Veteran actress Shobana recently had a pleasant surprise during her visit to Australia after unexpectedly meeting popular Malayalam actor Nivin Pauly and his family in Brisbane.

The heartwarming encounter happened while Shobana was walking through a street in Brisbane, where she came across Nivin Pauly, who was holidaying in Australia with his wife, children and close friends. The actress later shared the moment on social media through a video captioned “Chance meeting in Australia.”

In the video, Shobana warmly introduced Nivin’s wife and children before turning the camera towards the actor himself, who greeted viewers with a cheerful wave. The candid interaction quickly gained attention online, with fans delighted to see two beloved Malayalam stars sharing an unexpected moment abroad.

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Fans especially reacted to the appearance of Nivin Pauly’s young son, with many social media users commenting on his striking resemblance to the actor and affectionately referring to him as “Junior Nivin.” The spontaneous video offered audiences a rare glimpse into Nivin Pauly’s personal life away from cinema and public events.

The viral interaction also highlighted the friendly bond shared by Malayalam film personalities, further delighting fans of both actors.

On the professional front, Nivin Pauly was last seen in Baby Girl directed by Arun Varma and written by the duo Bobby and Sanjay. His earlier film Sarvam Maya, directed by Akhil Sathyan, was also well received and marked the return of the popular on-screen pairing of Nivin Pauly and Aju Varghese.

Meanwhile, Shobana was last seen in Malayalam cinema in Thudarum alongside Mohanlal, directed by Tharun Moorthy.