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Nivin Pauly’s ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ Sees 13.8% Rise on Day 16, Outpacing ‘Khalifa’
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 12:18 PM
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Malayalam star Nivin Pauly’s film ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ reported a 13.8% jump in box‑office collections on its 16th day, surpassing the performance of the film ‘Khalifa’.
The Malayalam feature ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’, starring Nivin Pauly, has posted a 13.8% increase in its box‑office takings on the 16th day of release, according to data reported by The Times of India.
The rise comes after a steady run in the first two weeks, with the film now outpacing the concurrent release ‘Khalifa’ in terms of daily earnings. While ‘Khalifa’ has seen a modest decline in recent days, ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ has managed to sustain growth, indicating strong audience interest.
Industry analysts note that a day‑over‑day increase of this magnitude is uncommon for a film beyond its opening week, suggesting that the movie’s word‑of‑mouth and critical reception have helped maintain momentum.
The film’s distributor has highlighted the positive trend as a sign of robust market performance, especially in the Kerala circuit where the film has been screened extensively. The 13.8% uptick also reflects a broader trend of Malayalam cinema gaining traction in multiplexes across South India.
With the 16th day still in its theatrical run, ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ is expected to continue drawing crowds, potentially extending its box‑office run beyond the typical three‑week window.
The rise comes after a steady run in the first two weeks, with the film now outpacing the concurrent release ‘Khalifa’ in terms of daily earnings. While ‘Khalifa’ has seen a modest decline in recent days, ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ has managed to sustain growth, indicating strong audience interest.
Industry analysts note that a day‑over‑day increase of this magnitude is uncommon for a film beyond its opening week, suggesting that the movie’s word‑of‑mouth and critical reception have helped maintain momentum.
The film’s distributor has highlighted the positive trend as a sign of robust market performance, especially in the Kerala circuit where the film has been screened extensively. The 13.8% uptick also reflects a broader trend of Malayalam cinema gaining traction in multiplexes across South India.
With the 16th day still in its theatrical run, ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ is expected to continue drawing crowds, potentially extending its box‑office run beyond the typical three‑week window.