The highly anticipated thriller Drishyam 3 is proving to be an absolute juggernaut at the global box office. Directed by Jeethu Joseph, the suspense drama has officially crossed the monumental ₹141 crore milestone worldwide within just four days of its theatrical release. Premiering on May 21 to celebrate megastar Mohanlal’s birthday, the cinematic sequel continues to draw massive audiences into theaters across India and overseas markets, comfortably overriding mixed reviews from film critics and selective viewers.
According to latest figures from industry tracker Sacnilk, the film generated an estimated domestic net collection of ₹13.95 crore on Day 4 (Sunday, May 24) across 5,270 shows nationwide. Demonstrating solid weekend endurance, the project showed a steady 1.8 percent growth on Sunday compared to its Saturday earnings of ₹13.70 crore net. This pushes the total India net collection to ₹54.55 crore, pushing the domestic gross cumulative figure to ₹63.34 crore.
The Legacy of Georgekutty: As the third installment in Malayalam cinema’s most acclaimed thriller franchise, Drishyam 3 follows the continuing struggle of Georgekutty and his family. The story tracks his ongoing battle of wits against law enforcement to guard his family’s darkest secret.Language Breakdown: Original Malayalam Version DominatesThe original Malayalam language cut of the film continues to do the heavy lifting for the movie’s overall earnings, pulling in an impressive ₹11.75 crore on Sunday alone. Simultaneously, the multi-language dubbed versions brought in key regional contributions across South India. The Telugu dubbed version collected ₹1.20 crore, while the Tamil and Kannada prints added ₹65 lakh and ₹35 lakh respectively to the ultimate weekend haul.
Global Performance and Strategic Budget RecoveryInternational ticket counters have played an equally significant role in pushing the film into elite commercial territory. On Day 4 alone, overseas markets accounted for a stunning ₹13 crore gross collection. This takes the cumulative overseas gross total to a robust ₹78 crore. Paired with domestic gross revenues, the worldwide benchmark has landed at a phenomenal ₹141.34 crore in record time.
Industry trade sources report that the massive scale of this third chapter required a production budget hovering close to ₹100 crore making it a high-stakes venture within the Malayalam film ecosystem. While an official statement from the producers regarding exact economics is pending, the global collection trajectory indicates a secure path to high profitability.
Alongside Mohanlal, the film features powerhouse ensemble members Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, and Asha Sharath reprising their iconic characters.