Nivin Pauly's comeback just got bigger, Malayalam actor signs massive Rs 100-crore multi-film deal

Malayalam actor Nivin Pauly should be literally on cloud 9 these days. After ending his box office drought with his film Sarvam Maya hitting Rs 100-crore, the Premam actor has landed a bigger deal with Panorama Studios. Nivin will be collaborating with the Studios for a multi-film deal, amounting up to Rs 100 crore, as per reports. Here’s everything you need to know…

What's Nivin Pauly's Rs 100-crore deal

Fortunes have definitely changed for the better for actor Nivin Pauly, who has been struggling with a slew of disappointing box office outings, especially in the last few years. After the success of Sarvam Maya, the actor has entered into a career-altering deal with Panorama Studios, as per Variety. The actor will be working on a slew of films, across genres, which would have a cumulative budget Rs 100 crore. Though these films would be in Malayalam, it would cater to both domestic and global audiences, the report said.

Nivin Pauly also confirmed the news on Facebook, and wrote in the caption, “Excited to join hands with Panorama Studios for a new journey.”

Panorama Studios has already acquired the satellite and digital rights of the Malayalam film Drishyam 3, which is slated to be released in theatres in April 2026 .

How Nivin Pauly broke box office jinx with Sarvam Maya

Nivin Pauly, who was struggling to score a solo hit, finally entered the Rs 100 crore club with Sarvam Maya, the fun entertainer of director Akhil Sathyan. Sarvam Maya, which released for Christmas 2025, has collected Rs 115.3 crore in worldwide collections, as per trade tracker Sacnilk.

Nivin Pauly, who became popular for his boy-next-door image and charming performances, was once again back in the genre that audiences love to see him in the most. Sarvam Maya is a feel-good entertainer, which revolves around an agnostic man and his bond with a friendly spirit, who alters his outlook towards life. Riya Shibu plays the friendly ghost in the film, which has struck a chord with the audiences.

Also read: Sarvam Maya actor Riya Shibu on how she became the Gen Z ghost Delulu in Nivin Pauly’s fun film 

Nivin Pauly FAQs

Q. What happened to Nivin Pauly?

A. Malayalam Actor Nivin Pauly suffered a string of flops before making a grand comeback with the latest movie Sarvam Maya, which has collected Rs 100 crore at the box office.

Q. Which is the new movie of Nivin Pauly?

A. The new movie of Nivin Pauly is Sarvam Maya, helmed by Akhil Sathyan and also starring Riya Shibu.