Overview
- Sarvam Maya opened on December 25 and is estimated to have grossed about Rs 3.4–3.5 crore in Kerala on Day 1, the strongest solo opening of Nivin Pauly’s career there.
- Trade updates place the film’s worldwide Day 1 around Rs 8 crore, with the Gulf market contributing on par with Kerala despite fewer screens elsewhere in India.
- Multiple outlets report the film outpaced Mohanlal’s Vrusshabha on opening day, as the latter struggled to approach Rs 1 crore in Kerala.
- Audience reaction on X has trended upbeat, praising Pauly’s comic timing and his pairing with Aju Varghese, even as critics note thin writing, uneven pacing and underdeveloped characters.
- Akhil Sathyan’s feel‑good horror‑comedy follows a reluctant priest who encounters a forgetful, friendly ghost, with reviewers widely commending performances and the film’s warm tone.