South superstar Mammootty’s new action thriller ‘Bazooka’ hit the theatres on April 10, 2025. Directed by Deeno Dennis, the film managed a decent opening, minting Rs 3.25 crore net across India on its first day. Despite the mixed reviews from netizens, the film raked good opening numbers and drew a large audience, especially in the night shows. Mammootty’s presence and genre appeal also added to the film’s hype.
Bazooka Box Office Collection Day 1
As per the Sacnilk report, the film earned Rs 3.25 crore on Thursday, which is the opening day. The Malayalam movie received an overall theater occupancy of 48.53% on day 1. The viewership gradually increased throughout the day with the night show receiving the maximum occupancy, which saw 61.66% occupancy.
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According to the regional data, Bazooka performed best in Kerala, followed by Kochi that recorded a robust 75.50% occupancy,which peaked at 95% during night shows. Next in the line was Trivandrum that saw 52.75% overall occupancy, while Chennai and Bengaluru recorded moderate interest, reporting 45% and 25.25% respectively.
Bazooka Receives Mixed Reviews
While the film earned decent on the first day, the critics said otherwise. Giving 1.5 stars, SCREEN’s Anandu Suresh wrote, “Strangely enough, Mammootty has managed to pull Mammootty down from that thumping ride, making himself deliver consecutive exasperating films. After the disappointing Turbo (2024) and the amateurish Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse (2025), the megastar has now served yet another dull dud, Bazooka, in which style meets… Well, it would have been nice if it had met somebody, but unfortunately, it doesn’t and ends up as the sole guest at a lavishly arranged party.”
#Bazooka isn’t just a thriller. It’s a complete package. Smart writing, powerful moments, and Mammootty in beast mode. pic.twitter.com/zdwXA79kM1
— Arshak Azeez (@arshakazeez2) April 11, 2025
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On the other hand, Arshak Azeez on X wrote, “#Bazooka isn’t just a thriller. It’s a complete package. Smart writing, powerful moments, and Mammootty in beast mode.”
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