This time, several star heroes and big names from the Malayalam film industry are competing in the Onam festival race, but Nivin Pauly has left everyone behind at the box office and delivered a sensational success. Despite big films like Dulquer Salmaan’s I’m Game and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Khalifa being in the race, Nivin Pauly’s Bethlehem Family Unit has broken box-office records. In just 23 days, the film has achieved phenomenal worldwide collections, leaving the trade circles surprised.
Mamitha Baiju Adds to the Film’s Appeal
The film gets an additional boost from Mamitha Baiju playing the female lead. She recently received a blockbuster with Suriya and Venky Atluri film Vishwanath and sons. the film also crossed 250Cr box office collection and now Bethlehem Family Unit add in her list. The film made with 30cr budget and collected 300Cr gross at box office as of now. The film is also released in Telugu on September 4 and receives an excellent response across all languages.
Dulquer Salmaan’s I’m Game Holds Its Ground
Meanwhile, Dulquer Salmaan’s I’m Game is also trying to hold its ground at the box office. Released on September 3, the action film collects ₹24.39 crore net in India in 10 days and earns ₹46.65 crore gross worldwide. The Malayalam version leads the collections, while the Telugu, Tamil and Hindi versions also contribute their share. However, despite the presence of big-star films in the competition, these numbers remain behind the pace set by Nivin Pauly’s Bethlehem Family Unit.
₹300 Crore Club Within Reach
Overall, two different trends are currently visible at the Malayalam box office. While Dulquer Salmaan’s film is moving forward with steady collections, Nivin Pauly’s Bethlehem Family Unit is standing just a step away from the ₹300 crore club with an investment of only ₹30 crore, creating a new record. The film’s success, driven by content while taking on star-studded competition during the Onam race, has become a major talking point across the South Indian film industry.
