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Superstar Mohanlal's unbilled cameo in Dileep's 'Bha. Bha. Ba.' significantly boosted the film's opening, generating considerable pre-release buzz and drawing audiences to theaters. While Dileep's comeback was a draw, Mohanlal's presence, particularly in the latter half, was hailed as a major highlight by many early viewers, injecting energy into the narrative and contributing to strong initial box office numbers.
Mohanlal reportedly did not take any payment for his special cameo appearance in the Dileep starrer 'Bha. Bha. Ba.'According to reports from cine, the superstar agreed to appear in the film without charging a single rupee. While this gesture from Lalettan has surprised many, has it succeeded in adding more interest around the film even after its release?
Did the cameo create hype?
The biggest question now is whether Mohanlal’s cameo helped the film in promotions and box office pull. The answer seems to be yes, at least in the opening phase. The announcement and talk around Mohanlal’s appearance created strong buzz before release. Along with curiosity around Dileep’s comeback, this factor played a key role in bringing audiences to theatres.
Strong day 1 box office numbers
'Bha. Bha. Ba'. opened well at the Kerala box office, collecting around Rs 6.75 crore India net on Day 1.
After a long gap, Dileep’s return clearly worked, and the solid opening numbers prove the excitement among fans. This would not have been possible if the film was singlehandledly carried by Dileep, as majority of his recent films doesn't have such a magnificent opening at the box office.
Audience reactions to the cameo
Many early reviews said that Mohanlal’s extended cameo is the major highlight. While Dileep’s performance also received praise, several viewers felt that Mohanlal’s presence lifted the second half.
Some reactions said the first half felt average, but the final portions with Mohanlal brought energy and excitement back to the film.
Will the Mohanlal factor last?
Though reactions to 'Bha.Bha.Ba.' are mixed, most agree that the Mohanlal factor worked well initially. Some viewers felt the cameo was forced into the story, while others said his screen presence was the biggest relief in the second half. With mixed word-of-mouth, it remains to be seen whether 'Bha. Bha. Ba.' sustain its box office run in the coming days.
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