After making a strong impact at the box office, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is now heading to the OTT platform. The Malayalam film, which combines romance with an unconventional storyline, received a positive response from audiences following its theatrical release. Here is everything you need to know about its OTT premiere, cast, plot and more.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit OTT Release Date and Platform
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit will premiere on JioHotstar on October 2, 2026. The film will also be available to audiences in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada dubbed versions.
JioHotstar officially announced the release through its social media post, confirming that the film, starring Nivin Pauly, Mamitha Baiju and Sangeeth Prathap, will begin streaming exclusively on the platform from October 2.
Nivin Pauly on the Film’s Success
Speaking about the film’s performance, Nivin Pauly expressed his happiness over the response it received. He said the team had not expected the movie to become such a major success and credited the audience for embracing it.
Nivin also reflected on what he learned from the film’s success. According to the actor, a movie can connect strongly with viewers when it is made with honesty and authenticity. He described the film as the result of honest writing and direction and said that audiences respond to that sincerity.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Cast and Crew
Along with Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju in the lead roles, the film features Sangeeth Prathap, Roshan Shanavas, Shyam Mohan, Suresh Krishna, Vinay Forrt and Srinda in important roles.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is directed by Girish A. D. and produced by Bhavana Studios, Fahadh Faasil, Dileesh Pothan and Syam Pushkaran.
The film was released in theatres on August 21, 2026, during the Onam festival season. It received positive responses from both critics and audiences. The movie also emerged as the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time and the fifth highest-grossing Indian film of 2026.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Plot
The story centres on Ashley, whose life becomes complicated because of the internal politics of a Catholic parish committee. He eventually falls in love with a younger woman, but their relationship faces strong opposition from the older members of the community, leading to a series of chaotic situations.
With its OTT release scheduled for October 2, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit will soon be available for viewers to watch from home on JioHotstar.