Sarvam Maya review 🤍

I began my new year with this beautiful film Sarvam maya .Since I watched it, I thought to pen it down, but I couldn’t due to my health issues.Later, whenever I thought of writing about it, I felt like I should watch it once more.

As I love to review films right after the watch itself—but it’s okay, this is going to be the same, as I still remember the soulful experience.

Sarvam Maya is a 2025 Indian Malayalam-language supernatural comedy film written and directed by Akhil Sathyan.

It’s about a Hindu priest and musician who doesn’t believe in God and encounters a cute, memory-loss female ghost named Delulu (later her real name is discovered). This brings a lot of funny, happy, and emotional turns and realisations.

Nivin plays Prabhendu and takes us back to Om Shanti Oshana times. He brings back that quirky, charming side of him. That naughty style and laugh of his haven’t vanished—still as fresh as new. As a Tamil watcher, it took me around 20 minutes to actually get into the film. Slowly, it finds its pace. It begins as a comedy film, gradually getting into a supernatural mode with humorous scenes.

Riya Shibu as delulu  was the cutest ghost in town, and her presence didn’t feel like acting at all. Nivin and Aju Varghese combo scenes felt like a friends’ reunion, and I think especially for the Malayalam audience, as they missed this beautiful combo for a while.

Music by Justin Prabhakaran was just soothing and delightful. This man is actually proving his versatility across different industries. The cinematography complemented the film’s tone well.

The first half took its time to land, then was filled with momentary seriousness, overloaded laughter, and a sprinkle of emotions.

Whereas the second half partially loses its track for some time, and then the discovery of the ghost’s life gains interest again.

Preity Mukundan—though her role was small—was good in her part, and so were the others, especially Vineeth.

But the dance song felt unnecessary, with non-synced steps.

The last 20 minutes drive emotional engagement. Few said it didn’t work, but I personally liked it. And the final satisfaction part, when the hero does a particular thing (no spoilers:), it really felt good and provided a heart-fulfilling ending.

So, anyone who likes Nivin Pauly ✨ like me, and who loves slow comedy dramas with beautiful emotional moments—this one is for you.

 Recommendation:) Paachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum is one of my favourites films from this director, so if you like feel good films give it a watch! 

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