Overview
- The film opened in theatres on August 21, 2026, and trade analysts report Kerala day‑one pre-sales of 1.75 crore gross.
- Worldwide advance bookings for Bethlehem Kudumba Unit totaled about 4.2 crore, according to the same trade figures.
- Kerala pre-sales of 1.75 crore rank the film ninth on the 2026 Kerala day‑one leaderboard and exceeded Sarvam Maya’s 1.24 crore opening advance.
- The advance makes this Nivin Pauly’s second‑biggest day‑one advance behind Kayamkulam Kochunni, and early projections put the India opening day around 3.5–4 crore.
- Releasing as the second Onam title alongside Khalifa, the film’s strong early sales reflect festival demand and positive social‑media reaction that could boost its multi‑day run.