Bethlehem Kudumba Unit breaks Malayalam cinema box office records

The Malayalam romantic comedy ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ has set a new record as the highest-grossing film in the history of the Malayalam film industry. Produced with a budget of 25 crore rupees, the film has earned over 330 crore rupees globally, representing a return of more than 13 times its production cost.

Directed by Girish AD and starring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju, the film explores a psychological romance between a young woman named Ashley and a middle-aged man named Justin. The story focuses on themes of age gaps, family opposition, and the complexities of human relationships.

Following its successful theatrical run, which saw it join the 300 crore club within 24 days, the film was released on the OTT platform JioHotstar on October 2. Reports indicate the film achieved high viewership during its opening weekend across various Indian regional languages. Of its total global earnings, approximately 192.48 crore rupees were generated from the Indian market, while 138.45 crore rupees came from international markets.