# Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea (2021)

Malayalam · Released 2021-12-01

Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea is a 2021 Malayalam film. It is directed by Priyadarshan Nair, with music by Lyell Evans Roeder. Mohanlal Nair, Arjun Sarja, Prabhu Ganesan, Nedumudi Venu and Manju Warrier appear in it, alongside 28 more credited names. It streams on Amazon Prime.

Director: Priyadarshan Nair
Music: Lyell Evans Roeder, Ankit Suri
Cast: Mohanlal Nair as Kunjali Marakkar IV, Arjun Sarja as Anandan, Prabhu Ganesan as Thangudu, Nedumudi Venu as Samoothiri, Manju Warrier as Subaida, Keerthy Suresh as Aarcha, Siddique as Pattu Marakkar, Mukesh as Dharmoth Panicker, Ashok Selvan as Achuthan, Baburaj as Puthumana Panicker, Pranav Mohanlal as Young Kunjali Marakkar IV, Jay J. Jakkrit as Bayathandu, Suhasini Maniratnam as Khadeejumma, Fazil as Kuttiyali Marakkar, Kalyani as Aisha
Where to watch: Amazon Prime

## Storyline
‘Marakkar Lion of the Arabian Sea’ portrays the courageous life-events of a rebellious naval chief, Kunjali Marakkar the fourth, who fought against the Portuguese in the ancient times. He was the fourth naval chief of the Calicut Zamorin. The film revolves around him who was also the first Indian Naval Commander and Indian freedom fighter for the war against the Portuguese. He is said to have won 16 such battles with his impeccable strategies and fighting skills.

## Common questions

### When was Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea released?
Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea was released on 1 December 2021.

### Who stars in Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea?
Mohanlal Nair, Arjun Sarja, Prabhu Ganesan and Nedumudi Venu star in Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea.

### Who directed Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea?
Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea was directed by Priyadarshan Nair.

### Who composed the music for Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea?
The music is by Lyell Evans Roeder.

### Where can I watch Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea?
Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea streams on Amazon Prime. Clapnumber records where a title plays rather than hosting any of it.

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