Updated On: 26 December, 2025 01:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Nivin Pauly’s Sarvam Maya opened to positive reviews and a strong festive box office response, collecting around Rs 8 crore worldwide on Day 1. The film is being seen as a potential comeback after a period of commercial setbacks for the actor

Still from Sarvam Maya
Nivin Pauly’s much-awaited film Sarvam Maya hit theatres on December 25, marking Christmas at the box office in Kerala. Touted as the actor’s comeback film, it opened to largely positive reviews. The horror-comedy, directed by Akhil Sathyan, also stars Aju Varghese, bringing back the dynamic on-screen duo. The film has also posted encouraging numbers at the box office on Day 1.
Trade analyst AB George shared that Sarvam Maya collected Rs 3.45 crore in Kerala on its opening day, which benefited from the festive holiday. The film has earned approximately Rs 8 crore worldwide, with the Gulf region contributing collections comparable to Kerala. Despite limited screens outside the state, the film has performed well in other parts of India. The film enjoyed a solo release in Kerala on Christmas. Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar and Kartik Aaryan's Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri has led to the film receiving less screens in Mumbai and North India.