Drishyam 3 Advance Booking Hits 5,000 Tickets – Ajay Devgn…

Ajay Devgn's family thriller opened pre‑sales at 6 pm, moving 5,000 seats across PVR Inox and Cinepolis before the official release date.

Ajay Devgn’s much‑anticipated third instalment, Drishyam 3, kicked off its advance booking window at 6 pm yesterday. By 11 p.m., the film had already moved roughly 5,000 tickets in the two biggest national chains – PVR Inox and Cinepolis – according to trade data.

The numbers are impressive for a pre‑sale, especially when the film is still six days from its theatrical launch. Industry watchers expect the figure to climb sharply once wider awareness spreads, and the holiday release slot should add extra momentum.

Drishyam 3 reunites Devgn with Tabu, Shriya Saran, Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj, under the direction of Abhishek Pathak. The ensemble reprises the cat‑and‑mouse game that made the original a sleeper hit and the 2021 sequel a post‑COVID blockbuster. The franchise has become one of the decade’s most reliable IPs, with the first film delivering steady legs and the second breaking the Rs 50 crore barrier.

Analysts are already pencilling in an opening collection in the Rs 50‑60 crore range. That projection rests on three factors: the franchise’s proven pull, the star‑power of Devgn and Tabu, and the strategic timing of a national holiday release. The early advance sales suggest the film could comfortably land in that band, provided the buzz stays positive.

The pre‑sale surge also reflects a broader trend: franchise and IP‑driven projects dominate the box‑office landscape this year. Two of the biggest hits so far belong to established series, and Drishyam sits squarely in that mix. Its strong advance numbers may encourage other producers to fast‑track sequels and spin‑offs.

While the 5,000‑ticket figure is a solid start, the real test will come on Thursday night, when the final batch of advance tickets goes on sale. If the curve holds, the film could set a new benchmark for pre‑release demand in the current market.

What’s Next?

The next milestone is the Thursday night deadline for advance bookings. After that, the focus will shift to the promotional push – TV spots, digital teasers and the traditional press tour. Devgn and co‑stars are slated to hit the circuit in the coming days, and fans will be watching social media for any hint of spoilers or behind‑the‑scenes footage.

If the early numbers translate into a strong opening day, Drishyam 3 could reaffirm the franchise’s status as a box‑office mainstay. Conversely, a dip would raise questions about audience fatigue. Either way, the coming weekend will be the true litmus test for the film’s staying power.

For now, the 5,000‑ticket tally is a clear signal: the audience is ready, the tickets are selling, and the final chapter of the Drishyam saga is poised to make a splash.