Nivin Pauly to headline India’s first multiverse superhero film ‘Multiverse Manmadhan’

Malayalam star Nivin Pauly has officially announced his next project, ‘Multiverse Manmadhan,’ touted as India’s first multiverse superhero film.


Directed by Adithyan Chandrashekar, he is known for ‘Enkilum Chandrike’ (2023) and the mini-series Average Ambili (2019).


Taking to Instagram, Nivin Pauly shared the film’s poster, expressing his excitement for the project. “This one hits close to my heart! Thrilled to announce India’s first multiverse superhero movie, Multiverse Manmadhan. Can’t wait to see this wild, fun ride come to life on screen!” he wrote. Nivin Pauly also dedicated the project to “Dadha and Rhesu,” hinting at a personal connection.

The ‘Varshangalkku Shesham’ actor’s note read, “This one hits close to my heart! Thrilled to announce India’s first Multiverse Superhero movie, MULTIVERSE MANMADHAN, helmed by Adithyan Chandrasekhar and co-written by Anandu and Nithiraj, with creative collaboration from Aneesh. Can’t wait to see this wild, fun ride come to life on screen! Dadha and Rhesu, your wish is taking flight—just as you both imagined.

The poster of ‘Multiverse Manmadhan’ shows a visually striking and dynamic design, perfectly capturing the essence of a multiverse superhero film. At the center, a lone figure walks a tightrope over what appears to be a symbolizing a gateway between different dimensions. Surrounding the vortex are various elements from different universes, scattered chaotically across the poster. These include futuristic cityscapes, floating cars, surreal landscapes, and objects that hint at multiple realities colliding.

Overall, the first-look poster for the Nivin Pauly starrer has the look and feel of a Hollywood superhero flick.

The film is co-written by Anandu and Nithiraj, with Aneesh contributing as a creative collaborator. Further details about the plot and cast remain under wraps.

On the other hand, Nivin Pauly’s recent performance in Vineeth Sreenivasan’s directorial ‘Varshangalkku Shesham’ earned him much acclaim.