Nivin Pauly has entered the prestigious ₹250 Cr club in Malayalam cinema with Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, as the film crosses the milestone today. With this achievement, the film becomes only the third Mollywood film to cross ₹250 Cr worldwide, joining the elite club alongside Empuraan and Lokah.
| Film | Worldwide Gross | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lokah | ₹300+ Cr | Industry Hit |
| Empuraan | ₹266 Cr | Blockbuster |
| Bethlehem Kudumba Unit | ₹250+ Cr | Running |
What makes the achievement even more impressive is the film’s extraordinary consistency at the box office. Bethlehem Kudumba Unit continues to maintain phenomenal momentum even after two weeks, and with the current trend, the film is now firmly on track to challenge Lokah and potentially emerge as the new industry hit of Malayalam cinema.
Tamil and Telugu Versions Add to Box Office Prospects
The film also gets an additional boost from its Tamil and Telugu versions, which released yesterday. While the Malayalam version remains the primary driving force behind the film’s historic run, the dubbed versions are expected to add further revenue during the remaining theatrical run and strengthen its overall worldwide total.
The film’s dominance is not limited to the worldwide box office either. In Kerala, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is rapidly closing in on Vaazha 2, which currently stands at around ₹130 Cr gross. With Bethlehem Kudumba Unit expected to reach the ₹110 Cr range in Kerala today, the film is now clearly in the race to become the highest-grossing Malayalam film in Kerala.
| Film | Kerala Gross | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Vaazha 2 | ₹130 Cr | Current No. 1 |
| Bethlehem Kudumba Unit | ₹110 Cr (today) | Chasing |
| Target | ₹150 Cr | Historic First |
Chasing the Historic ₹150 Cr Gross in Kerala
More importantly, given the phenomenal trend, the film is now targeting a historic ₹150 Cr gross in Kerala, which would make it the first film to achieve that milestone in the state. From crossing ₹250 Cr worldwide to chasing the Malayalam industry record and potentially becoming the first ₹150 Cr grosser in Kerala, Nivin Pauly’s Bethlehem Kudumba Unit continues to rewrite the box-office history of Malayalam cinema.
