Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea is a 2021 Indian epic period war film directed by Priyadarshan. Set in the 16th century Calicut, the film is based on the fourth Kunjali Marakkar named Muhammad Ali, the admiral of the fleet of the Zamorin. Priyadarshan scripted the film with Ani Sasi.
The film is produced by Antony Perumbavoor’s Aashirvad Cinemas. The film features Mohanlal in the title role and Pranav Mohanlal play Mohanlal’s young role, alongside Arjun Sarja, Suniel Shetty, Prabhu, Nedumudi Venu, Mukesh, Siddique, Manju Warrier, Keerthy Suresh and Kalyani Priyadarshan in supporting roles.
Directed by – Priyadarshan
Screenplay by – Priyadarshan & Ani Sasi
Story by – Priyadarshan
Produced by – Antony Perumbavoor
Starring – Mohanlal, Pranav Mohanlal, Arjun Sarja, Suniel Shetty, Prabhu, Manju Warrier, Keerthy Suresh, Kalyani Priyadarshan
Cinematography – Tirru
Edited by – M. S. Aiyyappan Nair
Music by – Rahul Raj, Ankit Suri & Lyell Evans Roeder
Production – Aashirvad Cinemas & Confident Group
Distributed by – V. Creations
Release date – 2 December 2021
Running time – 181 minutes
Country – India
Languages – Tamil
