Actor Nivin Pauly, who has been making headlines for his recent legal battle, thanked those who stood by him during his challenging times at the Gokulam Night event in Nilambur, Kerala.

Speaking at the event as part of Pattuthsavam, Nivin acknowledged the support of his friends and fans, reflecting on the period since the rape allegations made against him in 2024. Addressing the matter, he said, “The recent issues associated with me are well known. After those problems, I stayed away from public events. Producer Gokulam has always been like a guru and elder to me, so, when he called me, So I came here.”

The controversy began in September 2024 when a woman accused Nivin Pauly of sexual harassment in Dubai. However, on 6 November, Kerala Police acquitted Nivin after confirming that he was not at the location on the date of the alleged incident. As a result, he was formally acquitted of all charges. Many from the industry, including actors Shweta Menon, Tovino Thomas and Sania Ayyappan, expressed solidarity with Nivin after the charges were dropped.

Thanking the people who supported her during these difficult times, she said, “During my difficult times, these were the people who stood by me. I didn’t get a chance to thank you all and this forum is for that very purpose. I will be back with good films this year and I am sure the encouragement and love will continue.

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Meanwhile, the makers of Nivin Pauly’s upcoming film Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai starring Tamil actors Suri and Anjali released the official trailer of the film on January 20. The trailer suggests a fantasy fantasy tale with elements of magical realism. This film is going to be released in March.