Nivin Pauly was once expected to be the following superstar of Mollywood. Many believed he would reach the stature of Mohanlal and Mammootty. Nevertheless, over time, he looked as if it would lose his box office appeal. His last commercially successful film was back in 2019, a big fall from grace. This brings us to the query: When was his golden era? It was undoubtedly the 2010s. For nearly a decade, almost all the pieces he touched became a industrial success, much like what happened with Basil Joseph in 2024. Like Basil, Nivin’s comfort zone lies in family-friendly comedy entertainers.
So, let’s take a take a look at a few of Nivin Pauly’s most notable movies from his golden era.
Thattathin Marayathu (2012)
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Thattathin Marayathu became a cultural phenomenon among the many youth on the time of its release. The hijab style, which covered only the hair, even became a trend across Kerala. One among the standout features of the film was its music, composed by Shaan Rahman, which played a giant role in its popularity. While the plot was a reasonably typical love story, the film struck a chord with audiences. Whether it was the humor, the catchy soundtrack, or the fresh presentation, something about it clicked. Most significantly, it gave Nivin Pauly a big breakthrough in his profession.
1983 (2024)
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1983 is a sports family drama that gives a poignant reality check. At its core, it’s about changing times, evolving relationships, and the emotional bond between a father and son, shaped in another way across generations. It’s a tale of affection, heartbreak, and above all, cricket. We won’t reveal more, as doing so might take away from the experience of watching the film.
Ohm Shanthi Oshaana
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Ohm Shanthi Oshaana is a romantic comedy that explores an inter-religious relationship through the eyes of a spirited young girl. The story revolves round her deep infatuation with an older man, with the narrative firmly centered on her perspective. Played by Nazriya, the protagonist takes us through her teenage years and early maturity as she navigates love, dreams, and aspirations.
Oru Vadakkan Selfie
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Oru Vadakkan Selfie blends social messaging with humor, touching on issues like scams and identity theft. The story follows a lazy young man who’s yet to finish his education, failing to clear his final exams. At first, he’s portrayed as a man-child drifting through life. But things take a drastic turn when a seemingly harmless selfie taken during a train journey leads him into unexpected trouble and changes his life in unimaginable ways.
Premam
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Premam is a romantic comedy that marked a turning point in Nivin Pauly’s profession, cementing his place as a rising star. The film traces the journey of a person looking for true love, capturing the phases of his life as he falls for various women along the way in which. However the query stays. Will he ultimately find lasting love, or is he destined to undergo life without ever finding it?
Motion Hero Biju
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Motion Hero Biju is a cop comedy portraying on a regular basis incidents inside a police station. Nevertheless, beneath its humorous surface, the film also depicts the police overstepping their authority, showcasing instances of abuse and violence. It presents police brutality as comedic, often glorifying it relatively than questioning it. Despite its regressive themes, the film was a big box office success.
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