If you thought the Drishyam franchise had peaked, think again. Mohanlal’s Drishyam 3, directed by Jeethu Joseph, is on a rampage at the worldwide box office — and the numbers are genuinely historic for Malayalam cinema. Here’s the full breakdown.
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Drishyam 3 — Key Film Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Film | Drishyam 3 |
| Lead Actor | Mohanlal |
| Director | Jeethu Joseph |
| Genre | Crime Thriller |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Production | Aashirvad Cinemas |
The Box Office Numbers — Day by Day
Drishyam 3 wrapped its extended opening week at Rs. 197 crore gross worldwide — with Rs. 142.25 crore coming from the opening weekend alone and the remainder from weekdays. Its domestic collection stands at Rs. 95.20 crore gross, with Kerala contributing around Rs. 62.70 crore and other Indian markets adding approximately Rs. 32.50 crore.
| Day | Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Rs. 43.30 crore |
| Day 2 | Rs. 34.15 crore |
| Day 3 | Rs. 35.30 crore |
| Day 4 | Rs. 29.50 crore |
| Day 5 | Rs. 15.30 crore |
| Day 6 | Rs. 13.50 crore |
| Day 7 | Rs. 14.00 crore |
| Day 8 | Rs. 11.80 crore (est.) |
| Total | Rs. 197 crore |
Historic Records Being Broken
Drishyam 3 recorded the second-biggest opening week of all time for a Malayalam film, both in Kerala and worldwide — trailing only Mohanlal’s own L2: Empuraan, which clocked Rs. 234.50 crore in its opening week. Yes, Mohanlal just became the benchmark for his own record.
The film is almost certain to cross Rs. 250 crore gross worldwide by the end of its theatrical run, and there is genuine curiosity around whether it can challenge Lokah Chapter One: Chandra‘s Rs. 300 crore lifetime total.
For context on how the Drishyam franchise became one of Indian cinema’s most beloved franchises, Wikipedia’s Drishyam franchise page is worth a read.
For more box office updates and South Indian entertainment news, head to TechnoSports’ entertainment section.
What’s Next?
The Jeethu Joseph directorial is set to storm past the Rs. 200 crore mark on its second Friday, recording the second-fastest entry into the double-century club for a Malayalam film. With strong word-of-mouth and the brand power of the Drishyam name, the second weekend is expected to see a healthy spike.
FAQs
Q: How much has Drishyam 3 collected at the worldwide box office in its first week?
Drishyam 3 crossed Rs. 197 crore gross worldwide in its extended first week (8 days), and is expected to surpass Rs. 200 crore on its second Friday.
Q: Is Drishyam 3 the highest-grossing Malayalam film ever?
Not yet — it currently holds the second-biggest opening week record for a Malayalam film worldwide, behind Mohanlal’s own L2: Empuraan, but it has a genuine shot at challenging Lokah Chapter One: Chandra‘s Rs. 300 crore lifetime collection.
