Ajay Devgn's thriller has already moved over 102,000 seats across PVR, Inox and Cinepolis, setting the stage for a historic debut in India.
By early Tuesday afternoon, the Ajay Devgn‑headlined Drishyam 3 had already sold 1,02,000 tickets across the three biggest multiplex networks – PVR, Inox and Cinepolis. The figure, released by trade trackers, puts the film on a fast track to the 300,000‑ticket milestone before its official release.
And the buzz isn’t limited to the flagship chains. Smaller circuits such as MovieMax and Rajhans are reporting a similar surge, with tickets disappearing as quickly as fresh pastries.
So what does this mean for the opening weekend? Analysts are penciling in a Rs 50 crore start, a number that would eclipse Devgn’s previous best with Singham Again. If the trend holds, the film could become the first of his career to breach the Rs 300 crore, Rs 400 crore and perhaps even Rs 500 crore marks domestically.
But the numbers are more than just bragging rights. They hint at a wider appetite for the crime‑thriller sequel, which follows the massive success of Drishyam 2. The franchise has built a loyal fan base that seems eager to return for the next chapter, and the advance sales suggest that word‑of‑mouth is already doing heavy lifting.
The ticket‑selling engine is being driven by a mix of factors. First, the film’s director, Abhishek Pathak, has cultivated a reputation for tight pacing and clever twists, raising expectations among genre fans. Second, Devgn’s star power continues to draw crowds, especially in tier‑1 cities where multiplex occupancy is a key metric. Finally, the promotional push – a series of teasers and behind‑the‑scenes clips – has kept the title in the social feed, prompting fans to book seats well ahead of the October 2 release.
Industry insiders note that the advance figures are unusually high for a film that hasn’t even opened its doors. "If you look at the ticket velocity, it’s comparable to a blockbuster that’s already in theatres," said a senior executive at a leading distribution house, speaking on condition of anonymity.
The stakes are high for the producers, who are hoping the opening day will translate into a sustained box‑office run. A Rs 50 crore debut would set a personal best for Devgn and reinforce the Drishyam brand as a reliable money‑maker in a crowded release calendar.
And the clock is ticking. With the release date just a week away, the next few days will reveal whether the early enthusiasm can be converted into full‑house shows across the country. If the momentum holds, Drishyam 3 could rewrite the record books for Ajay Devgn and cement its place among the year’s biggest openings.
So keep an eye on the weekend numbers – they’ll tell us whether the ticket rush was a flash in the pan or the start of a historic run.
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