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Summer in Bethlehem
Summer in Bethlehem is a 1998 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy drama film written by Ranjith and directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Suresh Gopi , Jayaram, and Manju Warrier in the lead roles, along with a cameo appearance by Mohanlal. The music was composed by Vidyasagar. The film was produced by Siyad Koker under the banner of Kokers Films. It was released on 4 September 1998. The film was well received and became a blockbuster at the box office. 
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Producer of the film Siyad Kokker had accused Priyadarshan of remaking "Summer In Bethlehem" in Tamil without taking his permission or paying for the rights. The Kerala film producers association had banned the screening of all the films of director Priyadarsan in the state. Kokker had alleged Priyadarshan's Tamil film "Laysa Laysa" is an exact copy of "Summer In Bethlehem". Priyadarsan refuted by alleging that "Summer in Bethlehem" is a copy of Hollywood films like "Fiddler On The Roof" and "Come September"