Rejin S Babu’s Malayalam thriller ‘Bouma’ began its theatrical run with a worldwide gross of Rs 56 lakh. The film, featuring Dileesh Pothan and Sagar Surya, collected Rs 50 lakh in India net earnings on its opening day. Its domestic gross matched the worldwide figure.The film arrived in theatres on Thursday, November 12, and recorded 401 shows across the country. Its overall occupancy was 36% on the first day. The opening figures mark the beginning of its box-office journey, with the coming days expected to provide a clearer picture of audience response.
‘Bouma’ day 1 box office collection
The film’s opening-day business came entirely from the Indian market. Its India net earnings stood at Rs 50 lakh, while the gross collection reached Rs 56 lakh as per Sacnilk reports. The film’s first-day show count and occupancy figures provide an initial measure of its theatrical performance.| Day | Date | India net | India gross | Worldwide gross | Shows | Occupancy ||—|—|—:|—:|—:|—:|—:|| Day 1 | Thu, Nov 12 | Rs 50 lakh | Rs 56 lakh | Rs 56 lakh | 401 | 36.0% |
Sagar Surya and Revathy Sharma play the lead characters
The narrative follows Celine, a singer played by Revathy Sharma, and her live-in partner Jacob, portrayed by Sagar Surya. Their circumstances change when Celine learns that she has inherited an ancestral property in Peermade. The estate, called Rose Villa, becomes central to the mystery.Celine and Jacob travel to the property after discovering the inheritance. However, their visit soon takes an unsettling turn. The villa has a disturbing history, and a series of mysterious deaths gradually reveal the secrets surrounding the estate.Dileesh Pothan plays Esho, a police officer, while Vineeth and Madhupal are also part of the cast. The film places its central characters in a setting where the past continues to influence events.
Rejin S Babu introduces a haunted villa mystery
Directed by Rejin S Babu, ‘Bouma’ opens with a sequence where a group of people comes under attack inside a haunted villa in Peermade. The narrative subsequently shifts to Celine and Jacob, introducing their relationship and the unexpected inheritance.The discovery of Rose Villa provides the starting point for the film’s mystery. As the couple encounters the property’s troubled past, unexplained deaths and hidden secrets become part of their experience. The story draws on several genre elements, including crime, occult practices and psychological horror.
Dileesh Pothan and Revathy Sharma’s performances draw attention
The performances form an important part of the film’s narrative. Dileesh Pothan is seen as Esho, the police officer, while Revathy Sharma portrays Celine. Vineeth and Madhupal also feature in the film, with their performances receiving mention in the ETimes review.
ETimes rates ‘Bouma’ 2.5 out of 5
ETimes awarded the film 2.5 stars out of 5. The review read, “While the performances of Vineeth, Revathy Sharma, Madhupal and Dileesh Pothan are convincing, several other characters have limited screen time and leave little impression. Ultimately, Bouma comes across as a mystery thriller that tries to combine several elements- occult practices, crime and psychological horror; without finding a convincing way to weave them together. That said, those who enjoy the genre will find certain aspects of the film interesting.”DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers and the data in this article are compiled from public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided by us for informational and entertainment purposes only.