Nivin Pauly speaks on box office flops: ‘People close to me kept saying that I should not do only comedy’

Nivin Pauly is soon set to hit the big screen with his horror-comedy film Sarvam Maya. Directed by Akhil Sathyan, the film will be the actor’s next theatrical release after Malayali From India (2024).

Due to his recent flops, the actor recently spoke about how his projects have not lived up to expectations, especially due to the confusion surrounding his choices as an actor.

Nivin Pauly opens up about his recent flops in Malayalam cinema

Speaking with Pearle Mane on his YouTube channel, Nivin Pauly said, “There was a time in my life when I was confused. My friends and people close to me kept telling me that I should not just do entertaining films and that as an actor, I should improve like others.”

He said, “They kept advising me that I was not showcasing my full potential as an actor. They wanted me to do not just comedy films, but thriller films and other genres as well. They felt that if I kept doing comedy films, I would be forgettable. At that moment, I also felt that maybe they were right. Maybe I should try doing different things as an actor.”

“However, when I changed my choice of films to suit other genres, the same people came back and told me how much they miss my comedy films. I said, ‘Weren’t you the one who asked me to change?'” the Premam actor said humorously.

More information about Sarvam Maya

Sarvam Maya is an upcoming horror-comedy film starring Nivin Pauly in the lead role. The film tells the story of a young Hindu priest who is fascinated by the life of a guitarist. However, her journey takes an unexpected turn when a lovely ghost enters her life, leading to many heartwarming moments.

How the ghost affects his life and changes his perspective on his values ​​forms the core of the story.

Apart from Nivin Pauly, the film also stars Aju Varghese, Janardhanan, Preeti Mukundan, Arun Ajikumar, Raghunath Paleri, Madhu Wariyar and many others in lead roles. The film is scheduled to be released in theaters on December 25, 2025, on the occasion of Christmas.

Looking ahead, Nivin Pauly has films like Dear Students, Baby Girl and Bethlehem Kudumba Unit in his upcoming lineup. Apart from this, he will also be seen playing the role of the main antagonist in Raghava Lawrence’s Benz.