Actor Nivin Pauly who celebrated his 33rd birthday last day made an official announcement on his new project, which came as a surprise to many. The 'Premam' actor will be soon seen as legendary actor and writer NN Pillai in an upcoming film directed by Rajeev Ravi. Taking to Facebook, Nivin Pauly wrote: "Here comes a late but a good news to share with you all! I am extremely happy to be associated for an exciting project with the one & only master craftsman Rajeev Ravi! This is truly an honour! Indeed blessed."

N Narayana Pillai was an actor, director, writer and a freedom fighter. Pillai has also acted in films like 'Godfather' (1991), 'Nadodi' (1992) and a Telugu film 'Peddarikam' in 1992. The yet-to-be-titled movie will showcase Pillai's life as a young soldier in the Indian National Army (INA) and his days as a drama artist.  

The upcoming project's screenplay is written by Gopan Chidambaram and Madhu Neelakandan will crank the camera. More details regarding other cast and crew members are expected to be announced in the coming days. Produced by E4 Entertainment, the makers are planning to start shoot by early next year. 
Nivin Pauly is currently working on 'Kayamkulam Kochunni', which is a biopic of the legendary Kerala Robin-Hood character of the same name.