41 years (Oct 11, 1984)

Aluva, Kerala, India

45 Movies

1 TV Shows

Nivin Pauly

Known for

Sarvam Maya

Prabhendhu 'Indu' N. Namboothiri

Jacob's Kingdom of Heaven

Jerry Jacob

Nivin Pauly left a software job at Infosys to try acting, a gamble that made him one of the faces of new-generation Malayalam cinema. Born in Aluva, Kerala, in 1984, he broke through with the campus romance 'Thattathin Marayathu' (2012) and confirmed his pull with the ensemble hit 'Bangalore Days' (2014) and, above all, 'Premam' (2015), whose George David became a generational touchstone in Kerala. Other notable titles include the thriller 'Neram' (2013) and the police comedy-drama 'Action Hero Biju' (2016). Relatable, boy-next-door charm delivered with easy comic timing defines his appeal.

Known for

Sarvam Maya

Prabhendhu 'Indu' N. Namboothiri

Jacob's Kingdom of Heaven

Movies

Plays Prabhendhu 'Indu' N. Namboothiri

Plays Richie (Richard K Sagayam)

Richie

2017

⭐ 7.6

Plays Krishnan PP 'Kuttan'

Plays Aalparambil Gopi

Plays Apoornnananthan

Njandukalude Naattil Oridavela

2017

⭐ 6.0

Plays Jude Dominic Aldo Rodrigues

Varshangalkku Shesham

Plays Krishnakumar / Comrade Krisnan

Sakhavu

2017

⭐ 4.2

Plays Dr. Michael John

Mikhael

2019

⭐ 6.3

Plays Kayamkulam Kochunni

Plays Sub-Inspector Biju Paulose

Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham

Jacob's Kingdom of Heaven

TV Shows

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Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai

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Bethlehem Kudumba Unit

Film

Film

Film

K.P. Vinod · 8 episodes

★ 5.2

2025

Sarvam Maya

Prabhendhu 'Indu' N. Namboothiri

Film

Film

Varshangalkku Shesham

Nithin Molly

★ 5.9

2024

Film

Ramachandra Boss & Co

Film

Film

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Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Nivin Pauly and where are they from?

Nivin Pauly is 41 years old, born on October 11, 1984 in Aluva, Kerala, India.

What are the most famous roles of Nivin Pauly?

Nivin Pauly is best known for roles in Bangalore Days, Premam, Ohm Shanthi Oshaana.

How many movies has Nivin Pauly been in?

Over a 16-year career (since 2010), Nivin Pauly has appeared in 45 movies and 1 TV shows.

What was Nivin Pauly's first movie?

The career of Nivin Pauly began with Malarvaadi Arts Club (2010).

What is Nivin Pauly's most recent movie or series?

Nivin Pauly's most recent release is Prathichaya, which premiered on March 23, 2026.

What TV shows has Nivin Pauly appeared in?

On television, Nivin Pauly has appeared in Pharma, Pearle Maaney Show.

Does Nivin Pauly have any upcoming projects?

Yes, Nivin Pauly's upcoming work includes: Bethlehem Kudumba Unit (2026), Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai (2026).

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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