Drishyam 3 Smashes Records: Over ₹232 Crore Worldwide in Just 17 Days

Seventeen days after its grand opening, Drishyam 3 – the long‑awaited sequel starring Mohanlal – has crossed the colossal ₹232 crore (about $27 million) worldwide. The figure isn’t just a tidy round‑off; it’s a testament to how the Malayalam thriller managed to pull in audiences far beyond the state’s borders.

Domestically, the film raked in roughly ₹170 crore from Indian territories, with the bulk coming from Kerala, where repeat viewings are still a daily ritual. The rest, about ₹62 crore, poured in from overseas markets – the Gulf, the US, the UK and even smaller niches in Southeast Asia. It’s a pattern we’ve seen before with the earlier Drishyam chapters, but this time the numbers feel even more impressive, given the heightened competition at the box‑office.

What’s striking is the consistency of the film’s daily earnings. While most blockbusters experience a sharp dip after the opening weekend, Drishyam 3’s collections have held steadily, only tapering off marginally as word‑of‑mouth continues to spread. Audiences are apparently drawn not just by Mohanlal’s magnetic presence but also by the tightly‑woven plot that keeps viewers guessing until the final frame.

Comparatively, the first two films in the franchise – Drishyam (2013) and Drishyam 2 (2022) – were hailed as successes, but they never quite hit the ₹200 crore benchmark worldwide. The latest instalment, therefore, sets a new high-water mark for Malayalam cinema, joining the ranks of the few Indian movies that have breached the ₹200‑crore barrier.

Industry insiders suggest that the film’s overseas surge is partly fueled by the diaspora’s craving for home‑grown content that feels both familiar and fresh. Meanwhile, streaming rights are reportedly being negotiated at premium rates, hinting that the post‑theatrical earnings could push the total even higher.

In short, Drishyam 3 isn’t just another sequel; it’s a cultural moment that reaffirms Mohanlal’s reign and showcases the growing clout of regional Indian cinema on the global stage.