# Drishyam 3 Is Writing Malayalam Cinema History — Rs 71 Crore in Kerala Alone in Just 10 Days!

URL: https://technosports.co.in/drishyam-3-is-writing-malayalam-cinema/  
Published: 2026-05-31  
Updated: 2026-05-31  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

If there was ever any doubt that the Drishyam franchise had lost its magic, **Drishyam 3** has answered it with one of the most emphatic box office performances Malayalam cinema has seen in recent memory. Directed by **Jeethu Joseph** and starring the incomparable **Mohanlal**, the film added an estimated **Rs 4.50 crore on its 2nd Saturday (Day 10)** — a 10% spike over the previous day — taking its total Kerala collection to a staggering **Rs 71.45 crore gross** in just ten days.

That is not just a number. That is a statement.

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

| Day | Collection |
| --- | --- |
| Day 1 | Rs 11.00 crore |
| Day 2 | Rs 8.80 crore |
| Day 3 | Rs 9.20 crore |
| Day 4 | Rs 9.60 crore |
| Day 5 | Rs 6.60 crore |
| Day 6 | Rs 5.80 crore |
| Day 7 | Rs 6.00 crore |
| Day 8 | Rs 5.70 crore |
| Day 9 | Rs 4.25 crore |
| Day 10 | Rs 4.50 crore (est.) |
| **Total** | **Rs 71.45 crore (est.)** |

## A Rs 100 Crore Finish Is Now a Matter of When, Not If

The second weekend is projected to close around **Rs 15 crore**, which will push the Kerala total close to the **Rs 80 crore gross mark**. From there, the film needs just Rs 20 crore more to breach the **Rs 100 crore milestone in Kerala alone** — and with the film’s strong legs, that should comfortably happen by the end of its third week.

![Drishyam 3](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/dsersrsrs-1024x576.jpg)

What makes this even more special is the historic context. This will be **Mohanlal’s second film to cross Rs 100 crore in Kerala**, the first being *Thudarum* from last year. That puts him in a class of his own in the Malayalam industry. The franchise itself — which began as a humble, gripping crime thriller — has grown into a cultural institution. As [Wikipedia’s entry on the Drishyam film series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drishyam_(franchise)) traces, this franchise has crossed language barriers and redefined how Indian audiences engage with sequel storytelling.

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## Can Drishyam 3 Challenge Malayalam’s All-Time Greats?

With the kind of momentum it is showing, Drishyam 3 has a genuine shot at challenging some of the biggest Malayalam blockbusters in recent history — including *Vaazha 2*, *Lokah Chapter One: Chandra*, and *Thudarum*. A 50% drop from its opening Saturday in Week 2 is considered a healthy hold by any standard, proving that audiences are not just showing up out of loyalty — they are genuinely loving what they are watching and spreading the word.

Jeethu Joseph and Mohanlal have done it again, and Kerala’s cinema-goers are making sure the world knows it.

## FAQs

### **Q: What is Drishyam 3’s total Kerala box office collection after 10 days?**

The film has collected an estimated Rs 71.45 crore gross in Kerala through Day 10, with the second weekend expected to push the total close to Rs 80 crore.

### **Q: Will Drishyam 3 cross Rs 100 crore at the Kerala box office?**

 Yes, a Rs 100 crore finish in Kerala is well within reach — the film needs approximately Rs 20 crore more, which should be achievable during its third week given its strong ongoing hold.