# Meet Riya Shibu: The "Delulu Queen" Who's Stealing Hearts in Nivin Pauly's *Sarvam Maya*! Imagine a quirky ghost girl who's equal parts hilarious, heartfelt, and utterly relatable—someone who's got social media crowning her the ultimate **Delulu Queen**. That's Riya Shibu in *Sarvam Maya*, and she's the breakout star everyone's talking about right now![1][2] Released on December 25, 2025, *Sarvam Maya*—a Malayalam horror-comedy fantasy directed by Akhil Sathyan—has taken the box office by storm with its feel-good ghost story. Nivin Pauly shines as the rebellious Namboothiri Prabhendhu, who crosses paths with Riya's character, Maya Mathew Manjooran, aka "Delulu," a charming neighborhood spirit that's anything but scary.[1][2][3] Critics and audiences are raving, with an IMDb rating of 8.2/10 praising the cast's performances, especially Nivin's effortless likability and Riya's show-stealing debut as the "lovable ghost girl" who feels like a real 2025 schoolgirl—quirky, genuine, and warm.[2][3] At just 21, Riya isn't new to the spotlight. She's following her father's footsteps as a producer (check out her hit *Veera Dheera Sooran* starring Chiyaan Vikram) and built a massive following as a social media influencer before this acting gig.[1] Her role was kept under wraps until release, building hype that exploded online—fans are obsessed with her hilarious expressions, natural comic timing alongside Nivin, and those combo scenes that have everyone laughing.[1][3] The film's stellar ensemble, including Aju Varghese, Janardhanan, and Preity Mukhundhan, plus soothing music and sharp screenplay, makes it Nivin's commercial comeback hit.[1][2][3]
*A vibrant snapshot capturing the fun, ghostly charm of a rising Malayalam star like Riya Shibu.* (Free stock image via Unsplash)
Citations
1.https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2025/who-is-riya-shibu-all-you-need-to-know-about-nivin-paulys-sarvam-maya-co-star-494464.html
2.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarvam_Maya
3.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32362695/
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