Sarvam Maya
Sarvam Maya (2025) is an Indian Malayalam-language supernatural romantic comedy written and directed by Akhil Sathyan. Produced under Firefly Films, the movie stars Nivin Pauly and Riya Shibu in the lead roles, alongside Preity Mukhundhan, Aju Varghese, and Janardhanan.
The film was released worldwide on 25 December 2025 during the Christmas season. It received critical acclaim for its performances, direction, humour, music, and screenplay, and went on to become one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of the year.
Sarvam Maya

| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Akhil Sathyan |
| Written by | Akhil Sathyan |
| Produced by | Ajayya Kumar, Rajeev Menon |
| Starring | Nivin Pauly, Riya Shibu, Preity Mukhundhan, Aju Varghese, Janardhanan |
| Cinematography | Sharan Velayudhan |
| Edited by | Akhil Sathyan, Rathin Radhakrishnan |
| Music by | Justin Prabhakaran |
| Production Companies | Firefly Films, Akhil Sathyan Films |
| Distributed by | Central Pictures |
| Release Date | 25 December 2025 |
| Running Time | 146 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Box Office (Est.) | ₹150 crore |
Sarvam Maya – Closing Collections
| Field | Collection |
|---|---|
| Movie Name | Sarvam Maya |
| Day | Closing Collections |
| Total Day India Gross | ₹90.65 Cr |
| Till Day India Gross | ₹90.65 Cr |
| Till Day Overseas Gross | ₹60.6 Cr |
| Till Day Worldwide Gross | ₹151.25 Cr |
Plot
Prabhendu Namboothiri, an aspiring guitarist and atheist from a traditional Brahmin family in Kerala, returns to his hometown after his visa application is rejected. Struggling to find work, he temporarily assists his cousin in priestly duties and takes part in an exorcism ritual. Soon after, he begins seeing a mysterious young woman visible only to him, whom he nicknames “Delulu.”
As Prabhendu continues chasing his music dreams, Delulu stays by his side, and the two develop a strong emotional bond. She behaves like a normal human, often creating confusion around him, and encourages him to reconnect with his estranged father. During this time, Prabhendu also befriends Saadhya, who helps him move closer to opportunities in the music industry.
Delulu gradually falls in love with Prabhendu, but he hesitates and admits that he has feelings for Saadhya instead. Following a near-fatal road accident, Delulu begins to regain memories of her past and realizes that her real name is Maya Mathew Manjooran. She recalls her life, her family, and a tragic accident that left her brain-dead while travelling to meet the man she loved.
After her memories fully return, Maya shares an emotional moment with Prabhendu before peacefully disappearing. Later, Prabhendu visits Maya’s family and introduces himself as her friend, finally acknowledging her feelings. Inspired by her memories, he moves forward and achieves his dream of becoming a successful musician.
