The latest Malayalam comedy-drama 'Bha. Bha. Ba.', starring popular actor Dileep, is demonstrating a resilient performance at the domestic box office. Despite experiencing a noticeable drop after its strong opening, the film has managed to hold its ground, posting stable numbers on its first weekday. Early estimates indicate the film has collected a total of approximately Rs 17.50 crore India net within its first five days of release.
Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown
The film opened with impressive strength on its first day, Friday, raking in an estimated Rs 6.7 crore. However, as is common with many releases, it saw a significant dip on Day 2 (Saturday), earning around Rs 3.3 crore. The collections stabilized over the weekend, with Day 3 (Sunday) and Day 4 (Sunday in some regions) both bringing in Rs 3.2 crore each. The crucial test came on Day 5, Monday, December 22, 2025, where early estimates suggest the film added about Rs 1.10 crore to its total kitty, showcasing a decent hold for a weekday.
Audience Occupancy Shows Nighttime Surge
Detailed occupancy reports for Monday reveal an interesting pattern in audience turnout. The overall Malayalam occupancy for 'Bha. Bha. Ba.' on December 22 stood at 12.98%. The day began slowly with morning shows recording only 8.38% occupancy. The numbers saw a slight improvement in the afternoon, rising to 9.72%. A more substantial jump was observed during evening shows, which reached 12.85%. The most promising response, however, came from night shows, which recorded a strong 20.95% occupancy, indicating a solid core audience interest that bodes well for evening shows in the coming days.
Star-Studded Cast and Critical Reception
Directed by Dhananjay Shankar, 'Bha. Bha. Ba.' boasts a powerful ensemble cast. Alongside Dileep, the film features megastar Mohanlal, along with Vineeth Sreenivasan, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Balu Varghese, Saranya Ponvannan, and Redin Kingsley in pivotal roles. The screenplay is credited to the husband-wife actor duo Fahim Safar and Noorin Shereef. Critical response has been mixed. A review from ETimes noted that the film, despite a disclaimer asking viewers to 'leave logic at the door', appears confused in its storyline, scripting, and overall execution. Nevertheless, the film continues its theatrical run, supported by its stable weekday collections.
The film's performance in its first five days suggests it has found an audience willing to watch it despite the reviews. The coming days will be crucial in determining its final box office trajectory and whether it can sustain this momentum through the rest of the week.
