# Nivin Pauly’s Bethlehem Kudumba Unit trailer released, Onam release set

2026-08-16T09:38:13+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

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The trailer of Nivin Pauly's upcoming film 'Bethlehem Kudumba Unit' has been released ahead of its theatrical release on August 21. Directed by Girish AD of 'Premalu' fame, the film is a feel-good entertainer set against a rural backdrop, blending comedy and romance. Nivin Pauly plays Justin, while Mamitha Baiju portrays Ashley. Onmanorama reports that the nearly three-minute trailer is filled with Gen Z references such as 'orbiting', 'ghosting' and 'sigma'. The film is produced by Bhavana Studios, with Dileesh Pothan, Fahadh Faasil and Syam Pushkaran as producers. The supporting cast includes Sangeeth Prathap, Suresh Krishna, Bindu Panicker and Vinay Forrt, among others. The film was shot over 100 days across Chalakudy, Pollachi, Goa, Hyderabad and Kuttikkanam. According to Koimoi, the film needs to gross over Rs 5.3 crore in India on its opening day to beat Nivin Pauly's career-best opening day record set by 'Kayamkulam Kochunni' in 2018. The film faces a clash with Prithviraj Sukumaran's 'Khalifa', which may affect screen availability. However, the positive trailer response and the Onam holiday week are expected to boost its box office performance.

## Coverage

- onmanorama.com <https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/08/16/bethlehem-kudumba-unit-trailer-out-nivin-pauly-mamitha-baiju.html>
- koimoi.com <https://www.koimoi.com/box-office/bethlehem-kudumba-unit-box-office-how-much-does-nivin-paulys-onam-release-need-to-beat-his-biggest-opener/>

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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources. Last updated 2026-08-17T13:36:40+00:00.

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