Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is scheduled to reach JioHotstar on October 2, 2026. Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju lead Girish A D's Malayalam romantic comedy. The digital release follows its August 21 cinema opening. Here is the announced date, the language information and the official trailer, without spoilers or claims that playback has already begun.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit OTT release date in India
Filmfare's September 28 report says JioHotstar confirmed an October 2 premiere. MediaInfoline's release coverage gives the same date. These are reports of the platform announcement; we have not verified playback in an Indian account. October 2 is the streaming date, while August 21 was the theatrical release.
Where to watch and is there a Hindi version?
JioHotstar is the announced streaming platform. MediaInfoline lists Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi versions. Treat that as the announced language rollout and check the actual audio menu when the film arrives. We have not confirmed subtitle tracks, exact launch time or which subscription gives access.
Nivin Pauly, Mamitha Baiju and the supporting cast
Nivin Pauly plays Justin and Mamitha Baiju plays Ashley. The official Bhavana Studios trailer credits Sangeeth Prathap, Suresh Krishna, Vinay Forrt, Shyam Mohan, Srinda and Bindu Panicker among the supporting cast. Girish A D directs and shares the writing credit with Kiran Josey.
Dileesh Pothan, Fahadh Faasil and Syam Pushkaran produce the film under Bhavana Studios. Vishnu Vijay composes the music, Ajmal Sabu handles cinematography and Akash Joseph Varghese edits it.
Story without spoilers: Justin and Ashley's romance
Ashley moves into a new neighbourhood with her family and forms a connection with her older neighbour Justin. Their romance meets the complications of keeping a relationship private while family and neighbours are nearby. This is a premise guide, not a verdict on how the film handles the relationship. We have not watched the full film or verified its ending.
Watch the official Bethlehem Kudumba Unit trailer
Watch the full official Malayalam trailer on Bhavana Studios' YouTube channel. Its description identifies the film, cinema release and production credits. The August date in the trailer is not the OTT date.
How to find the correct film legally
Search for Bethlehem Kudumba Unit in JioHotstar and match Nivin Pauly, Mamitha Baiju and Girish A D before opening it. Check regional availability, audio and membership requirements there. No full-film download or free-streaming claim is made here.
For another October 2 arrival, see our #Love Netflix and Hindi-language guide.
Checked October 1, 2026. Sources: Filmfare's JioHotstar announcement coverage, MediaInfoline's release and language details, and Bhavana Studios' official trailer. The title card is original MovieHub artwork, not a film still.
