Souvik Saha
Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju’s Bethlehem Kudumba Unit continues its phenomenal run at the worldwide box office, crossing the lifetime collection of Mohanlal’s L2: Empuraan in just 18 days.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has already emerged as a massive blockbuster at the worldwide box office, yet the film shows no signs of slowing down. Despite being watched by a significant section of moviegoers, the Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju starrer continues to attract strong footfall even in its third week.
After a solid third weekend, the Malayalam rom-com recorded impressive numbers on its third Monday. More importantly, the film has now achieved another major milestone by surpassing the lifetime worldwide collection of L2: Empuraan.
How Much Did Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Earn Worldwide in 18 Days?
The Malayalam rom-com grossed ₹4.37 crore in India on its third Monday, while the overseas market contributed another ₹1 crore.
Overall, the film grossed ₹5.37 crore worldwide on Day 18. Compared to its third Friday collection of ₹10.26 crore, the drop stood at approximately 47.66%, indicating a strong hold despite entering its third week.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Worldwide Collection Breakdown
Becomes Mollywood’s 2nd Highest-Grossing Film
With a worldwide gross of ₹271.98 crore, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has now surpassed the lifetime collection of Mohanlal’s L2: Empuraan, which stands at ₹268.23 crore.
As a result, the Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju starrer has become the second-highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time globally.
The film is now chasing the current top spot held by Lokah Chapter 1 – Chandra, which has a reported worldwide collection of ₹305.17 crore.
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How Close Is Bethlehem Kudumba Unit to No. 1?
The film has reached ₹271.98 crore worldwide, while Lokah Chapter 1 – Chandra stands at ₹305.17 crore. The gap is approximately ₹33.19 crore.
Given its strong third-week momentum, the film is now on track to challenge the current Mollywood worldwide record.
More About Bethlehem Kudumba Unit
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is directed by Girish AD and produced by Fahadh Faasil, Dileesh Pothan and Syam Pushkaran.
The film is backed under the banners of Fahadh Faasil and Friends, Bhavana Studios and Working Class Hero.
Apart from Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju, the cast includes Sangeeth Prathap, Shyam Mohan, Suresh Krishna and Vinay Forrt.
Can Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Become Mollywood’s No. 1?
With ₹271.98 crore already earned worldwide in 18 days, the film is now just ₹33.19 crore away from the reported ₹305.17 crore benchmark of Lokah Chapter 1 – Chandra.
