Marco is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language neo-noir action thriller film written and directed by Haneef Adeni and produced by Shareef Muhammed under Cubes Entertainments.
The music was composed by Ravi Basrur, while cinematography and editing were handled by Chandru Selvaraj and Shameer Muhammed respectively.
Victor's identification leads the cops to uncover that the killer is Russell, who conspired with Wasim's elder brother Tariq, to carry out the murder.
Marco Junior, Peter's adopted brother who had been sent to Italy for safety, returns after learning about Victor's death.
During Peter's return from the deal, Isaac's henchman Dev ambushes him in his car, reveals the conspiracy and fatally stabs him.
While preparing to kill Russell, Marco learns that Victor's pregnant wife Isha is being held captive by Tony.
Marco captures and tortures Dev using phosgene gas, who confesses that Isha is at Tony's guesthouse, before dying in an explosion.
Despite Peter's valiant efforts, Cyrus and Russell kill all the members of the family, including the children, Marco's fiancée and Isha, abducting her newborn child and leaves.
Marco completes his path of vengeance and leaves the factory with the child, while paying the ultimate price in suffering and the loss of his family.
In the aftermath, Marco spends time with Victor's son until a convey of cars arrive and take the child away as the screen cuts to black.
In October 2023, Cubes Entertainments announced Marco in which Unni Mukundan will play the lead role written and directed by Haneef Adeni.
[15] Ravi Basrur, joined the project in March 2024 to compose the music who earlier announced to be part of Prithviraj Sukumaran's period epic Kaaliyan.
The film would have Chandru Selvaraj as the cinematographer, Shameer Muhammed as the editor and Kalai Kingson was signed as the action choreographer.
[20] Yukti Thareja, known for her appearance in the T-Series song "Lut Gaye" opposite Emraan Hashmi, made her debut in Malayalam cinema joining the film on May 20, 2024; confirmed via her social media handle.
[40][41] Sanjith Sridharan of OTTplay gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "Marco is the closest Malayalam film to a Prashanth Neel movie, not in terms of scale or story, but style.
"[42] Janani K of India Today gave 3/5 stars for the Tamil version and wrote, "The film will blow your mind off with its action pieces and its not for the faint-hearted", concluding as "Actor Unni Mukundan's exceptional performance enhanced the feel of Marco".
[43] Reviewing the Telugu version, Pratyusha Sista of Telangana Today stated that, "the film is a must-watch for action lovers, if you're looking for a gripping weekend entertainer as the director takes a simple revenge story and crafts it into a top-notch thriller with his unique vision".
[44] Arun Antony of Deccan Herald gave 3/5 stars and wrote, "'Marco' has everything it claims to be: bloody, violent, brutal and it holds back little in terms of onscreen violence, however, the action and stunts are fresh and enjoyable".
[46] Aaliya Farzeen Ashraf of The Week gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Marco caters to fans of stylized action and intense violence.