We had earlier reported that the Tamil remake rights of the Mollywood superhit 'Ayyapanum Koshiyum' starring Prithviraj and Biju Menon in the title roles has been bagged by S Kathireasan, who has produced acclaimed films like ‘Aadukalam’ and ‘Jigarthanda’. Now, the latest that we hear is versatile actors Sasikumar and Sarath Kumar is likely to play the lead roles in the Tamil remake. It is rumoured that Sasikumar is expected to reprise Prithviraj’s role and Sarath Kumar will be essaying the role played by Biju Menon. However, an official confirmation is awaited.

'Ayyappanum Koshiyum', the revenge drama that revolved around an ego clash between a police officer named Ayyappan Nair, played by Biju Menon, and a retired havildar named Koshy Kurian, essayed by Prithviraj, is written and helmed by Sachy. The movie hit the screens a month ago and was a huge success at the box-office grossing over rupees 50 crores and also earned critical acclaims. 'Ayyappanum Koshiyum' is produced by the banner Gold Coin Motion Pictures.

The 'Kalakkatha' song, has emerged as the most viewed Malayalam film song of 2020 to date with over One Crore views. The song marked the playback singing debut of the senior folklore singer Nanjamma, who had also penned lyrics for the song. Jakes Bejoy, the popular young musician has composed the single.

The film’s Telugu rights have also been recently bagged by Suryadevara Naga Vamsi, who was the producer of superhit film ‘Jersey’ and Ala Vaikunthapurramloo’.