Mammootty's ‘Bazooka’ earns Rs 3.25 cr on day 1

Mammootty’s latest action thriller ‘Bazooka’ has managed a decent opening at the box office, collecting ₹3.25 crore net across India on its first day, as per early estimates reported by the Sacnilk website. Released on Thursday, April 10, 2025, the film opened to mixed reviews but drew audiences primarily due to the superstar’s presence and genre appeal.

Occupancy rates
The Malayalam-language film recorded an overall occupancy of 48.53% on Day 1, with viewership gradually increasing through the day. The highest turnout came during the night shows, which saw 61.66% occupancy, a sign of growing interest post initial reactions.

Regional data reveals that Bazooka performed best in Kerala. Kochi recorded a robust 75.50% overall occupancy, peaking at an impressive 95% during night shows. Trivandrum followed with 52.75% overall occupancy, while Chennai and Bengaluru saw moderate interest, reporting 45% and 25.25% respectively.
Mixed responses
Despite its mixed critical reception, Bazooka has benefitted from Mammootty’s star power and the pre-release buzz surrounding its high-octane narrative. Directed with a stylish edge and featuring intense action sequences, the film has found takers among action enthusiasts and the megastar’s loyal fan base.
One of the early Twitter reviews read, “#Bazooka's first half was engaging from start to finish, . The interval scene stood out, particularly with Ikka's impressive intro and title card Waiting for the 2nd half!.”
Another Twitter review read, “#Bazooka First Half: Tight & Thrilling! Superb performance by #Mammootty. Music elevates every scene. Technical brilliance all around. Now bring on the second half!.”
Another one wrote, “Style over substance so far. DOP, background score, and Ikka’s title card stand out, but the rest - including the screenplay feels mid and lacks impact. Interval doesn’t hit hard. Second half will decide the verdict -needs to be strong!.”