Kayamkulam
Kochunni,
the
highly
anticipated
historical
drama,
which
features
Nivin
Pauly
in
the
lead
role,
has
finally
started
rolling.
The
team
recently
began
the
shooting
of
the
big
budget
venture,
which
is
directed
by
Roshan
Andrews.
According
to
the
sources
close
to
the
project,
the
team
is
planning
to
shoot
Kayamkulam
Kochunni
at
the
various
locations
of
Kayamkulam
and
Sir
Lanka.
The
Nivin
Pauly
movie
scripted
by
National
Award-winners
Bobby
&
Sanjay,
after
2-years
long
research.
Interestingly,
Nivin
Pauly
is
currently
busy
learning
the
martial
arts
form
Kalaripayattu,
for
the
perfection
of
his
character
in
the
movie.
Along
with
Nivin,
Sunny
Wayne
and
Baby
Antony,
who
essay
the
supporting
roles
in
Kayamkulam
Kochunni,
are
also
learning
Kalari.
Amala
Paul
has
reportedly
been
roped
in,
to
essay
the
female
lead
opposite
Nivin
Pauly
in
the
movie.
Priyanka
Thimmesh,
the
Kannada
actress
will
appear
in
a
pivotal
role.
Reportedly,
the
movie
will
feature
a
bunch
of
newcomers
in
the
other
key
roles.
Kayamkulam
Kochunni
will
also
mark
the
Malayalam
debut
of
Binod
Pradhan,
the
renowned
Bollywood
cinematographer
and
Santhosh
Narayanan,
the
Kabali
fame
music
director.
The
much-awaited
movie
is
produced
by
Gokulam
Gopalan,
for
the
banner
Sree
Gokulam
Films.