The duo of ‘Vijayam’: ‘Premam’ Nivin Pauly-Alphonse Puthren reunited

Nivin Pauly and Alphonse Puthren in ‘Vijayam’ announcement video. | Photo credit: Pauly Jr Pictures/YouTube

Ten years after the sensational blockbuster Premam (2015), actor-director duo Nivin Pauly and Alphonse Puthren are back. Vijayam, announced on Saturday (June 27, 2026), marks Pauly and Puthren’s third collaboration after Neram (2013) and Premam.

Produced by Tonson Tony, Sunil Ramady and Pauly under the banner of Pauly Jr Films, Vijayam is the actor’s 50th film.

The makers presented a trailer to announce the project. In the trailer, the actor is seen riding a motorcycle in riding gear. The video also features Puthren. Pauly asks him what he’s up to, to which he says he shoots insects and a few creatures – a nod to criticism of Alphonso’s last directorial film, Gold (2022), starring Prithviraj Sukumaran.

If you fall – remember who you are – do it again 💪🏼

First poster launch in Telugu, Kannada and Hindi #Vijayam

Film by @puthrenalphonse ❤️

Announcement Trailer – https://t.co/voFBkzUdLL#malayalamcinema#alphonseputhrenpic.twitter.com/yX0YBBjIg7

— Nivin Pauly (@NivinOfficial) June 27, 2026

Pauly and Puthren collaborated on some of the most groundbreaking films in Malayalam. Alphonse’s debut, Neram (2013), a Tamil-Malayalam bilingual, was appreciated for its fresh storytelling. Premam (2015) has cult status among Malayalam film fans worldwide.

Pauly was last seen in B Unnikrishnan’s political drama, Prathichaya, which received a lukewarm response at the box office. After a string of box office failures, the actor made a comeback with Sarvam Maya, which crossed the ₹100 crore mark. He recently completed shooting for Bethlehem Kudumba Unit directed by Girish AD and starring Mamita Baiju. The film is scheduled to release during Onam 2026. He is also starring in Bakkiyaraj Kannan’s Benz which is part of Lokesh Cinematic Universe.

Puthren was recently seen in cameo roles in Vaazha 2: Biopic of a Billion Bros and Sarvam Maya.

Published – 28 Jun 2026 09:05 IST