Ever since Drishyam 3 was announced, fans had been eagerly waiting for the film’s release. The much-anticipated thriller finally arrived in theatres on May 21 and received mixed reactions from audiences and critics online. Directed by Jeethu Joseph, the film stars Mohanlal in the lead role, and many viewers praised his performance as Georgekutty once again. Despite divided reviews, the movie has opened strongly at the box office both in India and overseas.
Drishyam 3 box office collection day-wise
According to early estimates shared by Sacnilk, Drishyam 3 earned around Rs 15.85 crore net in India on its opening day. The film was screened across 5,506 shows nationwide and recorded an impressive turnout, especially in Kerala. The India gross collection stood at approximately Rs 18.37 crore on Day 1.
The film also performed exceptionally well in international markets. Overseas collections reportedly touched Rs 25 crore gross, taking the film’s total worldwide earnings to nearly Rs 43.37 crore within just one day of release. The strong numbers prove that the Drishyam franchise continues to enjoy a loyal fan base across the globe.
Among all language versions, the Malayalam original emerged as the biggest contributor. The Malayalam version alone earned around Rs 13.70 crore net on its opening day. Reports suggest the film registered nearly 67 per cent occupancy across 3,503 shows, with evening and night screenings witnessing packed theatres in several locations.
Kerala turned out to be the strongest market for the thriller, contributing nearly Rs 11.15 crore gross on Day 1. Fans flocked to theatres to watch Mohanlal reprise one of his most iconic roles. Social media was also flooded with reactions praising the suspense-driven storytelling and emotional moments in the film.
The Telugu dubbed version also managed to attract audiences in select centres and collected around Rs 1.50 crore net on the first day. Trade analysts believe the film may continue to perform steadily over the weekend, especially in southern states where the franchise enjoys massive popularity.
More about Drishyam 3
Written and directed by Jeethu Joseph, Drishyam 3 is produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas. Apart from Mohanlal, the film features returning cast members including Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Murali Gopy, Siddique and Asha Sarath, all reprising their popular characters from the earlier films.
The third instalment continues the story of Georgekutty and his family a few years after the events of Drishyam 2. The family, which had narrowly escaped exposure in the previous film, once again finds itself facing danger as buried secrets threaten to come out. Like the earlier parts, the latest chapter revolves around suspense, deception and the lengths a man will go to protect his loved ones.
The Drishyam franchise began in 2013 and quickly became one of Indian cinema’s most celebrated thrillers. The success of the original Malayalam film led to remakes in several languages, including Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Over the years, Georgekutty’s story has built a massive fan following, making Drishyam 3 one of the most-awaited Indian releases of the year.
With a solid opening at the box office and strong overseas support, all eyes are now on how the film performs over its first weekend. Stay tuned!
Drishyam 3 box office collection day-wise
According to early estimates shared by Sacnilk, Drishyam 3 earned around Rs 15.85 crore net in India on its opening day. The film was screened across 5,506 shows nationwide and recorded an impressive turnout, especially in Kerala. The India gross collection stood at approximately Rs 18.37 crore on Day 1.The film also performed exceptionally well in international markets. Overseas collections reportedly touched Rs 25 crore gross, taking the film’s total worldwide earnings to nearly Rs 43.37 crore within just one day of release. The strong numbers prove that the Drishyam franchise continues to enjoy a loyal fan base across the globe.
Among all language versions, the Malayalam original emerged as the biggest contributor. The Malayalam version alone earned around Rs 13.70 crore net on its opening day. Reports suggest the film registered nearly 67 per cent occupancy across 3,503 shows, with evening and night screenings witnessing packed theatres in several locations.
Kerala turned out to be the strongest market for the thriller, contributing nearly Rs 11.15 crore gross on Day 1. Fans flocked to theatres to watch Mohanlal reprise one of his most iconic roles. Social media was also flooded with reactions praising the suspense-driven storytelling and emotional moments in the film.
The Telugu dubbed version also managed to attract audiences in select centres and collected around Rs 1.50 crore net on the first day. Trade analysts believe the film may continue to perform steadily over the weekend, especially in southern states where the franchise enjoys massive popularity.
More about Drishyam 3
Written and directed by Jeethu Joseph, Drishyam 3 is produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas. Apart from Mohanlal, the film features returning cast members including Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Murali Gopy, Siddique and Asha Sarath, all reprising their popular characters from the earlier films.The third instalment continues the story of Georgekutty and his family a few years after the events of Drishyam 2. The family, which had narrowly escaped exposure in the previous film, once again finds itself facing danger as buried secrets threaten to come out. Like the earlier parts, the latest chapter revolves around suspense, deception and the lengths a man will go to protect his loved ones.
The Drishyam franchise began in 2013 and quickly became one of Indian cinema’s most celebrated thrillers. The success of the original Malayalam film led to remakes in several languages, including Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Over the years, Georgekutty’s story has built a massive fan following, making Drishyam 3 one of the most-awaited Indian releases of the year.
With a solid opening at the box office and strong overseas support, all eyes are now on how the film performs over its first weekend. Stay tuned!
