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'Credit goes to entire team', Mohanlal on 'Marakkar' winning national award

Malayalam actor Mohanlal commenting on 'Marakkar: Arabikkadalinte Simham' winning national award said that the credit goes to all and the producer Antony Perumbavoor deserves special mention as it requires a lot of courage to produce such a film. The movie has been made during the turbulent period of the cine world during the pandemic, he said.

'Credit goes to everyone', Mohanlal on Marakkar winning national award
'Credit goes to everyone', Mohanlal on Marakkar winning national award

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Published : Mar 23, 2021, 8:11 AM IST

Updated : Mar 23, 2021, 8:56 AM IST

Ernakulam: The versatile actor of Malayalam cinema, Mohanlal expressed his happiness over his film 'Marakkar - Arabikkadalinte Simham' winning national award for the best feature film.

He said that he was very happy and proud to have won the National Award for Best Picture for 'Marakkar Arabikkadalinte Simham'. He said that Marakkar has been selected as the best feature film made in India and the recognition goes to everyone who has worked in the film.

Mohanlal on Marakkar winning national award

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The film also won computer graphics and costume recognition.

Mohanlal added that the credit for all this goes to producer Antony Perumbavoor and that it was possible because he had the courage to make such a film. The film has been on hold for more than a year.

It was to be released in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi and Chinese. Mohanlal said that with the blessings of God, everything is possible. Producer Antony Perumbavoor said he was overjoyed with the award.

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The film was a dream come true for Mohanlal and Priyadarshan, he added. Antony also said that he wanted Mohanlal to get recognition too and this recognition is being dedicated to Mohanlal.

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Last Updated : Mar 23, 2021, 8:56 AM IST

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