Nivin Pauly, born on October 11, 1984, is a prominent Indian actor and producer who has left a significant mark on the Malayalam film scene. With a career spanning over a decade, he has garnered numerous accolades, including two Kerala State Film Awards and three Filmfare South awards.
Pauly’s cinematic journey commenced with his role in Vineeth Sreenivasan's debut film, Malarvaadi Arts Club, in 2009. His breakthrough came with the romantic drama Thattathin Marayathu in 2012, which showcased his acting prowess. He gained further acclaim for his performances in a variety of genres, including the bilingual thriller Neram (2013) and the sports-drama 1983 (2014), demonstrating his range as an artist.
His filmography features several notable titles such as the romantic-comedy Ohm Shanthi Oshaana (2014), the ensemble drama Bangalore Days (2014), and the comedy road-thriller Oru Vadakkan Selfie (2015). Pauly's role in Premam (2015) solidified his status in the industry, as it became one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films. He continued to impress with Action Hero Biju (2016), which earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam, and Jacobinte Swargarajyam (2016), a heartfelt family drama.
In addition to acting, he ventured into production with films like Action Hero Biju and the family comedy Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela. Notably, he produced Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham (2021), which marked the first Malayalam release on Disney+ Hotstar. His recent projects since 2022, including Mahaveeryar and Padavettu, further showcase his evolving talent. Pauly also engages with sports, serving as the youth ambassador for Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League.
