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.
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 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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