Despite facing sustained online backlash, Malayalam film actor Dileep has registered the biggest opening of his career with Bha Bha Bha. The Malayalam film released in theatres on Thursday, December 18, marking Dileep’s first release following his acquittal in the 2017 actress assault case. Backed by producer Gokulam Gopalan, the film also stars Mohanlal in a pivotal role. Despite strong criticism and calls for boycott on social media, the film has opened to record-breaking numbers at the box office.

Bha Bha Bha box office collection

According to trade analyst AB George, Bha Bha Bha collected Rs 7.2 crore gross in Kerala on its opening day. The film had a massive release across 450 screens in the state. With this, the film has become the second highest opener in Kerala after Empuraan. The film is reportedly doing well in the Middle East as well. In comparison, Dileep’s previous releases had significantly lower openings—Prince and Family earned Rs 90 lakh, Pavi Caretaker Rs 1.05 crore, while the crime thriller Thankamani managed only Rs 40 lakh on day one.