Cinema VinesNivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju lead the Malayalam rom‑com "Bethlehem Kudumba Unit," which opened in theatres on 21 August 2026. Directed by Girish A D, the story follows Ashley, a college student who moves to Angamaly with her family after a financial setback. In the new neighbourhood she meets the members of the Bethlehem Kudumba Unit and gradually bonds with Justin, a young catering entrepreneur. Their shared love of music sparks a romance, but age differences, family expectations and personal circumstances complicate the relationship. As the plot unfolds, the film also explores the lives of the people surrounding Ashley and Justin, including Ashley’s brief stint abroad and her eventual return to Kerala, which reignites the unresolved connection with Justin.
The film’s ensemble cast features Sangeeth Prathap, Suresh Krishna, Vinay Forrt, Roshan Shanavas, Shyam Mohan, Shameer Khan, Srinda, Parvathy Ayyappadas, Meenakshy Raveendran, Sreeranjini, Vineeth Viswam, Bindu Panicker, Vettukili Prakash, Thankam Mohan, and Manjusree, among others. Girish A D co‑wrote the screenplay with Kiran Josey, while Dileesh Pothan, Fahadh Faasil and Syam Pushkaran produced under Bhavana Studios. Bhavana Release handled the theatrical distribution.
Music for the film is composed by Vishnu Vijay, with cinematography by Ajmal Sabu and editing by Akash Joseph Varghese. Production design comes from Ashik S, lyrics by Suhail Koya and Vinayak Sasikumar, and sound design by Sankaran A S and K C Sidharthan. Visual effects were provided by Egg White VFX, costume design by Dhanya Balakrishnan, and makeup by Ronex Xavier.
After a six‑week theatrical run, "Bethlehem Kudumba Unit" will debut on the streaming platform JioHotstar on 2 October 2026. The digital release offers viewers who missed the cinema experience or who prefer home viewing an opportunity to watch the Nivin Pauly‑Mamitha Baiju starrer from the comfort of their own homes.
