Keralites know Rappai better as Theetta Rappai, a remarkable foodie who had an incredible appetite.
Now a movie about the voracious eater titled Theetta Rappai is being made with late actor Kalabhavan Mani's brother RLV Ramakrishnan donning the lead role as Rappai.
The filming of the movie is progressing at Erumapetty in Thrissur.
The makeup and costumes are spot on, and RLV Ramakrishnan has had an amazing transformation as Theetta Rappai.
The movie portrays the life of Rappai who wandered through the streets of Thrissur carrying an old shoulder bag, with the only intention to fill his 'big' stomach. For Thrissur locals, Rapai is nothing short of a legend who was a regular at all the major eating competitions. There is even a story about how the organisers slipped a pin into Rappai's food to make him bow out of the competition.
Theetta Rappai is the debut directorial venture of Vinu Ramakrishnan who worked as the associate of ace filmmaker Vinayan in many movies.
South Indian beauty Sonia Agarwal plays the female lead in Theetta Rappai.
Vikraman Swamy bankrolls the movie for the banner of KBM creations.