Sarvam Maya marks the comeback film of Nivin Pauly. The actor finally scored a major box office success, with the film grossing over Rs. 150 crore worldwide. It was recently released on OTT in multiple languages.
The film has been receiving a positive response on OTT as well. In a recent interview, director Akhil Sathyan revealed that his initial choice for the key character Delulu was Preity Mukhundhan, who was later cast in a small but impactful role instead.
He explained that casting her in the Delulu role might have made the love track too predictable. The part eventually went to Riya Shibu, whose performance earned strong appreciation from audiences.
It is also reported that the film was first titled Sarvam Delulu. However, Nivin Pauly suggested changing “Delulu” to “Maya” to avoid confusion and give the title broader appeal. The change worked in the film’s favour, and viewers felt the final title suited the story well.