New Delhi, Sep 28 (UNI) South Indian superstar Nivin Pauly is all set to play the titular role in Rosshan Andrrews directorial 'Kayamkulam Kochunni', trade sources said on Friday.

'The film is based on Kochunni, the real-life famed highwayman, who was active in central Travancore during the 19th century,' sources said.

The film also stars Priyanka Thimmesh, Priya Anand, Babu Antony and Sunny Wayne in pivotal roles.

'Shot on a grandeur scale, 'Kayamkulam Kochunni' is known to be made on the budget of Rs 45 crore making it one of most expensive ventures in the Malayalam cinema. The film has been shot in some inner parts of Southern India and Sri Lanka thereby keeping the location realistic and authentic in nature,' the sources said.

Talking about his role, Nivin said, 'I can't reveal much about my character except that I am playing a role of a jobless person, who supposedly is the running the family business. He is a bit trouble maker and the film is proper entertainer, a rom-com. It is also one of my first ever period film I have ever been associated with.'

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