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Who is Unni Mukundan? Know all about actor who plays the protagonist in action thriller film Marco
Here’s everything you need to know about Unni Mukundan, the actor who rose to fame for playing the protagonist in Marco.
Trigger Warning: This article includes references to physical assault.
Actor Unni Mukundan garnered widespread attention with his performance in Marco last year. The film received positive reviews, largely driven by his commanding screen presence and action-packed role. However, the actor recently made headlines for reasons beyond cinema. His long-time manager, Vipin Kumar, has accused him of physical and verbal assault. Before we delve deeper into the case, let us first know who Unni is.
Who is Unni Mukundan?
Unni Mukundan is a well-known actor from Thrissur, Kerala. However, he spent most of his childhood in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He attended Pragati Higher Secondary School in Ahmedabad for his schooling. Later, he pursued higher education in English Literature and Journalism.
Before stepping into the entertainment industry, Unni Mukundan reportedly worked with a company called Motif.
Meanwhile, he began his acting career in 2011 with the Tamil film Seedan, a remake of the Malayalam movie Nandanam. His debut in the Malayalam film industry came with Bombay March 12, where he starred alongside Mammootty under Babu Janardhanan's direction.
His performance earned him several awards and his career took off with Mallu Singh in 2012, which became a blockbuster. Unni's career highlights include Janatha Garage in 2016, where he played the antagonist in a critically acclaimed and commercially successful Telugu film.
In 2017, he made his debut as a lyricist and singer in Achayans and received recognition for his role in Clint, portraying the father of child prodigy Edmund Thomas Clint. His other notable films include Bhaagamathie and Chanakyathanthram, which earned positive reviews.
In 2022, he gained recognition for his performance in Meppadiyan. The movie also bagged a National Award for the best film of a debut director.
Unni Mukundan's recent controversy
Actor Unni Mukundan is in the spotlight following serious allegations by his manager, Vipin Kumar. According to reports from Manorama News and Asianet, Vipin filed a police complaint claiming that the actor assaulted him. The reported reason behind the altercation was a social media post made by the manager praising Tovino Thomas’ performance in Narivetta.
The complaint has been lodged at the Infopark Police Station in Kochi. Vipin also approached the Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) with his grievance.
The police have recorded Vipin Kumar’s statement, which details both physical and verbal abuse. Following the incident, he reportedly sought medical treatment before filing the case. Unni Mukundan and his team have not yet issued a public response. The police have stated that further steps will be taken only after a complete investigation. Notably, this isn’t the first legal controversy involving Unni; in 2018, he faced a harassment case that was later dismissed.
Unni Mukundan's upcoming movies
Unni Mukundan featured in the Malayalam action thriller film Marco. Helmed by Haneef Adeni, the star cast of the movie includes Unni Mukundan in the lead role as Marco Peter. Siddique plays George Peter, while Jagadish portrays Tony Isaac. Abhimanyu Shammi Thilakan takes on the role of Russell Isaac, Tony's son, and Kabir Duhan Singh appears as Cyrus Isaac, Tony's adopted son. Anson Paul plays Devaraj, and Yukti Thareja stars as Maria.
For the unversed, Marco serves as a spin-off to the 2019 Malayalam movie Mikhael. Starring Nivin Pauly, the movie was also helmed by Haneef Adeni. Apart from this, he was last seen playing the role of a gynecologist in the film Get-Set Baby.
Disclaimer: If you need support or know someone who is struggling abuse or harassment, please reach out to your nearest mental health specialist or NGO or speak to someone about it. There are several helplines available for the same.
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