If you needed proof that great storytelling still sells tickets in Kerala, look no further than Aadu 3 – One Last Ride (Part 1). The Jayasurya-starrer has been quietly but decisively dominating the Malayalam box office, and the weekday numbers are telling a very encouraging story. Keep up with all South Indian box office updates at TechnoSports.
Aadu 3 — Day-wise Kerala Box Office Collections
The film collected Rs. 2.75 crore on its first Tuesday, registering a drop of roughly 20 per cent over Tuesday, taking the running cume to Rs. 33.75 crore gross at the Kerala box office.
| Day | Kerala Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 1 (Thursday) | Rs. 5.90 crore |
| Day 2 (Friday) | Rs. 7.00 crore |
| Day 3 (Saturday) | Rs. 7.35 crore |
| Day 4 (Sunday) | Rs. 7.25 crore |
| Day 5 (Monday) | Rs. 3.50 crore |
| Day 6 (Tuesday) | Rs. 2.75 crore |
| Total | Rs. 33.75 crore |
What’s Driving This Success?
A 20% weekday drop is genuinely impressive in today’s volatile theatrical market — it signals that word-of-mouth is doing its job beautifully. The Malayalam fantasy comedy, directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas, met with positive word-of-mouth, which is why the movie is performing well at the box office.
Audiences aren’t just going once — they’re bringing their friends and family. That’s the kind of magic only a franchise with real emotional investment can generate, and Aadu has built that over years.
Rs 50 Crore — Is It Happening?
The movie is heading to close its extended opening week around Rs. 36 crore gross in its home turf, and is likely to see a good spike in the second weekend as well, with the Rs. 50 crore mark possibly being crossed by the end of the second week.
That’s a remarkable achievement for a Malayalam film in 2026, especially competing in a crowded multiplex landscape. For the full Aadu 3 worldwide collection updates, follow TechnoSports.
Film Details at a Glance
Aadu 3 – One Last Ride (Part 1) stars Jayasurya, Saiju Kurup, Vinayakan, Sunny Wayne, Dharmajan Bolgatty, Vijay Babu, Bhagath Manuel, and Harikrishnan, with new additions Alleya Bourne and Krishna Jeev, and Vedhika appearing in a dance number. The film is written and directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas and produced by Vijay Babu and Venu Kunnappilly under Friday Film House and Kavya Film Company.
FAQs
Q: What is Aadu 3’s total Kerala box office collection so far?
Q: Can Aadu 3 cross Rs 50 crore in Kerala?
Based on current trends and a strong second-weekend spike expected, the film is well on course to cross the Rs. 50 crore mark in Kerala by the end of Week 2.
