'Bha Bha Ba' earns ₹6.75cr on Day 1 despite mixed reviews
Bha Bha Ba, a Malayalam action-comedy starring Dileep and featuring a star-studded cast, hit theaters on December 18.
Directed by Dhananjay Shankar and written by Fahim Safar and Noorin Shereef, the film brings together names like Vineeth Sreenivasan, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Sandy, Balu Varghese, Baiju Santhosh, and Saranya Ponvannan.
Produced by Sree Gokulam Movies, it's been grabbing attention for its fun vibe and ensemble energy.
In numbers:
The movie pulled in a solid ₹6.75 crore across India on its opening day.
Early occupancy hovered around the mid-60% mark in Malayalam centers, picking up steam for evening and night shows.
Strong advance bookings also played a big part in these numbers.
Why all the buzz?
A lot of excitement came from Mohanlal's high-profile cameo alongside Dileep's lead role—definitely a treat for fans!
Reviews have been pretty mixed though, so if you're thinking about watching it, your love for the cast or genre might be the deciding factor here rather than critic scores alone.