayalam]] [[period film]] about a Kunjali Marakkar chieftain with Mohanlal in the title role for which the research work was ongoing.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/ghostbuster-returns/article5350923.ece|title=Ghostbuster returns|first=Saraswathy|last=Nagarajan|date=14 November 2013|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=22 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Keshri|first=Shweta|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/akshays-comedy-is-priyadarshans-contribution/cid/230170|title=Akshay's comedy is Priyadarshan's contribution|work=[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)|The Telegraph]]|date=7 December 2013|access-date=22 May 2019}}</ref> On 1 November 2017, Priyadarshan confirmed to ''[[The Times of India]]'' that he would start the project after completing a Hindi film first and the ongoing research would require at least 10 more months to complete. They wanted to look deeper into history since what was gathered until then was information already available to the public. It was undecided then on which Kunjali Marakkar would Mohanlal portray out of the four Marakkars. Priyadarshan said the story he would come up would be a mix of fact and fiction, as the information about many of the incidents happened during that era are unavailable.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlal-to-play-kunjali-marikkar-in-priyadarshans-next/articleshow/61361970.cms|title=Mohanlal to play Kunjali Marikkar in Priyadarshan's next|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=1 November 2017|access-date=22 May 2019}}</ref> Priyadarshan zeroed in on [[Kunjali Marakkar IV]] as the protagonist as he "has the most interesting story".<ref>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=I'll go ahead with Kunjali Marakkar if Mammootty's film doesn't go on floors in eight months: Priyadarshan |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/ill-go-ahead-with-kunjali-marakkar-if-mammoottys-film-doesnt-go-on-floors-in-eight-months-priyadarshan/articleshow/61518341.cms|access-date=19 August 2019|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=6 November 2017}}</ref> The story spans from 1505 to 1601 period.<ref name="Fazil"/>
 
{{blockquote|text=The movie is something that all of us can be proud of, as it’s well made. It tells the story of Kunjali Marakkar, who is considered as India’s first Naval Commander and we are dedicating the film to the [[Indian Navy]]. The making is a level higher than usual Malayalam films and it has made use of all the available technical facilities.|author=[[Mohanlal]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlal-we-are-dedicating-marakkar-to-the-indian-navy/articleshow/70945908.cms|title=Mohanlal: We are dedicating Marakkar to the Indian Navy|work=[[Times of India]]|date=2 September 2019}}</ref>}}
 
The title of the film was officially announced at a press conference held at [[Kochi]] on 28 April 2018 by Priyadarshan, Mohanlal, producer [[Antony Perumbavoor]] and co-producers [[Santhosh T. Kuruvilla]] and Roy C. J.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Mohanlal's Marakkar gets a grand launch in Kochi|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/kochi/mohanlals-marakkar-gets-a-grand-launch-in-kochi/articleshow/63970978.cms|access-date=19 August 2019|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=30 April 2018}}</ref> The budget was revealed to be ₹100 [[crore]], making it the [[List of most expensive Indian films|most expensive film made in Malayalam cinema]]—produced under the company [[Aashirvad Cinemas]], with Moonshot Entertainments and Confident Group as co-producers.<ref>{{cite news|author=Entertainment desk|title=Not surprised by the visual spectacle of Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham: Prithviraj|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/marakkar-arabikadalinte-simham-visual-spectacle-prithviraj-6027136/|access-date=27 October 2019|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=25 September 2019}}</ref> Production is said to have begun on 1 November 2018 on the day of [[Kerala Piravi]].<ref name=keralapiravi/>
 
===Pre-production===
Priyadarshan co-wrote the screenplay with Ani Sasi, incorporating many inputs from late T. Damodaran too from their early discussions. The first draft was completed in April 2018, with nearly seven months required for pre-production and eight months for post-production. The team was then on a lookout for a Chinese actor to play the role of Chinali, Marakkar IV's trusted lieutenant.