Updated On: 19 December, 2025 01:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
A scene in Dileep’s Bha Bha Bha has sparked outrage for a double-meaning kidnapping joke that audiences say mocks the real-life actress assault case linked to the actor

Still from Bha Bha Bha
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Amid much debate and discussion, Malayalam actor Dileep’s film Bha Bha Bha was released in theatres on December 18. The film marks Dileep’s first release after his acquittal in the actress assault case, which was under investigation for nearly nine years. Dileep’s alleged involvement in the case came to light in mid-2017. While there continues to be considerable social media backlash against the actor even after the acquittal, discussions have now shifted to the content of Bha Bha Bha, which also features superstar Mohanlal in a cameo.
The actress assault case pertains to the abduction and sexual assault of a Malayalam film actress in a moving car, which Dileep was accused of masterminding for personal vendetta. The plot of Bha Bha Bha also revolves around the kidnapping of a central character by Radar (Dileep) in his car.