Malayalam cinema is having a moment, and Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is right at the center of it. Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju’s romantic comedy has crossed the coveted Rs 300 crore mark globally — and it did so faster than any Malayalam film in history.
A Record-Breaking Run
In just 24 days, BKU has become only the second Malayalam film ever, after Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, to cross Rs 300 crore worldwide. But here’s the real headline: while Lokah took 45 days to hit that milestone, BKU got there in almost half the time. By the end of the day, its worldwide gross stood at approximately Rs 305 crore, edging past Lokah’s final tally of Rs 302.65 crore.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit: Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Film | Bethlehem Kudumba Unit |
| Lead Cast | Nivin Pauly, Mamitha Baiju |
| Genre | Romantic comedy |
| Days to Rs 300 Cr | 24 days |
| Worldwide Gross (Day 24) | ~Rs 305 crore |
| Previous Record Holder | Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra (45 days) |
A Season of Milestones
This isn’t BKU’s first record. The film earlier took just 17 days to surpass the lifetime collections of L2 Empuraan, and it had already become the highest-grossing Malayalam film in Kerala, dethroning Vaazha II: Biopic of a Billion Bros. Together, these milestones cement 2026 as a landmark year for Malayalam cinema on the box office charts.
Note: Box office figures are trade estimates and analytical tracking numbers, not certified accounting statements.
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