- By Sidhi Agarwall
- Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:32 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Box Office Collection: Director Girish AD’s latest romantic comedy, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, has officially rewritten box office history. Made on a modest budget of ₹25 crore, the film starring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju has surpassed ₹308 crore in worldwide collections within 25 days, making it the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time.
In doing so, it surpassed previous record-holders, including Lokah: Chapter 1 Chandra (₹302 crore), L2 Empuraan (₹265 crore), and Thudarum (₹234 crore).
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Box Office Collection In India
Released during the Onam festival, the movie tapped into family audiences and the Kerala diaspora. According to box office tracking data:
Week 1 (India Net): ₹52 crore
Week 2 (India Net): ₹102 crore
Week 3 (India Net): ₹135 crore
Current Worldwide Total: ₹308.40 crore (with India contributing over ₹173.40 crore)
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Week-Wise Box Office Collection (Sacnilk)
| Week | Period (2026) | India Net Collection (₹ Crore) | Cumulative India Net (₹ Crore) | Worldwide Gross (₹ Crore) |
| Week 1 | 21 Aug – 27 Aug | ₹52.30 Cr | ₹52.30 Cr | ₹100.00 Cr+ |
| Week 2 | 28 Aug – 03 Sep | ₹49.85 Cr | ₹102.15 Cr | ₹200.00 Cr+ |
| Week 3 | 04 Sep – 10 Sep | ₹33.30 Cr | ₹135.45 Cr | ₹250.00 Cr+ |
| Week 4 (Ongoing) | 11 Sep – 15 Sep | ₹37.95 Cr | ₹173.40 Cr | ₹308.40 Cr |
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Box Office Highlights
- Production Budget: ₹25 Crore – ₹30 Crore
- Total Worldwide Gross (25 Days): ₹308.40 Crore
- Domestic vs. Overseas Split: India Gross (~₹173.40 Crore) | Overseas Gross (~₹135 Crore)
- Historical Status: All-Time Highest-Grossing Malayalam (Mollywood) Film in history, beating Kotha Loka: Chapter 1 (₹302.65 Cr).
All About Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Malayalam Movie
Produced by Bhavana Studios backed by Dileesh Pothan, Fahadh Faasil, and Syam Pushkaran, the Malayalam film takes an unconventional premise written by Girish AD and Kiran Josey.
It follows Ashley (Mamitha Baiju), a young college-going woman who moves to a new neighbourhood in Karukutty and falls in love with her older neighbour, Justin (Nivin Pauly), who is 12 to 13 years her senior.
Rather than sensationalising the age-gap romance, the director presents the slice-of-life narrative with simplicity, emotional restraint, and family-friendly humour.
"This is also the first time a love story has appealed not only to youngsters but also to the middle-aged and elders as the theme connected with all of them," noted producer G Dhananjayan.
The commercial success marks the biggest hit of Nivin Pauly's career. Speaking about the response, Nivin stated, "This is my biggest hit so far. All credit goes to the team, especially director Girish AD. It was a wonderful script. The age-gap romance, the packaging, the humour... everything landed. Family audiences are the backbone of Indian cinema, in any language".
FAQs
Q1: What is the total worldwide box office collection of Bethlehem Kudumba Unit?
A: Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has collected over ₹308.40 crore worldwide in 25 days, becoming the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time.
Q2: Who are the lead actors and directors of Bethlehem Kudumba Unit?
A: The film stars Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju in the lead roles and is directed by Girish AD.