Nivin Pauly‘s Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is on a rampage at the box office, maintaining terrific trends even on weekdays. The Onam festival advantage has added significantly to the film’s momentum, further boosted by positive word-of-mouth.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Box Office Performance
The Bethlehem Kudumba Unit 5-day gross demonstrates exceptional performance across markets:
| Territory | Gross (5 Days) |
|---|---|
| All-India (Tracked) | ₹38.14 Cr |
| All-India (Estimated) | ₹42 Cr |
| Worldwide | ₹95 Cr |
With these strong trends, the film is set to cross the ₹100 Cr mark today, becoming the fastest-ever ₹100 Cr grosser for Nivin Pauly. Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is firmly on track to join the ₹200 Cr club, with a ₹250 Cr+ finish also looking possible if the Onam holiday momentum continues.
Nivin Pauly’s Career-Best Opening
The rapid sprint to ₹100 Cr marks a significant career milestone for Nivin Pauly, who has delivered several hits but is now achieving his fastest century. The film has emerged as the clear Onam 2026 winner, with family-friendly content and festival timing creating the perfect combination for box office success.
Malayalam Cinema’s ₹100 Cr Club
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit joins an elite group of Malayalam films that have crossed the ₹100 Cr worldwide gross:
- Pulimurugan
- Lucifer
- 2018
- Manjummel Boys
- Premalu
- Aadujeevitham
- Aavesham
- ARM
- Marco
- Empuraan
- Thudarum
- Lokah
- Sarvam Maya
- Aadu 3
- Vaazha 2
- Drishyam 3
- Bethlehem Kudumba Unit




