Ajay Devgn's thriller has logged 80,500 pre‑sales across PVR, INOX and Cinepolis, eyeing a Rs 45‑50 crore opening that could eclipse its predecessor.
Ticket Rush Signals Blockbuster Opening
Ajay Devgn’s latest outing, the third chapter of the Drishyam saga, has already moved more than 80,000 seats in advance across the nation. The tally, compiled from the two biggest multiplex chains – PVR INOX and Cinepolis – jumped from roughly 55,000 tickets on Monday noon to a combined 80,500 by the close of the same day, according to Bollywood Hungama.
The surge is not just a number game. At PVR INOX alone, about 63,000 seats have been booked, while Cinepolis accounts for another 17,500. That pace, if it holds, could push the film past the 1.16 lakh advance‑sale mark set by Drishyam 2, a benchmark that many industry watchers have cited as a litmus test for a strong opening.
Analysts are already pencilling in a Rs 45‑50 crore opening day, with the possibility of nudging higher depending on premium‑ticket sales and last‑minute spot bookings. The film’s pricing strategy, which leans on higher‑priced premium screens, adds another layer of optimism for the box‑office.
The numbers also place Drishyam 3 in the same conversation as Singham Again, which logged a final advance tally of 2.26 lakh tickets. While the new thriller still has a distance to cover before reaching that summit, the next 48 hours are being described as pivotal by trade observers.
Beyond the raw figures, the cast lineup is generating buzz. Devgn reprises his role as Vijay Salgaonkar, joined once more by Tabu, Shriya Saran and Rajat Kapoor. New faces Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj are also on board, expanding the franchise’s ensemble.
The film is backed by Star Studio18 and Panorama Studios, and it is slated to hit screens on October 2, 2026. With a strong advance‑booking curve and a familiar, gritty narrative, the expectations are that the movie will open big and sustain momentum through its first weekend.
If the current trajectory continues, the Rs 50 crore threshold looks within reach, and a push toward Rs 55 crore isn’t out of the question. That would make Drishyam 3 one of the heftiest openers of the year, challenging the early‑month releases that have dominated the box‑office.
Fans are already lining up on social platforms, sharing screenshots of their booked seats and speculating on the film’s plot twists. The chatter suggests a healthy mix of curiosity and confidence, a combination that often translates into strong word‑of‑mouth promotion.
All eyes will be on the final advance numbers that roll in on Tuesday. Whether Drishyam 3 can topple the record set by its predecessor or even edge closer to the Singham benchmark will become clearer then. One thing’s certain: the ticket counters are humming, and the October 2 launch is shaping up to be a marquee event for the Indian film calendar.
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