# Georgekutty Is Back and Box Office Records Are Falling — Drishyam 3 Hits Rs 20 Crore in Kerala in Just 2 Days

URL: https://technosports.co.in/box-office-records-are-falling-drishyam-3/  
Published: 2026-05-23  
Updated: 2026-05-23  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Mohanlal’s return as Georgekutty was always going to be an event. But the numbers coming out of Kerala are making it crystal clear — *Drishyam 3* isn’t just a big release, it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest Malayalam box office stories of 2026.

## **Drishyam 3 Kerala Box Office — Day-Wise Collections**

| Day | Kerala Collection |
| --- | --- |
| **Day 1** (May 21, 2026) | Rs. 11.00 crore |
| **Day 2** (May 22, 2026) | Rs. 9.00 crore (est.) |
| **Total (2 Days)** | **Rs. 20.00 crore** |

## **The Film & Its Record-Breaking Start**

*Drishyam 3*, directed by Jeethu Joseph, is witnessing a phenomenal run at the box office. After opening with Rs. 11 crore, the family crime thriller added another Rs. 9 crore to the tally, registering around an 18% drop on Day 2 from the opening day.

An 18% drop on a weekday — that’s what a solid, loyal fanbase looks like in action. For context, the film is looking to wind up its opening weekend around Rs. 40-45 crore at the Kerala box office alone, with Saturday and Sunday expected to see a significant jump in numbers.

On the worldwide front, the film released on May 21 — which also marked Mohanlal’s birthday — and has already crossed Rs. 23 crore gross in India within two days, with the Malayalam version remaining the strongest contributor.

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## **Drishyam 3 — Quick Film Guide**

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Release Date** | May 21, 2026 |
| **Director** | Jeethu Joseph |
| **Producer** | Antony Perumbavoor (Aashirvad Cinemas) |
| **Lead Cast** | Mohanlal, Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Asha Sarath, Murali Gopy |
| **Genre** | Family Crime Thriller |
| **Language** | Malayalam (+ dubbed in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada) |
| **Day 1 Worldwide Gross** | Rs. 42.50 crore (est.) |
| **2-Day Kerala Total** | Rs. 20.00 crore |

## **A Historic Opening for Malayalam Cinema**

*Drishyam 3* has already etched its name in Mollywood history. At the Kerala box office, the film ranks as the second-highest all-time opener in Malayalam cinema, behind only *L2: Empuraan* (2025) which had taken Rs. 67.50 crore on its opening day worldwide.

Directed by Jeethu Joseph, *Drishyam 3* picks up after the events of *Drishyam 2* and brings back the familiar cast including Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Murali Gopy, Siddique, and Asha Sarath.

The [Drishyam film series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drishyam_(film_series)) has been one of Malayalam cinema’s most beloved franchises — the original 2013 film became a massive cult classic, while *Drishyam 2* released digitally during the pandemic but still earned enormous acclaim. The third chapter arriving in theatres with this kind of response is a testament to how deeply audiences are invested in Georgekutty’s story.

## **What to Expect Going Forward**?

Though the movie has garnered mixed reactions, it still has enough appeal for its family and cult audiences. Whether *Drishyam 3* can rise above the word-of-mouth and deliver a blockbuster run will depend heavily on how it performs on weekdays.

With the weekend still ahead, the film has a strong shot at challenging the top grossers of Mollywood in 2026. For the latest box office updates on *Drishyam 3* and other big Malayalam and Indian releases, check out our [South Indian box office tracker](https://technosports.co.in) and [entertainment news hub](https://technosports.co.in) on TechnoSports.

## **FAQs**

### **Q: How much has *Drishyam 3* collected at the Kerala box office in 2 days?**

A: *Drishyam 3* has collected a total of **Rs. 20 crore** at the Kerala box office in its first two days — Rs. 11 crore on Day 1 and Rs. 9 crore on Day 2.

### **Q: Who directed *Drishyam 3* and who stars in it?**

 A: *Drishyam 3* is directed by Jeethu Joseph and stars Mohanlal in his iconic role as Georgekutty, alongside Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Murali Gopy, Siddique, and Asha Sarath.