<ref name=keralapiravi>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Mohanlal's Kunjali Marikkar to set sail on Kerala Piravi Day|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlals-kunjali-marikkar-to-set-sail-on-kerala-piravi-day/articleshow/63959501.cms|access-date=15 June 2019|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=29 April 2018}}</ref> In May 2018, it was reported that [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]], [[Suniel Shetty]], and [[Paresh Rawal]] has been cast alongside Mohanlal in [[Ensemble cast|ensemble roles]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Iyer|first=Sanyukta|title=Priyadarshan's next, a period-thriller, brings together Mohanlal, Nagarjuna, Paresh Rawal and Suniel Shetty|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/Priyadarshans-next-a-period-thriller-brings-together-Mohanlal-Nagarjuna-Paresh-Rawal-and-Suniel-Shetty/articleshow/64263093.cms|access-date=15 June 2019|work=[[Mumbai Mirror]]|date=22 May 2018}}</ref> Shetty was confirmed to have signed the film,<ref>{{cite news|last=K. B. R.|first=Upala|title=Suniel Shetty: I am returning to my janmabhoomi|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/suniel-shetty-i-am-returning-to-my-janmabhoomi/19433187|access-date=15 June 2019|work=[[Mid-Day]]|date=18 May 2018}}</ref> while Nagarjuna was in talks for a role.<ref>{{cite news|last=C. H.|first=Murali Krishna|title=I don't think it's risky to do a Ram Gopal Varma film: Nagarjuna|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2018/may/30/i-dont-think-its-risky-to-do-a-ram-gopal-varma-film-nagarjuna-1821629.html|access-date=15 June 2019|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=30 May 2018}}</ref> Shetty grew his hair out for his role.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/exclusive-suniel-shetty-on-his-man-bun-for-darbar-i-am-one-of-the-few-heroes-with-hair-left-on-my-head/articleshow/72750398.cms|title=Exclusive! Suniel Shetty on his man bun for 'Darbar': I am one of the few heroes with hair left on my head! - Times of India}}</ref> In June, Nagarjuna said he has not yet heard the script and will sign only after that.<ref>{{cite news|title=Nagarjuna says his film with Nani will be on the lines of Munnabhai MBBS|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/nagarjuna-says-his-film-with-nani-will-be-on-the-lines-of-munnabhai-mbbs/story-rakZVfuuqwaTylGM66K17O.html|access-date=15 June 2019|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|agency=[[Indo-Asian News Service]]|date=21 June 2018}}</ref> At the end, he did not take the role.<ref>{{cite news|last=S.|first=Sajin|title=Manju Warrier, Keerthy Suresh join Priyadarshan's 'Marakkar'|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2018/sep/25/manju-warrier-keerthy-suresh-join-priyadarshans-marakkar-1876943.html|access-date=15 June 2019|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=25 September 2018}}</ref> Priyadarshan and Ani Sasi completed the final draft of screenplay by early June 2018.<ref>{{cite news|title='Marakkar-Arabikadalinte Simham': The Mohanlal starrer completes its script work|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/marakkar-arabikadalinte-simham-the-mohanlal-starrer-completes-its-script-work/articleshow/64480810.cms|access-date=15 June 2019|work=[[The Times of India]]|agency=Times News Network|date=6 June 2018}}</ref> [[Madhu (actor)|Madhu]] and [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]] were confirmed in that month, with the former cast as [[Kunjali Marakkar I]] / Kuttiyali Marakkar and the latter in an undisclosed pivotal role.<ref>{{cite news|title=Prabhu reunites with Mohanlal and Priyadarshan after Siraichalai|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2018/jun/18/prabhu-reunites-with-mohanlal-and-priyadarshan-6548.html|access-date=15 June 2019|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=18 June 2018}}</ref> However, Madhu opted out from the film (and other films) as part of his decision to retire from cinema industry.<ref>{{cite news|last=George|first=Sanu|title=Game again for arc lights, but it's got to be different: Thespian Madhu (Where Are They Now?)|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/game-again-for-arc-lights-but-its-got-to-be-different-thespian-madhu-where-are-they-now/1584625|access-date=17 August 2019|work=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook India]]|date=28 July 2019}}</ref> Later, [[Fazil (director)|Fazil]] took the role in his absence.<ref name="Fazil">{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Fazil joins Mohanlal's Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/fazil-joins-mohanlals-marakkar-arabikadalinte-simham/articleshow/67511339.cms|access-date=13 December 2019|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=13 January 2019}}</ref> [[Akshay Kumar]] was offered a role, but declined.<ref>{{cite news|title=After delivering hits, Akshay Kumar doesn't want to work with Priyadarshan anymore|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/280518/priyadarshan-fails-to-woo-akshay-kumar.html|access-date=19 August 2019|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=28 May 2018}}</ref>
 
