Drishyam 3 Smashes Box‑Office Records, Crosses ₹100 Crore Worldwide

When ‘Drishyam 3’ hit theatres last Friday, the buzz was palpable – fans queuing outside, social media ablaze, and critics already hailing it as a worthy successor to the franchise. And the numbers that rolled in shortly after confirmed what many had hoped: the film is a massive commercial success.

In its opening day, the movie pulled in roughly ₹12 crore across India, with the Kerala circuit alone contributing a solid ₹5 crore. That’s a respectable start, especially for a sequel that follows two well‑received predecessors. The momentum didn’t stop there. By the end of the first weekend, the domestic collection had climbed to about ₹45 crore, a figure that comfortably placed ‘Drishyam 3’ among the top‑grosser of the year.

But the story gets even more interesting when you look beyond Indian borders. The film struck a chord with the diaspora, especially in the Gulf states and the United States, where it raked in an additional ₹20 crore in the first ten days. The United Arab Emirates, a traditional stronghold for Malayalam cinema, alone contributed nearly ₹8 crore.

All told, after two weeks the worldwide tally tipped past the coveted ₹100 crore mark. Crossing that threshold is no small feat for a regional language thriller; it speaks to Mohanlal’s enduring star power and the director’s knack for keeping audiences on the edge of their seats.

Critics have praised the film’s tight screenplay, crisp editing, and, of course, Mohanlal’s magnetic performance as a man caught in a web of his own making. While some pointed out that the plot leans heavily on familiar tropes, the overall reception remains overwhelmingly positive, reinforcing the franchise’s reputation for delivering edge‑of‑the‑seat entertainment.

Looking ahead, industry insiders predict that ‘Drishyam 3’ could easily break the ₹150 crore barrier if its current trajectory holds, especially as more screens open up in secondary markets and streaming rights fetch premium deals. For now, the film’s success adds another glittering chapter to Mohanlal’s illustrious career and sets a high bar for future Malayalam thrillers.