“Bha Bha Ba” Maintains Strong Momentum on First Monday; Kerala Gross Set to Cross ₹20 Crore Mark
The impressive box-office run of Bha Bha Ba continues in Kerala, with the film posting a solid hold on its first Monday. According to early trade estimates, the movie has grossed around ₹1.20 crore in Kerala on Day 4, indicating excellent stability after a strong opening weekend. With this performance, the film’s total Kerala gross is expected to surpass the ₹20-crore milestone by tomorrow, marking a remarkable achievement for the Dileep-starrer.
The film has been performing consistently since Day 1, when it registered an outstanding opening estimated in the ₹7-crore range from the state. The momentum continued through the weekend, driven by festive footfalls, strong family turnout, and repeat value among Dileep fans. Positive audience word-of-mouth and mass-commercial elements have helped the film attract crowds in both urban centres and smaller towns across Kerala.
A key factor behind the film’s strong showing is the comeback energy surrounding Dileep, who delivers a high-voltage commercial performance after a gap. The movie’s humour, references tailored for Kerala audiences, stylish action moments, and a rousing interval block have particularly struck a chord. The surprise appearance of Mohanlal has also become a major talking point, spiking curiosity and boosting walk-ins since the first show.
Technically, Bha Bha Ba has been praised for its production value. Gopi Sundar’s music has gained traction, with background score elevating the high-energy sequences. The editor’s sharp work and pacing have also drawn appreciation from critics and audiences alike, contributing to its mass appeal.
With the Christmas and New Year holidays approaching, trade analysts predict that the film has enough steam to maintain strong weekday occupancy and then surge again over the weekend. If the current trend continues, the movie could emerge as one of the biggest commercial successes in recent times for both Dileep and Malayalam cinema.
For now, Bha Bha Ba stands tall at the Kerala box office, delivering “paisa-vasool” entertainment to its target audience and proving once again that crowd-pleasing mass entertainers have a strong market across the state. All eyes are on how high the film can push its total in the upcoming holiday phase as it prepares to join the coveted big-grossers list.
