Drishyam 3 has not just opened — it’s detonated. In just two days, the Ajay Devgn-starrer crime thriller has grossed ₹178.52 crore worldwide, a figure that places it firmly in the top 10 highest-grossing films of his career. The real shock isn’t the total. It’s the speed. Within 48 hours, the film has already surpassed Golmaal 3’s entire lifetime collection of ₹169.09 crore, dethroning a comedy classic that once stood as a benchmark in Devgn’s filmography. That kind of feat usually takes weeks, even months. This happened in two days. The overseas tally alone stands at ₹44 crore, underscoring strong international appetite. According to trade sources quoted by Koimoi, the momentum is only building. Advance bookings suggest Drishyam 3 will soon overtake Singham Returns (₹201 crore) and Shaitaan (₹216.18 crore), potentially securing a spot in the top eight of Devgn’s career earnings. The film, which concludes the much-anticipated franchise starring Jaideep Ahlawat, Tabu, Shriya Saran, and Prakash Raj, is now on track to become one of the most dominant releases of the year. And it hasn’t even hit its peak. The next 24 to 48 hours will determine whether this is a fleeting surge or the start of a sustained run. One thing’s certain: the box office landscape just shifted.
Photo via Koimoi - Box OfficeDrishyam 3 Dethrones Golmaal 3 in 48 Hours, Eyes Top 8 in Ajay Devgn’s Career
In just two days, Drishyam 3 has crossed ₹178.52 crore worldwide, entering the top 10 highest-grossing films of Ajay Devgn’s career—and dethroning Golmaal 3 in the process.
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- Hindustan Times Entertainment — Drishyam 3 worldwide box office collection: Ajay Devgn film races to ₹177 crore; beats part 1's lifetime haul in just 2 days
- Koimoi - Box Office — Drishyam 3 Worldwide Box Office Day 2: Axes Entire Lifetime Collection Of Golmaal 3 To Become 10th Highest Grosser Of Ajay Devgn’s Career In Only 48 Hours!
- Media Hindustan — Drishyam 3 Box Office: Ajay Devgn sets a major record on day One
- lokmattimes.com — Drishyam 3 Box Office Collection Day 1: Ajay Devgn Film Earns Rs 66.75 Crore In India, Rs 95.10 Crore...
- lokmattimes.com — Drishyam 3 Box Office Collection Day 1: Ajay Devgn Film Earns Rs 66.75 Crore In India, Rs 95.10 Crore...
This article was written by the CutMirchi desk from the reporting above. Facts are attributed to their original publishers.
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