Bha Bha Ba Movie Review: Dileep's Mass Madness Comeback (3.5/5)

Dileep's Bha Bha Ba, short for Bhayam Bhakthi Bahumanam, exploded in Kerala theaters on December 18, 2025, marking his strong comeback with pure entertainer energy. Helmed by debutant Dhananjay Shankar from a script written by Fahim Safar and Noorin Shereef, the 2h45m-long UA action-comedy is from Sree Gokulam Movies and has Dileep as a successful conman, with Vineeth Sreenivasan and Dhyan Sreenivasan in interconnected lives, while Mohanlal has an extended cameo that steals the frames. 

Bha Bha Ba Public Review

Twitter buzz has termed the first half "pure madness" - no logic, just non-stop laughs, spoofs, retro fights, and Shaan Rahman BGM that fuels theater roars in Kochi, Trivandrum, Ernakulam, Calicut, and Dubai hubs.​

Trade site Sacnilk shared that Dileep and Mohanlal-starrer Bha Bha Ba had an overall 63.16% Malayalam occupancy in the Morning Shows on Thursday, December 18, 2025. By 3 pm the film made about Rs 1.89 Cr India net. 

A user on X wrote, “Bha Bha Bha is pure theatre material. Loved the whole atmosphere. The second half and climax was literally owned by this man with an extended cameo. Dileep is back after a while with a solid performance. Totally a paisa vasool (worth the money) entertainment.

People are also saying that Mohanlal’s cameo in the film stood out for a lot of fans. A netizen  wrote, “The moment Mohanlal enters, the film shifts gears completely. Pure aura, vintage swag, and iconic dance. Dileep continues in peak form, owning the screen with pure entertainer energy. Nonstop whistles.”

What Works (Pros)

• Dileep in peak form: Vintage comedy-action, stunts, self-mockery & Ghilli references bring in whistles.
• Sreenivasan brothers: Vineeth-Dhyan chemistry brings in the emotional hook amidst chaos.​
• Mohanlal cameo: Power-packed second-half entry builds massive hype.
• Mass vibes: Remix songs, trailer energy of "World of Madness"

What Doesn't (Cons)

• Second half drags in 165-min runtime with repetitive tropes.
• Overloaded mass elements might tire subtle comedy fans.

Verdict: 3.5/5 – A decent mass entertainer for Dileep fans; nice theater blast. Book My Show tickets get sold out in no time in PVR Lulu, Forum Mall.​ 

Bha Bha Ba Box Office Collection

The first day Bha Bha Ba collection is estimated to reach 3cr. It currently stands below 2cr but First Weekend Collection, as per critics, is expected to reach ₹10–13.5 Crore (Estimated).

Life Lessons from Bha Bha Ba (Bhayam Bhakthi Bahumanam) 

The title unpacks real student struggles: 

1. Bhayam (Fear) - Beat exam anxiety like Dileep's fearless conman facing the consequences. 
2. Bhakthi (Devotion) - Consistent revision turns grind unstoppable. 
3. Bahumanam (Respect) - Effort earns prof nods and placements; brotherly bonds teach group project teamwork. 

Should students watch the Bha Bha Ba Kochi/Trivandrum shows? 

Yes, it’s the ultimate 3hr stress-buster for JEE/NEET/Kerala PSC batches wanting to have laughs after revision. Skip if deep plot or exam eve; the cinema lovers may find it too chaotic. 

Tip: Book online/offline now – post-movie, hit 1hr study for Dileep energy to fuel success!