Nivin Pauly – Full Biography, Year-wise Movie List, and Awards
Early Life and Background
Nivin Pauly was born on October 11, 1984, in Aluva, Kerala. His parents, Pauly Bonaventure and Thressiamma Pauly, were settled in Switzerland, where his father worked as a mechanic.
Nivin completed his B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Federal Institute of Science and Technology (FISAT), Angamaly. Before entering films, he worked as a software engineer at Infosys but left his job to pursue a career in acting.
Film Career
Debut and Early Struggles (2010-2012)
Nivin made his debut with Malarvaadi Arts Club (2010), produced by Dileep and directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan. Though the film was a moderate success, Nivin initially struggled to find roles.
Movies from this period:
- Malarvaadi Arts Club (2010)
- The Metro (2011)
- Sevenes (2011)
- Spanish Masala (2012)
Breakthrough and Stardom (2012-2015)
His career changed with the blockbuster hit Thattathin Marayathu (2012), directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan. His role as Vinod, a Hindu boy in love with a Muslim girl, won hearts across Kerala.
Key films from this period:
- Thattathin Marayathu (2012)
- Neram (2013) – Tamil-Malayalam bilingual
- 1983 (2014) – Kerala State Award for Best Actor
- Bangalore Days (2014) – Multi-starrer hit
- Ohm Shanthi Oshaana (2014) – Romantic hit with Nazriya
- Premam (2015) – One of the biggest Malayalam hits ever
- Action Hero Biju (2016) – His first police role
Expansion to Other Industries (2016-2020)
Nivin began exploring other industries, starring in Tamil films and producing his own movies.
Important films:
- Jacobinte Swargarajyam (2016)
- Richie (2017) – His Tamil debut as the lead
- Kayamkulam Kochunni (2018) – A historical film that became a hit
- Moothon (2019) – Critically acclaimed role
- Love Action Drama (2019) – Romantic comedy
Recent Films (2021-Present)
- Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham (2021)
- Mahaveeryar (2022)
- Saturday Night (2022)
- Ramachandra Boss & Co. (2023)
Upcoming Films (2024-2025)
- Dear Students (2024)
- Gangster of Mundanmala (2025)
Year-Wise Filmography
2010s
- 2010 – Malarvaadi Arts Club
- 2012 – Thattathin Marayathu
- 2013 – Neram
- 2014 – 1983, Bangalore Days, Ohm Shanthi Oshaana
- 2015 – Premam, Ivide
- 2016 – Action Hero Biju, Jacobinte Swargarajyam
- 2017 – Richie, Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela
- 2018 – Kayamkulam Kochunni
- 2019 – Moothon, Love Action Drama
2020s
- 2021 – Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham
- 2022 – Mahaveeryar, Saturday Night
- 2023 – Ramachandra Boss & Co.
- 2024 – Dear Students
- 2025 – Gangster of Mundanmala
Awards and Achievements
Kerala State Film Awards
- 2014 – Best Actor (1983)
Filmfare Awards South
- Best Actor (Malayalam) – Premam (2015)
- Best Actor Critics – Moothon (2019)
Other Honors
- South Indian International Movie Award (SIIMA) – Multiple wins
- Asianet Film Awards – Multiple wins
Personal Life
Nivin Pauly is married to Rinna Joy, his college sweetheart. They have a son named Daveed Pauly.
He is known for his humble nature, strong script selection, and versatility in playing romantic, action, and experimental roles.
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