In July 2018, Durga Krishna was reported to have been cast in a pivotal role.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Durga Krishna to act with Mohanlal in Marakkar|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/durga-krishna-to-act-with-mohanlal-in-marakkar/articleshow/64895028.cms|access-date=15 June 2019|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=7 July 2018}}</ref> The team was aiming to complete the casting by the end of September 2018, including the actress for the female lead role. More cast were revealed in that month. [[Arjun Sarja]] was confirmed in a principal role. Both Shetty's and Sarja's roles are based on real-life characters in a "slightly fictionalised" forms as not much about them are known from history. [[Renji Panicker]], [[Nedumudi Venu]] and [[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]] were confirmed in supporting roles.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Suniel Shetty, Arjun join Mohanlal's Marakkar movie|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/suniel-shetty-arjun-join-mohanlals-marakkar-movie/articleshow/65869828.cms|access-date=15 June 2019|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=19 September 2018}}</ref> Priyadarshan revealed that [[Pranav Mohanlal]] and [[Kalyani Priyadarshan]] will be making "special appearances" in the film, with Pranav enacting young Marakkar IV.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Kalyani Priyadarshan and Keerthy Suresh join Mohanlal's Marakkar|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kalyani-priyadarshan-and-keerthy-suresh-join-marakkar/articleshow/65947798.cms|access-date=15 June 2019|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=25 September 2018}}</ref> They play a couple in the film.<ref name="Kalyani">{{cite news|last=Cris|title=Pranav and I have a 'siblingish' bond in real life: Actor Kalyani Priyadarshan to TNM|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/pranav-and-i-have-siblingish-bond-real-life-actor-kalyani-priyadarshan-tnm-95415|access-date=13 December 2019|work=[[The News Minute]]|date=21 January 2019}}</ref> Kalyani said she herself asked her father for a role in the film.<ref>{{cite news|last=R.|first=Manoj Kumar|title=Ranarangam actor Kalyani Priyadarshan: I love gangster movies|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/kalyani-priyadarshan-ranarangam-gangster-movies-working-with-father-priyadarshan-5901398/|access-date=17 August 2019|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=14 August 2019}}</ref> [[Keerthy Suresh]] plays an important role. She learned [[Veena]] as part of preparing for her character who is trained in classical music. Her character has a romantic relationship with Chinali / Chiang Juvan played by Chinese actor Jay J. Jakkrit.<ref>{{cite news|title=Keerthy Suresh learns veena for her role in Marakkar|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/keerthy-suresh-learns-veena-for-her-role-in-marakkar/articleshow/70857778.cms|access-date=13 December 2019|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=28 August 2019}}</ref> [[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]] was confirmed to be in the film. In October 2018, [[Pooja Kumar]] was in talks for a role.<ref>{{cite news|last=Subramanian|first=Anupama|title=Pooja Kumar bags a Priyadarshan film|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/141018/pooja-kumar-bags-a-priyadarshan-film.html|access-date=15 June 2019|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=14 October 2018}}</ref> [[Manju Warrier]] was cast as Subaida.<ref>{{cite news|last=George|first=Anjana|title=Manju Warrier's look in Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham reminds one of Daya|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/manju-warriers-look-in-marakkar-arabikadalinte-simham-reminds-one-of-daya/articleshow/67686499.cms|access-date=19 August 2019|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=25 January 2019}}</ref> [[Ashok Selvan]] made his Malayalam cinema debut with the film, playing an antagonistic role.<ref>{{cite news|last=C. R.|first=Sharanya|title=Ashok Selvan to make his Malayalam debut with Mohanlal's magnum opus|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/ashok-selvan-to-make-his-malayalam-debut-with-mohanlals-magnum-opus/articleshow/67739847.cms|access-date=17 August 2019|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=30 January 2019}}</ref> Nithin Sathyan and Shiyas Kareem was cast as sidekick in Marakkar IV's gang; They had 50 days shoot.<ref>{{cite news|last=George|first=Anjana|title=Kerala's Most Desirable Man on Television 2018: Shiyas Kareem|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/keralas-most-desirable-man-on-television-2018-shiyas-kareem/articleshow/67803582.cms|access-date=13 December 2019|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=2 February 2019}}</ref>
 
===Filming===
[[File:Kunjali Marakkar set Ramoji Rao.jpg|283x200px|thumb|One of the abandoned set of ''Marakkar'' at Ramoji Film City.]]
