It may be titled One Last Ride — but what a ride it has been. Jayasurya’s Aadu 3 has officially crossed the ₹50 crore mark in Kerala, cementing itself as not just a box office milestone, but a landmark moment in one actor’s remarkable career.
Aadu 3 Kerala Box Office — Day-Wise Collections
| Day | Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | ₹5.90 Crore |
| Day 2 | ₹7.00 Crore |
| Day 3 | ₹7.35 Crore 🔥 |
| Day 4 | ₹7.25 Crore |
| Days 5–7 | ₹8.25 Crore (combined) |
| Days 8–14 | ₹11.75 Crore (combined) |
| Day 17 (3rd Saturday) | ₹0.75 Crore (est.) |
| Total | ₹50.00 Crore |
| Projected Lifetime | ₹53–55 Crore |
A Milestone That Means Everything
Aadu 3 – One Last Ride (Part 1) added approximately ₹75 lakh on its third Saturday, pushing its Kerala gross to the ₹50 crore mark — achieved in just 17 days of theatrical run.
The film became the 19th Indian film ever to gross over ₹50 crore in Kerala — and crucially, it is Jayasurya’s highest-grossing film of his career and his first-ever entry into the ₹50 crore club.
For an actor who has built his reputation on craft, versatility, and genuine performances over two decades, this milestone feels deeply personal and well-deserved.
Holding Steady Against Competition
Impressively, Aadu 3 continued to collect even with the release of Vaazha 2 — showing that audience affection for the franchise was strong enough to hold screens alongside a fresh and massively popular new release.
The film is now expected to close its theatrical run around ₹53–55 crore in Kerala before wrapping up its cinema run — already marking it as a massive success by any measure.
The Film and Its Stellar Ensemble
Directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas and produced by Vijay Babu and Venu Kunnappilly under Friday Film House and Kavya Film Company, Aadu 3 reunites the beloved franchise cast.
The film brings back Jayasurya, Saiju Kurup, Vinayakan, Sunny Wayne, Dharmajan Bolgatty, Vijay Babu, Bhagath Manuel, and Harikrishnan from earlier instalments, with new additions Alleya Bourne and Krishna Jeev joining as fresh characters, and Vedhika appearing for a dance number. pinkvilla
It’s the kind of ensemble only a franchise with real heart can pull together — and audiences clearly felt every bit of it.
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