The festive spirit of Christmas proved to be a boon for actor Dileep's latest mass entertainer, 'Bha. Bha. Ba.'. The comedy spoof film witnessed a significant surge in audience turnout on December 25th, translating into a healthy box office collection that has provided a substantial boost to its overall earnings.
Steady Collections and a Festive Surge
According to early estimates from industry trackers, 'Bha. Bha. Ba.' added approximately Rs 1.15 crore (India net) to its kitty on its eighth day, which was Christmas Day. This impressive haul has propelled the film's cumulative collection to an estimated Rs 20.85 crore since its release. The holiday clearly played a pivotal role, with families and children flocking to theatres to enjoy the cinematic experience as part of their celebrations.
The film has demonstrated notable stability in its daily earnings over the past week. Data indicates that on day five, it collected Rs 1.1 crore, followed by Rs 1.15 crore on day six. A minor dip was seen on day seven with Rs 1.05 crore, before the film bounced back to the Rs 1.15 crore mark on the festive eighth day.
Occupancy Rates Show Evening Dominance
A detailed look at the theatre occupancy on Christmas reveals a pattern of growing interest as the day progressed. The overall Malayalam occupancy for 'Bha. Bha. Ba.' stood at a respectable 34.05%. However, the day's trajectory was telling:
- Morning shows: 17.12% occupancy
- Afternoon shows: An improvement to 32.54%
- Evening shows: A major jump to 46.97%
- Night shows: Remained decent at 39.56%
This positive performance is particularly noteworthy as it coincided with the release of another highly anticipated Malayalam film, Nivin Pauly's 'Sarvam Maya', which also hit screens on the same day.
Star-Studded Cast and Mixed Reception
Directed by Dhananjay Shankar, 'Bha. Bha. Ba.' boasts an ensemble cast that includes Dileep, Mohanlal, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Balu Varghese, Saranya Ponvannan, and Redin Kingsley in key roles. The film also features a special cameo appearance in its climax. Despite the star power and festive collections, the movie has been receiving mixed reviews from critics and audiences, which remains a point of observation for its long-term performance.
On Christmas Day, lead actor Dileep took to Instagram to share a heartfelt video message with his fans. He extended Christmas greetings and said, "'Bha.Bha.Ba' is running successfully in theatres. Not only me, our favourite Lalettan, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Baiju Santhosh and many others have also acted in the movie. Bring your kids and enjoy this Christmas with 'Bha.Bha.Ba.'" Dileep's previous release was the family drama 'Prince and Family', which also performed decently at the box office.
The coming days will be crucial for 'Bha. Bha. Ba.' as it navigates the post-holiday period and the competition from new releases. The film's ability to maintain its momentum despite mixed word-of-mouth will determine its final standing in the box office race.
