Bethlehem Kudumba Unit 2026

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit (transl. Bethlehem Family Unit) is a 2026 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film starring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju in the lead roles, directed by Girish A. D. and produced by Bhavana Studios, Fahadh Faasil, Dileesh Pothan and Syam Pushkaran. The film was released on 21 August 2026, coinciding with the Onam festival season. The film received positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances of the cast, humour and portrayal of its central romance. It is currently the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time and the fourth highest-grossing Indian film of 2026. The fictional short film Soulmates - Oru Saathukkudi Pranayam, portrayed in the film, was later released as a standalone short film on YouTube on 30 August 2026.