Not ‘Kill’ or ‘Animal’! Netizens say 'Marco' the most violent Indian movie ever

Marco, the recently-released Malayalam film starring Unni Mukundan, has become a hot subject among moviegoers with its unrepentant depiction of gore on-screen. Despite the violence, the film has hit the jackpot at the box office, collecting an impressive Rs 50 crore in just seven days of its release.

Netizens have been bombarding X with reactions varying from astonishment to outright disbelief.

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Many pointed out how Marco has raised the bar in Indian movies for its never-ending depiction of violence and gore. One user called it the “most brutal and violent film of Indian cinema,” while others agreed, amazed at how the movie pushed the limits of brutality.

Some users also complimented the film for being stylishly executed at the same time as being deeply disturbing. A post described the movie as the “bloodiest and goriest film in Indian cinema,” while highlighting its high-octane action sequences. Others, however, stressed that the film lacks depth in its story, but Haneef Adeni’s direction and Ravi Basrur’s background music made it worthwhile.

The viewers also invariably praised Unni Mukundan’s performance, with most claiming that he holds the film together with his swag and aura. While one user praised it “beyond words”, another says Kabir Duhan Singh showcased “peak villainism”, applauding his performance.

The film’s action sequences too have generated much debate, especially the single-shot staircase fight and the climax. One of them called the staircase scene “amazing”, while adding that the last 40 minutes was a “nonstop” bloodbath, underscoring the film’s gory nature.

As the film is being celebrated for its daring stance on violence, some of the users expressed disbelief at how some scenes managed to make it past the censor board.

Marco has also been compared to other violent films like Kill by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and Animal by Sandeep Reddy Vanga since its release, and the opinion is that it outperforms them in terms of gore.

The film has triggered discussions on the extent of brutality in Indian cinema with such diverse reactions. But, would this be a new trend in the industry or fade out to become just a one-of-a-kind rarity? We’ll have to stay put.