Nivin Pauly is back on the big screen with the Malayalam film Sarvam Maya, which reunites him with actor Aju Varghese. The duo share a highly successful onscreen pairing, and their comic timing has long been admired by audiences. Directed by Akhil Sathyan, Sarvam Maya is a horror-comedy drama that was released in theatres worldwide on Christmas. The film’s advance bookings in Kerala looked promising, aided by the festive holiday release. Since its release, netizens have shared their reactions online, with the verdict largely unanimous — “Nivin Pauly is back!”

Sarvam Maya X reviews

On Thursday, audiences who caught the first-day-first-show took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their reviews. Netizens have praised the film’s comedy, charm, narrative, and Nivin Pauly’s screen presence, calling it a worthy comeback for the actor. Sarvam Maya is directed by Akhil Sathyan, who made his directorial debut with the 2023 film Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum starring Fahadh Faasil. That feel-good film was an instant hit, and Akhil once again opts for a feel-good tone, this time blending it with horror and comedy.