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Nivin Pauly in 2020
Born	(1984-10-11) 11 October 1984 (age 40) Aluva, Kerala, India
Alma mater	Federal Institute of Science and Technology
Occupation	Actor producer
Years active	2010–present
Organization	Pauly Jr. Pictures
Spouse(s)	Rinna Joy ​ (m. 2010)​
Children	2
Awards	Full list

Nivin Pauly (born October 11, 1984) is an Indian actor and producer who mainly works in Malayalam films. He has won many awards for his acting, including two Kerala State Film Awards and three Filmfare Awards South.

Nivin started his acting career in 2010 with the movie Malarvaadi Arts Club. He became a star after the 2012 film Thattathin Marayathu. He was often cast as the friendly "boy-next-door" in his early films.

Some of his most popular movies include the romantic comedies Ohm Shanthi Oshaana (2014) and Premam (2015), the drama Bangalore Days (2014), and the police story Action Hero Biju (2016). The movie Kayamkulam Kochunni (2018) was a huge success and became one of the highest-earning Malayalam films ever.

Besides acting, Nivin is also a producer. He started his own production company called Pauly Jr. Pictures. He has produced movies like Action Hero Biju and Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela.

Early Life and Education

Nivin Pauly was born on October 11, 1984, in Aluva, a town in Kerala, India. His parents worked in Switzerland, but Nivin grew up in Kerala.

In 2006, he earned a degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering from the Federal Institute of Science and Technology (FISAT). After graduating, he worked as a software engineer at the company Infosys in Bangalore for two years. He decided to leave his job and return home after his father passed away.

Today, Nivin lives in Kochi with his family.

Acting Career

Getting Started (2010–2012)

Nivin Pauly at an event in 2010.

Nivin's acting journey began when he auditioned for the film Malarvaadi Arts Club. The director, Vineeth Sreenivasan, chose him for a main role. After his first film, he acted in a few other movies like The Metro and Sevenes.

His big break came in 2012 with the movie Thattathin Marayathu. In this film, he played Vinod, a Hindu boy who falls in love with Ayesha, a Muslim girl. The movie was a huge hit and made Nivin a well-known actor in the Malayalam film industry.

Becoming a Star (2013–2015)

In 2013, Nivin starred in the movie Neram, which was made in both Tamil and Malayalam. It was a thriller-comedy with a unique story that didn't follow a straight timeline.

The year 2014 was very successful for him. He starred in the sports film 1983, where he played a man who loved cricket his whole life. For this role, he won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor. Soon after, he appeared in the romantic comedy Ohm Shanthi Oshaana.

His next big film was Bangalore Days, a story about three cousins who move to the city of Bangalore. The film was a massive hit.

In 2015, Nivin starred in Premam, a romantic film that follows his character, George, through different stages of love in his life. Premam became one of the highest-grossing Malayalam movies of all time and made him even more famous.

Continued Success (2016–2021)

Nivin with actors Vikram and Sivakarthikeyan at a movie event.

In 2016, Nivin produced and starred in Action Hero Biju. He played a police sub-inspector, showing the real life of a police officer. The film was a success. That same year, he acted in the family drama Jacobinte Swargarajyam.

In 2017, he played two different characters in the political film Sakhavu. He also acted in his first movie made completely in Tamil, called Richie.

The next year, he starred in the big-budget movie Kayamkulam Kochunni, based on the story of a famous thief from Kerala. The film was a blockbuster hit.

In 2019, he starred in the serious drama Moothon. The film was shown at many international film festivals, and Nivin won an award for his performance at the New York Indian Film Festival.

Recent Work

In 2022, Nivin starred in the fantasy film Mahaveeryar and the action movie Padavettu. Both films were praised by critics.

In 2023, he appeared in the movie Thuramukham, where his performance was highly praised. In 2024, he made a special appearance in Varshangalkku Shesham which was a box office hit. He also starred in Malayalee From India.

Nivin has several upcoming movies, including a Tamil film called Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai and the sequel Action Hero Biju 2.

Personal Life

On August 28, 2010, Nivin married Rinna Joy, whom he had known since college. They were classmates at the Federal Institute of Science and Technology. The couple has a son and a daughter.

Helping Others

Nivin is known for helping people in need. During the major floods in Kerala in 2018, he visited relief camps and helped provide food and supplies to those affected. He also donated money to help with the recovery efforts.

During the COVID-19 lockdown, he was part of a campaign where he called patients and healthcare workers to offer encouragement and thank them for their hard work.

Filmography

• All films are in Malayalam, unless otherwise noted.

See also

• Thrissur Magic FC
• Listin Stephen