With the COVID-19 pandemic, several movies that were slated to release in the month of March was postponed. One of the movies that were slated to release in March was Mohanlal's ambitious epic flick 'Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham directed by Priyadarshan.

Even after four months from its originally planned release date, there's been no update on the new release date as the virus spread is yet to be controlled in the state. According to recent reports, Antony Perumbavoor, one of the film’s producers of both the movie, is planning to have ‘Drishyam 2’ released before ‘Marakkar’. However, an official confirmation is awaited though.

'Drishyam 2', the third collaboration of Mohanlal and director Jeethu Joseph after Drishyam and Ram, has been announced to go on floors from August 17 in Thodupuzha. Meanwhile, with the lockdown relaxation announced by the Kerala Government, the shoot of several movies has resumed.