 
Priyadarshan's frequent collaborator [[Sabu Cyril]] was the film's production designer.<ref>{{cite news|last=Jayaram|first=Deepika|title=Priyadarshan and Sabu Cyril team up again, for Marakkar|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/priyadarshan-and-sabu-cyril-team-up-again-for-marakkar/articleshow/64539333.cms|access-date=15 June 2019|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=11 June 2018}}</ref> Four life-size ships and a 200×200 metre tank were built at [[Ramoji Film City]], [[Hyderabad]]. During the period of Kunjali Marakkars, ships were not made but bought from Egypt.<ref>{{cite news|last=KBR|first=Upala|title=Priyadarshan: Thugs of Hindostan was fantasy, Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham is steeped in history|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/priyadarshan-thugs-of-hindostan-was-fantasy-marakkar-arabikadalinte-simham-is-steeped-in-history/19993183|access-date=19 January 2019|work=[[Mid-Day]]|date=21 November 2018}}</ref> A dozen other sets were also created for the film.<ref>{{cite news|last=R.|first=Manoj Kumar|title=Portuguese-era ship under construction for Mohanlal's Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/mohanlal-marakkar-arabikadalinte-simham-set-photos-5472730/|access-date=19 January 2019|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=30 November 2018}}</ref> The story is set 500 years ago in [[Kerala]]. Even though the events that happened during that time are recorded in history, there is no proper documentation about the outfits, ornaments, their colour, weapons or home appliances used at the time. Hence, some of them had to be made from imagination by analysing available materials.<ref>{{cite news|author=Entertainment desk|title='ബാഹുബലി'യും 'മരക്കാരും' രണ്ടു തരം സിനിമകൾ: സാബു സിറിൽ|url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/entertainment/marakkar-mohanlal-is-different-from-baahubali-says-production-designer-sabu-cyril/|access-date=13 December 2019|work=[[Indian Express Malayalam]]|date=30 December 2018|language=ml}}</ref> Sujith Sudhakaran, V. Sai and Indrakshi Pattanaik Malik designed the costumes.<ref>{{cite web|last=Rath|first=Punya Prava|title=Odia Stylist Stitches The Past To Perfection For Award Winning Biopic|url=https://www.odishabytes.com/odia-stylist-stitches-the-past-to-perfection-for-award-winning-biopic/|publisher=Odisha Bytes|access-date=17 August 2019|date=11 August 2019}}</ref>
 
[[Principal photography]] began on 1 December 2018 at [[Ramoji Film City]], [[Hyderabad]]. The cinematography was handled by [[Tirru]].<ref>{{cite news|author=Express News Service|title=Priyadarshan's Marakkar starts rolling|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2018/dec/03/priyadarshans-marakkar--starts-rolling-1906372.html|access-date=20 December 2018|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=3 December 2018}}</ref> Co-writer Ani Sasi also worked as an [[assistant director]] in the film. Pranav and Kalyani shot a few scenes early in the month.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Kalyani Priyadarshan: Shooting for Marakkar was equally nerve-racking for both me and my dad|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kalyani-priyadarshan-shooting-for-marakkar-was-equally-nerve-racking-for-both-me-and-my-dad/articleshow/67267651.cms|access-date=19 January 2019|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=27 December 2018}}</ref> The song sequence featuring the two was choreographed by [[Brinda (choreographer)|Brinda]].<ref name="Kalyani"/> Mohanlal joined the sets in the middle of the month.