The latest Malayalam comedy-drama starring Dileep, 'Bha. Bha. Ba.', has opened to a robust response at the Indian box office. The film, which hit theatres on Thursday, has swiftly crossed the coveted Rs 10 crore net collection mark within its first two days, signalling a promising run.
Strong Box Office Performance
The film enjoyed a powerful opening day, collecting an estimated Rs 6.70 crore in India net. This set a solid foundation, which was built upon on its second day, Friday, December 19, 2025. According to early estimates reported by the Sacnilk website, 'Bha. Bha. Ba.' added approximately Rs 3.40 crore on its second day.
This brings the total India net collection for the two-day period to an impressive Rs 10.10 crore, officially pushing it past the Rs 10 crore milestone in a very short span.
Detailed Occupancy Report for Friday
The audience turnout on Friday showed a positive trend as the day progressed. The overall Malayalam occupancy for the film stood at 37.63%. A breakdown of the shows reveals a steady climb in viewership:
- Morning Shows: 21.48% occupancy
- Afternoon Shows: 28.57% occupancy
- Evening Shows: 39.46% occupancy
- Night Shows: A strong 61.02% occupancy
The significant jump during night shows indicates strong word-of-mouth and weekend audience interest.
Star-Studded Cast and Crew
'Bha. Bha. Ba.' is directed by Dhananjay Shankar. The film features Dileep in the lead role and boasts a notable ensemble cast including Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, along with Vineeth Sreenivasan, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Balu Varghese, Saranya Ponvannan, and Redin Kingsley in key supporting roles.
Bhagyalakshmi's Viral Social Media Statement
Amid the film's commercial success, a statement from dubbing artist and social commentator Bhagyalakshmi has gone viral. In a post addressing criticism, she made a pointed remark, writing, "Even after spending so much money, you couldn’t save Ettan’s films, right?"
She further clarified her consistent support for the survivor in a previous high-profile case, stating, "Those who stand with her are not doing so because she is an actress. They are standing with her because she is a woman." Bhagyalakshmi added that this stance is crucial to ensure such an incident is never repeated with another girl.
Disclaimer: The box office numbers presented are compiled from proprietary sources and various public data. All figures are approximate, and while accuracy is strived for, they represent a fair estimate of the film's performance. Feedback is welcome at the provided contact.
