

He was known for stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. Later he began stealing and became an outlaw. After his father's death, the family fell to poverty and Kochunni was employed in a grocery store. He spent his childhood and younger ages in Evoor. Kayamkulam Kochunni was born in 1818, near Kottukulangara, Karthikapally Taluk in Travancore (present-day Kerala). A shrine dedicated to Kochunni exist in near Kozhencherry. His stories are often associated with his friend and fellow outlaw Ithikkara Pakki.

Legends on his life are part of the folklore of Kerala. He is said to have stolen from the rich and given to the poor. He was active in the Travancore area in the present-day Kerala, India.

Kayamkulam Kochunni (born 1818) was a heroic outlaw from Kayamkulam, who lived during the late 19th century. Stealing from rich people and giving to the poor
