# Georgekutty Is Back and Kerala Can’t Get Enough — Drishyam 3 Smashes Rs. 38.60 Cr in Opening Weekend

URL: https://technosports.co.in/georgekutty-is-back-drishyam-3-2/  
Published: 2026-05-25  
Updated: 2026-05-25  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

There’s something about Georgekutty that Kerala simply cannot resist. **Drishyam 3**, the much-awaited third chapter of Mohanlal’s iconic crime thriller franchise, has delivered one of the biggest opening weekends in Malayalam cinema history — and it’s just getting started.

## Drishyam 3 Kerala Box Office: Day-Wise Breakdown

The Jeethu Joseph directorial closed its 4-day opening weekend at a massive **Rs. 38.60 crore gross** in Kerala alone, making it the **second biggest opening weekend of all time** for a Malayalam film at the Kerala box office.

| Day | Collection |
| --- | --- |
| Day 1 (Thursday) | Rs. 11.00 crore |
| Day 2 (Friday) | Rs. 8.80 crore |
| Day 3 (Saturday) | Rs. 9.20 crore |
| Day 4 (Sunday) | Rs. 9.60 crore (est.) |
| **Total** | **Rs. 38.60 crore** |

## How Does It Stack Up Historically?

Drishyam 3 was only narrowly behind Mohanlal’s own previous film **L2: Empuraan**, which had held the Kerala opening weekend record with Rs. 42.50 crore. In other words, Mohanlal broke his own record — just not quite enough to top himself. That’s a flex only a superstar of his stature can pull off.

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

The film showed impressive advance sales heading into Monday, suggesting another strong weekday performance despite **mixed word-of-mouth** — a testament to just how deeply audiences are invested in Georgekutty and his family.

## What’s Next? The Rs. 100 Crore Dream

Drishyam 3 is expected to cross the **Rs. 50 crore mark by Tuesday** and has a strong chance of entering the **Rs. 100 crore club** across its full theatrical run, potentially challenging the all-time top grossers list in Kerala.

For context, the [Drishyam film series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drishyam_(franchise)) has been one of the most beloved franchises in Indian cinema, with the original becoming an industry hit and the sequel missing a theatrical release due to COVID-19 lockdown. The latest instalment is there to fill all the void for its cult fanbase — and clearly, they showed up in force.

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## FAQs

### **Q: What is Drishyam 3’s total Kerala box office collection after the opening weekend?**

 Drishyam 3 collected Rs. 38.60 crore in Kerala across its 4-day opening weekend, making it the second biggest Malayalam film opening ever in the state.

### **Q: When will Drishyam 3 cross Rs. 50 crore in Kerala?**

Based on current trends and strong Monday advance bookings, the film is expected to cross the Rs. 50 crore mark in Kerala as early as Tuesday.