Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea (2021)
Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea is streaming in India on Amazon Prime Video.
The verdict
Ratings on Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea stayed too thin to say where this Malayalam film lands. At 182 minutes, it asks for a real chunk of your night. In India you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video.
Should you spend 3h 2m on it?
3h 2m of Malayalam history with war threaded through, fine for the whole family. At this length it's the whole evening's plan, not something to slot in after dinner.
Don't watch this if…
- you're short on time. At 3h 2m it wants the whole night
- you're after something harder. It's rated U
- Skip if
- you want something you can finish before a reasonable bedtime
- Best for
- An evening with the household together
Story
‘Marakkar Lion of the Arabian Sea’ portrays the courageous life-events of a rebellious naval chief, Kunjali Marakkar the fourth, who fought against the Portuguese in the ancient times. He was the fourth naval chief of the Calicut Zamorin. The film revolves around him who was also the first Indian Naval Commander and Indian freedom fighter for the war against the Portuguese. He is said to have won 16 such battles with his impeccable strategies and fighting skills.
Good to know
| Runtime | 3h 2m — long |
| Watch with family? | U · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | History / War |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Priyadarshan
Cast
Where to watch in India
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 25 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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