The official trailer of Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, directed by Girish AD and starring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju, is out now. The trailer was released through the Bhavana Studios YouTube channel, ahead of the film’s theatrical release on 21 August 2026 as an Onam release.
The trailer indicates that Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is aiming for the feel-good entertainment space, with family, relationships, humour and its ensemble of characters forming the major attractions. Expectations surrounding the movie have increased following the trailer release, particularly with Girish AD returning after his popular previous films.
Nivin Pauly plays Justin, while Mamitha Baiju appears as Ashley. Sangeeth Prathap plays Rohan, with Vinay Forrt, Suresh Krishna, Bindu Panicker, Srinda and several others joining the ensemble cast.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Movie – Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Movie | Bethlehem Kudumba Unit |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Director | Girish AD |
| Writers | Girish AD, Kiran Josey |
| Lead Cast | Nivin Pauly, Mamitha Baiju |
| Nivin Pauly’s Character | Justin |
| Mamitha Baiju’s Character | Ashley |
| Theatrical Release | 21 August 2026 |
| Release | Onam 2026 |
| Producers | Dileesh Pothan, Fahadh Faasil, Syam Pushkaran |
| Music | Vishnu Vijay |
| Cinematography | Ajmal Sabu |
| Editor | Akash Joseph Varghese |
| OTT Platform | Not Announced |
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Official Trailer Out Now
The official trailer offers a closer look at the world of Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, with Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju at the centre of the story.
The promotional video suggests a colourful, character-driven entertainer with a strong feel-good flavour. Humour and relationships appear to play important parts in the narrative, supported by a large ensemble of familiar performers.
Following the trailer release, anticipation for the film has increased as it prepares to join the Onam 2026 Malayalam movie lineup.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit will arrive in cinemas worldwide from Friday, 21 August 2026.
Nivin Pauly as Justin and Mamitha Baiju as Ashley
Nivin Pauly plays Justin, while Mamitha Baiju plays Ashley in the Girish AD directorial.
Sangeeth Prathap, who previously worked with Girish AD, appears as Rohan. The film also brings together Vinay Forrt, Suresh Krishna, Roshan Shanavas, Shyam Mohan, Shameer Khan, Srinda, Parvathy Ayyappadas and Meenakshy Raveendran.
The wider cast includes Sreeranjini, Vineeth Viswam, Bindu Panicker, Vettukili Prakash, Thankam Mohan, Manjusree, Jayasankar Karimuttom, Abhiram and Sanath Sivaraj.
Dhyan Sreenivasan is also associated with the cast of the film.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Cast and Characters
Nivin Pauly – Justin: Nivin Pauly plays one of the central characters, Justin.
Mamitha Baiju – Ashley: Mamitha Baiju appears as the female lead Ashley.
Sangeeth Prathap – Rohan: Sangeeth Prathap plays Rohan in the movie.
The cast also includes Dhyan Sreenivasan, Roshan Shanavas, Meenakshy Raveendran, Vinay Forrt, Suresh Krishna, Bindu Panicker, Srinda, Shameer Khan and Parvathy Ayyappadas in important roles.
Girish AD Returns With Bethlehem Kudumba Unit
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit marks another directorial venture from Girish AD, who has established himself with Malayalam films centred around relatable characters, humour and relationships.
His previous directorial works include Thanneer Mathan Dinangal, Super Sharanya, Premalu and I Am Kathalan.
Girish AD has co-written Bethlehem Kudumba Unit with Kiran Josey, bringing him back to the feel-good entertainment space with Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju leading the cast.
Dileesh Pothan, Fahadh Faasil and Syam Pushkaran Produce the Film
Dileesh Pothan, Fahadh Faasil and Syam Pushkaran are the producers of Bethlehem Kudumba Unit.
The technical crew includes Vishnu Vijay as music composer and Ajmal Sabu as cinematographer. Akash Joseph Varghese handles editing, while Ashik S is responsible for production design.
Suhail Koya and Vinayak Sasikumar have penned the lyrics.
Sankaran A. S. and K. C. Sidharthan handle sound design, with Vishnu Sujathan responsible for the sound mix. Egg White VFX handles visual effects, while Color Planet Studios handles DI and Remesh CP serves as the DI colourist.
Dhanya Balakrishnan handles costume design, Ronex Xavier is responsible for makeup and Action Sandhosh handles the action sequences.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit OTT Release and Streaming Platform
The Bethlehem Kudumba Unit OTT platform has not been officially announced.
There is currently no indication of a digital streaming partner on the movie’s promotional posters, and the makers have not revealed which OTT service has acquired the film’s streaming rights.
Any reports naming a particular streaming service should therefore be treated as unconfirmed until the makers or streaming platform make an official announcement.
The movie will first arrive in theatres on 21 August 2026, with its OTT release date expected to be announced later.
Mamitha Baiju’s Recent Release Viswanath and Sons
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit comes shortly after another major theatrical release featuring Mamitha Baiju.
She plays the female lead in Viswanath and Sons, starring Suriya and directed by Telugu filmmaker Venky Atluri. The movie was scheduled for its worldwide theatrical release on 14 August 2026.
The film is produced by Suryadevara Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under Sithara Entertainments in association with Fortune Four Cinemas and presented by Srikara Studios.
With Viswanath and Sons followed closely by Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, Mamitha Baiju continues to expand her presence across South Indian cinema.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Release Date
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit releases in cinemas on 21 August 2026, arriving during the Onam movie season.
The combination of Girish AD, Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju, along with a large supporting cast, has already made the film one of the notable Malayalam releases of the festive period. The newly released trailer further establishes its feel-good entertainment flavour ahead of its theatrical arrival.
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