Actor Nivin Pauly dropped a major update on his upcoming horror comedy, 'Sarvam Maya', on the occasion of the director Akhil Sathyan's birthday.

Taking to his Instagram page, Nivin Pauly wrote, "Happy birthday, bro! @akhilsathyan. The Maya is locked. See you all in December!"

Nivin plays the lead in 'Sarvam Maya'. The film, which has triggered huge expectations, is to be released for Christmas this year.

It may be recalled that Nivin Pauly had confirmed the release of the film for Christmas, saying, "The Ghost next door!Sarvam Maya. 2025 Christmas Release."

Meanwhile, sources have told IANS that Priety Mukundhan, who impressed with her fantastic performance in the recently released Pan-Indian film 'Kannappa', plays the female lead in this entertainer.

The film will also feature Aju Varghese in a pivotal role. Sources had told IANS in July that the unit had already shot for around 30 days and that its major schedules were at Ernakulam and Palakkad in Kerala.

Akhil Sathyan, the son of legendary filmmaker Sathyan Anthikad, was last seen in Paachuvum Albhuthavilakkum.

Music for 'Sarvam Maya' is by Justin Prabhakaran, and art direction is by Rajeevan. Cinematography for the film is by Sharan Velayudhan Nair, who was also the cameraman for the critically acclaimed 'Sookshmadarshini'.