Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Box Office: Highest Grossing Malayalam Film Ever – ₹331 Crore on ₹25 Crore Budget
Movie Info
- Movie Name:
- Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Box Office: Highest Grossing Malayalam Film Ever – ₹331 Crore on ₹25 Crore Budget
- Release Date:
- August 21, 2026
- Language:
- Malayalam
- Genre:
- Comedy, Romance
- Director:
- Girish A. D.
- Star Cast:
- Nivin Pauly, Mamitha Baiju
- Box Office:
- Approx. ₹331 Cr worldwide
In This Review
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, the Onam 2026 release from Premalu director Girish A. D., is now the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time.
The Numbers
- Budget: about ₹25 crore.
- Worldwide gross: about ₹331 crore.
- Seventh-highest-grossing Indian film of 2026.
Malayalam Top 5 of 2026
| # | Movie | Worldwide Gross |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bethlehem Kudumba Unit | ₹331 Cr |
| 2 | Drishyam 3 | ₹242 Cr |
| 3 | Vaazha II: Biopic of a Billion Bros | ₹235 Cr |
| 4 | Aadu 3 | ₹121 Cr |
| 5 | Patriot | ₹80 Cr |
Watch It
It streams on JioHotstar since 2 October 2026, including in Hindi.
Figures are approximate, based on trade reports and studio data as of October 2026; films still in cinemas will keep growing.
Verdict: All-Time Blockbuster
A small, sweet rom-com beating every big Malayalam star film — the box office story of the year in Kerala.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit: Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bethlehem Kudumba Unit released?
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit was released on 21 August 2026 in Malayalam.
Who directed Bethlehem Kudumba Unit?
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is directed by Girish A. D..
Who is in the cast of Bethlehem Kudumba Unit?
The cast includes Nivin Pauly, Mamitha Baiju.
What is the box office collection of Bethlehem Kudumba Unit?
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit earned approximately ₹331 Cr worldwide, according to trade reports.
Final Verdict
Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju's rom-com earned about ₹331 crore, beating every Malayalam film in history.
