Mohanlal’s Drishyam 3 has closed its global advance booking at a staggering Rs 33 crore for Day 1 alone, making it the second-biggest Malayalam film pre-sale in history and the most anticipated theatrical event in Kerala this year.
Drishyam 3 Numbers That Tell the Story
Drishyam 3 has wrapped up its worldwide advance booking in blockbuster fashion. Here’s a full picture of where the pre-sales landed:
| Market | Advance Booking Figures |
|---|---|
| Worldwide (Global) | ~Rs 33 crore |
| Kerala (Home State) | Rs 8.20 crore+ |
| Rank in Malayalam History (Worldwide) | 2nd best ever — behind only L2: Empuraan |
| Rank in Kerala (All Indian films) | 3rd best of all time |
| Day 1 Opening Projection | Rs 50 crore gross worldwide (if reception is positive) |
Only L2: Empuraan has managed a bigger pre-sale haul for a Malayalam film at the worldwide box office. For Drishyam 3 to land this close — in its very first major advance booking window — signals just how deeply the franchise is embedded in the hearts of Malayalam audiences.
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Why Drishyam 3 Is Malayalam Cinema’s Biggest Bet of 2026?
The Drishyam franchise is not just a film series — it is the most beloved crime thriller IP in Kerala cinema history. The story of Georgekutty, a cable TV operator who outwits the law to protect his family, has held audiences spellbound across two films and multiple remakes in other Indian languages. Drishyam 3 brings back the same emotional weight, the same moral tension, and the same masterclass in suspense storytelling.
Directed by Jeethu Joseph — who helmed both previous instalments — and produced by Antony Perumbavoor under Aashirvad Cinemas, the film carries the full weight of one of Indian cinema’s most trusted franchises.
Full Cast & Crew at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Film | Drishyam 3 |
| Director | Jeethu Joseph |
| Producer | Antony Perumbavoor (Aashirvad Cinemas) |
| Lead Cast | Mohanlal, Meena, Siddique, Asha Sharath, Murali Gopy, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil |
| New Addition | Veena Nandakumar (journalist character) |
| Music | Anil Johnson |
| Cinematography | Satheesh Kurup |
| Release Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Languages | Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada |
What Happens Next Depends on Word-of-Mouth?
The film has the advance booking firepower to open at Rs 50 crore gross worldwide — which would make it the second-best opening of all time for a Malayalam film. But as with every big franchise entry, the first 24 hours of audience reaction will determine whether it sustains into a blockbuster run or levels off after the opening weekend.
Given the loyal fanbase Georgekutty commands across Kerala and the diaspora, the film also has the potential to challenge top 2026 Malayalam grossers like Vaazha 2, Lokah Chapter One: Chandra, and Thudarum over its lifetime.
Stay tuned to technosports.co.in for opening day collection updates and full weekend box office reports.
Disclaimer: Box office figures and projections are trade estimates based on advance booking trends and market analysis. These are not certified or finalised collection statements
FAQs
Q: What is Drishyam 3’s worldwide advance booking total before release?
Q: When does Drishyam 3 release and in which languages?
Drishyam 3 releases on May 21, 2026, in Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada, with Mohanlal reprising his iconic role as Georgekutty and director Jeethu Joseph returning to helm the franchise.
