The team of 'Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham' is all excited about their big win at the 67th National Film Awards. The much-anticipated historical movie bagged several awards including the National Award in the Best Feature Film category. While the Malayalam industry is celebrating the big achievement, actor Mohanlal has shared a few pictures of the team celebrating the big win. In the pictures, Mohanlal is seen cutting the cake while the others in the team are cheering in full smiles.

Sharing the pictures, Mohanlal wrote, "Hearty congratulations to all the National Award winners. Happy and elated to hear the fantastic news.... "Marakkar- Arabikadalinte Simham" (Marakkar - Lion of the Arabian Sea) has bagged the National Award for best feature film. My Congratulations to "Team Marakkar" and the Captain of the ship priyadarshan for this honour. My sincere thanks also to all who supported us on this labour of love. I join Aashirvad Cinemas in celebrating this award and dedicate it to the glory of the Indian Navy."

Directed by Priyadarshan, Marakkar is a historical drama which is yet to be released on the big screens. The war film will narrate the story of Kunhali Marakkar, the famous naval chief of the Zamorin of Calicut, often known for organizing the first naval defence on the Indian coast. Mohanlal plays the title role along with thespian actor Madhu, Manju Warrier, Keerthy Suresh, Arjun Sarja, Sunil Shetty and a host of stellar actors both from southern film fraternity, Bollywood, Chinese and British actors in pivotal roles.

The movie was earlier scheduled to be released on March 26, 2020. However, it did not happen owing to the pandemic situation. It is reported that the movie is likely to be released in May this year.

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