{
  "id": 880255,
  "title": "Bethlehem Kudumba Unit trailer: Nivin Pauly, Mamitha Baiju promise love, laughter and chaos",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/bethlehem-kudumba-unit-trailer-nivin-pauly-mamitha-baiju-promise-love",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-14T14:57:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/bethlehem-kudumba-unit-trailer-nivin-pauly-mamitha-baiju-promise-love-laughter-and-chaos-10833379/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The makers of Bethlehem Kudumba Unit have unveiled a trailer for their upcoming Malayalam romantic comedy, introducing audiences to the characters of Nivin Pauly's Justin and Mamitha Baiju's Ashley. Directed by Girish AD, the film is set to release on August 21 as an Onam release. The trailer opens with Justin introducing himself and sharing his story of converting his father's cassette collection to MP3s and posting them online. Justin's comic persona is established when he proudly states his online username, \"MP3King.\"\n\nJustin is shown struggling with his own ambitions in the film industry, attempting to act within a film scene but being interrupted by an irritated director. The trailer then shifts focus to Ashley, played by Mamitha Baiju, whose vibrant personality is revealed through various activities like playing guitar, performing Mohiniyattam, and dancing on the beach. Ashley's potential romantic interest in Justin is hinted at, but he quickly dismisses the idea, insisting that she is \"just an innocent girl.\"\n\nAs the characters get closer, they develop a relationship, but Justin insists on keeping it a secret. He and Ashley eventually realize they already know each other, and Justin suggests they act like strangers. The romance turns chaotic, with running and comic situations, and a final moment where Ashley teaches Justin how to form a heart with his fingers, hinting at a possible happy ending despite the misunderstandings.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju star in Malayalam romantic comedy",
    "Directed by Girish AD, film set for Onam release on August 21",
    "Trailer reveals Justin's online persona and Ashley's vibrant personality"
  ],
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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."
}