Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Emerges as Malayalam cinema’s new INDUSTRY HIT, surpasses Vaazha 2 in 22 days

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has become the highest-grossing Malayalam film in Kerala, overtaking Vaazha 2’s lifetime tally of Rs. 129.60 crore and setting a new benchmark for the industry. By the end of its third week, the Nivin Pauly–Mamitha Baiju starrer had accumulated Rs. 128.10 crore in Kerala. Based on current projections, it was on track to cross Rs. 130 crore by the close of business today, with industry estimates suggesting a further Rs. 2 crore may be added to the tally. The 22-day Kerala box office total stood at Rs. 130.10 crore. Globally, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is on course to surpass Lokah Chapter One: Chandra’s Rs. 300 crore lifetime total and could become the No. 1 grosser worldwide by the end of its fourth weekend. These results come as Malayalam cinema recorded four INDUSTRY HITs in 16 months: Thudarum, Lokah Chapter One: Chandra, Vaazha 2 and Bethlehem Kudumba Unit. All four titles come from different genres, underscoring the breadth of recent releases. The film stars Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju, marking another high-profile collaboration in Malayalam cinema this year. Box office notes show a strong, sustained run: Day 1 Rs. 4.50 crore; Day 2 Rs. 6.25 crore; Day 3 Rs. 7.50 crore; Day 4 Rs. 7.00 crore; Day 5 Rs. 8.00 crore; Day 6 Rs. 7.50 crore; Day 7 Rs. 9.00 crore; Day 8 Rs. 9.50 crore; Day 9 Rs. 9.60 crore; Day 10 Rs. 9.60 crore; Day 11 Rs. 6.45 crore; Day 12 Rs. 5.40 crore; Day 13 Rs. 4.75 crore; Day 14 Rs. 4.25 crore; Day 15 Rs. 5.75 crore; Day 16 Rs. 5.60 crore; Day 17 Rs. 6.80 crore; Day 18 Rs. 3.30 crore; Day 19 Rs. 2.75 crore; Day 20 Rs. 2.50 crore; Day 21 Rs. 2.10 crore; Day 22 Rs. 2.00 crore (exp.). Total Rs. 130.10 crore. Industry observers will monitor whether the domestic performance translates into a global top spot by the end of the fourth weekend. For ongoing coverage, visit DPIFF News. For background on release and other details, see the film’s release profile in the DPIFF archive.