Bhavana Studios Announces New Film 'Picnic' for 2027 Release

Sep 19, 2026

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Sep 19, 2026 06:31

After Rs3 billion success, ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ makers announce next film ‘Picnic’

## Bhavana Studios Unveils 'Picnic'

Bhavana Studios has announced their upcoming Malayalam film 'Picnic', a family entertainer set to hit theaters globally on January 14, 2027. This new project follows the success of their previous films, 'Premalu' and 'Bethlehem Kudumba Unit'.

## Directorial Debut and Cast

The film marks the directorial debut of Kiran Josey, who co-wrote the script with Anuraj O.B. The cast includes young actor Sandeep Pradeep in the lead role, alongside Indrajith Sukumaran, Dileesh Pothan, Sujin Sreedharan, Akshatha Ajith, and Reshma Jose.

## Production Team

'Picnic' is produced by Dileesh Pothan, Fahadh Faasil, and Syam Pushkaran. The film's technical team includes Adarsh Sadanandan as the cinematographer, Sanath Sivaraj as the editor, and Govind Vasantha as the music composer. Other key contributors include Vivek Kalathil for production design, Ashish Nambiar for costumes, and Ronex Xavier for makeup.

## Success of 'Bethlehem Kudumba Unit'

The announcement of 'Picnic' comes as Bhavana Studios celebrates the success of 'Bethlehem Kudumba Unit', which grossed over ₹300 crore worldwide. Released on August 21, 2026, the film became the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time and the sixth highest-grossing Indian film of the year.

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