The relentless box office juggernaut of Malayalam cinema shows zero signs of slowing down. Nearly two weeks after its global theatrical release, the conversation remains completely dominated by one man: Georgekutty. Super star Mohanlal’s highly anticipated crime thriller, Drishyam 3, is enjoying a historic run in cinema halls, sitting just a hair’s breadth away from entering the elite Rs 100 crore club at the domestic box office.
While the film received mixed reactions from critics upon its initial rollout, paying audiences have effectively overturned that verdict. The third installment has emerged as an absolute crowd favorite, maintaining incredible ticket-window momentum and posting massive numbers day after day.
The Box Office Trajectory:
Directed by master storyteller Jeethu Joseph, the third chapter of the legendary Drishyam franchise arrived in theatres on May 21, 2026, registering an explosive opening day haul of Rs 15.85 crore. According to early tracking metrics from industry tracker Sacnilk, the film raked in Rs 5.35 crore across 2,454 screens in India on its 11th day (Sunday), pushing its total domestic cumulative collection to a staggering Rs 96.7 crore.
June 1 Target: The Century Mark in Sight
With the current tracking trajectory, the Aashirvad Cinemas production is mathematically lock-positioned to cross the coveted Rs 100 crore net threshold in India today, June 1. This incredible domestic run is heavily supplemented by an outstanding international performance. While it inches toward the century mark at home, Drishyam 3 has already shattered the double-century barrier overseas, taking its global box office collection to Rs 228.95 crore in just 11 days.
The film’s day-by-day consistency highlights its immense legs. After securing Rs 11.05 crore on day two, it enjoyed a massive opening weekend, pocketing Rs 13.7 crore (Day 3) and Rs 13.85 crore (Day 4). The subsequent weekdays held exceptionally strong, bringing in Rs 7.7 crore (Day 5), Rs 6.5 crore (Day 6), and identical holds of Rs 6.65 crore on days seven and eight. Moving into its second weekend, it comfortably collected Rs 4.3 crore (Day 9) and Rs 5.1 crore (Day 10).
Mohanlal Expresses Gratitude to Fans
Overwhelmed by the tidal wave of unconditional support for Georgekutty and his embattled family, Mohanlal took to X (formerly Twitter) to share an emotional note of gratitude with his millions of fans worldwide.
- A Labor of Love: “Drishyam 3 was made with immense love, passion, and gratitude, and seeing that love come back through your response has been deeply moving,” the actor shared.
- Beyond the Metrics: The veteran actor further noted that the audience’s emotional connection to the narrative blueprint meant far more to the creative team than mere commercial box-office statistics.
The movie brings back the franchise’s core ensemble, featuring Meena as Rani George, alongside Ansiba Hasan and Esther Anil as their daughters, Anju and Anu. As the final pieces of the narrative puzzle lock into place, Drishyam 3 is officially cementing its status as one of the definitive cinematic events of 2026.