If there’s one Malayalam film that has the entire Indian film industry watching, it is Drishyam 3. With the release still over a week away, the advance booking numbers are already sending shockwaves — and for good reason. Mohanlal’s return as the legendary Georgekutty is shaping up to be one of the biggest box office events Malayalam cinema has ever seen.
Drishyam 3: Key Box Office Details at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Film | Drishyam 3 |
| Lead Star | Mohanlal as Georgekutty |
| Director | Jeethu Joseph |
| Genre | Family Crime Thriller |
| Kerala Presales | Over ₹3 crore |
| Worldwide Advance | ~₹8 crore |
| Release Date | May 21, 2026 (approx.) |
| Languages | Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada |
| Box Office Target | ₹130+ crore in Kerala |
The Numbers That Are Blowing Minds
The family crime thriller drama has already smashed over ₹3 crore of pre-sales at the Kerala box office, while the worldwide advance booking stands at around ₹8 crore — with 9 days still to go for the grand release.
That’s not just good — that’s extraordinary. For context, pre-sales of this scale at this early a stage signal that audiences aren’t just interested; they’re desperate to see what Georgekutty has up his sleeve this time.
Can Drishyam 3 Become Kerala’s All-Time #1?
Drishyam 3 is not only a contender to enter the Rs. 100 crore club in Kerala, but also to challenge the lifetime collection of Vaazha 2. If the movie manages to surpass Vaazha 2’s Rs. 130 crore gross in Kerala, it will claim the No. 1 spot in its home turf.
That would be a monumental achievement — and the advance booking momentum suggests it’s very much within reach.
A Franchise That Has Always Delivered
The first Drishyam film was an Industry Hit at the Kerala box office, while the second installment of the much-loved franchise was a direct-to-OTT release. Now, the threequel is expected to rewrite box office records, setting a new high.
The Drishyam franchise is one of Indian cinema’s most beloved thriller sagas, with remakes across multiple languages including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada — a testament to Georgekutty’s cross-cultural stranglehold on audiences.
Wider Reach This Time Around
Unlike the first two installments, the upcoming film will also be released in Telugu and Kannada dubbed versions, which are expected to contribute a significant sum to the total collection — making it interesting to see how well the movie performs at the box office pan-India. northeastherald
This wider multilingual release could push Drishyam 3 into blockbuster territory well beyond Kerala. For live box office updates, check out TechnoSports’ Malayalam box office tracker and our complete South Indian cinema release calendar for 2026.
FAQs
Q: Is Drishyam 3 a direct sequel to Drishyam 2?
Q: Will Drishyam 3 release in Hindi as well?
A Hindi dubbed version is also reportedly in the works, with producers confirming that Ajay Devgn’s Hindi adaptation will follow a different narrative track from the Malayalam original.
