Actor Nivin Pauly’s Kayamkulam Kochunnni, which was released on his birthday on October 11, has broken the record for the highest opening day for a Malayalam film in Kerala, with Rs 5.3 crores. The record was so far held by Mammotty’s film The Great Father, which had reportedly earned Rs 4.31 crore. The second highest day 1 earner was Mohanlal’s Puli Murugan, which has collected Rs 4.08 crore. Trade analyst Sreedhar Pillai shared the first-day collections on Twitter, and wrote, “#KayamkulamKochunni takes 1st day gross of 5.3Cr . Cheers @NivinOfficial @Mohanlal #RosshanAndrews #GokulamGopalan #SreeGokulamMovies.” Director VA Shrikumar, who is working with Mohanlal on Odiyan, also tweeted his congratulations to Nivin. He wrote, “Biggest opening day collection record now belongs to Kayamkulam Kochunni. Well deserved for Roshan’s craft. Kudos to Nivin , laletan , Gokulam Gopaletan , praveen and the entire team. #RosshanAndrews #nivinpauly (sic).” The period film, about a highway thief called Kayamkulam Kochunni, also stars Priya Anand as the female lead and features Mohanlal in a cameo appearance. Nivin plays the titular role in the film, directed by Roshan Andrews, and produced by Gokulam Gopalan under the banner of Sree Gopalan Movies. Follow @htshowbiz for more ott:10:ht-entertainment_listing-desktop<doc-sep>Kayamkulam Kochunni Director: Rosshan Andrews Cast: Nivin Pauly, Mohanlal, Priya Anand Rating: 3/5 Kayamkulam Kochunni is about a thief’s son, who swears to be nothing like his father. It is about a revolutionary who is forced to forge the path towards greatness. Kayamkulam Kochunni was not a petty thief and Nivin Pauly starrer is all about giving the audience a peek into why a man from the lower castes in 18th century India made the choices he did. A child doesn’t understand morality as a spectrum. It is either right or wrong, so when Kochunni’s father is caught stealing food and is tied to a tree as punishment, the young boy is scarred for life. He is torn between the love for his father and the ethics that were then dictated by the society around him. The young boy leaves home on his mother’s insistence, gets as far away as possible from the reputation of being called the son of a thief. He grows up to be a caring neighbour, a loyal employee and a sincere lover, but as fate would have it, the young man is caught in a web of lies spun by the upperclassmen. Kayamkulam Kochunni is a true case study of how oppression affects the everyday decisions of a person. It is more about Kochunni’s personal journey than the political repercussions his actions caused and finally, it’s about liberation. The essence of liberation truly lies in how tough the fight that preceded the freedom is. Isn’t the victory sweeter when the fight has been tough? Actor Mohanlal as Ithikkaran Pakki, helps Kochunni, played by Nivin Pauly and helps his transition from an oppressed man to a man seeking vengeance. Ithikkaran is the man who Kochunni feared, and now trained by this eccentric thief, Kochunni gets set to take the upper class men to task. Kochunni is India’s Robin Hood who stole from the rich to help the poor. He faces betrayal, insult, and more but through it all, Kochunni gets support from the people he has helped rise from poverty. The oppression is not spoken of in the film in strong words, but action speaks louder on screen. The cinematography by by Nirav Shah and Binod Pradhan helps small gesture speak more. For instance, the beautiful sequence of men forming a pyramid, and Kochunni and his nemesis from his younger days fighting inside the circle of this human pyramid is a stunning shot that is a visual metaphor of how oppression is a struggle that stays closed. Only fighting against it will help one break out of it. The climax sequence, reportedly shot by Nirav Shah portrays liberation breathtakingly and throughout it all, the martial art form Kalari underlines the role that power played. All of it, stunning - and yet subtle. The music by Gopi Sundar, especially the background score whenever Mohanlal appears and the climax track elevates the scenes from being just a cliche. Nivin Pauly’s Kayamkulam Kochunni is the journey of a man who helped his people start a revolution against the oppressors in power. This struggle is not just important to understand what happened in the past, but could also be instrumental in changing mindset for a better future. Follow @htshowbiz for more ott:10:ht-entertainment_listing-desktop<doc-sep>Kayamkulam Kochunni box office: The Nivin Pauly film has raked in Rs 25 crore. Kayamkulam Kochunni box office: