Bazooka Box Office Collection: Mammootty’s much-anticipated Malayalam action thriller Bazooka continues to face challenges at the box office, clashing with high-profile releases like Ajith Kumar’s Good Bad Ugly and Sunny Deol’s Jaat. Despite the Megastar’s star power, the film’s mixed reviews and competition have impacted its performance. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the Bazooka Box Office Collection and key aspects of the movie.
Total Box Office Collection
Bazooka has collected approximately ₹7.30 crore net in India over its first three days. The film’s ₹28 crore budget makes recovery a steep climb, requiring stronger weekday holds to avoid losses.
Day-Wise Box Office Collection
- Day 1 (Thursday): ₹3.2 crore
- Day 2 (Friday): ₹2.1 crore
- Day 3 (Saturday): ₹1.85 crore
- Day 4 (Sunday): ₹0.17 crore (Estimate earnings)
Occupancy rates on Day 3 stood at 34.26% in Malayalam markets, peaking at 47.24% during night shows. Kochi emerged as the top-performing region with a 68% night-show turnout.
Story
Directed by Deeno Dennis, Bazooka follows forensic expert John Caesar (Mammootty), who assists ACP Benjamin Joshua (Gautham Vasudev Menon) in tracking a criminal mastermind using video game-inspired strategies. The plot revolves around a cat-and-mouse game involving serial heists, hidden clues, and a mysterious painting tied to the crimes. While the film’s sleek action sequences and Mammootty’s swag stand out, the narrative falters due to weak pacing and underdeveloped gameplay elements.
Movie Cast
- Mammootty as John Caesar/Vinod Menon
- Gautham Vasudev Menon as ACP Benjamin Joshua
- Shine Tom Chacko as Franco Salvatore
- Hakkim Shah as Sunny Varghese
- Iswarya Menon as Jovita
- Divya Pillai as Annie Benjamin
Movie Review: Experts’ Take
Critics have praised Mammootty’s screen presence but criticized the film’s execution. Reviews highlight its “hollow story” and over-reliance on style, with many noting the “severely underwritten” script despite slick presentation.
Movie Rating
As of April 13, 2025, Bazooka has received impressive ratings on popular platforms. On IMDb, the movie boasts a high score of 8.6 out of 10, reflecting strong audience appreciation for its action-packed narrative and performances. Meanwhile, on BookMyShow, it holds a rating of 7.6 out of 10, backed by over 9.7K reviews, showcasing mixed but generally positive feedback from Indian viewers. These ratings highlight the film’s appeal despite its struggles at the box office.