{
  "id": 3676181,
  "title": "‘I’m tired of calling them’: Nivin Pauly publicly urges Benz team to end delays so he can finally change his look",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/im-tired-of-calling-them-nivin-pauly-publicly-urges-benz-team-to-end",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T05:15:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/im-tired-of-calling-them-nivin-pauly-publicly-urges-benz-team-to-end-delays-so-he-can-finally-change-his-look-1.500653754"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "For nearly a year, Nivin Pauly has been required to maintain the same appearance while waiting for the remaining portions of Benz, a Tamil film set in the Lokesh Cinematic Universe. As the shoot schedule has taken longer than anticipated, the actor has shared his frustrations with the delays in a recent interview. Speaking to host Rekha Menon, Pauly explained that his commitment to the Benz role has prevented him from changing his look for several recent projects. The contractual agreement demands he retain a specific appearance, and the film's production has been postponed multiple times. Pauly, known for his role in Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, admitted that it's not a personal choice but a necessary part of fulfilling his Benz obligation. With around 30 to 35 days of filming still pending, Pauly expressed his growing tiredness with continually following up on the delayed schedule, stating, \"Guys, at least after watching this interview, please make a decision and complete the film.\"",
  "summary": "For more than a year, Nivin Pauly has had to maintain the same look while waiting to complete his remaining portions of Benz , the upcoming Tamil film set in the Lokesh Cinematic Universe. With the shoot schedule taking longer than expected, the actor has now opened up about the challenges of having to preserve his appearance for the role. In a candid conversation with host Rekha Menon, the…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "‘I’m tired of calling them’: Nivin Pauly issues public plea to Benz makers over delay",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/im-tired-of-calling-them-nivin-pauly-issues-public-plea-to-benz",
        "published": "2026-08-26T15:47:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Mamitha Baiju’s winning streak grows as Nivin Pauly’s Bethlehem Kudumba Unit crosses Rs 109 crore",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/mamitha-baijus-winning-streak-grows-as-nivin-paulys-bethlehem-kudumba",
        "published": "2026-08-27T03:15:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}