The trailer of Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju-starrer Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has been released, offering a glimpse into a romantic comedy that appears to blend love, humour and a fair share of confusion. Directed by Girish AD of Premalu fame, the film is slated to hit theatres on August 21, 2026 as an Onam release.
The trailer introduces Nivin Pauly as Justin, a music lover whose passion for art has seemingly kept him away from marriage. His life takes an interesting turn when he meets Ashley, played by Mamitha Baiju, a musician and his neighbour. What begins as a relationship between the two soon gets complicated, with the trailer hinting at misunderstandings and a series of chaotic situations surrounding their romance.
Interestingly, the film marks Nivin Pauly's first collaboration with Girish AD, while Mamitha Baiju reunites with the director after their successful association in Premalu. The combination has already created considerable interest, particularly with Girish AD returning to the romantic-comedy space after the blockbuster success of Premalu.
The trailer also indicates that the film will not be restricted to its central romance, with an ensemble cast contributing to the humour and family-oriented setting. Sangeeth Prathap, Suresh Krishna, Vinay Forrt, Roshan Shanavas, Shyam Mohan, Srinda, Parvathy Ayyappadas, Meenakshy Raveendran, Sreeranjini and Bindu Panicker are among the actors in the cast.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is written by Girish AD and Kiran Josey. Vishnu Vijay is composing the music, while Ajmal Sabu handles cinematography and Akash Joseph Varghese is the editor. The film is produced by Fahadh Faasil, Dileesh Pothan and Syam Pushkaran under the Bhavana Studios banner.
The film is arriving during the Onam season, when Malayalam cinema traditionally witnesses strong theatrical activity. With Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju at the forefront and Girish AD returning with a romantic comedy, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is positioned as a family-friendly option in this year's festive lineup.
The film is scheduled for theatrical release on August 21, 2026.
