# Bha Bha Ba Box Office Journey: From Explosive Start to a Slowing Pace – What's Next for Dileep's Hit? **Imagine a Malayalam film storming the box office with a massive ₹6.75 crore opening day**, only to hit a bump nine days later – that's the rollercoaster ride of *Bha Bha Ba*! Dileep's action-comedy spoof, released on December 18, 2025, grabbed headlines for its second-highest opening in Kerala for the year, fueled by strong advance bookings and high occupancy.[1][4] The film kicked off like a blockbuster, raking in top-tier numbers early on. Day 1 saw Kerala gross at ₹7.08 crore worldwide, placing it among all-time greats like *Empuraan* and *KGF Chapter 2*.[4] By Day 4, it held steady with ₹3.20 crore, showing resilience despite mixed reviews that caused a 50% drop on Day 2.[3] Christmas Day (Day 8) brought festive cheer, adding ₹1.15 crore India net, pushing the total to around ₹20.85 crore, with Kerala occupancy hitting 34-47% in later shows as families flocked in.[5] Kerala's share dominated, crossing ₹19.64 crore gross by Day 8, with worldwide figures nearing ₹35-40 crore by week's end.[4][6] It even ranked high on international lists, pulling in modest global earnings.[2] But the momentum is fading – Day 9 (post-holiday) dipped sharply to just **₹50 lakhs India net**, signaling a slowdown amid competition from films like Nivin Pauly's *Sarvam Maya*.[7] Fans love Dileep's mass entertainer vibe, complete with a special cameo in the climax, but mixed word-of-mouth remains the wildcard. Will it cross ₹22 crore in Kerala for the extended week, or steady at ₹40 crore worldwide?[6] Trade experts note its stability on weekdays like Day 7 (₹1.10 crore), proving family appeal.[6]
Thrilled fans pack theaters for Dileep's Bha Bha Ba – a scene from its blockbuster opening week. (Free stock image via Unsplash)
Citations
1.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bha_Bha_Ba
2.https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Bha-Bha-Ba-(2025-India)
3.https://www.imdb.com/news/ni65630938/
4.https://www.bollymoviereviewz.com/2025/12/bha-bha-ba-box-office-collection-day-1-worldwide-daywise-budget-malayalam.html
5.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/bha-bha-ba-box-office-collections-day-8-christmas-day-brings-steady-money-dileeps-movie-earns-rs-1-15-crore/articleshow/126181000.cms
6.https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/bha-bha-bha-kerala-box-office-day-7-dileeps-action-comedy-continues-its-glorious-run-adds-rs-1-10-crore-to-tally-1399401
7.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/bha-bha-ba-box-office-collections-day-9-dileep-film-starts-slowing-earns-only-rs-50-lakhs/articleshow/126198366.cms
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