The Nivin Pauly film has raked in Rs 25 crore. Malayalam actor Nivin Pauly’s Kayamkulam Kochunni is dominating the box office. The filmmakers announced that the movie has raked in Rs 25 crore in just three days. “It’s prestigious moment. Within 3 days Kayamkulam Kochunni enters esteemed 25 Cr club. Thanks to all for your support (sic),” read the post on the official Facebook page of Kayamkulam Kochunni. Kayamkulam Kochunni is the biggest film in Nivin Pauly’s career in terms of budget and its screen count. The film, made with a budget of Rs 45 crore, hit screens last Thursday, grossing more than Rs 5 crore in Kerala. According to reports, the film has earned Rs 14 crore in first three days in Kerala alone. “It’s (Kayamkulam Kochunni) a visual treat and every Malayali across the globe will surely be proud of what you have gifted us. While its the most expensive Malayalam film, you need a big heart to spend that kind of money and a passion to create this craft. A big thank you to dear Gokulam Gopalan sir for the support. I still remember meeting Bobby & Sanjay to discuss (sic),” Nivin wrote earlier. Kayamkulam Kochunni has superstar Mohanlal in a cameo as Ithikkara Pakki. It also stars Priya Anand and Babu Antony among others.<doc-sep>Read Also FacebookTwitterPintrest Mounted on an extravagant scale, Rosshan Andrrews’ Kayamkulam Kochunni hits theatres today and at the intermission, the movie gives the impression of a historic thriller at its best. Right from the initial credits, it transports the viewers to a time eons ago and what's more, its sweeping impact keeps you boxed in the aura of a magnetic tale of a bigger than life personality.The film traverses through the life story of Kochunni, right from his childhood of poverty, as the son a robber named Bapputty. At the half time point, the movie strongly hints that from this point, the protagonist's life would sure take a decisive turn. Nivin Pauly has so far done justice to Kochunni's character, and so has Babu Antony as Thangal, Sudheer Karamana as a local ruler, Sunny Wayne as Thangal's disciple and the numerous others in non-leading yet prominent roles.Gopi Sunder's music sure adds tremendous punch to the proceedings and so has the art direction and cinematography. The best thing about the film is that beneath the sheen that takes you from one breath-taking setting to the other, there is substance too.And watch this space to learn more about the thrilling tale.<doc-sep>
Kayamkulam Kochunni box office collection: Nivin Pauly film received a rousing welcome at the box office in Kerala. Kayamkulam Kochunni box office collection: Nivin Pauly film received a rousing welcome at the box office in Kerala. Actor Nivin Pauly has scored his career-best opening with his latest period drama Kayamkulam Kochunni, which opened in cinemas on Thursday coinciding with his 34th birthday. The movie was released on 350 plus screens, making it the biggest release in Kerala. According to reports, the film received a rousing welcome at the box office in Kerala. It has raked in Rs 5.3 crore on its opening day in Kerala alone. The filmmakers, however, are yet to officially disclose its worldwide collection. “Biggest opening day collection record now belongs to Kayamkulam Kochunni. Well deserved for Roshan’s craft. Kudos to Nivin , laletan , Gokulam Gopaletan , praveen and the entire team. #RosshanAndrews #nivinpauly (sic),” tweeted filmmaker MA Shrikumar Menon, who is busy finishing his upcoming film Odiyan starring superstar Mohanlal. Biggest opening day collection record now belongs to Kayamkulam Kochunni. Well deserved for Roshan’s craft. Kudos to Nivin , laletan , Gokulam Gopaletan , praveen and the entire team. #RosshanAndrews #nivinpauly — shrikumar menon (@VA_Shrikumar) October 12, 2018 Shrikumar also shared a glowing review of the costume drama that is based on the folklore of Kerala’s legendary outlaw Kayamkulam Kochunni. “Roshan Andrrews craft at next level. A well made film which transcends beyond the borders of Malayalam. Nivin very convincing as kochunni. Laletan lit up the screen. Overall a brilliantly made film. Loved it (sic),” he added. Roshan Andrrews craft at next level. A well made film which transcends beyond the borders of Malayalam. Nivin very convincing as kochunni. Laletan lit up the screen. Overall a brilliantly made film. Loved it #NivinPauly #Mohanlal #rosham — shrikumar menon (@VA_Shrikumar) October 11, 2018 Mohanlal was seen in a cameo as Ithikkara Pakki, who inducts Kochunni to his gang of outlaws. The movie also stars Priya Anand and Babu Antony among others.