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Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Crosses Rs 300 Crore Worldwide
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is a Malayalam romantic comedy film.
It has earned more than Rs 300 crore around the world.
The film was released on August 21.
Nivin Pauly thanked viewers for supporting it.
Director Girish A. D. said Mamitha Baiju is a natural actor.
Mamitha also appeared in another film released around the same time.
Girish said the two films were different and that their similar release dates did not hurt Bethlehem Kudumba Unit.
A short film shown inside Bethlehem Kudumba Unit was later released separately on YouTube.
Malayalam romantic comedy Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has reportedly crossed Rs 300 crore in global gross.
The film was released on August 21 and was directed by Girish A. D.
Nivin Pauly thanked audiences on X for their “endless love” and support.
Director Girish A. D. praised Mamitha Baiju as a “natural talent.”
The film was described as the highest-grossing Malayalam film and the sixth highest-grossing Indian film of 2026.
- Who
- Bethlehem Kudumba Unit features Nivin Pauly, Mamitha Baiju, Fahadh Faasil, Dileesh Pothan and Syam Pushkaran, and was directed by Girish A. D.
- What
- The Malayalam romantic comedy crossed Rs 300 crore in worldwide gross and was reported as the highest-grossing Malayalam film.
- Where
- The film achieved its reported earnings worldwide, while the related short film was released on YouTube.
- When
- The film was released on August 21; the related short film was released on YouTube on August 30, 2026.
- Why
- Nivin Pauly attributed the milestone to audiences’ support and thanked them for their love.
Key facts
- Worldwide gross
- More than Rs 300 crore
- Language
- Malayalam
- Genre
- Romantic comedy
- Release date
- August 21
- Director
- Girish A. D.
- Production
- Bhavana Studios
- Reported ranking
- Highest-grossing Malayalam film and sixth highest-grossing Indian film of 2026
- Related short film
- Soulmates - Oru Saathukkudi Pranayam, released on YouTube on August 30, 2026
Quotes
Girish A. D.
Director of Bethlehem Kudumba Unit
“Unfortunately, both films released around the same time but this didn't affect Bethlehem Kudumba Unit. Though we were a little concerned initially, Vishwanath and Sons is completely different from our film. Suriya's film is a Tamil film and ours is Malayalam and the stories are very different. My film is a romantic comedy. It was just a coincidence that they released around the same time.”
NDTV
“300+ Crores Worldwide Gross! Thank you for the endless love! The frame would have been truly complete with our music magician Vishnu Vijay in it. Sending you all the love!”
NDTV
Sources
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