When a star like Dileep returns with a so-called mass action entertainer, expectations automatically rise. Fans hope for intensity, swag, and redemption on screen. Sadly, Bha Bha Ba turns out to be a noisy, confused, and directionless film that mistakes loudness for power and chaos for style.
Instead of marking a strong comeback, Bha Bha Ba becomes an example of how outdated formulas and poor writing can completely ruin even a popular star’s screen presence.
Plot Overview: What Is Bha Bha Ba Even About?
The biggest problem with Bha Bha Ba is that it doesn’t know what it wants to be.
- Is it an action film?
- A mass entertainer?
- A political drama?
- Or a satire?
The story jumps randomly between themes without developing any of them properly. Scenes feel stitched together without emotional or narrative flow. Important plot points are either rushed or explained through lazy dialogues, leaving the audience confused rather than intrigued.
By the interval, viewers are already asking:
“Is there actually a story here?”
Dileep’s Performance: Energy Without Direction
There’s no denying that Dileep tries hard. He brings physical energy, aggressive body language, and the typical mass-hero attitude. But performance alone cannot save a badly written role.
What works:
- Dileep’s screen presence still has impact
- A few intense expressions remind you of his past glory
What fails:
- One-note acting throughout
- No emotional depth
- Dialogues sound forced and outdated
- The character has no clear arc
Instead of a layered mass hero, Dileep is stuck delivering shouting matches and overdramatic monologues that feel unintentionally funny.
Direction & Screenplay: Absolute Mess
The direction is the film’s biggest weakness.
- Scenes begin abruptly and end without purpose
- Emotional moments are rushed
- Action sequences lack build-up
- Comedy falls flat
The screenplay feels like a first draft that was never revised. There’s no rhythm, no tension, and no payoff. The director seems confused between pleasing fans and telling a story—and ends up doing neither.
Action Sequences: Loud, Lazy, and Forgettable
Mass films live or die by their action blocks. Unfortunately, Bha Bha Ba delivers generic, poorly choreographed action.
- Slow-motion overused
- Background score overpowers visuals
- Physics completely ignored
- No originality in fight design
Instead of cheering, the audience feels exhausted. Action scenes are stretched unnecessarily, making them boring rather than thrilling.
Music & Background Score: Noise Over Emotion
The background score tries very hard to elevate scenes but ends up doing the opposite.
- Loud where silence was needed
- Repetitive mass beats
- Songs interrupt the flow instead of enhancing it
Music feels like a desperate attempt to inject energy into scenes that lack substance.
Supporting Cast: Wasted Potential
The supporting characters exist only to:
- Praise the hero
- Get beaten up
- Deliver unnecessary dialogues
None of them have meaningful roles or memorable moments. Even talented actors are reduced to background props.
Technical Aspects: Below Average
- Cinematography: Ordinary, nothing visually striking
- Editing: Poor pacing, scenes drag endlessly
- Production Design: Looks outdated and cheap in parts
In a time when Malayalam cinema is experimenting with strong visuals and storytelling, Bha Bha Ba feels stuck in the past.
What Bha Bha Ba Gets Wrong
✔ Confuses mass appeal with shouting
✔ Assumes star power is enough
✔ Ignores storytelling fundamentals
✔ Relies on outdated tropes
✔ Lacks emotional connection
Final Verdict: A Missed Opportunity
Bha Bha Ba is not just a bad comeback—it’s a warning sign.
Dileep deserves better scripts, better direction, and characters that challenge him. This film offers none of that. It is loud, chaotic, and ultimately meaningless.
Rating: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (2/5)
Should you watch it?
Only if you’re a die-hard Dileep fan with extremely low expectations. Otherwise, your time is better spent elsewhere.