Sarvam Maya, starring Nivin Pauly in the lead role, was released in theaters on December 25, 2025, on the occasion of Christmas. Directed by Akhil Sathyan, the horror-comedy venture has sparked conversation among netizens. Let’s take a look at how the audience is reacting.
Sarvam Maya Twitter Review
A user on his social media handle said that Sarvam Maya made him laugh, cry and feel emotionally charged, even prompting him to thank director Akhil Sathyan for making such a film.
Another user described the film as an effortless and enjoyable horror rom-com, praising its simple story and neat characters, especially the ghost and the combination of Aju Varghese-Nivin Pauly. He also said that Nivin Pauly is finally back in form.
A third netizen said that Sarvam Maya is a very good film and emphasized that it is Nivin Pauly’s best film in the last 10 years.
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More information about Sarvam Maya
Sarvam Maya is a fantasy horror comedy that follows the life of Prabhendhu Namboothiri, a young Hindu priest who lives a secluded life in his ancestral home. Their regular existence is full of silence and rituals.
However, his life changes when Prabhendu encounters a ghost, who disrupts his carefully arranged daily routine. This unique and humorous conversation gradually turns into a journey that forces the priest to confront questions about his life, faith and identity, which evolves into an emotional and philosophical journey.
Apart from Nivin Pauly, the film stars Aju Varghese, Rhea Shibu, Janardhanan, Preeti Mukundan, Arun Ajikumar, Raghunath Paleri, Madhu Wariyar and many others in lead roles.
Written, edited and directed by Akhil Sathyan, the film is produced by Ajay Kumar and Rajeev Menon under the banner of Firefly Films. The music and background score is composed by Justin Prabhakaran, with cinematography handled by Sharan Velayudhan.
upcoming movies of nivin pauly
Nivin Pauly has recently completed the shooting of his upcoming film with director B Unnikrishnan. The yet-to-be-titled project is expected to be a political thriller.
Looking ahead, the actor also has films like Dear Students, co-starring Nayanthara, Baby Girl, Action Hero Biju 2 and Multiverse Manmadhan. Apart from this, he will also be seen as the main antagonist in the film Benz starring Raghava Lawrence.
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