Souvik Saha
The Malayalam rom-com continues its phenomenal theatrical run, delivers a strong third weekend and crosses 5 million ticket sales on BookMyShow.
Nivin Pauly’s latest Malayalam release, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, is continuing its sensational run at the Indian box office. Despite the release of Dulquer Salmaan’s I’m Game, the film remained a top choice among audiences and registered a strong third weekend.
The film has now sold more than 5 million tickets through BookMyShow, further underlining its extraordinary audience demand. With its domestic collection already crossing the Rs. 120 crore mark, the film has also emerged as the second-highest-grossing Mollywood film, according to the figures cited in the source.
How Much Did Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Earn in 17 Days?
On its third Sunday, Day 17, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit earned approximately Rs. 8.10 crore at the Indian box office.
The film’s total collection during its third week stands at approximately Rs. 19.90 crore.
After 17 days, the film has accumulated approximately Rs. 122.05 crore nett in India. This equals around Rs. 143.02 crore gross domestically.
The Nivin Pauly starrer has also performed strongly overseas, collecting approximately Rs. 121 crore. This takes its worldwide gross collection to approximately Rs. 264.02 crore.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has crossed the Rs. 260 crore mark globally after 17 days and is now heading towards the Rs. 300 crore club.
Week-Wise Box Office Collection of Bethlehem Kudumba Unit
| Period | India Nett Collection |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | ₹52.30 Cr |
| Week 2 | ₹49.85 Cr |
| Day 15 | ₹6.15 Cr |
| Day 16 | ₹5.65 Cr |
| Day 17 | ₹8.10 Cr |
| Total | ₹122.05 Cr |
Crosses 5 Million BookMyShow Ticket Sales
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has crossed the 5 million ticket-sales milestone through BookMyShow alone, making it the second-highest Malayalam film in terms of ticket sales on the platform, according to the source.
The film is now only behind Lokah-Chapter 1: Chandra in this particular BookMyShow ticket-sales ranking.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit BookMyShow Ticket Sales
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Eyes the Rs. 300 Crore Club
The film is currently in its third week and continues to show little sign of slowing down. Having already crossed the Rs. 260 crore mark worldwide, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is now expected to enter the prestigious Rs. 300 crore club.
According to the source, the only other Malayalam film to have crossed the Rs. 300 crore mark is Lokah-Chapter 1: Chandra, starring Kalyani Priyadarshan.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is now aiming to surpass the legacy of the fantasy film and could challenge its position if the current momentum continues.
Nivin Pauly Film Holds Strong Despite I’m Game Release
One of the notable aspects of the film’s third-week performance is its ability to maintain strong audience interest despite the arrival of another major Malayalam release, Dulquer Salmaan’s I’m Game.
The film’s continued theatrical strength, strong ticket sales and impressive weekend numbers indicate that audience demand remains high even in its third week.
More About Bethlehem Kudumba Unit
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is directed by Girish AD and stars Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju in the lead roles.
The film is produced by Fahadh Faasil, Dileesh Pothan and Syam Pushkaran under the banners of Fahadh Faasil and Friends, Bhavana Studios and Working Class Hero.
The supporting cast includes Sangeeth Prathap, Shyam Mohan, Suresh Krishna and Vinay Forrt, among others.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Box Office Summary
| Parameter | Collection / Status |
|---|---|
| India Net | ₹122.05 Cr |
| India Gross | ₹143.02 Cr |
| Overseas Gross | ₹121 Cr |
| Worldwide Gross | ₹264.02 Cr |
| BookMyShow Tickets | 50.6 Lakh+ |
| Major Milestone | ₹100 Cr+ India Net |
