Kayamkulam Kochunni

Kayamkulam Kochunni is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language period action film directed by Rosshan Andrrews and written by Bobby & Sanjay. It is based on the life of Kayamkulam Kochunni, a famed highwayman who robbed from the rich and gave to the poor during the British Raj in the early 19th century Central Travancore. The film stars Nivin Pauly in the title role along with Mohanlal, Sunny Wayne and Babu Antony in supporting roles. Principal photography commenced on 30 September 2017 in Udupi, Karnataka and was completed on 1 June 2018. Kayamkulam Kochunni released on 11 October 2018 met with a positive critical response and was well received at the box office, becoming the highest-grossing Malayalam films of the year grossing ₹102 crore. Plot At the start, a messenger tells the people of Kayamkulam that Kayamkulam Kochunni, a famed Mappila highwayman of the area, will be executed by hanging. The story then moves into a flashback.