“What sets this film apart is its treatment; it never felt dull for a single moment. Once it ended, I found myself wondering why I had waited so long to watch it.”
I could instantly connect it to my own childhood—the rural landscapes we used to see, the people there, the simple lives they led, the affection they shared, and their tender romances,” he further wrote, adding, “It was a film that kept me completely captivated.
CM Satheesan was impressed not just by the leads but also by all the characters in the film. “It wasn’t just the lead characters who stood out; even those who appeared in only one or two scenes made a strong impression. It gave me plenty of laughs and, at times, even brought a touch of sadness—I enjoyed it thoroughly from start to finish. This film is a testament to excellent teamwork,” he wrote. He ended his note by revealing that he wanted to speak to Nivin and Mamitha over the phone, but couldn’t get in touch with them. I called the director, AD Girish, and the actor, Sangeeth Prathap, to congratulate them. I couldn’t reach Nivin Pauly or Mamitha Baiju by phone. Along with them, another person who left a lasting impression on me is Glikson—poor Glikson! Congratulations to everyone who worked on this film. Girish, Nivin, Mamitha, and other members of the Bethlehem Kudumba Unit team thanked the CM for his review. It is currently streaming on JioHotstar. The age-gap romance that tells the story of a college student falling for her much-older neighbour. As their secret romance brews, the couple will have to battle judgement from society.
The film was released in theatres on August 21 for Onam and opened to rave reviews. With a worldwide gross of ₹ 331.09 crore, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time. Because i enjoyed it so much—it was truly refreshing, “I don’t usually write reviews after watching a movie, but I decided to share my thoughts.
