Nivin Pauly
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 11, 1984
- Place of birth
- Aluva, Kerala, India
Biography
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.
Movies with Nivin Pauly
- Bangalore Days 2014 · ★ 7.6
- Premam 2015 · ★ 7.6
- Ohm Shanthi Oshaana 2014 · ★ 7.3
- Neram 2013 · ★ 7.2
- Action Hero Biju 2016 · ★ 7.4
- Vikramadithyan 2014 · ★ 6.6
- Thattathin Marayathu 2012 · ★ 7.3
- Traffic 2011 · ★ 6.9
- Sarvam Maya 2025 · ★ 7.9
- Bethlehem Kudumba Unit 2026 · ★ 8.2
- Oru Vadakkan Selfie 2015 · ★ 6.5
- Aanandam 2016 · ★ 7.3
- 1983 2014 · ★ 7.4
- Jacob's Kingdom of Heaven 2016 · ★ 7.5
- Hey Jude 2018 · ★ 6.0
- Love Action Drama 2019 · ★ 6.1
- Moothon 2019 · ★ 6.3
- 5 Sundarikal 2013 · ★ 6.9
- Njandukalude Naattil Oridavela 2017 · ★ 6.8
- Sakhavu 2017 · ★ 4.8
- Varshangalkku Shesham 2024 · ★ 6.0
- Kayamkulam Kochunni 2018 · ★ 6.3
- Mili 2015 · ★ 5.9
- Mikhael 2019 · ★ 4.6
- Da Thadiya 2012 · ★ 6.3
- Ivide 2015 · ★ 5.4
- Malayalee from India 2024 · ★ 4.7
- Spanish Masala 2012 · ★ 5.2
- Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham 2021 · ★ 5.8
- Malarvaadi Arts Club 2010 · ★ 6.0
- Padavettu 2022 · ★ 6.5
- Sevenes 2011 · ★ 5.1
- Mahaveeryar 2022 · ★ 4.6
- Arikil Oraal 2013 · ★ 6.0
- Thuramukham 2023 · ★ 5.1
- Baby Girl 2026 · ★ 4.6
- Chapters 2012 · ★ 6.1
- Puthiya Theerangal 2012 · ★ 4.6
- Richie 2017 · ★ 4.1
- Saturday Night 2022 · ★ 4.5