‘Sarvam Maya’ to release on Christmas: Nivin Pauly returns in fan-favourite look

When Malayalam cinema’s favourite young star Nivin Pauly teams up with director Akhil Sathyan, who won the hearts of audiences with the witty and thoughtful 'Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum', expectations naturally run high. Their new film, 'Sarvam Maya', a fantasy horror comedy, has now confirmed its release date. It will reach cinemas worldwide on Christmas Day, December 25.

The recently released official teaser has sent fan excitement soaring. The teaser suggests that Nivin Pauly appears in a look many viewers have long hoped to see again. 'Sarvam Maya' also marks the tenth collaboration between Nivin Pauly and Aju Varghese, whose on-screen chemistry has delivered countless memorable comic moments. With Akhil Sathyan’s trademark emphasis on natural humour, this hit pairing is expected to deliver another round of laughter in theatres.

The teaser, which dropped a few days ago, quickly became a talking point among audiences. Viewers were especially thrilled to see Nivin’s shift from a serious demeanour to an innocent villager sporting a sandalwood tilak. Set in a rural backdrop, the film promises a fantasy-driven story with strong musical elements, which the makers say will offer a visually striking experience.

The cast also includes popular Malayalam actors Janardhanan, Raghunath Paleri, Madhu Warrier, Altaf Salim and Preethi Mukundan. 'Sarvam Maya' is produced by Ajayya Kumar and Rajeev Menon under the Firefly Films banner. The music is composed by Justin Prabhakaran, cinematography is by Sharan Velayudhan, and editing is handled by Akhil Sathyan. The team hopes that this strong technical line-up will help place 'Sarvam Maya' at the forefront of this year’s Christmas releases. Blending fantasy elements with warm, humorous moments, the film is positioned as a family-friendly entertainer for the holiday season.

Credits include: Sync Sound – Anil Radhakrishnan; Executive Producer – Biju Thomas; Production Design – Rajeevan; Art Direction – Aji Kuttiyani; Costume – Sameera Saneesh; Makeup – Sajeev Saji; Stills – Rohit K. S.; Line Producer – Vinod Shekhar; Co-director – Aaron Mathew; Associate Director – Vandana Surya; Designs – Aesthetic Kunjamma; Marketing – Snakeplant; PRO – Heins.