Ajay Devgn’s thriller has already sold 55,000 tickets on the first day, with a push for over three lakh bookings before release.
Advance Booking Blitz
By midday on Monday, the latest chapter of the Drishyam saga had moved 55,000 seats in the three biggest multiplex networks – PVR, Inox and Cinepolis. That figure alone puts the film on a trajectory that could eclipse any opening day Ajay Devgn has ever enjoyed.
The buzz isn’t limited to the big chains. Smaller, independent screens are also reporting strong early interest, suggesting the momentum is city‑wide rather than confined to premium venues.
Numbers That Matter
Industry trackers say the film is on pace to collect somewhere between Rs 50 crore and Rs 60 crore on its first day. If those estimates hold, the opening would dwarf the Rs 43.7 crore debut of Devgn’s 2011 action hit, Singham, and would set a new personal best for the star.
The current push aims to push total advance sales past the three‑lakh mark across the national chains before the curtain rises. Achieving that would cement Drishyam 3 as the biggest pre‑release draw for Devgn’s career.
A Race Against Its Own History
The second instalment of the franchise, released two years ago, amassed a lifetime gross that still feels respectable. However, insiders believe the third film could overtake that figure within a week, provided word‑of‑mouth stays positive and the critical chatter remains favorable.
The stakes are high not just for Devgn but for the entire production house, which is banking on the thriller’s tight narrative and the audience’s familiarity with the investigative premise to drive repeat viewings.
What This Means for the Box‑Office Landscape
A Rs 50‑plus crore opening would place Drishyam 3 among the few Indian releases that have cracked the half‑billion‑rupee barrier on day one. It would also reinforce the trend of franchise sequels delivering blockbuster openings, a pattern that has become almost predictable in the post‑pandemic era.
If the film lives up to its pre‑sale hype, the ripple effect could tighten competition for other big releases slated for the same weekend, forcing distributors to rethink screen allocations.
Looking Ahead
The film is slated to hit theatres this Friday, and the final advance‑booking numbers are expected to be disclosed by the end of the weekend. Whether the Rs 60 crore ceiling is reached will depend on how the opening day audience reacts and whether the story’s twists keep the buzz alive.
For now, the numbers speak loudly: Drishyam 3 is poised to rewrite the opening‑day record books for Ajay Devgn, and possibly set a new benchmark for Indian thrillers.
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