Nivin Pauly

Nivin Pauly, born on October 11, 1984, is a prominent Indian actor and producer predominantly active in Malayalam cinema. Renowned for his versatile performances, he has garnered numerous accolades, including two Kerala State Film Awards and three Filmfare South awards. Pauly’s career took off after landing a significant role in Vineeth Sreenivasan’s directorial debut, “Malarvaadi Arts Club,” in 2009. However, it was his breakthrough in the romantic drama “Thattathin Marayathu” (2012) that propelled him to stardom. Known for his portrayal of relatable characters, Pauly became synonymous with the boy-next-door archetype, captivating audiences with his endearing performances. His stellar filmography includes noteworthy roles in films like the bilingual black-comedy thriller “Neram” (2013), the sports-drama “1983” (2014), the romantic-comedy “Ohm Shanthi Oshaana” (2014), the beloved “Bangalore Days” (2014), and the comedy road-thriller “Oru Vadakkan Selfie” (2015). However, it was the coming-of-age romantic drama “Premam” (2015) that cemented his status as a bankable star, ranking among the top 10 highest-grossing Malayalam films. Pauly continued his success streak with diverse projects such as the police drama “Action Hero Biju” (2016), the family drama “Jacobinte Swargarajyam” (2016), the political satire “Sakhavu” (2017), and the family comedy “Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela” (2017). Notably, his portrayal in the epic film “Kayamkulam Kochunni” (2018) contributed to its status as one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films. In addition to his acting prowess, Pauly ventured into production with his company Pauly Jr. Pictures, debuting with “Action Hero Biju” and subsequently producing acclaimed films like “Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela” and “Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham” (2021), the first Malayalam movie to premiere on Disney+ Hotstar. Pauly’s stellar performances have earned him several awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for “Neram” (2013), the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for “Bangalore Days” and “1983” (2015), and the Filmfare Award for Best Actor ? Malayalam for “Action Hero Biju” (2016). His dedication to his craft was further recognized with the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor – Special Mention for “Moothon” in 2020. Since 2022, Pauly has continued to enthrall audiences with his performances in films like “Mahaveeryar,” “Padavettu,” “Saturday Night,” “Thuramukham,” and “Ramachandra Boss & Co.” His contributions to Malayalam cinema remain significant, solidifying his legacy as one of the industry’s most talented actors.