<ref>{{cite news|author=Express News Service|title=Mohanlal joins the sets of next epic, Marakkar|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2018/dec/18/mohanlal-joins-the-sets-of-next-epic-marakkar-1912854.html|access-date=20 December 2018|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=18 December 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Mohanlal Joins Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlal-joins-marakkar-arabikadalinte-simham-team/articleshow/67124945.cms|access-date=1 January 2019|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=16 December 2018}}</ref> Principal photography lasted for 104 days.<ref name="blog"/> It was wrapped in late March 2019.<ref>{{cite news|title=It's a wrap for Mohanlal's Marakkar|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/mar/26/its-a-wrap-for-mohanlals-marakkar-10745.html|access-date=27 March 2019|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=26 March 2019}}</ref> Majority of the film was shot at Ramoji Film City and few remaining scenes were filmed at [[Kovalam]], [[Thiruvananthapuram]] in five days.<ref>{{cite news|title=ദൃശ്യവിസ്മയമൊരുക്കി മരക്കാർ, കടലിനടിയിലും ചിത്രീകരണം|url=https://keralakaumudi.com/news/news.php?id=81605&u=mollywood-movie-maraykkar-shooting-under-the-sea|access-date=17 August 2019|work=[[Kerala Kaumudi]]|date=21 May 2019|language=ml}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=മരക്കാർ തലസ്ഥാനത്തേക്ക്; ചിത്രീകരണം കോവളത്|url=https://keralakaumudi.com/news/news.php?id=59316&u=maraykkar-movie-shooting-in-kovalam-59316 |access-date=13 December 2019|work=[[Kerala Kaumudi]]|date=14 March 2019|language=ml}}</ref> Priyadarshan's son Siddharth was the visual effects supervisor.<ref name=thehindu>{{cite news|last=Kumar|first=P. K. Ajith|title=Never-before-seen graphics for Mohanlal's 'Marakkar': Priyadarshan|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/never-before-seen-graphics-for-mohanlals-marakkar-priyadarshan/article29475763.ece|access-date=22 September 2019|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=21 September 2019}}</ref> B. Thyagarajan, Kazu Neda and Sumret Muangput were responsible for the action sequences.


===Post-production===
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For handling the [[visual effects]] of the film, [[Pune]]-based Anibrain, which is globally recognized for its partnership with [[Framestore]], has been signed.<ref>{{cite news|author=Onlookers Media|title=Oscar award winning VFX studio associated with Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham|url=http://onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/oscar-award-winning-vfx-studio-associated-marakkar-arabikadalinte-simham/|access-date=3 January 2019|date=3 January 2019}}</ref> Knack Studios and Golden Star Studio were also associated with the film. A year long visual effects process held under Siddharth Priyadarshan progressed for the film. The [[digital intermediate|DI]] process was done by Prime Focus. M. S. Aiyappan Nair was chosen as the editor and [[M. R. Rajakrishnan]] of Sync Cinema as the sound designer. The film had 14 months long post-production work.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlal-priyan-and-i-have-an-understanding-i-know-exactly-what-he-wants-and-vice-versa/articleshow/74264745.cms|title = Mohanlal: Priyan and I have an understanding; I know exactly what he wants and vice versa - Times of India}}</ref>
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==Music==
===Score===
