Actor Riya Shibu has been earning widespread praise for her role as the ghost “Delulu” in director Akhil Sathyan’s Sarvam Maya, co-starring Nivin Pauly and Aju Varghese. The appreciation further grew after the film’s digital premiere on JioHotstar.

Adding to the recognition, Riya recently revealed that actors Suriya and Jyotika sent her a special hamper along with a handwritten note appreciating her performance, calling it “natural, impactful and a joy to watch.”

Sharing her gratitude on social media, Riya thanked the duo for the thoughtful gesture. Interestingly, the actor was not the initial choice for the role, but the makers later opted for a younger face — a decision that has now paid off, with her performance emerging as one of the film’s highlights