# Bethlehem Kudumba Unit nears Rs 100 crore worldwide

2026-08-26T13:10:57+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

Nivin Pauly's Malayalam film 'Bethlehem Kudumba Unit' has crossed Rs 100 crore gross worldwide by the end of day 6, according to 123telugu.com. The film earned Rs 7.90 crore net in India on day 5, a 14.5% rise from Monday, as per NDTV Profit. The milestone marks back-to-back Rs 100 crore grossers for Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju. Directed by Girish AD and produced by Dileesh Pothan, Fahadh Faasil and Syam Pushkaran, the film's strong Kerala run is expected to boost its Telugu release on September 4, 2026.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Both outlets report box office figures neutrally, with no government or political slant. NDTV Profit focuses on the day-on-day growth rate, while 123telugu.com emphasises the cumulative milestone and upcoming Telugu release. The film's production team, including Fahadh Faasil and Syam Pushkaran, is highlighted as a factor in its success. The next number to watch is the opening day collection for the Telugu release on September 4.

## Coverage

Coverage: 2 sources, 2 neutral
- ndtvprofit.com (neutral report) <https://www.ndtvprofit.com/business/bethlehem-kudumba-unit-box-office-collection-day-5-nivin-pauly-film-nears-rs-100-crore-worldwide-milestone-11960843#publisher=newsstand>
  Straight box office data report with percentage change
- 123telugu.com (neutral report) <https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/bethlehem-kudumbam-unit-crosses-rs-100-crore-in-6-days-hk.html>
  Announces milestone and lists cast and release details

This brief was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources. Last updated 2026-08-26T13:56:38+00:00.

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