Mohanlal’s most beloved character has returned to the big screen, and the audience response has been nothing short of extraordinary. Drishyam 3, directed by Jeethu Joseph, has opened to a massive Rs 42.40 crore gross at the worldwide box office on Day 1 — making it the second biggest opening ever for a Malayalam film globally, behind only L2: Empuraan.
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Drishyam 3 Day 1 Worldwide Box Office Breakdown
| Territory | Collection |
|---|---|
| Kerala | Rs 11.00 crore |
| India (Total) | Rs 18.40 crore |
| Middle East | USD 1.35 million |
| United Kingdom | USD 0.44 million |
| United States | USD 0.30 million |
| Australia & New Zealand | USD 0.19 million |
| Canada | USD 0.12 million |
| Rest of World | USD 0.10 million |
| Total Overseas | USD 2.50 million (~Rs 24 crore) |
| Worldwide Total | Rs 42.40 crore gross |
Overseas Performance: Middle East Leads the Charge?
The international numbers are the real story here. The Middle East alone contributed a staggering USD 1.35 million, reaffirming the massive Malayalam diaspora presence in the Gulf region. The United Kingdom came in second at USD 0.44 million, followed closely by North America at USD 0.42 million combined — with the US pulling USD 0.30 million and Canada adding USD 0.12 million. Even the Australia–New Zealand market put up a respectable USD 0.19 million on opening day alone.
This kind of global spread speaks to something deeper than just a film release — it reflects what the box office performance of a franchise film looks like when a fanbase is truly passionate and worldwide.
Why These Numbers Matter for Malayalam Cinema
Drishyam as a franchise has always been special. The original film became an industry hit and a genuine cultural phenomenon. The second part, released directly on OTT due to the pandemic, never got its deserved theatrical moment. Drishyam 3 is, in many ways, carrying the weight of an entire fanbase’s long-held anticipation — and on Day 1, it delivered.
With only L2: Empuraan ahead of it in the all-time Malayalam worldwide opening day chart, the Georgekutty saga is firmly established as one of the most commercially powerful IPs in Indian cinema. It now faces strong competition from other 2026 Mollywood heavyweights — but the opening weekend numbers will be the real test of its legs.
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FAQs
Q: What is the Day 1 worldwide collection of Drishyam 3?
A: Drishyam 3 collected approximately Rs 42.40 crore gross worldwide on its opening day, including Rs 18.40 crore from India and around Rs 24 crore from international markets.
Q: Is Drishyam 3 the biggest Malayalam opening ever at the worldwide box office?
A: No — it is the second biggest, behind L2: Empuraan, which still holds the all-time record for a Malayalam film’s global opening day.
