Nivin Pauly getting trained in Kalaripayattu for 'Kayamkulam Kochunni'
Chennai
October 10, 2017
Actor Nivin Pauly, who plays a highwayman in upcoming
Malayalam period film "Kayamkulam Kochunni", is getting trained in
Kalaripayattu, an ancient martial arts form of Kerala, while shooting for the
film.
"The film is currently being shot in Mangalore. Nivin takes
Kalaripayattu classes every morning for a few hours before joining the team for
the shoot. A team of martial arts expert has been flown in from Kerala for this
schedule," a source from the film's unit told IANS.
Being directed by
Rosshan Andrrews, the film is based on Kochunni, the real life famed highwayman,
who was active in central Travancore during the 19th century. He robbed from the
rich and gave to the poor.
For nearly a month, the team has been shooting
in Mangalore.
"They have been shooting in locations such as Manjeshwar
and Udupi. They will shoot for one more month before leaving for Sri Lanka for
the next schedule," the source added.
For his role, Nivin will be seen
sporting a short crop and a handlebar moustache.
Amala Paul plays the
leading lady.
Nivin awaits the release of Tamil film "Richie". He also
has Geethu Mohandas's "Moothon", apart from "Hey Jude" and "Love Action Drama"
in his kitty.
Next year, he is expected to start shooting for Malayalam
film "Kairali", based on the disappearance of a bulk carrier, owned by Kerala
Shipping Corporation.
Chennai
October 10, 2017
Actor Nivin Pauly, who plays a highwayman in upcoming
Malayalam period film "Kayamkulam Kochunni", is getting trained in
Kalaripayattu, an ancient martial arts form of Kerala, while shooting for the
film.
"The film is currently being shot in Mangalore. Nivin takes
Kalaripayattu classes every morning for a few hours before joining the team for
the shoot. A team of martial arts expert has been flown in from Kerala for this
schedule," a source from the film's unit told IANS.
Being directed by
Rosshan Andrrews, the film is based on Kochunni, the real life famed highwayman,
who was active in central Travancore during the 19th century. He robbed from the
rich and gave to the poor.
For nearly a month, the team has been shooting
in Mangalore.
"They have been shooting in locations such as Manjeshwar
and Udupi. They will shoot for one more month before leaving for Sri Lanka for
the next schedule," the source added.
For his role, Nivin will be seen
sporting a short crop and a handlebar moustache.
Amala Paul plays the
leading lady.
Nivin awaits the release of Tamil film "Richie". He also
has Geethu Mohandas's "Moothon", apart from "Hey Jude" and "Love Action Drama"
in his kitty.
Next year, he is expected to start shooting for Malayalam
film "Kairali", based on the disappearance of a bulk carrier, owned by Kerala
Shipping Corporation.
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