Nivin Pauly, Mamitha Baiju's Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Debuts As Most-Streamed Non-Hindi Film For Opening Weekend
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The Malayalam film Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, starring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju, debuted on JioHotstar on October 2, 2026 and led non‑Hindi viewership in its first weekend.
- The film opened on JioHotstar on October 2, 2026.
- It became the most‑watched non‑Hindi title during its opening weekend.
- The Kerala theatrical run grossed Rs 155.50 crore.
- Critics called it an industry hit, noting it could have earned more without an early streaming release.
Covered by 3 outlets across the spectrum: 33% left, 34% center, 33% right.
How each side framed it
Made for Rs 25 cr, Nivin Pauly-Mamitha Baiju’s Bethlehem Kudumba Unit earns 13x its budget
Center: The center‑tagged source highlighted the film’s record box‑office earnings and its status as an industry hit, noting a potential for even higher revenue without early streaming. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Kerala Final Box Office: Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju starrer wraps theatrical run at Rs 155.50 crore
Right-leaning: The right‑tagged source emphasized the film’s record as the most‑watched non‑Hindi title on OTT during its opening weekend. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
Nivin Pauly, Mamitha Baiju's Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Debuts As Most-Streamed Non-Hindi Film For Opening Weekend
Timeline
First reported by Times Now on ; 3 articles from 3 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): Indian Express
- Center (1): Pinkvilla
- Right-leaning (1): Times Now
Sources
- Nivin Pauly, Mamitha Baiju's Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Debuts As Most-Streamed Non-Hindi Film For Opening Weekend — Times Now (right-leaning) ·
- Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Kerala Final Box Office: Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju starrer wraps theatrical run at Rs 155.50 crore — Pinkvilla (center) ·
- Made for Rs 25 cr, Nivin Pauly-Mamitha Baiju’s Bethlehem Kudumba Unit earns 13x its budget — Indian Express (left-leaning) ·