Malayalam cinema has had few releases this year that have remained in public discussion for as long as ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’. The romantic comedy-drama, featuring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju in the lead roles, reached theatres on August 21 and quickly found an audience.
Girish A.D.’s film did not lose much of its momentum after the opening period. It continued to bring people to theatres in Kerala and elsewhere and has reportedly gone beyond the Rs 300 crore mark in worldwide earnings.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit OTT release date
Those who waited for the digital release will not have much longer to wait. ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ will be available on JioHotstar beginning October 2.
The streaming premiere follows an unusually long theatrical journey, allowing viewers who missed the film on the big screen to watch it at home. Its continued presence in theatres has kept the film visible among Malayalam audiences even several weeks after its initial release.
Plot and Cast Behind the Bethlehem Kudumba Unit
At the centre of the story is Justin, an unmarried man in his thirties living in Karukutty. His settled existence is disturbed when Ashley, a college student, arrives in the neighbourhood. Justin and Ashley do not begin with an easy understanding of one another.
There is suspicion and hesitation between them at first. As they spend more time in each other’s orbit, however, that distance begins to change, leading the story towards an unexpected romance.
Nivin Pauly takes the role of Justin, while Mamitha Baiju plays Ashley. The supporting cast includes Dileesh Pothan, Suresh Krishna, Sangeeth Prathap, Roshan Shanavas, and Vinay Forrt. Girish A.D. and Kiran Josey wrote the screenplay. Vishnu Vijay handled the music.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Box Office: Malayalam Film’s Reported Worldwide Earnings
The film’s move to streaming comes after a notable run in theatres. Sacnilk puts its worldwide earnings at more than Rs 325.57 crore. Kerala alone has contributed over Rs 150 crore to that total. The figures have placed the film at the top of the Malayalam box office, ahead of several films that had drawn large audiences in recent years.
The theatrical run is now nearing its end, but the film’s reach will not stop there. From October 2, viewers will be able to watch ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ on JioHotstar. The digital release will take the film beyond the theatres and put it in front of an audience that may not have seen it during its theatrical run.
Conclusion
Eventually, theatrical runs must give way to streaming, and ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ is now poised for a new chapter. The Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju-starrer is set to debut on JioHotstar on October 2 after making the cinemas buzz and reportedly grossing Rs 323 crore worldwide.
The Girish A.D.-directed romantic comedy-drama is about Justin and Ashley, who have a somewhat uneasy relationship in the beginning, but then things take an unexpected turn. The movie has already had a great run at the box office and now has an opportunity to reach even more people from the comfort of their living rooms. So, set your calendar for October 2, grab the snacks and let JioHotstar do the rest.
FAQs
1. When will ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ release on OTT?
The ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ will be released on JioHotstar on October 2. The Malayalam romantic comedy-drama is finally streaming, after a long theatrical run, and that’s great news for those who missed it in the theaters.
2. Who stars in ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’?
Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju are the lead actors of the movie. Nivin stars as Justin, a single man in his 30s, and Mamitha as Ashley, a college student whose arrival disrupts Justin’s otherwise settled life. Other members of the cast are Dileesh Pothan, Suresh Krishna and more.
3. What is ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ about?
The narrative focuses on Justin, who has a quiet life in Karukutty, until Ashley moves into his neighbourhood. They start off on a suspicious and hesitant footing, and slowly become an unlikely love story. So, the awkward beginning becomes a much more complicated one, and interesting.
4. How much did ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ earn at the box office?
The ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ has grossed over Rs 325.57 crore globally, of which over Rs 150 crore has been grossed in Kerala. These numbers put the film at the No.1 spot in the Malayalam box office, marking a milestone during the theatrical run.
K. Suresh Reddy is an entertainment writer who covers the latest updates from the South Indian film industry, including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada cinema. With a keen interest in movies and celebrity stories, K. Suresh Reddy focuses on film news, OTT releases, upcoming movies, celebrity profiles, box-office updates, trailers, reviews, and industry developments. Follow on Facebook.