Bku Joins 200 Crore Club

Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju’s Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has achieved a major worldwide box office milestone by crossing the ₹200 crore gross mark. The Malayalam romantic comedy has emerged as one of Mollywood’s biggest successes of 2026, enjoying strong audience support across India and overseas markets during the Onam season.

The film has reportedly crossed ₹100 crore gross in both India and international territories, taking its worldwide total beyond ₹200 crore. This achievement makes Bethlehem Kudumba Unit the first ₹200 crore grosser in Nivin Pauly’s career. Its consistent theatrical performance has turned the film into a major commercial success for Malayalam cinema.

With its ₹200 crore milestone, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has entered the reported elite ₹200 crore club of Malayalam cinema, joining films such as Manjummel Boys, Empuraan, Thudarum, Lokah Chapter 1, Vaazha 2 and Drishyam 3. Its strong holds across successive weeks have further strengthened expectations about its eventual worldwide total.

The film could now target the ₹300 crore mark if its momentum continues in the coming weeks. The upcoming Tamil and Telugu versions may provide an additional boost by expanding its reach in Tamil Nadu and the Telugu states. If the dubbed releases perform well, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit could become an even bigger Malayalam box-office success.