{"id":279748,"date":"2026-09-05T14:46:08","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T14:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/279748\/"},"modified":"2026-09-05T14:46:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T14:46:08","slug":"kamal-haasan-meets-bethlehem-kudumba-unit-team-congratulates-them-on-%e2%82%b9200-crore-plus-success-regional-cinema-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/279748\/","title":{"rendered":"Kamal Haasan Meets Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Team, Congratulates Them On \u20b9200 Crore-Plus Success | Regional Cinema News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Last Updated:September 05, 2026, 18:40 IST<\/p>\n<p>Kamal Haasan congratulated the team of blockbuster Malayalam film &#8216;Bethlehem Kudumba Unit&#8217;, featuring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju.<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" title=\"font\" class=\"jsx-5460cbbcae3e0779 lazyload\"\/><a href=\"https:\/\/web.whatsapp.com\/send?text=Kamal%20Haasan%20Meets%20Bethlehem%20Kudumba%20Unit%20Team%2C%20Congratulates%20Them%20On%20%E2%82%B9200%20Crore-Plus%20Success - %0D%0Ahttps:\/\/www.news18.com\/movies\/regional-cinema\/kamal-haasan-meets-bethlehem-kudumba-unit-team-congratulates-them-on-200-crore-plus-success-ws-l-10312137.html%3Futm_source%3Dwhatsapp%26utm_medium%3Dsocial_share%26utm_campaign%3Dnw18english%0D%0A %0D%0A Get the latest news anytime, anywhere. Install News18 app for free! %0D%0Ahttps:\/\/onelink.to\/website-share-eng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"jsx-5460cbbcae3e0779 sclrnd wapp social_share\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/new_share_icon.svg\" alt=\"new share icon\" title=\"new share icon\" width=\"8\" height=\"9\" class=\"jsx-5460cbbcae3e0779 social_share\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/new_whatsapp_icon.svg\" alt=\"new whatsapp icon\" title=\"new whatsapp icon\" width=\"21\" height=\"22\" class=\"jsx-5460cbbcae3e0779 social_share\"\/><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Kamal Haasan Meets Fahadh Faasil, Nivin Pauly\u2019s \u2018Bethlehem Kudumba Unit\u2019 Team After Blockbuster Run\" title=\"Kamal Haasan Meets Fahadh Faasil, Nivin Pauly\u2019s \u2018Bethlehem Kudumba Unit\u2019 Team After Blockbuster Run\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-add49a4a2b4b9796 jsx-2625892854\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/zoom-img.svg\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" class=\"jsx-add49a4a2b4b9796 jsx-2625892854 imgzoomicn tap_to_zoom\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Kamal Haasan Meets Fahadh Faasil, Nivin Pauly\u2019s \u2018Bethlehem Kudumba Unit\u2019 Team After Blockbuster Run<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"jsx-add49a4a2b4b9796 jsx-2625892854 flscrnimg\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">Actor, producer and parliamentarian Kamal Haasan has now congratulated the team of director Girish AD\u2019s recently released blockbuster Malayalam film \u2018Bethlehem Kudumba Unit\u2019, featuring actors Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju in the lead.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">Mythri Movie Makers, the production house that is distributing the film in the Telugu states, on Saturday released a video clip of the core team of the film calling on Kamal Haasan.<\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\">It wrote, \u201cA SPECIAL MOMENT FOR TEAM #BethlehemKudumbaUnit! Ulaganayagan @ikamalhaasan garu met the team and congratulated them on the blockbuster success #BKUTelugu In Cinemas Now! Book Your Tickets Now. Telugu States Release by @MythriReleases.&#8221; The clip released showed Kamal Haasan warmly welcoming the \u2018Bethlehem Kudumba Unit\u2019 team led by one of its producers Fahadh Faasil. The team was seen having a conversation with Kamal Haasan after which each of the team members got a photo of themselves clicked with the star.<\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\">For the unaware, the film has emerged a roaring blockbuster, already collecting over Rs 200 crores worldwide. It may be recalled that the makers of the film had recently appealed to the public not to record or share theatre snippets and key scenes of the film on social media.<\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\">Bhavana Studios, the production house that has distributed the film, issued a statement, which actor Nivin Pauly had shared on his social media timelines. Sharing the statement of the production house, the actor had said, \u201cRequest your attention!&#8221; In its statement, the production house had said, \u201cThank you for the global blockbuster love! We\u2019re overwhelmed by the unprecedented bookings and the incredible joy you\u2019re bringing to theatres.&#8221; It then made a request. The production house said, \u201cA humble request: Kindly avoid recording or sharing theatre snippets and key scenes on social media. Let everyone experience the magic and surprises of the film on the big screen. Let\u2019s keep the experience special for everyone. See you at the theatres!&#8221; The film, which hit screens worldwide on August 21 this year, has gone on to emerge a massive blockbuster.<\/p>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\">The story of the film has been penned by director Girish AD along with Kiran Josey. Cinematography for the film is by Ajmal Sabu while music for the film has been scored by Vishnu Vijay. Akash Joseph Varghese was the editor for the film, which was distributed by Bhavana. Production for the film, which Nivin Pauly had said was going to be \u201cvery special&#8221;, had kicked off in September last year. Bhavana Studios is a company partnered by director Dileesh Pothan, actor Fahadh Faasil and scenarist Syam Pushkaran. \u2013IANS mkr\/<\/p>\n<p>(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/agency\/ians.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">IANS<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Handpicked stories, in your inbox<\/p>\n<p>A newsletter with the best of our journalism<\/p>\n<p>submit<\/p>\n<p>Quick AnswersPowered by<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/ask-search-icon.svg\" alt=\"ask search icon\" title=\"ask search icon\" class=\"jsx-75a0d9d06b9850c1 ask_news18_btn\"\/>Ask News18Why did Kamal Haasan congratulate the Bethlehem Kudumba Unit team?<\/p>\n<p class=\"jsx-75a0d9d06b9850c1\">Kamal Haasan congratulated the team of the Malayalam film &#8216;Bethlehem Kudumba Unit&#8217; for its blockbuster success, having collected over \u20b9200 crores worldwide since its release on August 21 this year. He met the team, including producer Fahadh Faasil, and praised their work and the film&#8217;s engaging screenplay.<\/p>\n<p>What was the appeal made by the makers of &#8216;Bethlehem Kudumba Unit&#8217; to the public?<\/p>\n<p class=\"jsx-75a0d9d06b9850c1\">The makers of &#8216;Bethlehem Kudumba Unit&#8217;, through Bhavana Studios, requested the public to avoid recording or sharing theatre snippets and key scenes of the film on social media. They asked this to ensure everyone could experience the magic and surprises of the film on the big screen.<\/p>\n<p>Who are the key individuals involved in the production and distribution of &#8216;Bethlehem Kudumba Unit&#8217;?<\/p>\n<p class=\"jsx-75a0d9d06b9850c1\">The film was directed by Girish AD, with a story penned by Girish AD and Kiran Josey. Cinematography was by Ajmal Sabu, and music by Vishnu Vijay. 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