ctor Nivin Pauly made headlines during his appearance at the Kerala government’s Project Zero Vigilance Whistle campaign, where he was introduced as the initiative’s first Vigilance Commando. While the campaign’s anti-corruption message drew attention, it was the actor’s dramatic physical transformation that became the biggest talking point online. Nivin attended the event at Loyola School in Thiruvananthapuram wearing a smart grey shirt and sporting a neatly trimmed beard. His noticeably slimmer physique immediately caught fans’ attention, with videos from the event spreading rapidly across social media.Many admirers praised the actor’s refreshed appearance, saying his latest look reminded them of the early phase of his career when he first rose to fame.Interacting with students during the programme, Nivin looked back on how his acting career began. He revealed that a stage skit played a crucial role in shaping his journey into films. According to the actor, his performance in that skit eventually opened the doors for his debut in Vineeth Sreenivasan’s ‘Malarvaadi Arts Club’.Recalling the performance, he read out its opening line: “Only people who can react can build strong governance,” adding that the message continues to hold relevance even today.Upcoming Film Set for Onam ReleaseOn the work front, Nivin was last seen in director Arun Varma’s ‘Baby Girl’. He is now preparing for the release of his next Malayalam film, ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’, which also stars Mamitha Baiju. The film is scheduled to arrive in theatres during the Onam festive season.About Project ZeroProject Zero is an initiative launched by the Kerala government to curb corruption across government departments. The campaign focuses on encouraging public participation, strengthening vigilance mechanisms, and using technology-driven monitoring systems to improve transparency and accountability.