The film is based on the battle exploits of Kunjali Marakkar IV, the naval chieftain of the Samoothiri. Kunjali Marakkars organised the first ever naval defense off the Malabar Coast of India against the Portuguese invasion, for almost a century.

'Luca Alias Johnny' is a Malayalam movie which steered its way for a grand OTT release on Aha Video. Directed by Arun Bose, the film stars Tovino Thomas in the lead role.