Dileep’s comeback film, ‘Bha. Bha. Ba.’, has stormed the Kerala box office, raking in approximately Rs 6.75 crore on its opening day. The movie’s success is significantly boosted by Mohanlal’s impactful cameo, drawing in family audiences. Despite some script criticisms, viewers are enjoying the humor and energetic presentation, calling it a fun spoof.
‘Bha. Bha. Ba.’ has opened on a strong note at the Kerala box office. The Dileep and Mohanlal starrer earned around Rs 6.75 crore India net on its first day. After a long gap, Dileep’s return to cinemas has created strong interest, and the opening numbers proves it.
Strong theatre occupancy
As reported by the Sacnilk website, the film recorded an impressive overall Malayalam occupancy of 66.81 percent on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Morning shows began well with 63.16 percent occupancy. Afternoon shows saw 57.74 percent, while evening shows picked up to 67.17 percent. Night shows performed the best with a massive 79.16 percent occupancy.
Mohanlal’s cameo works
One of the biggest reasons for the strong opening is Mohanlal’s cameo appearance. His presence on screen created loud cheers in theatres and pulled in family audiences and fans. Mohanlal factor is one of the reasons for the initial box office pull for the movie.
Cast and direction
Directed by Dhananjay Shankar, ‘Bha. Bha. Ba.’ features a strong cast including Dileep, Mohanlal, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Balu Varghese, Saranya Ponvannan, and Redin Kingsley. The film is praised for its stylish making and energetic presentation. The director has tried to give the audience a fun and loud theatre experience.
Audience response and Dileep’s comeback
Audiences are calling Bha. Bha. Ba. a mass spoof movie. While there are criticisms about the script, many viewers enjoyed the humour, performances, and overall vibe. Keeping aside the opening day collections, the box office performances in the upcoming days will determine the fate of the movie.DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers in this article are compiled from our proprietary sources and diverse public data. We strive for accuracy and all figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned. We offer a fair representation of the project’s box office performance. We are open to feedback and suggestions on toientertainment@timesinternet.in
