If there’s one thing Malayalam cinema fans never tire of, it’s Georgekutty outsmarting everyone. Drishyam 3, the highly anticipated third chapter of Mohanlal’s most beloved crime-thriller franchise, is releasing on May 21, 2026 — and the advance booking numbers are nothing short of staggering.
What Do the Advance Booking Numbers Say?
Drishyam 3 has already crossed ₹25 crore in global pre-sales and is currently heading toward the ₹27 crore mark for the opening weekend alone. Of this massive figure, around ₹18–19 crore is accounted for just by opening day bookings. In Kerala, opening day pre-sales have already crossed the ₹6 crore mark.
And this is before premiere shows even begin.
Drishyam 3: Advance Booking Snapshot
| Region | Pre-Sales |
|---|---|
| Kerala Opening Day | ₹6 crore+ |
| Opening Day (Total) | ₹18–19 crore (est.) |
| Opening Weekend (WW) | ~₹27 crore (est.) |
| Total Global Pre-Sales | ₹25 crore+ |
| Final Advance (Pre-Premiere) | ₹35 crore+ (projected) |
With one and a half days still remaining before release, strong momentum in advance bookings is expected to continue. The film is projected to smash around ₹35 crore or more in final pre-sales before premiere shows — which would make it one of the biggest advance bookings in Malayalam cinema history, second only to L2: Empuraan.
Who’s Back — and Who’s New?
Mohanlal reprises his iconic role as Georgekutty, with Meena, Siddique, Asha Sharath, Murali Gopy, Ansiba Hassan, and Esther Anil all returning. New addition Veena Nandakumar joins as a journalist determined to uncover the truth.
The film is written and directed by Jeethu Joseph, produced by Antony Perumbavoor under Aashirvad Cinemas, and releases in Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada. Learn more about the Drishyam franchise and its cultural impact on Wikipedia.
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