Nivin Pauly is an Indian actor and producer who has made a significant impact in the Malayalam film industry. He was born on October 11, 1984, and has received several awards, including two Kerala State Film Awards and three Filmfare South awards.
Nivin Pauly is an Indian actor and producer who has made a significant impact in the Malayalam film industry. He was born on October 11, 1984, and has received several awards, including two Kerala State Film Awards and three Filmfare South awards.
Nivin Pauly began his career with a role in Vineeth Sreenivasan's directorial debut, Malarvaadi Arts Club, in 2009. He gained recognition for his performance in the romantic film Thattathin Marayathu (2012).
Some of his notable films include Neram (2013), a bilingual black-comedy thriller in which Nivin Pauly played a pivotal role. He also starred in 1983 (2014), a sports-drama that showcased his versatility as an actor. Ohm Shanthi Oshaana (2014) was a romantic-comedy that further solidified his position as a popular actor. Bangalore Days (2014) was a romantic-drama that earned him the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor. Oru Vadakkan Selfie (2015) was a comedy road-thriller that showcased his comedic timing. Premam (2015) was a coming-of-age romantic drama that became one of the top 10 highest-grossing Malayalam films.
Action Hero Biju (2016) was a police drama that earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam. Jacobinte Swargarajyam (2016) was a family drama that showcased his ability to portray emotional depth. Sakhavu (2017) was a political satire that showcased his versatility as an actor. Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela (2017) was a family comedy that he produced under his production company, Pauly Jr. Pictures. Kayamkulam Kochunni (2018) was an epic film that emerged as one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films.
Nivin Pauly has also been part of the Kerala Strikers team in the Celebrity Cricket League and was named the youth ambassador of the Kerala Blasters FC for the third edition of the Indian Super League. In addition to acting, he made his debut as a producer with Action Hero Biju and has produced films such as Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela and Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham (2021), the first Malayalam movie to premiere on Disney+ Hotstar.
Nivin Pauly has won several awards for his performances, including the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for Neram (2013), the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his performances in Bangalore Days and 1983 (2015), and the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam for Action Hero Biju (2016). In 2020, he won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor -Special Mention for Moothon.
Since 2022, he has starred in the films Mahaveeryar, Padavettu, Saturday Night, Thuramukham, and Ramachandra Boss & Co.
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Filmography (Movies)
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit
Character:
Release Date:20/08/2026
Sarvam Maya
Character:Prabhendhu N. Namboothiri / Indhu
Release Date:25/12/2025
Malayalee from India
Character:Aalparambil Gopi
Release Date:01/05/2024
Varshangalkku Shesham
Character:Nithin Molly
Release Date:11/04/2024
Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai
Character:
Release Date:31/01/2024
Ramachandra Boss & Co
Character:Ramachandra Boss
Release Date:25/08/2023
Thuramukham
Character:Moidu
Release Date:10/03/2023
Saturday Night
Character:Stanley
Release Date:04/11/2022
Padavettu
Character:Ravi
Release Date:21/10/2022
Mahaveeryar
Character:Apoornnananthan
Release Date:21/07/2022
Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham
Character:Pavithran
Release Date:12/11/2021
Moothon
Character:Akbar / Bhai
Release Date:18/10/2019
Love Action Drama
Character:Dineshan
Release Date:06/09/2019
Mikhael
Character:Dr. Michael John
Release Date:18/01/2019
Kayamkulam Kochunni
Character:Kayamkulam Kochunni
Release Date:11/10/2018
Hey Jude
Character:Jude
Release Date:02/02/2018
Richie
Character:Richie (Richard K Sagayam)
Release Date:08/12/2017
Njandukalude Naattil Oridavela
Character:Kurien Chacko
Release Date:01/09/2017
Sakhavu
Character:Krishnakumar / Comrade Krisnan
Release Date:14/04/2017
Aanandam
Character:Akash
Release Date:21/10/2016
Jacob's Kingdom of Heaven
Character:Jerry Jacob
Release Date:08/04/2016
The Rat
Character:The So Called Rat
Release Date:11/03/2016
Aviyal
Character:Eli
Release Date:11/03/2016
Action Hero Biju
Character:Sub-Inspector Biju Paulose
Release Date:04/02/2016
Premam
Character:George David
Release Date:29/05/2015
Ivide
Character:Krish Hebbar
Release Date:29/05/2015
Oru Vadakkan Selfie
Character:Umesh Manohar
Release Date:27/03/2015
Mili
Character:Naveen
Release Date:23/01/2015
Vikramadithyan
Character:Lokhesh
Release Date:25/07/2014
Bangalore Days
Character:Krishnan PP / Kuttan
Release Date:30/05/2014
Ohm Shanthi Oshaana
Character:Giri Madhavan
Release Date:07/02/2014
1983
Character:Rameshan
Release Date:31/01/2014
Arikil Oraal
Character:Icha
Release Date:30/08/2013
5 Sundarikal
Character:Jinu
Release Date:21/06/2013
English: An Autumn in London
Character:Sibin
Release Date:24/05/2013
Neram
Character:Mathew/Vetri
Release Date:10/05/2013
Da Thadiya
Character:Rahul Vaidyar
Release Date:21/12/2012
Chapters
Character:Krishna Kumar
Release Date:07/12/2012
Puthiya Theerangal
Character:Mohanan
Release Date:26/09/2012
Bhoopadathil Illatha Oridam
Character:
Release Date:14/09/2012
Thattathin Marayathu
Character:Vinod
Release Date:06/07/2012
Spanish Masala
Character:Mathews
Release Date:20/01/2012
The Metro
Character:Harikrishnan
Release Date:21/11/2011
Sevenes
Character:Shaukath
Release Date:31/08/2011
Traffic
Character:Cameo
Release Date:07/01/2011
Malarvaadi Arts Club
Character:Prakashan
Release Date:16/07/2010
Television Appearances
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