Mark Antony trailer: Vishal, SJ Suryah's surreal sci-fi film promises heavy dose of action

Vishal is all set to appear in Mark Antony. The Adhik Ravichandran film is one of the most anticipated projects in the South Indian entertainment industry. Vishal has previously spoken about the harrowing experiences while filming for Mark Antony, even revealing that he became possessed during the shoot. Now, the trailer for the film has been released.

3 things you need to know: 

• Mark Antony is set to release on September 15. 
• It features Vishal in a dual role of father and son. 
• Mark Antony also features  S. J. Suryah, Ritu Varma, and Selvaraghavan, among others. 

Mark Antony’s trailer features a blend of tropes

The trailer for Mark Antony was launched by the Kaithi actor Karthi as well as the Baahubali actor Rana Daggubati. The trailers were launched in both Telugu and Tamil languages. Karthi wrote, after sharing the trailer, “The idea of a time machine in the hands of gangsters is cracking. The cast makes it even more exciting. Wishing dear Vishal, SJ Suryah and the team a grand success.” See the trailer below.

What is the story of Mark Antony?

From what can be seen in the trailer, Mark Antony is a blend of several genres. While it has the making of a gangster drama, it seems to have a strong balance of comedy. With the theme of time travel and revenge tropes, Mark Antony also has the tropes of action and science fiction. 

The trailer reveals how Vishal and SJ Suryah’s characters are part of a gang that follows a strong code of ‘discipline,’ particularly when it comes to ladies. After a machine is invented that helps them time travel and speak with those from the past, Mark ends up going to the past to kill his father Antony. He also finds the young actress Silk Smitha. Mark Antony is set to release on September 15.