The phenomenal box office triumph of Malayalam cinema’s iconic franchise continues unabated. Over its second critical weekend, the Mohanlal-led psychological thriller Drishyam 3 witnessed a spectacular surge at the ticket windows. Demonstrating remarkable resilience against fresh theatrical releases, the film has officially catapulted past the prestigious Rs 219 crore milestone worldwide within just ten days of its global premiere.
After experiencing a minor, routine dip on its second Friday, the Jeethu Joseph directorial bounced back aggressively on Saturday and Sunday. The film registered a net domestic collection of Rs 5.05 crore on Day 10, showing an impressive upward trajectory from Friday’s Rs 4.30 crore. This steady hold firmly positions the thriller among the highest-grossing Malayalam theatrical earners of 2026.
The Box Office Breakdown at a Glance:
Drishyam 3 has proved its mettle not just in its home territory of Kerala but across pan-India and international circuits.
- India Net Collection: Rs 91.30 crore
- India Gross Collection: Rs 105.94 crore
- Overseas Gross Collection: Rs 113.75 crore
- Total Worldwide Gross: Rs 219.69 crore
Overseas Market Propels Global Dominance
While domestic footprint remains rock-solid, it is the phenomenal reception in international markets that has turbocharged the film’s financial success. On Day 10 alone, the overseas circuit contributed a staggering Rs 6 crore gross, pushing the total international cumulative haul to an exceptional Rs 113.75 crore. The sheer volume of global footfalls underscores the unparalleled star power of veteran actor Mohanlal and the enduring, cross-border appeal of Georgekutty’s gripping saga.
Moving Beyond Suspense to Psychological Trauma
What sets Drishyam 3 apart from its predecessors is its distinct shift in narrative depth. While the first two installments hooked viewers with impeccable courtroom strategy and nail-biting suspense, this final chapter shifts its lens toward the heavy emotional toll of prolonged survival.
- The Directorial Vision: Master craftsman Jeethu Joseph crafts a complex narrative baseline that trades pure mystery for intense moral exhaustion.
- Georgekutty’s Evolution: Mohanlal portrays a weathered Georgekutty who is visibly weighed down by the perpetual fear of exposure and guilt, rather than just police interrogation tactics.
- The Core Conflict: The plot aggressively challenges whether extreme intelligence and familial loyalty can ever truly justify morally compromising choices, leaving the audience divided over accountability versus sympathy.
With the second weekend drawing to a close on a high note, the trade expects the thriller to comfortably sail past the Rs 250 crore mark during the upcoming weekdays. As long as family audiences keep turning up in large numbers, Georgekutty’s final defensive gambit is locked in for an unforgettable historical run.