Mohanlal to join Nivin Pauly’s Kayamkulam Kochunni Movie next month!

Nivin Pauly’s Kayamkulam Kochunni directed by Rosshan Andrrews is a period drama revolving around legendary thief Kochunni, and is one of the most promising projects among the upcoming movies. Starring Nivin Pauly in the titular role, the movie features a cast and crew brimming with talents. 

Veteran actor Mohanlal was recently roped in on board by the makers to essay the role of Ithikara Pakki in the movie. Although it is a brief role, it has vital to the story. Pakki was the first legendary Robin Hood of Kerala; he and Kochunni were contemporaries. As per the reports, Mohanlal will start shooting for the movie next month as the final schedule of VA Shrikumar’s Odiyan has been reportedly pushed further.Mohanlal is currently shooting for Ajoy Varma’s Neerali movie in Mumbai. It is also rumoured that Meera Jasmine will be starring opposite Mohanlal in Neerali.
Kayamkulam Kochunni is set in the 19th century and will narrate the story of Kayamkulam Kochunni. He was known for stealing from the haves and giving it to the have-nots. The upcoming film will narrate Kochunni’s Robin Hood-like adventures and also focus on other details in his life that inspired him to do things he did. Nivin took training in Kerala’s traditional martial arts Kalaripayatt to play the 19th century highway robber. With short crop, handlebar moustache and beefed up physique, Nivin will sport a menacing look in the film. 

Earlier talking to the media on the sets of his new project, he described “Kayamkulam Kochunni as the biggest film in his career.”Nivin has made a career in the Malayalam film industry, mostly doing romantic, comedy and family drama movies. But, of late the choice of his films indicates that he has been making real efforts to redefine himself as an actor.He is also playing a menacing character with a big scare on his face in Geetu Mohandas’ project Moothon.