Sarvam Maya (2025) — Cast List
- Nivin Pauly as Prabhendhu N. Namboothiri (Prabha/Indu)
- Riya Shibu as Maya Mathew Manjooran (Delulu)
- Preity Mukhundhan as Saadhya (voice dubbed by Shakthisree Gopalan)
- Aju Varghese as Roopesh Namboothiri (Rupa), Prabhendhu’s cousin
- Janardhanan as Prahladan Namboothiri, Prabhendhu’s elder uncle
- Raghunath Paleri as Neelakandan Namboothiri, Prabhendhu’s father
- Madhu Wariar as Deepankuran N. Namboothiri (Deepu), Prabhendhu’s elder brother
- Arun Ajikumar as Sreerag, a drug peddler
- Vineeth as Vinod Mathew Manjooran, Maya’s father
- Methil Devika as Annie Mathew Manjooran, Maya’s mother
- Dhruvan Sankar as Jacob (Chacko) Mathew Manjooran, Maya’s brother
- Anand Ekarshi as Faisal
- Jaya Kurup as Roopesh’s mother
- Althaf Salim as Delivery boy
- Vijeesh as Sreekuttan, Roopesh’s assistant
- Saumya Bhagyan Pilla as Thulasi
- Reshmi Boban as Deepthi, Avinash’s mother
- Srikant Murali as Krishnan Panicker
- Vijilesh Karayad as Animon
- Manikandan Pattambi as Saji Pattambi
- Chembil Ashokan as Table Chacko
- Niyas Backer as Client
- Nandan Unni as Passport Verification Assistant
- RJ Twinkle Sheethal as Receptionist girl (Chockichosky)
- Aniyappan as House Owner
- Viji Viswanathan as Malu, Deepu’s wife
- Basil P Reji as Kuttoos / Avinash
- Salim Hassan as Paulose
- Alphonse Puthren as Dr. Rafael (cameo appearance)
- Priya Prakash Varrier as Prabhendu’s co-passenger (cameo appearance)
Production
Development
In December 2023, Nivin Pauly announced his collaboration with director Akhil Sathyan for the latter’s second directorial project. Sathyan’s debut film Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum was initially planned with Nivin Pauly in the lead before casting changes. The project was officially confirmed in May 2024, and the title Sarvam Maya was announced in July 2025. The release date poster was unveiled on 20 November 2025, and principal photography was completed in November 2025.
Music
The music and background score of the film were composed by Justin Prabhakaran.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chiri Thottu | Manu Manjith, Aron Mathew (English) | Chinmayi Sripada, Justin Prabhakaran, Weldon | 4:32 |
| 2 | Vellarathaaram | Manu Manjith | Vineeth Sreenivasan | 4:39 |
| 3 | Puthu Mazha | Manu Manjith | Shakthisree Gopalan | 4:22 |
| 4 | Mayajaalame | Manu Manjith | Sooraj Santhosh | 4:27 |
| 5 | Nearer My God To Thee – Delulu’s Goodbye | Sarah Flower Adams | Justin Prabhakaran, Sarah Flower Adams | 2:53 |
| 6 | Nokkada Nammude – Fight Remix | Kunchan Nambiar | Kalamandalam Prasoon, Kalamandalam Kavya, Geethanandan | 1:38 |
| 7 | Puthu Mazha – Chilltrap Remix | — | The Independeners (Joyal Joy Francis & Sahul Hameed) | 3:05 |
Release
Theatrical
Sarvam Maya was released in theatres on 25 December 2025, coinciding with the Christmas season.
Home Media
The digital streaming rights were acquired by JioHotstar, and the film began streaming on the platform from 30 January 2026.
Reception
Sarvam Maya received positive reviews from critics.
- The Week (4/5) praised the film as a heartwarming fantasy and highlighted Nivin Pauly’s charming performance.
- OTTplay (3.5/5) appreciated the performances of Nivin Pauly, Aju Varghese, and Riya Shibu.
- India Today (3/5) described it as a wholesome film with emotional depth despite its slow pace.
- Times Now (3/5) called it a decent festive entertainer with light humour and emotional moments.
Other reviews noted that the film relies more on character dynamics, atmosphere, and gentle humour rather than typical horror elements.
EXTERNAL LINKS
WIKIPEDIA :- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarvam_Maya#
IMDB :- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32362695/
INTERNAL LINKS
KANTARA PART1 :- https://cinemaatlas.com/kantara-kantara-movie-collections/
KAITHI :- https://cinemaatlas.com/kaithi-kaithi-collections/

1.When was Sarvam Maya released?
Sarvam Maya was released in theatres on 25 December 2025 in India.
2.What is the language and country of origin of Sarvam Maya?
The film is an Indian Malayalam-language supernatural romantic comedy.
3.What is the running time of Sarvam Maya?
The movie has a runtime of 146 minutes.
4.What is the box office collection of Sarvam Maya?
The film grossed approximately ₹151.25 crore worldwide.
5.What is the CBFC certification of Sarvam Maya?
Sarvam Maya received a ‘U’ (Universal) certificate.


