Nivin Pauly
Co-Stars & Directors
Nivin Pauly
1Co-Stars
1Directors
1Music Directors
2Films with Alphonse Putharen
risingCareer Phase
Nivin Pauly Co-Stars, Directors & Movies Together
Nivin Pauly's collaborators
Nivin Pauly's most frequent director is Alphonse Putharen — 2 shared credits.
As of July 2026.
Collaborator network
Top 3 collaborators by composite strength score. Distance reflects strength; edge thickness reflects film count; warmer edges are more recent.
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Most acclaimed pairing
Nivin Pauly × Alphonse Putharen
2 films·avg 8.3/10
Strongest pairings
None of the top-five pairings have produced a film in the last five years — the strongest collaborations sit in the past.
3Total Co-Stars & Directors
2Most films with Alphonse Putharen
3Role categories
Top pairings compared
Alphonse Putharen leads on count, rating, and recency — the strongest pairing on every metric the table tracks.
| Metric | Alphonse Putharen | Bobby Simha | Rajesh Murugesan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Films together | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Avg rating | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| First | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Latest | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Best film | Aviyal | Aviyal | Aviyal |
Role
Top Co-Actors of Nivin Pauly
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Bobby Simha
Actor
Peak★ 6.0
2films
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Directors Who Worked with Nivin Pauly
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Alphonse Putharen
Director
2films
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Music Directors Who Worked with Nivin Pauly
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01Rajesh Murugesan
Music Composer
2films
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Most acclaimed pairings
3 pairings cluster above 7.5/10 — Alphonse Putharen, Bobby Simha, and Rajesh Murugesan sit at the top of a high bar nothing else in the catalogue reaches.
Creative Legacy
Nivin Pauly emerged as a defining star of contemporary Malayalam cinema in the 2010s, representing a shift towards relatable, boy-next-door protagonists. His debut in 'Malarvaadi Arts Club' (2010) showcased his natural charm, but it was his breakthrough role in 'Thattathin Marayathu' (2012) that cemented his status as a youth icon. Pauly's career trajectory is marked by a strategic blend of commer…