‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ Becomes Most-Watched Non-Hindi Film in India During Opening Weekend on Streaming

Malayalam film “Bethlehem Kudumba Unit” has set a new streaming benchmark in India, emerging as the most-watched non-Hindi film during its opening weekend on streaming. The film, which is available on JioHotstar, recorded the milestone between October 2 and 4, according to Ormax StreamView.

The film also holds another distinction for its theatrical run. “Bethlehem Kudumba Unit” has been rated the most-liked theatrical film in India in 2026 across languages, with an Ormax Power Rating (OPR) of 92.

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According to Ormax, the streaming figures are based on unique audiences in India who watched the film for more than 30 minutes during its opening weekend. The measurement includes viewers across all language versions of the film.

The streaming milestone further highlights the growing reach of Malayalam cinema beyond its theatrical market, with “Bethlehem Kudumba Unit” finding a sizable audience following its move to streaming.

The film's OPR score of 92 also places it at the top of Ormax's list of the most-liked theatrical films released in India this year across languages, underlining its strong audience reception.

One of the producers, actor Fahadh Faasil had opened up about the film’s success. During an interview with Variety India, Faasil had shared his thoughts on the film becoming the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time. “I’m so happy, as it means a lot to Bhavana Studios, along with my partners Dileesh Pothan and Syam Pushkaran, and, majorly, to director Girish AD, Nivin Pauly, Mamitha Baiju and the entire team of the film. As a producer, I’m glad to see that “BKU” worked big-time with audiences and that it is our biggest hit so far. At Bhavana Studios, we believe in choosing meaningful stories, supporting fresh ideas and giving the product the correct platform,” he said.