Nivin Pauly-Mamitha Baiju’s ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ to release in Tamil soon

Nivin Pauly, Mamitha Baiju in ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The latest hit Malayalam movie, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, starring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju, is all set to release in Tamil on September 4. Produced by Bhavana Studios and directed by Gireesh AD, the film was released in Malayalam on August 21, opening to postive reviews.The makers unveiled the song ‘Muttayi Vandi’ on Monday (August 31) to announce the news.Bethelem Kudumba Unit is a feel-good romance drama that follows the story of a young woman who moves into a new neighbourhood in the city and takes a liking to her older neighbour. The film also stars Sangeeth Prathap, Suresh Krishna, Vinay Forrt, Roshan Shanavas, and Shyam Mohan, among others. With music scored by Vishnu Vijay, the film has cinematography by Ajmal Sabu and editing by Akash Joseph Varghese.Notably, the film has crossed the ₹200-crore mark in gross collections worldwide as of Tuesday (September 1, 2026). The movie has earned a Keralam gross of over ₹100 crore within 10 days of its release.The Hindu’s review of the film reads, “Girish AD is one of the most interesting filmmakers in Malayalam cinema, especially for the endless supply of relatable, humorous situations that propel his films, where the stories are not out of the ordinary. Bethlehem Kudumba Unit certainly ranks among his best, alongside Premalu and Thanneer Mathan Dinangal..” Published - September 01, 2026 01:52 pm IST