Malayalam cinema superstar Nivin Pauly has entered into a groundbreaking cinematic partnership with India’s Panorama Studios, formalizing a multi-film co-production agreement valued at ₹1 billion (approximately Dh 40.75 million). This strategic alliance comes immediately following the remarkable commercial success of Pauly’s recent supernatural comedy ‘Sarvam Maya,’ which premiered in December 2025.
The collaboration will see Pauly transitioning into a dual creative role, serving as both lead actor and co-producer alongside established producers Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak of Panorama Studios. While specific details regarding the number of planned films and production timelines remain undisclosed, the partnership represents one of the most significant investments in South Indian cinema production ventures.
Pauly expressed considerable enthusiasm about the creative alignment, stating: ‘This collaboration with Panorama Studios is tremendously exciting from both artistic and production perspectives. Their distinctive vision, operational scale, and unwavering commitment to quality cinema perfectly complement the narrative-driven projects I aspire to develop collectively. We intend to create culturally rooted yet universally appealing films that balance entertainment with substantive impact.’
Panorama Studios, renowned for its critically and commercially successful Hindi cinema portfolio including the ‘Drishyam’ franchise, ‘Omkara,’ ‘Raid’ series, and recent supernatural thriller ‘Shaitaan,’ views this partnership as a strategic expansion into South Indian markets. Kumar Mangat Pathak emphasized: ‘Malayalam cinema has consistently established new benchmarks for storytelling excellence and performance-driven narratives. Aligning with Nivin Pauly—an artist embodying exceptional credibility, versatile talent, and mass audience connectivity—represents a natural evolutionary step for Panorama Studios. This collaboration constitutes our substantial investment in meaningful cinema at scale while building enduring creative partnerships in Southern film industries.’
Pauly’s career trajectory demonstrates remarkable versatility since his 2012 debut in ‘Thattathin Marayathu,’ with iconic performances across genres including ‘Premam’ (2015), ‘Bangalore Days’ (2014), ‘Neram’ (2013), and ‘Thuramukham’ (2023). His accolades include two Kerala State Film Awards, three Filmfare Awards South, and six SIIMA Awards. The actor’s recent supernatural comedy ‘Sarvam Maya,’ directed by Akhil Sathyan, achieved exceptional commercial performance as 2025’s fourth-highest grossing Malayalam film, surpassing ₹1 billion in global box office revenue while earning critical praise for Pauly’s portrayal of a Hindu priest experiencing supernatural encounters.