The [[film score]] was composed by [[Rahul Raj]],<ref name="auto">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/rahul-raj-to-score-for-marakkar-arabikadalinte-simham/articleshow/70874867.cms|title=Rahul Raj to score for Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Ankit Suri and Lyell Evans Roeder.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/mohanlal-keerthy-suresh-suniel-shetty-priyadarshan-s-marakkar-arabikadalinte-simham-teaser.html|title = Mohanlal Keerthy Suresh Suniel Shetty Priyadarshan's Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham teaser|date = 26 January 2020}}</ref>
 
===Songs===
The original songs in Malayalam were composed by Ronnie Raphael while the songs were sung by [[K. S. Chithra]], [[M. G. Sreekumar]], [[Vineeth Sreenivasan]], [[Shweta Mohan]], [[Shreya Ghoshal]] and Zia Ul Haq, with lyrics by [[Prabha Varma]], B. K. Harinarayanan, Shafi Kollam, and Priyadarshan.<!--As credited in the official posters-->
 
Saina Music acquired the audio rights of all soundtracks in late February 2020 for an all time record sum in [[Malayalam cinema]] history.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://theprimetime.in/marakkar-arabikadalinte-simham-movie-gets-a-another-record|title=Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham movie gets a another record!|work=PrimeTime News}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Partners of Saina for releasing Soundtracks
|-
! Language
! [[Divo (record label)|Divo Music]]
! Mango Music
! Paramvah Music
|-
! Malayalam
| {{Yes}} || ||
|-
! Tamil
| {{Yes}} || ||
|-
! Telugu
| || {{Yes}} ||
|-
! Kannada
| {{Yes}} || || {{Yes}}
|-
! Hindi
| {{Yes}} || ||
|}
 
The first single "Kunju Kunjali", sung by [[K. S. Chithra]] was released in all languages on 5 February 2021.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/marakkar-arabikadalinte-simham-song-kunju-kunjali-is-soulful-7176317|title=Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham song Kunju Kunjali: A soulful track|work=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref> A flute cover of "Kunju Kunjali" by Josy Alappuzha, who also played flute in the original track, was released on 13 February 2021. It was released on digital music platforms on 6 March 2021 as a track in the album.
 
A teaser of second track "Kannil Ente" was released on 5 April 2021, coinciding on [[Kalyani Priyadarshan]]'s birthday,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/kannil-ente-song-teaser-mohanlal-releases-regal-video-marakkar-kalyani-priyadarshan-s-birthday-686325|title=Kannil Ente Song Teaser: Mohanlal releases the regal video from Marakkar on Kalyani Priyadarshan's birthday|work=[[Pinkvilla]]}}</ref> and the full song was released in all languages on 12 April 2021.
 
The third track "Chembinte Chelulla", sung by Vishnu Raj was released in all languages on 21 May 2021, marking [[Mohanlal]]'s birthday.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/marakkar-makers-release-new-single-chembinte-chelulla-featuring-mohanlal-149316|title='Marakkar' makers release new single 'Chembinte Chelulla' featuring Mohanlal|work=[[The News Minute]]}}</ref>
{{track listing
| headline = Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham (Malayalam)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.saavn.com/p/album/malayalam/marakkar---arabikadalinte-simham-2021/NmTtPLrQCTQ_|title=Marakkar - Arabikadalinte Simham|website=[[JioSaavn]]}}</ref>
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| title1 = Kunju Kunjali
| lyrics1 = B. K. Harinarayanan
| extra1 = [[K. S. Chithra]]
| length1 = 4:16
| title4 = Kunju Kunjali
| note4 = Instrumental
| extra4 = Josy Alappuzha
| length4 = 2:42
| title2 = Kannil Ente
| lyrics2 = B. K. Harinarayanan, Shafi Kollam
| extra2 = [[Vineeth Sreenivasan]], [[Shweta Mohan]], Zia Ul Haq
| length2 = 5:34
| title3 = Chembinte Chelulla
| lyrics3 = [[Priyadarshan]]
| extra3 = Vishnu Raj
