The sequel to Unni Mukundan's action film Marco has been officially shelved due to the negativity surrounding the first film. Despite collecting over 100 Cr gross at the box office, the film received a mixed response for its content and faced severe backlash after its OTT release. The Censor Board even banned the TV screening of the film. The makers had announced plans for a sequel, and the film's climax ended with a cliffhanger indicating a sequel.
The decision to shelve Marco 2 was confirmed by Unni Mukundan himself in response to a fan's comment on his Instagram account. He stated that the plans for the sequel were dropped due to the excessive negativity surrounding the film. Unni Mukundan promised to return with a bigger and better film than Marco.
The excessive violence in Marco led to a severe backlash, and the film's OTT release further escalated the issue. The negative response and controversy surrounding the film likely made the makers reconsider the sequel. Shelving Marco 2 seems like a good decision, as the makers would have faced similar problems with the sequel.
The fans that were eagerly waiting for the sequel will be disappointed, but Unni Mukundan's decision to focus on a new project might bring better results. The actor's promise to return with a bigger and better film has generated excitement among his fans, who are eagerly waiting to see his next project.