Following its theatrical run, the Malayalam romantic
comedy-drama Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, starring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha
Baiju, is officially heading for an OTT release.
Directed by Girish AD, the film went on to become the
highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time, surpassing major blockbusters like
Lokah Chapter 1 Chandra, Thudarum, and L2 Empuraan.
The record-breaking film will make its digital premiere on
the OTT platform JioHotstar on October 2. Announcing the date, the official X
account of JioHotstar Malayalam posted the caption, “The entertainer everyone’s
been waiting for! Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, streaming from October 2 on
JioHotstar.”
Produced by Bhavana Studios, and backed by Dileesh Pothan,
Fahadh Faasil, and Syam Pushkaran, the project was written by Girish AD
alongside Kiran Josey.
Blending romance, family emotions, and nostalgia, the
narrative centers on Ashley (Mamitha Baiju), who moves with her family from
Mundakayam to a new neighborhood in Karukutty. There, she finds herself drawn
to Justin (Nivin Pauly), an older neighbor about 12 to 13 years her senior,
setting off a storyline that explores love, familial bonds, old memories, and
the chance to start over.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit was released on August 21 this
year.