Celebrating a Milestone: SIIMA 2025 Best Debutant Producer Win
We are thrilled to announce that Shareef Muhammed, founder of Cubes Entertainments, has been honored with the SIIMA 2025 Best Debutant Producer award for his landmark film Marco (2024). This prestigious recognition at the 13th South Indian International Movie Awards in Dubai underscores his remarkable achievement in making Marco both a critical and commercial sensation.
This accolade highlights Shareef’s bold vision and unwavering determination in elevating Malayalam cinema to new heights. Producing Marco a gritty, neo noir action thriller that became the highest grossing A rated Malayalam film was a testament to his creative ambition.
Crafting a Legacy Marco’s Impact & Significance
Record breaking Success: Released on 20 December 2024, Marco not only captivated audiences with its stylistic intensity but also shattered box office records, earning over ₹100 crore globally the highest ever for an A certified Malayalam film.
Strategic Production: The film’s vivid narrative, stylized action sequences, and carefully managed mature rating highlight the strength of production planning and execution. Through close coordination between direction, cinematography, editing, sound design, and overall production management, every element worked together to amplify the impact. This synergy sparked conversation and applause alike, reinforcing Shareef’s reputation for bold and impactful filmmaking.
Industry Recognition: SIIMA’s choice to award Marco as an outstanding debut production underscores the film’s cultural and industry ripple effects.
What This Award Means for Shareef’s Career
This accolade marks a powerful validation of Shareef Muhammed’s journey from an entrepreneurial vision to delivering trailblazing cinema. It cements his position as a forward thinking, impactful producer in South Indian cinema, setting a strong foundation for future ventures.
Next Chapter: Kattalan – Antony Varghese (Pepe) in a Pan Indian Action Thriller
Continuing his momentum, Shareef is now producing the highly anticipated action thriller Kattalan, directed by debutant Paul George and featuring Antony Varghese (Pepe) in the lead.
Attribute | Details |
Genre & Theme | High octane action thriller centered on ivory smuggling, infused with a pan Indian narrative ambition. |
Production Launch | Official production commenced via a traditional pooja ceremony on 22 August 2025 in Kochi. |
Star Studded Cast | Alongside Antony Varghese (Pepe), the ensemble includes Sunil, Kabir Duhan Singh, Jagadish, Rajisha Vijayan and more. |
Creative Crew | Cinematography by Renadive; edited by Shameer Muhammed; music by B. Ajaneesh Loknath; stunts choreographed by Kecha Khamphakdee. |
Production Scale | Released in five languages Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi demonstrating Cubes’ ambition for national reach. |
Buzz & BTS Engagement | A behind the scenes video featuring music director B. Ajaneesh Loknath was recently released, further heightening anticipation. |
