Mohanlal's much-hyped epic drama ‘Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham’ hit the theatres recently and is also streaming on Amazon Prime Video now. While the theatrical release of the movie opened to mixed responses as it failed to live up to the expectations, a wide range of opinions are now flooding on social media after its OTT release. A day ago, Veteran actor-filmmaker Prathap Pothen took to his social media handle to pen a lengthy note on how much he enjoyed watching the Priyadarshan directorial 'Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham'.

Read Pratap Pothen’s Facebook post below

"I saw Marrikkar yesterday on Amazon Prime…I loved the movie, and shamelessly at that… it’s Priyan’s best work, according to me ….the last time I saw a Priyan movie that inhabited my soul was Thenmavin Kombathu…well..Marrikar is told on an epic scale that has never been seen in Malayalam cinema …in that way, it’s a first of its kind ..Priyan has told this tale with style and understanding of entertainment…I suffer from Attention deficiency…but once I started watching this 3-hour movie I was transported into the world of the Priyans creation everything about the film is first class …the photography …the outstanding production design…the music ….the sound …and to top it all the acting ….everyone was brilliant ….Mohanlal what else can u possibly say about an actor who is simply brilliant he will be the face of Kunjali in the decades to come all the other actors were just simply super stars supporting a

(Super .Superstar) in the beginning, you are enthralled by Pranav Mohanlal and Kalyani Priyadarshan a beautiful song is picturized on them …Pranav looks a lot like his father especially on the big closeup of his eyes and nose …I was touched both in my heart and soul and say my Nedumudi Venu (myChellappan Aashari )playing the zamorin ….he played the part to perfection and I don’t know if it’s me alone that felt this but I could feel goosebumps over his acting ….i had a smile on my face in a song that Priyan picturized on a Chinese guy and Keerthi Suresh ….mark my words this girl will be the biggest thing in time to come ….I won’t bore you with my orgasm on the movie am sorry she has already reached that stage ….e …see it without prejudice and believe me you will share my enthusiasm (sic)"

‘Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham’ revolves around the life and times of Kunhali Marakkar, the famous naval chieftain of the Zamorin of Calicut, who had defended against the Portuguese invasion in the 16th century. Written and directed by Priyadarshan and Produced by Antony Perumbavoor Under the Banner of Aashirvad Cinemas, the upcoming Pan India project also stars Pranav Mohanlal, Arjun, Suniel Shetty, Prabhu, Manju Warrier, Suhasini, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Fazil, Siddique, Nedumudi Venu, Innocent, Ashok Selvan, and others. Music is by Ronnie Raphael while Thiru is the cinematographer and Aiyappan Nair M.S is the editor. Even before the grand release in India, at the 67th National Film Awards, the film won three awards- Best Feature Film, Best Special Effects, and Best Costume Design.