| length3 = 0:53
}}
{{track listing
| headline = Maraikkayar: Arabikadalin Singam (Tamil)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.saavn.com/p/album/tamil/maraikkayar---arabikadalin-singam-2021/KwY0SuvfIxY_|title=Maraikkayar - Arabikadalin Singam|website=[[JioSaavn]]}}</ref>
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| lyrics1 = R. P. Bala
| extra1  = [[K. S. Chithra]]
| length1 = 2:58
| title4 = Kannae Kunyaali
| note4 = Instrumental
| extra4 = Josy Alappuzha
| length4 = 2:42
| title2 = Kannil Endrum
| lyrics2 = R. P. Bala, Shafi Kollam
| extra2 = [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], [[Shweta Mohan]], Zia Ul Haq
| length2 = 5:35
| title3 = Singathanam
| lyrics3 = R. P. Bala
| extra3 = Vishnu Raj
| length3 = 0:54
}}
}}
{{track listing
| headline = Marakkar: Arabiya Samudhra Simham (Telugu)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.saavn.com/p/album/telugu/marakkar-2021/Syi0LPi95dc_|title=Marakkar|website=[[JioSaavn]]}}</ref>
| extra_column  = Artist(s)
| total_length  =
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| lyrics1 = [[Vennelakanti]]
| extra1  = [[K. S. Chithra]]
| length1 = 2:58
| title2  = Kallaninda Kalalu
| lyrics2 = [[Vennelakanti]], Shafi Kollam
| extra2  = [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], [[Shweta Mohan]], Zia Ul Haq
| length2 = 5:34
| title3 = Manasunna Kunjaali
| lyrics3 = [[Vennelakanti]]
| extra3 = Vishnu Raj
| length3 = 0:54
}}
{{track listing
| headline = Marakkar: Arabiyan Samudhradha Simha (Kannada)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.saavn.com/p/album/kannada/marakkar---lion-of-the-arabian-sea-kannada-2021/zx5yGdvjU14_|title=Marakkar - Lion Of The Arabian Sea (Kannada)|website=[[JioSaavn]]}}</ref>
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| total_length  =
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| lyrics1 = Aniruddha Sastry
| extra1  = [[K. S. Chithra]]
| length1 = 2:58
| title4 = Muddu Kunjalige
| note4 = Instrumental
| extra4 = Josy Alappuzha
| length4 = 2:42
| title2 = Kande Kande
| lyrics2 = Aniruddha Sastry, Shafi Kollam
| extra2 = [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], [[Vandana Srinivasan]], Zia Ul Haq
| length2 = 5:34
| title3 = Manasiro Kunjali
| lyrics3 = Aniruddha Sastry
| extra3 = Vishnu Raj
| length3 = 0:54
}}
{{track listing
| headline = Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea (Hindi)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.saavn.com/p/album/hindi/marakkar---lion-of-the-arabian-sea-hindi-2021/zTwZL-fZsE8_|title=Marakkar - Lion Of The Arabian Sea (Hindi)|website=[[JioSaavn]]}}</ref>
| extra_column  = Artist(s)
| total_length  =
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| lyrics1 = Nawab Arzoo
| extra1  = [[K. S. Chithra]]
| length1 = 2:58
| title4 = Nanhe Kunjali
| note4 = Instrumental
| extra4 = Josy Alappuzha
| length4 = 2:42
| title2 = Aankhon Mein
| lyrics2 = Nawab Arzoo, Shafi Kollam
| extra2 = [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], [[Shweta Mohan]], Zia Ul Haq
| length2 = 5:34
| title3 = Pyaaraa Kunjali
| lyrics3 = Nawab Arzoo
| extra3 = Vishnu Raj
| length3 = 0:54
}}
==Release==
''Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham'' was originally scheduled to release in 5000 theatres worldwide on 26 March 2020.<ref>{{cite news|author=Indian Express|title=Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham first look poster: Mohanlal promises a visual treat|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/marakkar-arabikadalinte-simham-first-look-poster-mohanlal-6193817/|work=[[Indian Express]]|date=1 January 2020}}</ref> The film will be releasing in [[Malayalam]], along with its dubbed versions in [[Hindi]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]] and [[Kannada]]. There are also plans to release the film in [[Arabic]] and [[Chinese language|Chinese]].<ref name=thehindu/><ref>{{cite news|last1=മോഹന്‍ലാല്‍|last2=പ്രജിത്ത്‌|first2=പി.|title='ഇത്രയും കോടി ചെലവിട്ട് ഒരു മലയാളസിനിമ നിര്‍മ്മിക്കേണ്ടതുണ്ടോ എന്ന് പലരും ചോദിച്ചു'|url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/interview/mohanlal-about-ittymaany-made-in-china-made-in-china-kunjali-marakkar-barroz-movies-1.4105474|access-date=27 October 2019|work=[[Mathrubhumi]]|date=8 September 2019|language=ml}}</ref> The film is reportedly releasing in more than 50 countries worldwide, which would make it the largest release for a Malayalam film.<ref>{{cite news|title=ചരിത്രമാകാൻ മരയ്ക്കാർ; അമ്പതിലധികം രാജ്യങ്ങളിൽ റിലീസ്|url=https://www.deepika.com/cinema/CinemaNews.aspx?Marakkar_film_release&ID=4343 |access-date=27 October 2019|work=[[Deepika (newspaper)|Deepika]]|date=11 October 2019|language=ml}}</ref> [[Kalaipuli S. Thanu]] is distributing the Tamil version.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/kalaipuli-thanu-present-tamil-version-marakkar-arabikadalinte-simham-118836|title = Kalaipuli Thanu to present Tamil Version of 'Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham'|date = 24 February 2020}}</ref> The movie is scheduled to release in theatres on 12 August 2021.<ref name='release' /> But it is again postponed due to [[COVID-19]] situation.
==Accolades==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Ceremony
! Category
! Recipient(s)
! Result
! {{Abbreviation|Ref.|References}}
|-
| rowspan="3"|2020
!scope="row" rowspan="3" | [[50th Kerala State Film Awards]]
| [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Dubbing Artist|Best Dubbing Artist]]
| [[Vineeth]]
| {{Won}}
| rowspan="3" |<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.keralafilm.com/images/2020/Kerala_State_Film_Award_2019_Declaration_Reg_13.10.2020_compressed.pdf|title=DECLARATION - 50th KERALA STATE FILM AWARDS FOR MALAYALAM FILMS & WRITINGS ON CINEMA 2019|publisher=[[Kerala State Chalachitra Academy]]|date=13 October 2020}}</ref>
|-
| [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Choreography|Best Choreography]]
| [[Brinda (choreographer)|Brinda]], Prasanna Sujit
| {{Won}}
|-
|[[Kerala State Film Award – Special Jury Award|Special Jury Award]] {{small|([[Visual Effects]])}}
| Siddharth Priyadarshan
| {{Won}}
|-
| rowspan="3"|2021
!scope="row" rowspan="3" | [[67th National Film Awards]]
| [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film|Best Feature Film]]
| [[Priyadarshan]], [[Antony Perumbavoor]]
| {{Won}}
| rowspan="3" |<ref>{{cite press release
| author = Saurabh Singh
| title = 67th National Film Awards announced; Sikkim wins award for Most Film Friendly State
| url = https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1706663
| location = New Delhi
| agency = [[Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India)|Ministry of Information and Broadcasting]]
| publisher = [[Press Information Bureau]]
| date = 22 March 2021
}}</ref>
|-
| [[National Film Award for Best Costume Design|Best Costume Design]]
| Sujith Sudhakaran, V. Sai
| {{Won}} 
|-
|[[National Film Award for Best Special Effects|Best Special Effects]]
| Siddharth Priyadarshan
| {{Won}}
|}
==See also==
*[[Kunjali Marakkar]]
*[[Kunjali Marakkar (film)]]
*[[Kunjali Marakkar School of Marine Engineering]]
==References==
{{reflist}}
==External links==
* {{IMDb title|8345300}}
{{National Film Award Best Feature Film}}
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{{Aashirvad Cinemas}}
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