{
  "id": 7358184,
  "title": "Nivin-Mamitha’s ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ storms past Rs305 crore, overtakes ‘Lokah’ to make history",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/nivin-mamithas-bethlehem-kudumba-unit-storms-past-rs305-crore",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T15:41:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/nivin-mamithas-bethlehem-kudumba-unit-storms-past-rs305-crore-overtakes-lokah-to-make-history-1.500674364"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju's romantic comedy Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has shattered records, becoming the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time. The movie, directed by Girish A.D., has grossed an impressive Rs305 crore worldwide within just 24 days of its release on August 21. This achievement surpasses the previous record holder, Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra, which had amassed around Rs302.65 crore in global box office collections. Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has made history as only the second Malayalam film to enter the Rs300 crore club, achieving this milestone much faster than its predecessor. While Lokah took approximately 45 days to cross the Rs300 crore mark, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit accomplished the feat in just 24 days. The film has also established itself as the biggest Malayalam grosser in Kerala, with its reported Kerala collection exceeding Rs132 crore, surpassing the state's top-performing movie Vaazha II: Biopic of a Billion Bros, which collected around Rs129.55 crore. The film's success story has been nothing short of extraordinary, with Bethlehem Kudumba Unit clearing the Rs100 crore mark worldwide in just five days, Rs200 crore in 12 days, and Rs250 crore in 16 days. This rapid rise to stardom has solidified Nivin Pauly's position as the biggest commercial success of his career, placing him among Malayalam stars who have achieved both the Rs200 crore and Rs300 crore worldwide milestones. Mamitha Baiju, another star of the film, has added another Rs200-plus crore film to her recent filmography, following the success of Jana Nayagan and Vishwanath & Sons.",
  "summary": "Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju -starrer Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has created history as the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time, crossing the Rs300 crore mark worldwide and surpassing Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra . The Girish A.D.-directed romantic comedy has reportedly grossed around Rs305 crore worldwide within 24 days of its August 21 release, according to the latest trade reports. Lokah ,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}