Mohanlal’s ‘Drishyam 3’ Smashes the ₹100 Crore Mark Worldwide

When the final credits of Drishyam 3 rolled in theatres across India, the buzz wasn’t just about the twisty plot – it was about the numbers. Within just a week of its release, the Mohanlal‑starrer had racked up more than ₹100 crore worldwide, a figure that few regional films ever manage to hit.

The opening weekend was nothing short of a frenzy. Fans packed multiplexes in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and even metros like Mumbai and Delhi, eager to see the master‑detective back on screen. The film’s day‑one collection in Kerala alone crossed the ₹25 crore barrier, while overseas territories – especially the Gulf states where the Malayali diaspora is huge – contributed a healthy chunk of the total.

Industry insiders are quick to point out that the movie’s success isn’t merely a product of star power. Director Jeethu Joseph, who also penned the original 2015 hit, delivered a screenplay that blends edge‑of‑your‑seat suspense with the emotional undercurrents that made the first two instalments beloved. “It feels like a fresh take, yet familiar enough for fans,” one critic noted, and audiences seemed to agree.

Financially, the ₹100 crore milestone places Drishyam 3 among an elite group of Malayalam films that have cracked the six‑figure crore club – a list that includes blockbusters like Baahubali 2 (though a Telugu‑Tamil production) and the recent Jawan (Hindi). For the Malayalam industry, where budgets are generally modest compared to Bollywood, this is a massive achievement that could signal a new era of wider distribution and bigger investments.

Beyond the numbers, the film has sparked countless conversations on social media. Viewers are dissecting the clever clues, debating the moral grey areas, and, of course, praising Mohanlal’s iconic performance – a performance that, as many fans say, proves the actor is still the king of the silver screen.

Looking ahead, the distributors are already planning a re‑release in select international markets, hoping to push the tally even higher. If the current trajectory holds, Drishyam 3 could comfortably close its run above the ₹130 crore mark, further solidifying its place in Indian cinema’s recent history.