Nivin Pauly

For me, Nivin Pauly represents the quieter conscience of Malayalam cinema. He did not muscle his way to fame; he built it role by role, from his 2010 debut to the breakout of Thattathin Marayathu, by playing relatable, life-sized young men audiences could see themselves in. That everyman warmth, paired with multiple Kerala State Film Awards and a shelf of other honors, is a rare combination of likeability and craft. I also appreciate that he stepped into producing to support his region's film culture rather than chasing only personal stardom. I will always root for actors who win on sincerity over spectacle, and he is a prime example.

Name (English)

Nivin Pauly

Name (Japanese)

ニヴィン・ポーリー

Reading

にゔぃん・ぽーりー

Born

October 11, 1983 (age 42)

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Libra / Boar

Origin

Aluva, Ernakulam district, India

Occupation

actor

Awards & achievements

• Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor

• Xhttps://x.com/NivinOfficial
• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nivin%20Pauly
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7041818

Tags

• Ernakulam district
• actor

Last updated

2026-06-11

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