Bha Bha Ba OTT release date announced: When and where to watch Mohanlal, Dileep's Malayalam action comedy film online

Dileep-starrer Bha Bha Ba arrived in theatres on December 18, 2025, amid several controversies. Directed by debutant Dhananjay Shankar, the Malayalam action comedy drew attention for its political satire, spoof-heavy treatment and a star-studded ensemble. The film mixes humour, crime and social commentary. Now, the makers are gearing up for the digital release.

Streaming details of Bha Bha Ba

After completing its theatrical run, Bha Bha Ba is now ready to reach a wider audience through its digital premiere. The film will begin streaming on ZEE5 from January 16, 2026. The platform confirmed the release date through an official post on its social media handles, describing the film as a “powerhouse entertainer” while announcing its arrival on Malayalam ZEE5.

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Bha Bha Ba is an unusual political crisis. The story begins with the abduction of Kerala’s newly elected Chief Minister, CK Joseph, by a mysterious man who calls himself the “Commoner.” Instead of demanding money or power, the kidnapper asks ordinary citizens to write down their grievances, claiming he will personally take them to the Chief Minister. This unexpected move triggers panic, curiosity and political unrest across the state.

As authorities scramble to respond, a special police team is formed to track down the kidnapper. The investigation is led by Noble, the Chief Minister’s son, adding a personal dimension to the case. As the chase intensifies, the film gradually peels back the layers behind the Commoner’s identity and motives.

The mystery man is eventually revealed to be Ram Damodar, popularly known as Radar. The character is portrayed as someone with mental health challenges, whose troubled past shapes his present actions. Orphaned at a young age, Radar grows up in a mental health facility, where his life takes a sharp turn after he comes under the influence of Ghilli Bala, a feared gangster and an obsessive fan of actor Vijay. Radar soon becomes Bala’s trusted aide and later takes control of the gang, which is involved in gold smuggling operations.

What follows is a fast-paced, spoof-driven narrative that mixes political satire with exaggerated action and comedy. The film explores why Radar chose to kidnap the Chief Minister, whether there is a deeper personal connection between the two, and who is secretly assisting him in carrying out the plan.

More about Bha Bha Ba

Apart from Dileep in the lead role, Bha Bha Ba features a strong supporting cast including Vineeth Sreenivasan, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Baiju Santhosh, Balu Varghese, Sandy Master, Saranya Ponvannan, Fahim Safar, Senthil Krishna and Sidharth Bharathan. The film also boasts notable cameo appearances by Mohanlal and actor-director SJ Suryah, who makes his Malayalam debut, along with Salim Kumar and others.

Written by Fahim Safar and Noorin Shereef, the film is produced by Gokulam Gopalan and Krishnamoorthy under the Gokulam Productions banner. While Shaan Rahman has composed the songs, the background score is handled by Gopi Sundar.