# Aadu 3 Has Already Won Kerala’s Heart — But Vaazha 2 Just Crashed the Party in Week 3

URL: https://technosports.co.in/aadu-3-has-already-won-keralas-heart/  
Published: 2026-04-06  
Updated: 2026-04-06  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Jayasurya’s beloved fantasy comedy *Aadu 3* is winding down its theatrical run as a certified blockbuster, but the Vaazha 2 wave is making its final weeks tougher than expected.

Let’s be honest — when *Aadu 3* crossed Rs. 50 crore in Kerala, the celebrations were well-deserved. But the box office doesn’t pause for applause, and a fresh storm named *Vaazha 2* has arrived just in time to test its staying power.

## Where Does Aadu 3 Stand After Week 3?

The fantasy comedy entertainer starring Jayasurya added Rs. 1.15 crore on its third Sunday, closing its third weekend at Rs. 2.70 crore — a 60 per cent dip from the previous weekend. The running cumulative gross at the Kerala box office has now reached Rs. 51.15 crore.

![Aadu 3](https://images.technosports.co.in/2026/04/adaad.jpg)

Despite the natural slowdown, *Aadu 3* has already become the highest-grossing film of Jayasurya’s career. That’s a milestone worth celebrating regardless of what Week 3 numbers look like.

## Aadu 3 Kerala Box Office — Day-Wise Collections

| Week | Key Collections |
| --- | --- |
| Day 1 | Rs. 5.90 crore |
| Day 2 | Rs. 7.00 crore |
| Day 3 (Best Day) | Rs. 7.35 crore |
| Week 1 Total | ~Rs. 35.75 crore |
| Week 2 Total | ~Rs. 12.25 crore |
| 3rd Weekend | Rs. 2.70 crore |
| **Running Total (18 days)** | **Rs. 51.15 crore** |

## Can It Hold On for a Strong Finish?

Based on current trends, *Aadu 3* is expected to wrap up its theatrical run somewhere between Rs. 55 crore and Rs. 60 crore in Kerala, depending on how it holds in its third and fourth weeks.

That’s a genuinely impressive finish for a [Malayalam film](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malayalam_cinema) in its home market, especially given the stiff new competition from *Vaazha 2*, which opened to a sensational Rs. 27 crore in its first weekend alone — putting real pressure on screens and audiences alike.

*Aadu 3: One Last Ride – Part 1* stars Jayasurya, Saiju Kurup, Vinayakan, Sunny Wayne, and Dharmajan Bolgatty, along with new additions Alleya Bourne and Krishna Jeev. The film is written and directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas, and produced by Vijay Babu and Venu Kunnappilly under the banners of Friday Film House and Kavya Film Company.

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## FAQs

### **Q: What is the total box office collection of Aadu 3 in Kerala so far?**

 *Aadu 3* has grossed Rs. 51.15 crore in Kerala in its first 18 days, making it Jayasurya’s highest-grossing film ever.

### **Q: What is the expected final collection of Aadu 3 at the Kerala box office?**

 The film is projected to finish its theatrical run between Rs. 55 crore and Rs. 60 crore in Kerala, depending on its hold against new competition.