Early box office trends show solid Kerala response as Mohanlal cameo boosts initial footfalls
The Malayalam action-comedy Bha. Bha. Ba., starring Dileep with an extended cameo by Mohanlal, has made a steady start at the box office on its opening day. Despite surrounding controversies, early trade estimates indicate encouraging occupancy levels across key Kerala centres.
- Early box office trends show solid Kerala response as Mohanlal cameo boosts initial footfalls
- Bha Bha Ba Box Office Collection Day 1 (India)
- Bha Bha Ba Day 1 Occupancy Report (Malayalam – 2D)
- Region-wise Malayalam Occupancy (Day 1)
- Trade Buzz and Audience Response
- About the Film
- Box Office Outlook
- Disclaimer
Bha Bha Ba Box Office Collection Day 1 (India)
As per early box office tracking, Bha. Bha. Ba. has earned approximately ₹1.24 crore India net on its first day of release.
Note: These are live estimates based on limited advance data and will be updated hourly. Final figures will be available after 10 PM.
H3: Day-wise Box Office Collection
| Day | India Net Collection | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (Thursday) | ₹1.24 Cr* | — |
| Total | ₹1.24 Cr | — |
Bha Bha Ba Day 1 Occupancy Report (Malayalam – 2D)
The film recorded an overall 63.16% occupancy during morning shows on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
Show-wise Occupancy
- Morning Shows: 63.16%
- Afternoon Shows: Data Awaited
- Evening Shows: Data Awaited
- Night Shows: Data Awaited
Region-wise Malayalam Occupancy (Day 1)
Key Cities Performance
| Region | Overall Occupancy | Shows |
|---|---|---|
| Kochi | 77% | 231 |
| Bengaluru | 69% | 56 |
| Kollam | 69% | 63 |
| Kottayam | 71% | 26 |
| Trivandrum | 56% | 200 |
| Thrissur | 57% | 102 |
| Kozhikode | 57% | 89 |
| Alappuzha | 48% | 52 |
| Chennai | 29% | 47 |
Non-Kerala markets such as Mumbai, NCR, and Hyderabad saw minimal early data due to limited shows.
Trade Buzz and Audience Response
Trade analysts note that the morning-show dominance and strong response in traditional Kerala centres suggest positive word-of-mouth among core audiences. Mohanlal’s cameo has emerged as a major talking point, driving theatre footfalls, particularly in single-screen cinemas.
About the Film
Bha. Bha. Ba. is directed by Dhananjay Shankar and produced by Sree Gokulam Movies.
Star Cast
- Dileep
- Mohanlal (extended cameo)
- Vineeth Sreenivasan
- Dhyan Sreenivasan
- Balu Varghese
- Saranya Ponvannan
- Redin Kingsley
Box Office Outlook
With evening and night show data still awaited, industry trackers expect the film’s Day 1 total to improve by the end of the day. The coming weekend will be crucial in determining whether Bha. Bha. Ba. can maintain momentum amid mixed critical reactions and public debate.
Disclaimer
Box office figures are compiled from various industry sources and independent tracking. The numbers are approximate and subject to revision.
