Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju‘s ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ has registered a solid opening at the Indian box office. The Malayalam romantic comedy arrived in theatres during the Onam season. It has also received positive reactions from audiences and critics.According to Sacnilk, ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ collected an estimated India net of Rs 4.70 crore on its opening day. The film was screened across 1,507 shows. It recorded an overall occupancy of 58% on Day 1.The film’s India gross collection stood at Rs 5.45 crore. The opening indicates a healthy start for the Girish A.D.-directed movie.
‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ records higher occupancy at night
The Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju starrer showed a steady rise in audience turnout as the day progressed. The morning shows recorded 30% occupancy. The afternoon shows registered 45.92%.The evening occupancy improved further to 64.33%. The strongest response came during the night shows, which recorded an impressive 81.92% occupancy.The overall occupancy for ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ stood at 56.33% based on the reported show-wise figures.
Kerala drives day 1 box office collection
Kerala remained the biggest contributor to the film’s opening-day gross. ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ earned Rs 4.40 crore from the state on Day 1.Karnataka emerged as the next major market, contributing Rs 60 lakhs. Tamil Nadu added Rs 20 lakhs to the gross total. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana together contributed Rs 5 lakhs.The movie collected another Rs 20 lakhs from the rest of India. These figures took the total India gross collection to Rs 5.45 crore.
Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju lead the romantic comedy
‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ revolves around Ashley and Justin. Ashley returns to Kerala from abroad with her family. They move from Mundakkayam to Karukutti and become neighbours of Justin.Justin is a man over 30 who remains unmarried. Despite this, he is popular and well-liked in his locality. Ashley develops feelings for him, bringing an unexpected romantic angle into their lives.The story explores first love, second chances and relationships that develop in familiar surroundings.
‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ receives praise for performances
The film has received appreciation for its performances and overall treatment. However, the first half has been described as taking time to build momentum. The second half has been noted for its stronger humour and more energetic sequences.ETimes praised Nivin Pauly’s performance in the movie. Our review reads, “Nivin Pauly makes Justin unforgettable, and his combinations with Sangeeth Prathap and Suresh Krishna work well. Mamitha Baiju is steady and strong as Ashley. The ensemble supporting cast plays its part well.”The review also highlighted the film’s strengths as a feel-good romantic entertainer. It stated, “Naturally, the film has its flaws, but as a feel-good romance, it is well made and a perfect Onam release. The climax lands well, allowing the audience to leave the theatre with a light heart.”DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers and the data in this article are compiled from public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided by us for informational and entertainment purposes only.
