Nivin Pauly is all set to begin a new chapter with an exciting Malayalam film, as the actor announced his collaboration with acclaimed filmmaker Martin Prakkat for his upcoming project. Taking to social media, Nivin shared his excitement about the film and revealed that it will be directed by Nashid Famy. While details about the project are being kept under wraps, the announcement has already created curiosity among Malayalam cinema fans.
Sharing pictures from the film's launch, Nivin wrote, “Happy to team up with Martin Prakkat for my next, helmed by Nashid Famy. More updates soon.” The actor's short but enthusiastic note was enough to get fans talking, especially with the project bringing together an interesting combination of established names and a promising new director.
The film, currently identified as NP51 and titled Switch On, was launched with a traditional muhurat ceremony on August 9, 2026. The project is being made in association with Martin Prakkat and Pauly Jr. Pictures, marking another interesting collaboration for Nivin as he continues to explore diverse stories and filmmakers. The launch event also offered the first glimpse of the team coming together for the project.
Joining Nivin in the cast are Rukmini Vasanth and Aju Varghese, while names including Siby Chavara and Renjith Nair have also been associated with the film. The launch visuals showed the lead cast and members of the crew coming together for the auspicious beginning, adding to the anticipation surrounding what Nashid Famy has planned.
The project marks an exciting opportunity for Nashid Famy, who takes charge as director, while Martin Prakkat's association adds another layer of interest for Malayalam cinema audiences. With Nivin Pauly leading the cast and a talented ensemble coming on board, Switch On appears to be shaping up as a project worth watching.
For now, the makers are keeping the story, genre and character details closely guarded, with Nivin promising that “More updates” are on the way. As production gets underway, fans will be waiting eagerly to discover what Switch On has in store and how this new collaboration between Nivin Pauly, Martin Prakkat and Nashid Famy unfolds on screen.