Nivin Pauly’s Sarvam Maya, a horror-comedy directed by Akhil Sathyan, has received positive first-day reactions, with audiences celebrating the actor’s return to form. Netizens have praised the film’s humour, charm, and Nivin’s screen presence
Still from Sarvam Maya
Nivin Pauly is back on the big screen with the Malayalam film Sarvam Maya, which reunites him with actor Aju Varghese. The duo share a highly successful onscreen pairing, and their comic timing has long been admired by audiences. Directed by Akhil Sathyan, Sarvam Maya is a horror-comedy drama that was released in theatres worldwide on Christmas. The film’s advance bookings in Kerala looked promising, aided by the festive holiday release. Since its release, netizens have shared their reactions online, with the verdict largely unanimous — “Nivin Pauly is back!”
Sarvam Maya X reviews
On Thursday, audiences who caught the first-day-first-show took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their reviews. Netizens have praised the film’s comedy, charm, narrative, and Nivin Pauly’s screen presence, calling it a worthy comeback for the actor. Sarvam Maya is directed by Akhil Sathyan, who made his directorial debut with the 2023 film Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum starring Fahadh Faasil. That feel-good film was an instant hit, and Akhil once again opts for a feel-good tone, this time blending it with horror and comedy.
Here are some of the tweets you must read before making your plans to watch the film in theatres this weekend:
#SarvamMaya - Pleasant, breezy film, where the humour works big-time. Possibly the most enjoyable Nivin Pauly film since Njandukalude.(Wasn’t a big fan of LAD). Nivin and his comedy timing and charm is the soul. The Delulu character works well. This should do good at the BO.♥️ pic.twitter.com/BYn74Wvey9
— Aravind (@Reflections1212) December 25, 2025
Watched #SarvamMaya
— Aditya Binu (@aditya_binu) December 25, 2025
A Simple Film from Akhil Sathyan.#NivinPauly & Riya Shibu are the show stealers. Aju Varghese did really well with the limited screen time. Writing is gud when comes to humor, bt dips in other areas. Flashback ep works well. Ending is weak.
COMFORT WATCH
3/5 pic.twitter.com/sxkiUxGWrl
#SarvamMaya : A perfect light hearted entertainer packed with situation comedies, feel good and emotional elements.
— Anandhu Gireesh (@anandhuveyyy_) December 25, 2025
Riya Shibu shines on debut. Grab your tickets and come fall in love with the ghost !! ❤️
Easily the most enjoyable #NivinPauly film since LAD.
Blockbuster ✅ https://t.co/pN1kkNL737 pic.twitter.com/r6eSRIKV3V
Sarvam maya made me laugh made me cry made me emotionally high 🥺🩷.
— kemo sabe (@hobbledguy) December 25, 2025
Thank you Akhil Sathyan ❤️
Nivin Pauly on his flop streak
Sarvam Maya has the potential to mark Nivin Pauly’s grand comeback at the box office. Known for hits like Thattathin Marayathu, Om Shaanthi Oshana, Bangalore Days, Premam, and more, the actor has not delivered a major box office hit in recent years. Apart from a memorable cameo in the 2024 film Varshangalkku Shesham, he has largely struggled at the box office.
In a recent conversation with Pearle Maaney on her YouTube channel, Nivin reflected on his career and shared how he was often advised to explore different genres and improve as an actor. Speaking in Malayalam, he said, “There was a point in my life when I was confused. My friends and people close to me kept telling me that I shouldn’t just do entertainer films and that, as an actor, I should improve like others.”
He added, “They kept advising me that I wasn’t showcasing my full potential as an actor. They wanted me to do thriller films and other genres, not just comedy films. They felt that if I continued to do only comedy movies, I would become forgettable. At that moment, I also felt that maybe they were right. Maybe I should try different things as an actor. However, after I changed my choice of films to suit other genres, the same people came back and told me how much they missed my comedy films. I was like, ‘Weren’t you the ones who asked me to change?’”
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