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The Malayalam romantic comedy Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has officially concluded its remarkable run at the international box office. After more than five weeks in theaters, the film has solidified its status as a significant commercial success, finishing as the second-highest-grossing Mollywood production of all time in overseas territories.The project, which stars Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju, began its theatrical journey with a strong opening day performance of 10.2 crore. Bolstered by positive audience reception, the film maintained consistent momentum throughout its run. A major contributor to this financial performance was the Middle East market, where the film generated over $7.6 million, equivalent to more than 72.93 crore.
A Record-Breaking International PerformanceBy the time it wrapped its primary international run, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit had accumulated a total of 137.95 crore from overseas markets. While the film remains in limited release at select locations, industry analysts note that these remaining screenings are unlikely to significantly alter its final international tally. With this figure, the film secures the second spot on the list of all-time highest-grossing Malayalam films abroad, trailing only Mohanlal’s L2: Empuraan, which holds the top position with 142.25 crore.
Production and Cast DetailsDirected by Girish AD, the film was produced by a collaborative team including Fahadh Faasil, Dileesh Pothan, and Syam Pushkaran. The production was handled under the banners of Fahadh Faasil and Friends, Bhavana Studios, and Working Class Hero. Alongside the lead pair of Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju, the ensemble cast features Sangeeth Prathap, Shyam Mohan, Suresh Krishna, and Vinay Forrt. Reports indicate that the film was produced on a budget of approximately 30 crore, marking its financial performance as a substantial return on investment for the production team.