The excitement around Drishyam 3 has clearly gone beyond regular franchise hype. A day before its theatrical release, the Mohanlal-led crime thriller has already crossed nearly Rs 25 crore gross in worldwide advance bookings, showing just how strongly audiences are responding to the return of Georgekutty and his family. Trade trackers and exhibitors have been closely following the film’s booking trends over the last few days, and the numbers have continued to rise steadily across both Indian and overseas markets.
According to trade estimates shared by Sacnilk, the film has earned around Rs 10.50 crore gross in India alone through pre-sales. Worldwide figures are now nearing the Rs 25 crore mark, and reports suggest the final advance booking number could go even higher before the first show begins on May 21.
Outside India too, the response has been significant. Gulf countries, the United Kingdom, North America and Australia have reported strong occupancy trends for premiere and opening day shows. Several reports also claim that close to five lakh tickets have already been sold worldwide.
The film is releasing in Malayalam along with dubbed Tamil, Telugu and Kannada versions, which has expanded its reach beyond the home market. The release has also gained extra attention because it arrives on May 21, coinciding with Mohanlal’s birthday.
While trade experts feel matching that number may still be difficult, many believe positive word-of-mouth could help Drishyam 3 deliver one of the biggest openings in Malayalam cinema history.
Georgekutty returns once again
eph, the Drishyam franchise first began in 2013 and slowly became one of India’s most successful thriller series. At the centre of the story is Georgekutty, a simple cable TV operator whose intelligence and planning help him protect his family after an accidental crime changes their lives forever.
The first film showed how Georgekutty built an elaborate cover-up after his daughter accidentally killed Varun, the son of a senior police officer. The second part, released in 2021, focused on how the family continued to live under fear while the investigation reopened years later.
Now, Drishyam 3 is expected to explore whether Georgekutty can continue hiding the truth or if the past finally catches up with him.
According to trade estimates shared by Sacnilk, the film has earned around Rs 10.50 crore gross in India alone through pre-sales. Worldwide figures are now nearing the Rs 25 crore mark, and reports suggest the final advance booking number could go even higher before the first show begins on May 21.
Strong response in Kerala and overseas markets
Like the earlier films in the franchise, Kerala remains the biggest market for the movie. Reports indicate that advance sales in the state have already crossed nearly Rs 6.75 crore gross. Trade analysts believe spot bookings could further boost the opening day collections once the film releases in theatres.Outside India too, the response has been significant. Gulf countries, the United Kingdom, North America and Australia have reported strong occupancy trends for premiere and opening day shows. Several reports also claim that close to five lakh tickets have already been sold worldwide.
The film is releasing in Malayalam along with dubbed Tamil, Telugu and Kannada versions, which has expanded its reach beyond the home market. The release has also gained extra attention because it arrives on May 21, coinciding with Mohanlal’s birthday.
Can Drishyam 3 beat L2: Empuraan opening record?
One of the biggest discussions around the release now is whether the film can surpass the opening day numbers of L2: Empuraan, which currently holds the record for the biggest opening by a Malayalam film. The Prithviraj Sukumaran directorial had reportedly collected around Rs 68–70 crore gross worldwide on day one.While trade experts feel matching that number may still be difficult, many believe positive word-of-mouth could help Drishyam 3 deliver one of the biggest openings in Malayalam cinema history.
Georgekutty returns once again
eph, the Drishyam franchise first began in 2013 and slowly became one of India’s most successful thriller series. At the centre of the story is Georgekutty, a simple cable TV operator whose intelligence and planning help him protect his family after an accidental crime changes their lives forever.The first film showed how Georgekutty built an elaborate cover-up after his daughter accidentally killed Varun, the son of a senior police officer. The second part, released in 2021, focused on how the family continued to live under fear while the investigation reopened years later.
Now, Drishyam 3 is expected to explore whether Georgekutty can continue hiding the truth or if the past finally catches up with him.
